Vidya Joshi

Experience

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  Thermax

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2005

  Sandwitch Trainee

  Accountable for failure analysis of returned component from customer, Interaction with Metallurgical labs for getting metallurgy evaluation of failed components, generation of quality report for discussion with customer. Quality analysis of component before vendor selection with various testing.

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  Thermax

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Sandwitch Trainee

  Accountable to support manufacturing plant on daily needs like holding fixture, storage tack, Design of tools and fixture with help of drafting team, Vendor development to manufacture tools and fixture required for manufacturing plant.

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  Essar

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  Program Management - Assistant Manager

  Successfully delivered responsibilities for establishment of 4.7MTPA integrated steel plant project. Provided key attention on scheduling, planning and execution of various task to set-up new steel plant. Tracked various task with each functional subunit. Tracked and managed budget for each subunit. Provided daily and weekly progress update to top level management.

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  Researcher

  Publications details -– Vidya Joshi, Krishnan Balasubramaniam and Raghu V. Prakash, “Study of Defects in Friction Stir Welded AA 5083 by Phased Array Ultrasonic Technique” Presented as Poster at NDE 2011, Conducted in Chennai, Dec 8-10.– Vidya Joshi, Krishnan Balasubramaniam and Raghu V. Prakash, “Optimization of Friction Stir Welding Parameter for AA 5083 By Radiography and Ultrasonic Technique” Presented in IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium 2011 at Orlando, Florida, USA, Oct 18-21.– Vidya Joshi, Krishnan Balasubramaniam and Raghu V. Prakash, “Thermographic Study of Friction Stir Welded Al-Alloy During Tensile Testing” Presented as Poster at NDE 2010, Conducted in Kolkata, Dec 9-11. Show less

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  Cummins Inc.

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2017

  Product Development Engineer - Senior

  Successfully led complete upper assembly in fuel pump for OLP18.1 project. Guided and mentored team members. Identified risk and provided mitigation plan. Provided update to management on regular interval. Resolved technical queries. Laid concept design. Selected feasible concept w.r.t. design, manufacturing, assembly and sourcing strategy. Given input to analysis team and conducted reviews for results discussion. Conducted design reviews, DFMEA, Failure analysis. Led benchmarking analysis. Executed cost reduction project. Led design verification using analysis and/or functional testing. Provided technical support for supplier development. Prepared component drawing, assembly drawing and bill of material.Achievement -Brought the ownership of critical high pressure pumping element from Cummins US to Cummins India. Received appreciation from business unit leader in all employee communication. Show less

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  Eaton

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  Lead Project Engineer

  Successfully led integrated product team for -20 Ultra-Mate R project. Understood customer requirement and laid down that in compliance matrix. Prepared component drawing, assembly drawing and bill of material. Conducted design reviews. Prepared qualification test plan and report.

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  Tata Motors

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2023

  Successfully led 1.2 NGNA Bi-fuel CNG Engine Project, 1.2 TGDI, 1.5 TGDI Projects. Successfully led 1.2 NGNA Altroz engine project for production handover. Successfully led VAVE projects leading to cost saving of 12 Cr.– 1.2 NGNA Bi-fuel CNG Engine Project - Supported vehicle team to achieve agreed percentage for PDSR score at each project gateway. Monitored timely engineering releases at each project phase. Assisted for SOR release, TRSO, Supplier nomination and TKO for new parts. Facilitated engine build for development activities. Facilitated alpha and beta build to support vehicle team. Co-ordinated (ESO) engineering sign off. Monitored DMC and CAPEX at each milestone. .Executed cost roll up activities to evaluate actual engine cost at manufacturing location.– 1.2 TGDI and 1.5 TGDI Project - Prepared for project reviews with management for gateway approval. Facilitated EVI and critical parts supplier nomination. Reviews conducted to complete TRSO of all black box components. Co-ordinated with supplier to conclude technical discussion. Facilitated alpha build and first firing of engine. Presented engine firing event in front of MD.– VAVE projects leading to cost saving of 12 Cr - Co-ordinated various VAVE projects like - pgm loading optimization, installation of OAP stretch belt, Mass balancer shaft deletion. Alternate source implementation for piston, camshaft, conrod, crank gear, & valve retainer.– 1.2NGNA Altroz engine project for production handover - Monitored timely engineering BOM release for production. Part fitment strategy w.r.t manufacturing location. Conducted logistics related arrangements. Co-ordinated for assembly line issue resolution. Executed cost roll up activities to evaluate actual engine cost at manufacturing locations. Show less

  • Deputy General Manager - Engineering Quality

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Sr. Manager - Project Manager

    Jul 2018 - Nov 2021
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  Philips

  Feb 2023 - now

  R&D Project Manager - Ultrasound