Sheetal Tambe
Coventry,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with 7 years in emissions and propulsion systems, specializing in after treatment packaging, DFMEA, DVP, and BoM validation. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, driving Right First Time delivery, and executing system integration for xHEV and ICE platforms. Skilled in 3DX, JIRA, AGILE, 8D, DMAIC, with a strong focus on compliance, cost optimization, and technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6043
6043
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Configuration Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
Gaydon
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Performed BoM validations across multiple car lines to ensure accurate part-to-order alignment.
- Led cross-functional handover meetings post-validation, aligning teams on deliverables.
- Applied 3DX, JIRA, and WERS to manage configurations, aligning with Agile methodologies.
- Updated BoM and created requirements in 3DX based on engineering inputs.
Jr. Manager
Cummins Technologies PVT LTD
Pune, Maharashtra
05.2017 - 07.2024
- Owned the end-to-end emissions system design and delivery for 10+ global programs (light- and heavy-duty), ensuring regulatory compliance, integration with propulsion architecture, and alignment with attribute targets across platforms.
- Led cross-functional technical teams through complete development cycles, delivering DFMEA, FFA, DVP&R, and system requirements—driving a 20%reduction in field defects and achieving 100% milestone compliance.
- Chaired design reviews across concept (E), development (D), launch (L), and production (P) phases, resolving interface, packaging, and compliance challenges while enforcing Right First Time (RFT) execution.
- Directed core systems engineering functions—including use case development, interface control, and verification—resulting in a 15% improvement in electrified powertrain robustness and delivery of key system artifacts.
- Managed CAD/BOM configurations, stack-up documentation, and release packages, ensuring design quality, traceability, and system-level compatibility while mentoring engineers on routing, GD&T, and PLM best practices.
- Championed continuous improvement in design governance, deploying DRBFM, RCA, and iDFMEA enhancements; streamlined documentation processes to reduce system failures by 25% and cut regulatory approval timelines by 15%.
Senior Design Engineer
EATON Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Delivered engineering for 10+ electrical product lines with 100% standards compliance.
- Directed cross-functional teams across global locations for on-time project delivery.
- Led design using Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD; drove DMAIC quality improvements.
Sr. Design Engineer
Endurance Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Developed CAD models ensuring manufacturability and compliance.
- Managed tooling projects and led design optimization for cycle time reduction.
- Overseeing product development/customization functions including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications & designing activities.
Executive
Mahindra Forgings LTD.
Pune
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Applied Forge 11 and CAD for design analysis, reverse engineering.
- Improved efficiency and product yield through value engineering.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Engineers
Kolkata, IndiaTool Design - Tool Design
Institution of Tool Engineering
Pune, IndiaDiploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
AISSMS Polytechnic
Pune, IndiaSkills
- CAD: CATIA V5, Creo, AutoCAD, Inventor
- PLM: ENOVIA V6, 3DX, Windchill
- System Engineering Artifacts: DFMEA, DVP&R, FFA, Requirements
- Problem Solving: 8D, DMAIC Green Belt, RCA, C&E Matrix
- Methodologies: AGILE, JIRA, MBSE exposure
- Communication: Cross-functional team leadership, supplier collaboration, global team interaction
Accomplishments
- Pat on back award for delivering design package for aftertreatment system & designing sheet metal sensor tables within critical timelines.
- Star awards for leading & resolving failure incidences occurred in customer testing by 8-D
- Star award for leading and delivering product package with 100% RFT (Right first time) & OTD (On time delivery).
- Recognition for creating impact by delivering part to order validations quickly.
Languages
Hindi
Native
English
Advanced
Marathi
Native
German
Beginner
Timeline
Configuration Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
08.2024 - 04.2025
Jr. Manager
Cummins Technologies PVT LTD
05.2017 - 07.2024
Senior Design Engineer
EATON Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 05.2017
Sr. Design Engineer
Endurance Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 03.2014
Executive
Mahindra Forgings LTD.
11.2011 - 02.2012
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Engineers
Tool Design - Tool Design
Institution of Tool Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
AISSMS Polytechnic
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