Dhrumil Shah

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Technical Project Manager

Results-oriented and dynamic Mechanical Engineer with experience in diverse industries

Technically sophisticated engineering professional with broad knowledge and success in tracking and executing multiple projects in deadline-driven environments. Expertise in communicating complicated technical information to key stakeholders and non-engineering personnel. Proficient in the analysis and forecasting of market product demand. Skilled trainer and project leader; able to direct cross-functional teams to ensure corporate and project objectives are met.

Core Competencies:

End-to-End Project Management

Quality Assurance and Testing

User Training and Support

Technical Manual Creation

Client Relationship Management

Microsoft Project

Problem Solving / Troubleshooting

Professional Experience

MacDermid Alpha Element Solution, South Plainfield, NJ

Project Manager/Product Specialist 11/2019 – Present

Lead and launch variety of New Product launch. Work with cross functional team members to achieve as planned launch. Identify areas where processes can be improved, costs could be reduced, or timelines can be accelerated to shorten time to market for New Products. Coordinate and facilitate Global steering team calls for New Product Development. Facilitate new acquisition with a developed timeline for a flawless and in budget integration. Provide technical support to the Global Marketing Team as it relates to existing products as well as new and developing products. Aid in New Product development project teams as the marketing representative and carry out all responsibility outlined. Maintain project cost by consistently monitoring the project scope. Develop and execute project timeline created at the beginning of the project for a flawless and timely manner.

Key Achievements:

Measurable success in cost execution. Final costs, gross profit, and investment at Gate 2 realization, consistently meet or exceed commitments made at Gate 2.

Proven success in working on ten to twelve projects simultaneously.

American Standard, Piscataway, NJ

Engineering Project Manager, 07/2018 – 10/2019

Develop project scopes and objectives through interface with diverse range of key stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility of sophisticated projects within budget and ahead of schedule. Coordinate internal and external global resources for flawless execution of technical projects. Prepare and analyze project schedules using Microsoft Project in a deadline-driven environment. Develop and maintain work breakdown structures (WBS) in SAP. Ensure precise documentation and SAP correctly populated with BOM’s with respective costs for projects ranging from $1M to $15M. Manage CAPEX budgets in SAP.

Key Projects:

Consistent execution of AS Processes Stage Gate – Assurance of all projects executed according to established protocols including Change Management Requests, EWS, launch phases, PPAP Process and Supporting Processes-ECR/ECN, Work Requests, RFS.

Measurable success in cost execution. Final costs, gross profit, and investment at Gate 4 realization, consistently meet or exceed commitments made at Gate 3.

Product Support Engineer (Engineer II), 12/2015 – 07/2018

Provided technical leadership from analysis of CREO drawings, development, installation procedures, retrofit, and product maintenance. Reviewed incident reports for root cause analysis and implement or recommend permanent solutions. Interface with diverse range of clients to recommend product enhancement from technical and business perspectives. Create, revise, and close Engineering Change Request and Notice processes. Provided technical assistance and training to Customer Service department.

Key Achievements:

Proven success in managing six to eight projects simultaneously.

Created and implemented time-saving processes to increase visibility of timeline for cross-functional teams.

Troy Corporation, Newark, NJ

Engineer, 06/2015 – 12/2015

Analyzed and forecasted demand for services and products to enhance corporate objectives. Performed regular inspections on pipes using P&ID and CMMS. Enhanced and maintained knowledge of current regulation, policies, and industrial processes. Designed maintenance strategies, procedures and methods, and arranged procurement of specialized components to ensure timely delivery of projects. Consistently delivered projects at or under budget. Provided routine scheduled maintenance and responded to equipment faults using CMMS.

Key Achievement:

Recommended process and product features that reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.

Austar Pharma LLC, Edison, NJ

Engineer, 06/2014 – 05/2015

Generated and analyzed data to prepare project scopes, cost estimates, economic justifications, and capital appropriation requests for Senior Management. Oversaw all aspects of equipment selection, specification preparation, design document assembly, equipment procurement, installation coordination, and start-up for systems and equipment. Monitored and controlled Air Handling units, chillers, dust collectors and boilers using BMS. Established process for monitoring and maintaining necessary spare parts, pumps, motors, equipment, tools, and maintenance supplies to ensure site reliability.

Key Achievements:

Created Standard Order Procedure (SOP) for engineering department and prepared IOQ for newly added machines.

Provided Project Management in construction of new facility including obtaining permits and new equipment.

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Advance

Solid Work

Microsoft Project

BPCS

SAP

Wind Chill

Share-Point

AutoCAD

Pro Engineering

CMMS

Oracle

Solid Edge

Stratum

Lotus

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (2014)

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Affiliations

Service Chair and Vice President, Delta Sigma Iota

Service Chair and Social Chari, Indian Student Association (ISA)

Research

Shah, D. and Denda, M. (2013-2014). Ornithopter. Rutgers State University, New Brunswick, NJ.

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