A versatile Mechanical Engineering professional with over 16+ years of experience in Design & Development, After Sales Support, Product Development, Computer-Aided Design, Budgeting & Cost Control, Tool Engineering, Industrial Engineering, People Management★ A skilled manager with a wealth of experience overseeing the creation of industrial equipment.➤ WHERE CAN I ADD VALUE● Demonstrated excellence in seeing new prospects, gauging product success, and contributing to the company's long-term strategic planning for future offerings.● Knowledgeable in all aspects of production aids, including their design, manufacturing, sourcing & procurement.● Strategic thinker & leader with experience in Project Management best practices, including developing project plans, outlining goals and milestones & directing a team to a successful project outcome in terms of time, money, and quality.➤ KEY ACHIEVEMENTS● Successfully launched 14ton Excavator (ZX140H) into the market with a milestone of 2000 machines in a time bound of less than 2 years.● Achieved cost savings of 1.5 crore per annum and reduced field complaint issues by 5% with the overall product quality improvement and customer satisfaction● Significantly discovered the cost saving potential of 1.1Mn INR in the current models through VA/VE, Crisp, localization & other ideas● Accomplished warranty cost reduction target by 10% through the design optimization of structural members like main frame, track frame and attachments for the field failure issues and complaints.● Designated as the program integration lead for 13- and 14-ton midsize excavators.● Creates and manages high-performing, cross-functional teams & consistently evaluates & improves their work to speed forward project and company goals.TECHNICAL EXPOSURE● Skillful in Gate document preparation, cost calculations, variant BOM creation, import list freezing, and New Attachment test plan.● Accountable for Project timelines, Cost, Profitability, product specification, NPV and benchmarking. Perform troubleshooting and provide customer support.● Strong Knowledge of GD&T, Tolerance stack-up calculations, and design document creation.● Possess strong exposure in the TOOL ROOM operations and also doing raw material planning & process planning for various tooling jobs.● Certified SIX SIGMA Black Belt Holder from MSME Chennai, Oct’22.✎ About MeI am a multi-faceted professional who can strategize, improvise, and enhance effectiveness in all product engineering domains. 📧 Do reach me out at: dilipkumar.kv@gmail.com.