Mayur Ichake
Production/Conveyor Planner | Group Leader
Pune
Summary
Determined and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of experience at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. Proven expertise in assembly maintenance, production planning, conveyor solutions, and project execution. Skilled in managing multiple projects with precision, leading cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvements. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Maintenance | Group Leader
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with the breakdown management team with area expertise skills for Trim, PBS, Cockpit conveyor, Chassis, EMS conveyor, and Manipulators.
- Executed 3 MTTR reduction ideas in assembly shop
- Develop self and team expertise for special purpose machines: Wevin & Donghee Rofa Roller Conveyor, DTM & ATS Drop Lifts, Skillet Conveyor, Werner VIN Punching and Laser Machine, Aktiviti Cockpit Manipulators, ATS Cockpit Conveyor and Hangers, Sun Roof Manipulator, Roller Forming Tools for Tail Gate and Door Seal Pressing, ATS Trim Elevators, Turn Tables, Roko Rook Chair, ATN Glass Robots, and ECU Offline Flashing Cobot.
- Drive condition-based monitoring for area equipment.
- Spare part management and hot standby assembly development for area equipment.
- Parameter controls ensure that equipment parameters meet the standard PDM requirement.
- Conduct calibration and verification for area equipment as per the defined frequency.
- Analyze chronic issues involving cross-functional teams, and plan a permanent action plan.
- Support production for their chronic issues by quick Kaizens and improvements.
- Maintain a history sheet for area equipment and relevant documentation for area equipment.
- Execution of tasks designated by shift leaders and escalation of any risks involved.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems through effective coordination of maintenance activities with production schedules.
Conveyor Planning | Senior Officer
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Installation and commissioning of four new cockpit hangers.
- Successfully completed 10+ project in planning department.
- Established strong relationships with key clients to maintain customer loyalty and drive repeat business opportunities.
- Resolved daily equipment breakdowns in the shortest possible time and in safe working conditions for the chassis line, JIT conveyor, door line, trim line, and cockpit line.
- Chassis Line Modification – Assist Conveyor Replacement with Elevator and Chassis Line 02 Modification.
- Maintaining documentation, records, check sheets, risk assessments, etc.
- Root Cause Analysis and to execute permanent corrective actions for frequent failures.
- Planning for New Proposals – (Assist 04 Replacement, BEV)
- Planning for higher JPH from the conveyor side – (DL01, DL03).
- Planning for new assembly lines for the BEV project.
- New skillet insertion in trim line for cycle time optimization.
- Assist in layout planning, design engineering, media planning, and simulation.
- Installation and commissioning of systems, project execution for conveyor solutions for the assembly shop, and body shop overhead conveyor.
- New EMS (chassis) hanger insertion and commissioning - 30 NOS.
- Chassis Line Assist Conveyor Replacement with Elevator.
- Chassis 02 Modification – elevation change.
- Body Shop - Side Panel Loading Lifter Installation.
- Body Shop – AEMS Hanger Insertion (Side Panel Outer)
- Implemented innovative process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
Production/Conveyor Planning | GET
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Project execution for conveyor solution for Assembly shop, Body shop, and Paint shop.
- Making a shutdown activity plan as per the given standard format for conveyor activities.
- Assistance for layout using MicroStation: planning of changes in the conveyor layout.
- Preparing risk assessment and line conditions requirements for the weekend and shutdown.
- Ensured readiness and getting line condition ready for the weekend and shutdown activities.
- Coordination with the supplier, production, quality, maintenance, logistics, and body shop.
- Project monitoring and control: time plan and activities for India 2.5.
- Documents preparation: RFQ, sign-off, handover documents, and making a damage report.
- Equipment installation and preparing checking points reports.
- Coordination and support for installations and commissioning.
- Prepare the pre-shutdown and shutdown planning schedule.
- New chassis line installation, CH3 and CH4, in the assembly shop (EMS Conveyor).
- Structural strengthening of the assembly shop for the extension of a new line.
- Lifter shifting in the body shop (matching line and framer line), drop-lifter shifting, and platform and tact extensions in the body shop; new skid insertion in the system (for the body shop and paint shop).
- JIT WBS & PBS buffer extension (PRB)
- Door line extension and door lifter shifting (power and free conveyor).
Project Engineer | Internships
PROMDAX GLOBAL
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: About : Eminent manufactures, suppliers & exporter of Proto development sheet metal & machining parts, dies, patterns, press tools , injections & rubber molds. Alongside offering laser cutting & precision heavy duty of CNC & VMC machining services.
- Coordinated and executed prototype development for sheet metal and machined components, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and timelines.
- Hands-on experience in managing the fabrication and assembly of dies, press tools, patterns, and molds (rubber and plastic injection).
- Managed laser cutting operations for high-accuracy components used in automotive and industrial applications.
- Planned and monitored production schedules, optimizing resource allocation.
- Oversaw vendor development and procurement for raw materials, tooling, and outsourced operations, ensuring cost and delivery efficiency.
- Experienced in handling customer audits, technical reviews, and pre-dispatch inspections (PDI) for prototype batches.
- Ensured timely delivery of development parts to OEM clients across the automotive, industrial, and engineering sectors.
Education
MBA - Operation & Supply Chain Management
D Y Patil School Of Management
Pune01.2025
BE - Mechanical Engineering
D Y Patil School Of Engineering
Pune01.2022
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Y. B. Patil Polytechnic
Akurdi, Pune01.2019
SSC - Grade X
C K Goyal School
Pune01.2015
Skills
Strategic planning and Project coordination
Work order management & Work prioritization
Predictive maintenance
Advanced problem solving
Quick decision making
Conveyor expert
Supplier & Resource Management
Multi Supplier Handling
Structured Problem Solving
Timeline
Assembly Maintenance | Group Leader
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
04.2024 - Current
Conveyor Planning | Senior Officer
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
12.2023 - 04.2024
Production/Conveyor Planning | GET
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
12.2022 - 12.2023
Project Engineer | Internships
PROMDAX GLOBAL
05.2022 - 11.2022
MBA - Operation & Supply Chain Management
D Y Patil School Of Management
BE - Mechanical Engineering
D Y Patil School Of Engineering
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Y. B. Patil Polytechnic
SSC - Grade X
C K Goyal School