Project Management Product Design
Resume:
PROFILE SUMMARY
Cultivated extensive expertise spanning more than 21 years in engineering &
management, focusing on product design, testing, and crafting innovative solutions tailored for the manufacturing, medical and automotive sectors. Directing a talented team of engineers at Tech Mahindra, ensuring project execution aligns with quality benchmarks and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Developed a profound understanding of engineering principles and practices, having successfully navigated various roles that encompass design, analysis, and project management, thereby honing a versatile skill set. Expertise in advanced design software like SolidWorks & AutoCAD to produce high-quality engineering drawings & models that adhere to rigorous standards. Exhibit proficiency in value engineering by identifying and capitalizing on cost- saving opportunities while ensuring product quality and performance standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
Proven ability to integrate advanced design software and project management methodologies to deliver innovative solutions to further enhance product performance and operational efficiency.
Fostered cross-functional collaboration, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to bridge communication gaps between engineering, management & clients, ensuring alignment on project objectives and timelines. Extensive experience leading high-stakes projects across various industries, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery without compromising quality. Proven track record of managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve exceptional outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments. Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements that drive both cost savings and productivity gains. Managed client expectations, built relationships with key stakeholders, and communicated project progress effectively to ensure alignment and satisfaction. WORK EXPERIENCE
Sep’24 – Till Date: Project Manager at Vyuha Group of Companies
• Project Coordination: Providing support to the Project Manager in planning, organizing, and coordinating project tasks.
• Budget Management: Tracking project budgets and expenses to ensure compliance with financial guidelines.
• Schedule Management: Contributing to the development and management of project schedules, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Risk Management: Reducing project distractions by identifying potential risks and assisting in creating mitigation plans
• Quality Assurance: Supporting the monitoring of project progress and quality standards, and addressing any issues that arise during the construction phase
• Client Communication: Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing updates and responding to inquiries as necessary
• Contractor and Vendor Coordination: Ensuring timely delivery of services and materials by liaising with contractors, engineers, and vendors
• Documentation and Reporting: Generating regular progress reports, maintaining project documentation, and providing updates to stakeholders
• Compliance: Assuring adherence to safety requirements, building codes, and regulations at every stage of the project.
Jul’21 – Aug’24: Tech Mahindra as Team Lead
Steered high-priority projects across multiple sectors, including home appliances and medical devices. Contributed effectively from project inception through execution, ensuring optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and client satisfaction. Below are key highlights of my leadership and project management accomplishments: GE-IDC Home Appliances (April 2023 – August 2024)
Strategic Project Management: Spearheading complex projects by aligning evolving objectives and deliverables with changing customer needs and internal resource availability.
Progress Reporting & Stakeholder Communication: Developed and delivered executive-level status reports, providing transparency and actionable insights to senior leadership and customers on project health and milestones. CONTACT DETAILS
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Product Development Strategies
Engineering Process Optimization
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Compliance with Industry Standards
Continuous Improvements
Cost Reduction Techniques
Technical Problem Solving
Mechanical CAD Designer
New Product Design
3D Modeling, 2D Drafting
Manufacturing Drawings, GD & T
Vendor Development
Product Prototyping
Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
Innovation in Engineering Design
Project Planning & Execution
Team Building & Leadership
Resource Panning/ Effort
Estimation
ACADEMICS
BSET (Bachelor Science &
Technology) from BITS, Pilani,
India in 2014
Diploma (Automobile Engineering)
from Govt. Polytechnic, Telangana,
India in 1994
SARANGA PANI P
PMP Certified Professional
Innovate as a Design Engineer specializing in
product design, testing, and the development
of new solutions, leveraging over two
decades of experience to enhance
operational performance in engineering &
management.
