Pavan Rao
Southend-on-Sea
Summary
Versatile Engineering Professional with a background in Automotive Engineering and extensive experience in vehicle integration and program management. Skilled in delivering projects, managing stakeholders, and driving engineering excellence. Proven ability to ensure the successful introduction of engineering solutions while aligning with strategic business objectives. Seeking a challenging role in Program Management to leverage expertise in project delivery and technical leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Integration engineer
Ford Motors on behalf of Alten
Basildon, Essex
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Successfully delivered engineering sign-offs for platform and upper body product development, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
- Established and maintained technical compliance and performance measurement through defined KPIs and proactive monitoring
- Implemented comprehensive project management protocols, including milestone and status reporting, and risk management
- Oversaw milestones for 5D management, CDHR, DPA illustrations, DVP, CAE, and deviations, ensuring adherence to timelines
- Led virtual series build stages and design reviews, resolving body engineering digital pre-assembly issues
- Managed change control meetings, assessing impact on cost and timeline for vehicle variants
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize body structure and exterior trim component designs
- Improved collaboration between teams, leading to more efficient integration processes and reduced lead times
- Developed effective supplier relationships, resulting in reliable component deliveries and enhanced project execution.
Design Engineer
Tech Mahindra
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked as a Design engineer for OEM projects from concept to build stage, gaining experience across the entire vehicle product development cycle
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss project progress and challenges to optimise design across different models
- Designed parts to 3D from styling surface and concept sections with consideration of best practice of tooling and packaging design guidelines to provide feasible CAD solutions to meet the project timeline
- Developed 2D drawings in CATIA V5, such as forward sourcing, part, and assembly drawings with appropriate dimensioning and GD&T
- Studied manufacturing from engineering viewpoint to identify problems and potential improvements by having reviews with external engineering and design team
- Aided the team validate the BOM in terms of feature coding, parameters, and assembly sequencing as well as creating new part numbers to keep the EBOM in good health
- Acted as a liaison between the cross-functional team and the external engineering team to facilitate communication and provide support throughout the duration of the project.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Stove Kraft India Pvt ltd
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed and optimizes thermoset plastic production process to ensure smooth production operations and meet production targets
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective and preventive actions to address production issues and quality defects
- Utilised excellent organisational abilities to maintain accurate engineering records and inventories
- Implemented KPI tracking systems to monitor production metrics, such as cycle time, scrap rate, machine downtime and production yield to analyse areas of improvement to increase the efficiency
- Collaborated with suppliers to implement vendor-managed inventory and just in time delivery systems, optimizing material supply chains and reducing the lead time
- Conducted regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective action, also implemented 5S methodology to encourage active participation in continuous improvement activities.
Education
MSc in Automotive Engineering -
Loughborough University
10.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelors in mechanical engineering -
St Joseph Engineering College
06.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
- Design software: CATIA V5
- Ms office: Ms Power point, Ms Excel
- PLM Tool: Team centre, VizMockup
- JIRA
- Engineering BOM
- SharePoint
- Change Management
- APQP, DFMEA
- Project Management
- Team co-ordination
- Deliverables
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent communication Skills
- Learning and Adaptability
- Organisational Skills
Accomplishments
· Achieved Bravo award for the performer of the month January 2020 for Handling task efficiently inbound with customer
· 5’s champion award for successful implementation of 5’s in the manufacturing unit
· Presented Technical paper in Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (ECAP & Age Hardening of Al-Mg-Si Alloy)
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Composing music, Singing, Travelling, Cooking, Playing Musical instruments
Timeline
Integration engineer
Ford Motors on behalf of Alten
11.2022 - 04.2024
MSc in Automotive Engineering -
Loughborough University
10.2021 - 10.2022
Design Engineer
Tech Mahindra
09.2018 - 05.2021
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Stove Kraft India Pvt ltd
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelors in mechanical engineering -
St Joseph Engineering College
06.2014 - 06.2017
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