Experience Summary:- 20+ years of leadership experience for CAE, Engineering Services, New Product Development/ Design Solutions, Failure Analysis, Product Cost Optimization, Noise & Vibration Control, Value Engineering, Innovation Management, Six Sigma (DFSS), DOE, DFMEA, ISO, etc. Supported wide range of product domains across globe (a) Automotive:- Cars, Commercial Trucks, etc. (b) Heavy Machinery:- Defense trucks, Terminal Tractors, Earth mover equipment, Reach-stackers, RTG Cranes, Ship to Shore Cranes, Straddle Carriers Bulk Material Handling Systems, Port/Offshore application cranes, etc. (c) Heavy electrical equipment (Power Transformer, Motor, Generator, Switch gear, etc.) (d) Compressors, Home Appliances (Refrigerator, Washing m/c), etc. (d) Offshore Structures, Wind Turbine, etc. Locations handled:- USA, Europe counties (Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Norway, UK, France, etc.), Mexico, Brazil, China, South Korea, India, etc. Received best paper of the session award in International User conference “International Ansys User Conference – 2004, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA“Skills :- Customer engagement, Business growth, Operational Excellence, Profitability management, Team building, Efficient & Effective process development, New Product Development, Innovation Management, Business Intelligence & Analysis, Managing Digital Transformation, Six Sigma (DFSS), DOE, DFMEA, ISO, etc.
Gitanjali Engineering & Management Solutions Pune
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Business Head (Founder)Gitanjali Engineering & Management Solutions Pune Apr 2016 - PresentSingle Window Solutions for R&D, Engineering Services & Operational Excellence New Product development using CAE (FEM), CFD, Moldflow, PLM, etc. Operational Excellence, Six Sigma (DFSS), DOE, etc. Complete Design solution for Failure Analysis & Engineering Projects Proto Development, Testing and Certification, etc. Training - CAD, CAM, CAE (FEM), CFD, Moldflow, PLM, etc. Competency Development of new Engineering /Design Centers
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Dy General ManagerL&T Technology Services Limited Jan 2013 - Mar 2016VadodaraLeading Team of Engineers to offer engineering services using CAE tools to globally dispersed clients with highest level of quality & time line. Achievement: Developed ODC for Honda R&D Co. Ltd. Japan Developed many new customers for offshore support Revenue growth $5.1m to $10.2m (in last three years) Contribution margin improved to 30+ %. Established the process with accountability & transparency to deliver first time right result. Heavy cost reduction in general operation by efficient usage of tools & resources. Developed process to deliver first time right result with complete accountability & transparency Developed several new competencies Received outstanding rating (7 out of 8) in annual appraisal -
Head - Cargotec (Kalmar, Hiab & Macgregor - Amalgamation) Engineering IndiaCargotec Corporation Helsinki Finland Oct 2010 - Dec 2012Pune Area, IndiaRole & Responsibilities:- Lead complete operation of “Cargotec Engineering India Pune Centre” to offer value added engineering solutions using various CAD, CAM, CAE(FEM),CFD, PLM software’s to globally dispersed product developments centers with highest level of quality & time line. Achievements:-• Joined as a Head CAE, and within a year promoted as “Business Unit Head - Cargotec Engineering India Pune (Director Role). • As BU Head, Turnaround the loss (- 8%) making unit to highly productive and profitable (37+%) unit• Selected for global leadership program held in China
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Group Leader Cae & Tqcm (Vave)Visteon Engineering Center Pune Nov 2007 - May 2011Pune Area, IndiaExecution of Design Projects related to new product development (customized design/mass production), Design Optimization/Cost Reduction, Failure Analysis, Noise & Vibration Control, Fatigue Analysis, Value Engineering (VA/VE), Teardown & Benchmarking, use of CAE tools for design optimization & design validation, CAE result correlation by proto building & Lab testing (Strain Gauge, Frequency Analyzer & other devices). -
Head - Computer Aided EngineeringGlobal Technology & Engineering Center, Whirlpool Corporation, Pune Jul 2003 - Nov 2007Pune Area, IndiaFounder Member GTEC, Whirlpool Corporation and developed CAE team from scratch to 40 members cea team.Six Sigma - Black Belt -
R & D ExecutiveCrompton Greaves Jul 1996 - Jul 2003Mumbai Area, India(a) CAE Simulation & Lab testing – result correlation & design validation.(b) Material Specifications preparation for new products/ customized products as per various standards, function and statutory requirements, which was referred by all the stake holders (Design dept., Purchase dept., Quality Inspection, Customer, etc.)Worked as a Project Leader on the following projects:-New Design and Design Optimization of different types of productsFailure analysis & trouble shooting of Mechanical design Noise and Vibration control of existing product Result validation by Strain gauge measuring instrument, Frequency analyser, etc.Design of various testing rigs to test & check quality of different materials & accessories, etc.Customer / Vendor interactions for process & capability development to achieve green channelValue Engineering, Tear Down/Benchmarking, Waste eliminationInternal process audit for continuous improvementCertified auditor ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 (Core member for process / system development)
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Giridhar Kumar's current role is 20+ years hands on experience in New Product development using CAE (FEM), CFD, Moldflow, PLM, etc. Operational Excellence, Engineering Services, Six Sigma (DFSS), DOE, etc..
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Giridhar Kumar attended Indian Institute Of Management Tiruchirappalli, Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur, Bit Sindri.
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