SOFT SKILLS
Analytical & Problem-solving
Communication & Collaboration
Planning & Organizational
High Business Ethics & Integrity
Adaptability & Flexibility
Leadership & Team Player
QUALITY SYSTEMS
Six Sigma, ISO, GD&T
ISO-13485, IEC-60601, ISO-14971
CERTIFICATIONS
PMP Certification from PMI
Certified SolidWorks Professional
(CSWP) from Dassault Systems
DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
Medical, Appliances, Heavy Engg,
Mechatronics, Aerospace,
Reverse Engineering, SPM's,
Automotive, Mfg Drawings,
Mfg. Process, VAVE, NPI, PLM, ECNs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD,
Unigraphics-NX6, CATIA-V5, SolidEdge
Cost Optimization & Process Innovation: Streamlined project execution by implementing cost-effective strategies that met critical benchmarks while reducing overall project costs. Introduced process enhancements that improved operational efficiency by 10%.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Fostered a collaborative environment across multiple departments, driving a 10% improvement in project delivery timelines and ensuring alignment on key goals.
Product Quality & Scalability: Focused on improving product manufacturability and ensuring long-term product continuity by optimizing the supply chain and supplier base for both cost and quality.
MEDTRONICS (July 2021 – January 2023)
Project Leadership & Execution: Led major projects, including the Durepair Transfer and Supplier Change initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client specifications. Managed project scope, timeline, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery.
Comprehensive Process Oversight: Directed the full lifecycle of the projects, overseeing Planning, Execution, and Monitoring & Control processes. Managed cross-departmental teams to ensure effective resource utilization. Team Leadership & Development: Led & developed diverse teams, ensuring high performance through continuous coaching. Focused on enhancing team collaboration and communication, ensuring alignment on project priorities. Risk & Stakeholder Management: Managed project risks by identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies. Led regular stakeholder meetings to ensure continuous alignment on project goals, deliverables, and timelines. Product Cost Improvement: Worked closely with the procurement and supply chain teams to drive cost reductions, leveraging a more efficient supplier base to enhance product profitability.
Jun’18 – Jul’21: Rajeshwari Dies and Moulds – Design Manager Led engineering teams through full product development lifecycle, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within scope & aligning with client requirements. Managed technical & organizational aspects of design & implementation, while collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes. Project Leadership: Directed engineering projects from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring all project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines were met effectively.
Team Leadership & Coordination: Led cross-functional teams in the design and development of new products, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Strategic Planning: Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined specific goals, timelines, and budgets, aligning all resources and stakeholders for optimal performance and project success.
Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as a key liaison between internal teams and clients, ensuring that project objectives and expectations were clearly defined and met at each phase of the design process.
Nov’14 – Jun’18: SWIFT PLM – Senior Design Engineer Client Project Support - Medtronic (Covidien): Worked with Medtronic’s engineering team, focusing on design changes, documentation control & product updates.
Change Control Management: Supported the Change Analyst team in managing Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCO), and Document Change Orders (DCO), ensuring proper documentation and version control throughout the process.
Packaging Design & CAD Modeling: Contributed to development of packaging CAD drawings and supported ECO management for packaging materials in Agile. 3D Modeling & Detailing: Played a key role in creating over 50+ 3D part models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for the Einstein Project, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
Assembly Corrections & Design Updates: Assisted in assembly corrections, creating over 150+ detailed drawings, and releasing them in the Agile system for further production processes.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages: English, Hindi & Telugu
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Current Location: Hyderabad,
Telangana, India
Aug’11 – Nov’14: Servomax India Ltd. as Design Manager Design Development: Developed detailed 3D models using SolidWorks, transforming conceptual designs into fully engineered solutions for paper machines and associated equipment.
Manufacturing Drawings: Prepared manufacturing drawings based on finalized 3D models, ensuring accuracy and clarity for the production team. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with design team, manufacturing team, and external vendors to streamline product development and ensure timely delivery of high-quality equipment.
Vendor Development: Contributed to vendor development activities, ensuring that suppliers met technical specifications and quality standards. Jun’09 – Nov’11: Yatna Engineering as a Sr. Design Engineer Sep’06 – May’09: Satyam Computers as a Sr. Design Engineer Dec’04– Jan’06: CONSISTEL Sdn. Bhd as a Sr. CAD Draft Executive Nov’00 – Nov’02: Ramtech Corporation as a CAD Engineer Jun’98 – Nov’00: Unitec Consultancy Services as a CAD Engineer
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