Harshad Patil

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  Deputy Manager Manufacturing Technology BIW Weld

  PIAGGIO Vehicles Pvt Ltd 20.05.2006 - 15.09.2015

  Accomplished professional with expertise in new product industrialization across 2W (Scooters), 3W, and 4W (Passenger & Commercial) segments. Proven success in layout optimization, achieving a +88% improvement in quality for Commercial Vehicle BIW. Spearheaded the Greenfield BIW Project for Vespa Welding Shop, overseeing layout design, process planning, equipment procurement, installation, and successful commissioning with supplier COMAU. Key achievements include: • Enhanced productivity of 3W BIW weld line through layout redesign. • Successfully commissioned ABB Door Hemming Robots and rotary jig systems. • Developed semi/automatic welding fixtures for multiple variants. • Delivered BIW frame quality at 96% and productivity at 100%. • Implemented advanced technologies with optimized costs, including conveyor-based sub-assembly transfer. • Set industry benchmarks in weld quality and PIST for 2W. Collaborated with Piaggio Co. & SPA, Italy, for Vespa process validation in 2011.

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  Manager Plant Engineering BIW Weld Shop Facility

  Mahindra & Mahindra Automotives 15.09.2015 - 11.11.2016

  Experienced in project management and new product industrialization across BIW platforms, including Bolero, Verito, and Scorpio. Key achievements: • Bolero Platform: Commissioned Bolero Double Cab Export & Ambulance models. De-bottlenecked BIW lines by introducing Auto-Spotting SPM for center/rear floor assembly. Resolved critical quality issues using QC Story and M Yellow Belt approaches. Ordered and commissioned new welding fixtures and modified supplier fixtures for model transfers. Designed and implemented updates for the new Sub-4M Bolero. • Verito Platform: Successfully implemented Electric Verito through the existing BIW line, commissioning new welding fixtures for EV-specific needs. • Scorpio Platform: Led planning and execution of the facelift Scorpio for single and double cab models. Commissioned welding fixtures for front engine and plenum assemblies and modified mainline fixtures for underbody assemblies. Proven ability to optimize processes, enhance quality, and deliver on-time project milestones.

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  Senior Manager Operations, Manufacturing Technology

  PIAGGIO Vehicles Pvt Ltd 11.11.2016 - 23.07.2024

  Seasoned professional with expertise in welding line productivity, quality improvements, and cost optimization. Key achievements include: • Vespa Weld Line: Boosted productivity with cycle time and NVA reduction, achieving 90% efficiency and 94% frame PIST. Reduced consumable and rejection costs through Kaizen and Poka-Yoke. • Aprilia SR-150 Weld Line: Successfully commissioned SR-150 weld line, improving productivity by 25% and frame accuracy to 78%. Enhanced supplier quality with trials and fixture upgrades. • Handlebar Weld Line: Installed and productionized tubular handlebars for SR & Vespa, achieving productivity gains via technical solutions. • System Establishment: Led new project industrialization, equipment maintenance, ergonomic workplace improvements, and cost-saving initiatives. • Plant-Level Improvements: Optimized manufacturing costs, enhanced BIW frame accuracy, streamlined production planning, and reduced delivery time losses. Led Piaggio Production System projects (11 pillars) and implemented SMP/EMP for safety and environmental standards. Consistently deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

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  Dy. Div. Manager Operations And Manufacturing Technology – Body Shop Head (BIW-Shop)

  Force Motors Ltd 23.07.2024 - 24.01.2025

  Experienced professional in Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Process Optimization with expertise in body shop and vehicle assembly operations. Skilled in developing strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality while ensuring cost-effectiveness. • Production Planning: Optimized workflows, layouts, and equipment utilization using lean manufacturing principles, achieving high-quality, cost-efficient manufacturing. • Quality Assurance: Implemented stringent quality measures adhering to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. Resolved quality issues collaboratively with QA teams. • Process Improvement: Led continuous improvement initiatives, integrated new technologies, and ensured SOP readiness for new models. • Technical Expertise: Analyzed bottlenecks, resolved technical issues, and enhanced throughput. • Team Leadership: Fostered a collaborative culture, coached teams, and aligned cross-functional efforts. • Supplier & Resource Management: Negotiated cost-effective procurement, optimized inventory, and ensured uninterrupted supply chains. • Health, Safety & Budgeting: Promoted safety compliance, managed budgets, and implemented cost-saving measures. Strong communicator, adept at aligning production goals with organizational objectives.

