Yogesh Chavan
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Design Engineer with over 5 years in New Product Development for heavy structural fabrication and fluid power systems. Led complex product transitions from concept to production using CATIA V5 and AutoCAD. Managed cross-functional teams across production, procurement, and quality, emphasizing Design for Manufacturing and practical mechanism design.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Shree Yogiraj Industries/ Shree Dattakrupa Engg. Works.
Baramati
03.2024 - Current
- New Product Development: Spearhead end-to-end NPD for heavy-duty tractor attachment products and implements from initial customer requirement mapping to physical prototyping.
- 3D Layout & Modeling: Utilize CATIA V5 to design robust structural fabrications, weldments, and complex mechanism kinematics capable of withstanding severe dynamic field loads.
- Manufacturing Optimization: Implemented DFM/DFA practices, reducing weld distortion and minimizing sheet metal scrap through optimized nested cutting patterns.
- Cross-Functional Ownership: Managed operations across Production, Purchase, and Quality departments in lean manufacturing setup, accelerating time-to-market.
- 2D Technical Drafting: Create highly accurate production drawings and manufacturing layouts using AutoCAD 2D, ensuring clear tolerances and proper welding symbol callouts.
- Product Line: Tractor Attachments - Loaders, Backhoes, Dozers, Sugarcane Infielder Series
Shift In charge
Maharashtra Natural Gas Ltd.
Pune
06.2020 - Current
- Managed operations and allocated manpower resources for planning at natural gas mother station.
- Ensured uninterrupted supply of natural gas to DBS/DCS and PMPML city buses, supporting reliable transit services.
- Equipment maintenance monitoring and quick action planning. Managing LCVs with coordination of DBS/DCS operators.
- Safety monitoring to ensure accident free operations at mother station.
- Monitored safety protocols to maintain accident-free operations at mother station.
Design Engineer
Multi Car tech Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw production plant operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Carried out modifications in design of product as per customer feedback.
- Carried out modifications in design of the product as per customer feedback.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the production cycle.
- Created cost estimates and production plans to optimize resource allocation and minimize product costs.
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and quality of products.
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered materials to maintain stock levels.
- Handled overall operations of the production plant.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with MD to generate ideas for improving existing products.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
Sinhgad Academy of Engineering
PuneSkills
- New Product Development & Cost estimation
- Design for manufacturing
- Design optimization & Cost Reduction techniques
- Product lifecycle management
- 3D modeling & Technical drafting
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical & Creative thinking
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Shree Yogiraj Industries/ Shree Dattakrupa Engg. Works.
03.2024 - Current
Shift In charge
Maharashtra Natural Gas Ltd.
06.2020 - Current
Design Engineer
Multi Car tech Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 03.2020
B.E. - Mechanical
Sinhgad Academy of Engineering