Ravindra Patil
Manufacturing Engineer
Pune
Summary
Technical Operations & Supply Chain Leader with a proven track record of bridging mechanical engineering logic with large-scale global portfolio management in the Oil & Gas industry. Expert in navigating complex product development and supplier scaling, currently driving operational excellence and cost efficiency across a $70M global spend.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Schlumberger
01.2024 - Current
- I bridge the gap between technical engineering and supply chain efficiency to manage high-value global portfolios—currently overseeing $70M in spend.
- My expertise lies in taking end-to-end accountability for the quality and manufacturing of turnkey products delivered directly from third-party suppliers to clients. By embedding DFM principles and Should-Cost analysis into the design phase, I ensure new product developments are both cost-effective and high-performing.
- I am passionate about building resilient supplier networks that align with corporate strategy. Through strategic new supplier development and re-sourcing projects, I consistently drive a baseline of 40% cost savings.
Supplier Quality Engineer & Acting Global Completions Quality Manager
Schlumberger
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Global Supplier Leadership: Serve as the primary lead for the organization’s largest Completions supplier, overseeing total accountability for product quality, QMS integrity, and API certification compliance.
- Strategic Innovation: Pioneered the Delegated Quality Representative (DQR) framework within the Oil & Gas sector, successfully decentralizing and sharpening quality accountability across the supply chain.
- Team & Network Management: Direct a global team of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to enforce unified quality standards and cultivate high-performing supplier relationships.
- Process Optimization: Authored and executed comprehensive Quality Management Procedures and specialized Quality Control Plans (QCP) for high-priority Alliance manufacturing partners.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean initiatives focused on aggressive cost reduction and On-Time Delivery (OTD) optimization, while driving annual Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).
- Technical Expertise: Defined rigorous acceptance criteria for critical, high-precision machined parts and specialized fasteners.
- Measurable Impact: Achieved a 250% YoY improvement in supplier quality by executing proactive QMS audits (API Q1/ISO) and deploying advanced QC protocols.
Sustaining Engineer
Schlumberger
01.2019 - 01.2021
- I bring a robust technical foundation in 3D modeling and Sustaining Engineering, specializing in high-precision designs through rigorous engineering calculations, FEA, and tolerance stack-up analysis. My expertise spans the full design-to-manufacturing lifecycle—from drafting detailed schematics from the ground up to performing complex structural validation on critical components like pressure test housings. I am dedicated to ensuring every design is optimized for both peak performance in the field and seamless manufacturability.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Karnataka University
Pune 04.2001 -
Diploma - Mechanical
MSBTE MUMBAI
Pune, IndiaSkills
Quality control
Lean manufacturing
Production techniques
Process improvement
Failure modes and effects analysis
Risk assessment
Production monitoring
Engineering Analysis
Auditing & Certifications
Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Implementation of DQR process: The implementation of the DQR process resulted in zero service incidents over the past three years.
- Design of Sensor: Designed a reliable electromechanical sensor that resolved years of issues and delivered accurate measurements.
Interests
Engineering, Keen to further enhance my engineering skills while also growing my expertise in people management and leadership
Book Reading
Continuous learner with a strong interest in self-development literature focused on leadership, strategic thinking, and personal optimization.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Schlumberger
01.2024 - Current
Supplier Quality Engineer & Acting Global Completions Quality Manager
Schlumberger
01.2021 - 01.2024
Sustaining Engineer
Schlumberger
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Karnataka University
04.2001 -
Diploma - Mechanical
MSBTE MUMBAI