Pandurang Patil

• Managed budgets and timelines to ensure the effective use of resources while maintaining the highest quality of output.
• Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
• Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
• Developed innovative design solutions for challenging engineering problems, resulting in improved product performance.
• Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining quality standards.
• Conducted thorough design reviews to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions early in the development process.
• Initiated regular progress reports meetings with clients; enhancing communication channels which led to improved customer satisfaction ratings.

Trunk Trim Design - JLR:

Developed innovative solutions for trunk trims such as load covers and bulkheads to enhance functionality.

• Developed master sections to ensure proper part interfaces, assembly, and gap/flush requirements.
• Created high-quality A-surfaces, incorporating JLR styling feedback and resolving packaging/tooling challenges.
• Managed part release through WERS and addressed feasibility issues using AIMS.
• Performed onsite VP build assessments at JLR UK plant to ensure design integrity.

Rear Heater Duct Design - JLR:

• Designed optimized blow-molded rear heater ducts with precise cross-sections and clearances

Client- PSA/RSA

• Style feasibility study by considering Packaging, Master Sections & tooling feasibility.
• Analyzing the A Surface for tooling feasibility and creating reports for it.
• Optimizing design with respect to design parameters, BOM, material, mold ability, packaging,
• Gap-Flush required application and other technical, ergonomic or aesthetic requirements.
• To study the technical solutions for various parts for assembly, tooling and process feasibility.