Shailesh Ingole
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, tools and practices. Designs and develops equipment to improve prototypes and final products. Experienced in leading projects from initial conception to production with desired reliability goal, cost goal and timeline.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
04.2017 - 06.2024
- Designed and developed large welded, bolted metal structures, linkages and mechanisms for off highway vehicle to meet requirements of performance, reliability, cost & manufacturability. Led a team of eight design engineers.
- Released detailed manufacturing part/assemblies drawings and BOM for various machine builds.
- Developed large plastic SMC panels, Injection molded, thermoformed and rotomolded fenders for combine harvester as per industrial design requirements.
- Resolved structural, metallurgical, vehicle integration & build/field issues, work closely with CAE, analyze /define field failures in design, develop and implement highly successful solutions.
- Collaborated with global cross functional team for the development of interfacing components resulted in 20% boost in team productivity.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitored functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- Verification and validation plan development for components and systems.
- Preparing product design specifications and develop a plan to deliver on specs.
- Utilized Pune based R&D lab for prototype building and validation.
- Design Patent - US20230415654A1 - Retractable step assembly.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
02.2007 - 03.2017
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- FGR meetings with suppliers to review functionality(GD&T), manufacturability and assembly.
- Led design reviews of proposed products and components with stakeholders.
- Conducted field visits and engaged with customers to drive actionable insights and improve product performance.
- Two years onsite assignment at Moline, IL- USA (2008 - 2010)
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Tested, evaluated, and fixed safety systems.
- Collaboration with FEA team for verification of concept designs.
Design Engineer
Atlantis-Lab
Pune
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Enhanced dishwasher and refrigerator performance by optimizing design of {20+} sheet metal and plastic components. Engineering drawing and BOM development. GD&T.
Education
Master of Technology - Design Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS)
Pilani (WILP)05-2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering
Aurangabad06-2003
Skills
- DFA, DFM
- Computer-Aided Design(CAD) - Creo
- PLM - Windchill
- Sheet metal, machining, Casting, large Weldments/Fabrication, GD&T
- Plastics - SMC, Injection molding, Roto molding, Thermoforming
- Project Management
- FMEA
- Prototype Development
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green belt
- Systems Engineering
Valid VISA
USA - Business VISA
Europe - Schanghen VISA
Accomplishments
Design Patent - US20230415654A1
Retractable step assembly
Timeline
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 06.2024
Lead Mechanical Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2007 - 03.2017
Design Engineer
Atlantis-Lab
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Lean Six Sigma Green belt
- Systems Engineering
Master of Technology - Design Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS)
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering
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