Sunny Patel
Bharuch
Summary
Mechanical engineer with over 10 years of experience in the automotive sector, focusing on process optimization and quality management. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to production, achieving significant efficiency improvements and cost savings. Certified lean practitioner and IATF 16949:2016 internal auditor, skilled in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. Currently holding an opportunity card for Germany, with full professional fluency in English and actively improving German language skills for effective integration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR ANALYST - MANUFACTURING / PROCESS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED
Bharuch
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and refine Bearing assembling processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.
- Develop and maintain documentation as per requirement of IATF 16949 for assembly processes, standard operating procedures, and quality control procedures.
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
- Managing Shift schedule and provide technical guidance and support to my subordinate.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and production, to integrate new technologies and optimize processes.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing defects and issues.
- Manufacturing Department Manufacturing / Process Engineering Department. Website: www.timken.com/en-in/
SENIOR ANALYST - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED
Bharuch
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Responsible for New Product Development Activities (NPI/NPM) & Its Periodic review with CFT.
- Responsible for all process parameters & Preparing Control plan for PPAP.
- Working on the PPAP & APQP module for New Product.
- Machine upgradation as per process demand.
- Development of all New product tooling coordinate with vendor and communicate with them regarding our technical specifications.
- Manufacturing Department Engineering Department. Website: www.timken.com/en-in/
- Winner in Gold Category in National Lean competition - 2021 Organized by the CII Institute of Quality - In which we competed with 65 renowned companies of India and were awarded for our project on Productivity Improvement.
- Become an Internal auditor of IATF 16949-2016 in August 2022.
EXECUTIVE - PRODUCT DESIGN & VALIDATION
ABC BEARINGS LIMITED
Bharuch
07.2016 - 04.2021
- Application study for bearing selection and customized bearing solutions.
- Validate bearing as per the mutually agreed DVP plan with the customer.
- Development of Yearly validation schedule for TRB & CRB Bearings and execute it as per timeline.
- APQP process documentation preparation.
- Investigate filed failure bearing & Prepare reports of those bearings.
- Manufacturing Department Product Design & Validation. Website: https://abcbearings.com/
- Become a Certified Lean Practitioner in October - 2019.
- First Runner up in National Lean Competition - 2020 Organized by the CII Institute of Quality - In which we competed with 35 renowned companies of India and were awarded for our project on Productivity Improvement.
APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING - PRODUCT DESIGN & VALIDATION
ABC BEARINGS LIMITED
Bharuch
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Bearing L10 Life Testing on Machines.
- Prepare Tested Bearing reports.
- Prepare log of whole shift activity.
- Learned Bearing Application Calculation.
- Learned TRB & CRB L10 life calculation.
- Manufacturing Department Product Design & Validation. Website: https://abcbearings.com/
Education
BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Mechanical
Astral Institute of Technology & Research
Indore, Madhya Pradesh11-2014
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL - Mechanical
K.K.Wagh Polytechnic
Nashik02-2009
Skills
- Core Tools (IATF)
- Lean manufacturing
- IATF 16949:2016
- SAP
- AutoCAD 2D
- AutoCAD 3D
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
Accomplishments
- Winner in Gold Category in National Lean competition - 2021 Organized by the CII Institute of Quality.
- Become an Internal auditor of IATF 16949-2016 in August 2022.
- Become a Certified Lean Practitioner in October 2019.
- First Runner up in National Lean Competition - 2020 Organized by the CII Institute of Quality.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-patel-294360172/
Projects
- Standardization of All manufacturing Process across plant, 2019-07-01, 2019-10-03, Established Standard work procedure for all the technical process in Plant using Value Stream Mapping - Which is 102 No. of Process., 30% Increase in Per Head Production Output by optimization of production line Layout., 20% Savings in packing process.
- Setup Time Reduction on Bearing Assembly Line, 2022-04-01, 2022-09-30, Reduced assembly line setup time by 34% through implementation of the A3 problem-solving methodology and continuous improvement practices, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
- Grinding Wheel standardization Project, 2023-08-04, 2023-11-15, Grinding Wheel standardization Project completed in November 2023 - 40% Reduction in Grinding Wheel Varieties.
- Packaging Cost Reduction, 2022-11-01, 2023-04-30, Achieved a 16% reduction in packaging costs by applying the A3 problem-solving methodology, optimizing material utilization, and enhancing supplier efficiency.
- Enhanced assembly cup line productivity, 2024-11-01, 2025-05-30, Achieved a 30% improvement in assembly cup line productivity by driving process optimization and introducing the 5S workplace organization system, leading to higher per-man efficiency and smoother operations.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Lean Practitioner certified Timken India Limited
- IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certified By OMAX
- Automotive Core Tool Certified By OMAX
Interests
- Following trends in Industry and sustainable automotive technologies
- Long-distance cycling
- Exploring history
Timeline
SENIOR ANALYST - MANUFACTURING / PROCESS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED
01.2024 - Current
SENIOR ANALYST - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED
05.2021 - 05.2024
EXECUTIVE - PRODUCT DESIGN & VALIDATION
ABC BEARINGS LIMITED
07.2016 - 04.2021
APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING - PRODUCT DESIGN & VALIDATION
ABC BEARINGS LIMITED
11.2014 - 06.2016
BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Mechanical
Astral Institute of Technology & Research
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL - Mechanical
K.K.Wagh Polytechnic