Sushant Pathade
Cwmbran
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 18 years of experience in leadership and team management. Proven track record of driving projects to successful completion. Recognized for creating collaborative environments and consistently achieving organizational goals. Proficient in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and performance optimization. Deep understanding of Aerospace standards, manufacturing processes, and the design of structural and non-structural parts. Extensive experience working on Airbus and Boeing programs, showcasing cross-functional expertise in aerospace engineering technology and science.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Safran Seats GB
06.2022 - Current
- Led design projects for complex mechanical systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Developed innovative design solutions using CAD software, enhancing product functionality and manufacturability.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering teams to optimize designs and resolve technical challenges.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on design principles and best practices in mechanical engineering.
- Implemented design reviews and validation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
- Developed high-quality mechanical designs for complex projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client specifications.
Senior Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
04.2021 - Current
- Conducting daily/weekly governance meetings, creating status report, trackers and keep senior management updated about financial, Project progress and challenges
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project goals, deliverables, and timelines across departments.
- Oversaw project budgets and resource management, ensuring effective utilization of financial assets throughout project life cycles.
- Achieved customer satisfaction targets consistently by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products or services according to specifications.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and optimizing resource allocation.
- Discovered training needs and provided coaching.
- Managed high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results on time and within budget constraints.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Senior Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for seat Structure concept and detailed design of 5” FWD/AFT & UP/DOWN crew seat mechanism.
- supported in should costing, Material selection and prototype built.
- Study of airworthiness requirement and creating Design Specification documents.
- Create DFMEAs for seat functions & mechanisms.
- For Airbus, worked on RFQs for innovative solutions for Covid-19 impact. Provided ideas for touchless interior features which are very much appreciated by Airbus.
- Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
- Produced weekly, daily and monthly activity reports and forecasts.
Senior Team Leader and onsite coordinator
Tata Technologies Ltd UK
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for seat Shroud, Dropping sidearm & Plinth design.
- Responsible for composite structure development & Manufacturing support.
- Interaction with supplier for composite structure tool design & manufacturing support.
- Oversaw the successful execution of multiple projects by effectively managing risks and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations.
- Worked on LOPA & submittal drawing creation for B767 & 787 platform product.
- Worked on feasibility study, requirements and concept design of “Sliding Door design”.
- PDR & CDR Support after first ITCM. FAI support to achieve on doc dates.
- Responsible for creating detailed manufacturing drawings and its production release.
- Worked closely with weight engineers to optimize and achieve targeted overall weight.
- Worked as onsite coordinator and was responsible to send work packages to offshore team, its timely deliveries and issue resolution.
- Active involvement and key role played to form 60 Resource offshore design Engineering centre (ODEC) at Pune India Office.
- Attended exclusive 3 days interactive training at “University of south wales” on composite design and manufacturing.
- Attended 1 day six sigma “white belt” classroom training.
Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Project Coordinator and responsible for meeting strict delivery dates.
- Conversion of Mylar to Cad Models, Performing quality Check for the Structural parts.
- Verifying Reports of Scanned Physical Part with Cad Model.
- Worked extensively on Catia V5 ASD (Aerospace sheet metal) workbench.
- Visited Hyderabad, India Empennage assembly line & machine shop.
- Trained by design engineers from US Lockheed Engineers for structure & Catia V5 modelling strategy.
- Project Name: C130J Super Hercules Empennage structure digitization.
- Customer: Lockheed Martin
Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Project Coordinator and responsible for output quality & on time delivery.
- Responsible to work on multiple projects/packages from client.
- Study of Boeing and Airbus requirement data and standards catalogues.
- Design of seat frame, Seat backrest, seat pan as a primary structural member.
- Worked on bed composite structure design and deployment mechanism.
- Monitor mounting arrangement and rotation mechanism.
- Developed concepts for Seat Rotation mechanism for 3 different position.
- Worked on Vacuum forming parts concept and its detail design.
- Worked on “Acoustic Boxes” design calculations and manufacturing support.
- QC of detailed manufacturing drawings & ECRs
- Traveled to UK to validate design and to participate in technical discussions.
Technical Lead
Tata Technologies Ltd UK
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Styling to cad data preparation for initial concept designs.
- Detail design and development for Seat Shroud composite structure.
- Design support for dropping console for “Lie flat Bed” Mode.
- Detail design and development of wardrobe door design and latching mechanism.
- Design support for sliding Meal table design and deployment mechanisms.
- Onsite coordinator for offshore work packages, PO and WCCs.
Senior Design Engineer
Tata Technologies Ltd UK
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Rear shell composite structure design using initial Styling data.
- Study of NTE & decompressions areas to revise styling data.
- Design of Stowage unit and IFE packaging for Mirror, headphone, USB and charging socket. Deign of kick strips and bump- strips using quick fix methods
- Design of plinths and support for manufacturing at supplier end.
- Worked closely with stress engineers to design structural machined Brackets to pass dynamic testing.
Design Engineer/Offshore Coordinator
Tata Technologies Ltd India
03.2007 - 04.2011
- Backrest, Seat pan & drip tray design. Redesign of Seat machined Structure.
- Seat redesign for reduction of actuators from 2 to 1.
- Detailed part design of vacuum forming, Sheet metal, machined & Composite panels
- Feasibility study of IFE monitor surround attachments schemes
- Quality check of deliverables according to customer standard. (3D & 2D).
- Trained on Catia V4, VPM & Basics of aircraft cabin interiors.
- Mechanical and Electrical drawing creation. Implement ECR and ECNs.
- Worked on galley concept and Top down design approach to integrate inserts with Galleys.
- 3D modelling, Assembly & manufacturing drawing creation of composite, machined, vacuum form and sheet metal components of Galley and Galley inserts.
- Space analysis and gap analysis for inserts fitments.
- DMU analysis of Galley inserts and Galleys. Q-Checker
- “Catalogues & Design Table Creation” for standard parts & BOM management
- Worked as coordinator to manage day to day Activities and technical discussions.
- Involved in activities to setup similar project delivery centre at TTL Bangkok, Thailand.
Education
Bachelor of Production Engineering - undefined
Shivaji University
Kolhapur01.2006
Skills
- Team management, Project Management,
- Catia V4, Catia V5, VPM, Smarteam, Teamcentre & MS office
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Safran Seats GB
06.2022 - Current
Senior Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
04.2021 - Current
Senior Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
10.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Team Leader and onsite coordinator
Tata Technologies Ltd UK
08.2017 - 03.2020
Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
02.2017 - 07.2017
Team Leader
Tata Technologies Ltd India
11.2014 - 01.2017
Technical Lead
Tata Technologies Ltd UK
08.2012 - 11.2014
Senior Design Engineer
Tata Technologies Ltd UK
05.2011 - 07.2012
Design Engineer/Offshore Coordinator
Tata Technologies Ltd India
03.2007 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Production Engineering - undefined
Shivaji University
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