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  PVPIT Shivaji University

  27.06.2003 - 20.07.2006 Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's
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  MSBTE

  15.07.2000 - 20.07.2003 Diploma In Mechanical Engineering Diploma of Higher Education

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  New Product Development and Launch Summary (2006-2015)

  06.08.2015

  APE Truck BIW Welding Shop Jul 2006 - Dec 2008, Complete Welding shop Infrastructure Development and New Product Development from Process Design and Equipment Ordering and Commissioning. Equipment Evolved - Welding Fixture, Welding Guns, Automated Conveyors, Robotic Cells, Electrical And Mechanical Utilities. • APE Mini Truck Dec 2008 - Dec 2011 - Weld Facility Design, Techno-Commercial evaluation, Ordering of Weld Shop Facilities, PFC, PFMEA, Process Sheets. Final Commissioning and Productionization. • VESPA BIW Welding Shop May 2011 - Dec 2012, Leading Complete Green Field Project of PIAGGIO Vespa India welding Project. Process Mapping, Layout Mapping, Techno-Commercial & Process Evaluation, Ordering, Trials, Final Commissioning, S.O.P., Quality Improvements, Productivity Improvement. Transformation Cost Optimization. Process Benchmarking In all PIAGGIO 2Wh Group. • PORTER 600 & 1000 Mar 2012 - Dec 2012, Process Planning, Layout Planning, Preparation of Standard Process Documents (PFC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Sheet, Control Plans, Quality Charts), Facilitation through existing Welding Line of 4W BIW shop. • APE Cargo & Passenger Sep 2012 - Mar 2013, BIW Weld Shop Capital budgeting, Ordering, Techno commercial evaluation, Commissioning and Productionization.

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  New Product Development and Launch Summary (2015-2016)

  15.11.2016

  Scorpio Facelift April 2015 - Aug 2016, Process Planning, Layout Planning, Preparation of Standard Process Documents (PFC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Sheet, Control Plans, Quality Charts), Facilitation through existing Welding Line of 4W BIW shop. • Projects On Verito & Bolero Platform April 2015 - Nov 2016, Verito EV platform facilitation and Bolero single CAB and Double CAB BIW weld shop Process Mapping, Layout mapping, Facilitation of Welding shop.

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  perations and Manufacturing Technology, New Product Development & Continual Improvement. (2016-2024)

  23.07.2024

  BIW weld Shop Operations planning. • Confirming delivery of Products with Quality Benchmark, Efficient Operations, Transformation Cost Optimized with Lean Practices.

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  HIT Squad Award

  10.05.2017

  Successful Completion of Project Handle Bar Assembly in 2Wh Welding Shop. 2. On time SOP starts &. 3. First time Write Compliance.

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  HIT Squad Award

  15.10.2017

  Aprilia SR BIW frame Accuracy (PIST) Improvement up to 87% from 68%. 2. Assembly straight pass Improvement by reducing the fitment related issues over frames. 3. Welding Fixtures maintenance system establishment.

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  Dhruv Tara Award

  12.11.2018

  On time SOP start of Aprilia SXR frame. 2. First time write Accuracy of Frame. 3. Productivity Improvement in SXR welding cell.

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  Dhruv Tara Award

  17.07.2019

  Manufacturing Cost saving up to 18 Rs per Vehicle, by various cost saving projects.

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  Team Building Award

  27.09.2020

  During Covid-19 Team excellence, & Building award, for Resilience and Start up with new challenges.

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  Design Thinking Award

  12.03.2023

  Elimination and successful over come on Chronic issues. 2. Quality Improvement projects.

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