Amol Bedarkar

Experience

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  Mahle filters

  Feb 2006 - Jul 2008

  Design Engineer

  Design air intake system utilizing proe wildfire 2.0 CAD software Work with customer to understand their packaging details and tweak the product to meet customer requirement Supervised second shift production lines for air filters and lube filters manufacturing

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  Cummins Inc.

  Jun 2010 - now

  Engine Development Program Delivery:Led the new engine development program for the Japan region, integrating over 200 hardware components and 6+ diesel engine systems. Ensured seamless integration by collaborating closely with software and controls teams, delivering a final value package that met stringent quality and performance standards.Budget Management:Managed and forecasted engineering expenditures by coordinating with various peripheral functional teams. Influenced upper management to secure necessary budgets, and meticulously managed spending to ensure the project was delivered on time and within budget.Robust Product Engineering:Directed product owners in the design and analysis process. Reviewed and approved designs and analysis activities through a structured design review process. Collaborated with subject matter experts, reviewed test data, and approved hardware for launch. Utilized a 7-step troubleshooting process to resolve critical failures, guiding product owners to implement robust solutions.Customer Interaction and Market Penetration:Engaged with new customers from diverse geographical regions. Worked closely with customers to understand their processes and cultural nuances, adapting strategies to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction. This effort contributed to increased market share and successful penetration into new markets.Process Development and Organizational Change:Developed new technical processes to establish efficient cross-functional workflows by seeking consensus across teams. Created and communicated detailed cross-functional flow charts, driving organizational changes and process improvements. Show less Supervised the team of 5 design and validation engineers to launch lube, cooling, breather and ODI systems by coordinating with program team and other cross functional teams. Key duties performed during this role are as below, Coached and mentored engineers to build technically strong and productive workforce to execute various new product development programs in matrix style organization. Adjusted leadership style to develop the diverse group of direct reports and managed under performing employees Performed resource planning and deployment to support multiple project. Supported staffing decisions based on AOP and projected future needs Delivered architecture level decisions by translating the requirements into the tangible product features and performing trade off analysis using combination of analytical and experimental methods Effectively communicated the detailed oriented technical recommendations by understanding needs of various functions Successfully managed the program deliverables such as design reviews, issue resolution using 7-step process, and engineering releases. Supported the engine builds by supplier communication and proposing unique solutions Show less Validated the cooling and lube system for new product development diesel engine programs by preparing and executing the DVP&R plan, performing design reviews and leading the various testing activities. Key duties performed in this role are as below, Developed system requirements and DVP&R plan. Managed DFMEA for various systems and tracked the action items in DVP&R Owned and resolved the failures occurred during product development by creating FTA, determining assignable cause and implementing the data-based solutions Modified cooling system GT models to address design changes and improve the accuracy Lead and manage the L&C specific tests by preparing the test plan, directing test engineers and technicians, analyzing the results and making specific data-based recommendations Show less Developed and validated the lube, cooling, breather and ODI systems for high horse power diesel engine and cooling system for marine applications Planned and executed the Marine specific external cooling system mapping tests to validate Heat Exchanger. Created the technical requirements for Keel Cooler version using the test data. Resolved multiple failures using 7-step process and following FTA trees. Notable issues include water pump shaft failure and sea water pump seal failure Manage system level long term tests, teardown and engine rebuilds Provide guidance to release engineer with product structure and compatibility Program leader for medium to small projects such as cost reduction, product improvement and current product quality Work with various internal groups such as applied mechanics to perform vibration study, metallurgy lab to section and crack investigation of cast parts Show less Technical Program Manager to design, develop and implement the new air cleaner systems Participate in core team meetings and provide technical input. Work with multiple functions to ensure success for prototype deliveries, prototype quality assurance and successful PPAP completion Review the inspection and material data from supplier and approve the source release documents Define and execute DVP&R using ESW and DFMEA documents to meet required reliability Use ProE Wildfire 4.0 and Creo 2 for concept generation and prototype build Show less

  • Design Leader - Hardware

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Engineering Group Lead

    Mar 2018 - May 2022

  • Technical Specialist

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Senior Validation Engineer

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Product Development Engineer

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2015