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Sujeet Kumbhar

Sujeet Kumbhar

Pune

Summary

Project Manager with extensive experience in leading complex New Product Development (NPD) projects in the automotive industry. Expertise in APQP and PPAP methodologies, ensuring successful product launches and adherence to quality standards. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and performance across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. Recognized for strategic leadership and process management, driving continuous improvement in dynamic environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
Pune
04.2023 - Current
  • Project Planning, Scheduling, and Monitoring: Prepared and monitored the project plan for Tier 1 and OEM customer new product development [Plastic Injection Moulding] by following the internal PM process, as well as customer requirements, and facilitated the team to achieve project milestones with the right information by reviewing the project progress regularly.
  • Team Management and Teamwork: Managed a team (CFT) to solve problems and achieve results to meet organizational and customer targets.
  • Project Leadership: Lead a team of individual project managers with their own projects. With daily review of the projects, I ensured that the projects were completed on time.
  • Communication: Facilitated communication between team members, stakeholders and external partners involved in the project.
  • Change Management: To manage proper communication with the customer project team and negotiate changes requested by the company or by customers, as per internal change management procedures, to defend the company's best interests.
  • Reporting and Escalation: To report project status to the team and management as appropriate, to find solutions to issues and risks. Preparing and presenting in the monthly steering committee meeting for critical points.
  • Project Documentation: Preparing and maintaining documents like the kickoff, risk and action list, project status report, gate review checklist, time plans, handover check sheets, etc.
  • Conflict Resolution: Resolved any conflicts that arose during the course of a project by utilizing effective problem-solving skills.
  • Trained new project engineers: strong team-building abilities, and the capability to train and mentor team members. Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong Computer Literacy: Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and computer literacy.
  • Relationship Building: Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders. Fostered strong relationships across departments, driving collaboration and innovation.
  • Documentation Management: Organized project documentation, and maintained records for compliance purposes.
  • Budget Tracking: Tracked project deliverables, keeping assignments on task and on budget.
  • Active Participator and Collaborator: Consistently contribute insights, support team decisions, and engage with colleagues to achieve collective project goals.
  • Risk and Contingency Management: Managed risk and contingency plans, minimizing project disruptions and cost overruns. Assisted in resource allocation and management for multiple projects concurrently.
  • Key Results Area Tracking and Reporting.
  • Strong interdepartmental knowledge and development approach.
  • Handled the complete APQP cycle for the Fuel Manifolds, ESC cover, Wind Deflector (Y17), Gripper Shell, and Slider Projects.
  • Successfully handled the ECN of multiple projects during the development and mass production phases.

Senior Project Engineer

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
Pune
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Project Planning, Scheduling, and Monitoring: Prepared and monitored the project plan for Tier 1 and OEM customer new product development [Plastic Injection Moulding] by following the internal PM process, as well as customer requirements, and facilitated the team to achieve project milestones with the right information by reviewing the project progress regularly.
  • Team Management: Managed a team (CFT) to solve problems and achieve results to meet organizational and customer targets.
  • Project Leadership: Lead a team of individual project managers with their own projects. With daily review of the projects, I ensured that the projects were completed on time.
  • Communication: Facilitated communication between team members, stakeholders, and external partners involved in the project.
  • Change Management: To manage proper communication with the customer project team and negotiate changes requested by the company or by customers, as per internal change management procedures, to defend the company's best interests.
  • Reporting and Escalation: To report project status to the team and management as appropriate, to find solutions to issues and risks. Preparing and presenting in the monthly steering committee meeting for critical points.
  • Project Documentation: Preparing and maintaining documents like the kickoff, risk and action list, project status report, gate review checklist, time plans, handover check sheets, etc.
  • Strong Computer Literacy: Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and computer literacy.
  • Supplier Management: Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of precision components.
  • Documentation Management: Organized project documentation, and maintained records for compliance purposes.
  • Strong knowledge of processes: Strong knowledge of processes such as injection molding, technical molding, 2K molding, overmolding, and the respective machines (Engel and Fanuc).
  • Handled the complete APQP cycle for the YW56 Cover, CGW Housing, Arm Levers, Pedals, Overmoulding Shafts, SIM Gearwheel, and GearBox Project.
  • SPM Development: Initiated and led the project for a special purpose machine development from scratch, with development concepts to the realization of SPM for the measurement of gear, 100% inline inspection.
  • Successfully handled the ECN of multiple projects during the development and mass production phases.

Engineer – NPD QA

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • PPAP Documentation & Coordination
  • Led DVP testing initiatives for parts and raw materials, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Implemented systematic validation procedures to verify compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed process flow diagrams to enhance injection moulding efficiency.
  • Executed process FMEA to identify and mitigate risks in production.
  • Created control plans ensuring adherence to customer-specific quality requirements.
  • Applied five core tools and seven QC tools for continuous improvement.
  • Conducted process engineering and development to optimize manufacturing operations.
  • Validated processes to meet project specifications and customer needs.
  • Implemented change management strategies to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Graduate Engineer Trainee

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Trained in major departments in organizations – Business Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain Management, Tooling Manufacturing, and Maintenance.

Education

Executive Business Management Programme -

Indo-German Training Centre
Pune
01.2024

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Army Institute of Technology
Pune, Maharashtra
05-2018

Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination -

Central Board of Secondary Education
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
03-2013

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

Central Board of Secondary Education
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
03-2011

Skills

  • Project Leadership
  • Project planning
  • Team management
  • Costing and budget tracking
  • Supplier coordination
  • Documentation management
  • Change management
  • Problem solving
  • Process optimization
  • Schedule coordination
  • Project briefs
  • Project reporting
  • Milestone management
  • Scope management
  • Team building
  • Training and mentoring
  • Strong computer literacy (advanced Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Tooling and engineering change feasibility
  • Interdepartmental knowledge
  • Risk management
  • Meeting coordination
  • Contingency Management
  • Automotive OEM collaboration
  • Analytical skills
  • Business Development
  • Written communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Project implementation
  • Project portfolio management
  • Customer-specific requirements
  • Supplier selection
  • Knowledge of engineering plastics and non-engineering plastics
  • Special purpose machine development and validation
  • Focused
  • Curious tinkerer
  • Skilled researcher
  • Effective problem solver
  • Strong time management
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Conflict resolution
  • Activity organization
  • Prioritization
  • Professional email correspondence

Key Clients

  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Skoda Volkswagen Pvt. Ltd.
  • Continental, India
  • Continental, Germany
  • Valeo India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Valeo Puebla (Mexico)
  • Bosch Ltd.
  • Hitachi
  • Dellorto India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Webasto
  • William Controls
  • Inteva
  • MTA
  • Rieter

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
04.2023 - Current

Senior Project Engineer

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
04.2021 - 03.2023

Graduate Engineer Trainee

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
06.2018 - 12.2018

Engineer – NPD QA

RENATA PRECISION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
01.2018 - 03.2021

Executive Business Management Programme -

Indo-German Training Centre

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Army Institute of Technology

Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination -

Central Board of Secondary Education

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

Central Board of Secondary Education

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