Suraj Gurav
Pune
Summary
Innovative Product Design Engineer with experience in designing and manufacturing products that improve efficiency and solve complex problems. Strengths include a strong understanding of mechanical design, CAD software, and product lifecycle management. Made significant impacts in previous roles by developing new products, improving design processes, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Product Design Engineer
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development
Pune
04.2022 - Current
- PLM & BOM Management: Managed the release and lifecycle of over 1,200 parts and 300 BOMs, ensuring 100% traceability and reducing BOM-related errors by 15% through proactive validation.
- Engineering Change Management: Initiated, tracked, and closed over 200 engineering changes annually, maintaining 95% data accuracy in compliance with Mercedes-Benz PLM standards.
- CAD–PLM Integration and Archiving: Archived and validated over 2,000 CAD data, ensuring seamless PLM integration and reducing retrieval time by 25% through standardizing documentation practices.
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Collaborated with more than 30 German Product Owners across multiple projects, achieving 93% alignment on requirements and deliverables through structured communication and feedback loops.
- Stakeholder and Supplier Coordination: Resolved issues and managed expectations through negotiation and conflict resolution, increasing stakeholder satisfaction.
- Mentorship and Training: Trained and mentored over ten new joiners and junior engineers, improving onboarding efficiency and team productivity.
- A major automotive manufacturer focusing on innovation and quality
Design Engineer
Southco India pvt.ltd
Pune
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Executed customization and modification projects on latches, hinges, and hardware, enhancing product functionality.
- Reviewed and organized engineering change notes and product revision notes, improving documentation accuracy and clarity.
- Integrated Design for Assembly – DFA and Design for Manufacturing – DFM principles to streamline design process.
- Conducted technical validation of newly designed parts using DFMEA.
- Worked closely with teammates across Europe, North America, and Asia to coordinate project efforts and share insights.
- Design and manufacturing company specializing in engineered access hardware
Design Engineer
APT pneumatics pvt.ltd
Pune
12.2016 - 02.2020
- Developed new product range, managing design from concept to final production.
- Created part and assembly models, along with detailed process drawings to facilitate manufacturing.
- Applied DFM and DFA tools throughout the product development cycle.
- Designed jigs and fixtures for increased productivity.
- Provided optimum design solutions to resolve production issues.
- Oversaw manufacturing of pneumatic and automation solutions, ensuring alignment with design specifications.
Design engineer
Matrix and solutions
Pune
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Finalized concepts, planned layouts, and developed 3D models and part drafts to facilitate project execution.
- Created general arrangement and assembly verification drawings to ensure accuracy in production.
- Developed engineering and manufacturing solutions to address specific design challenges.
- Reduced production costs by 15% by designing efficient injection molding and die casting dies.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Project management
MIT Distance education
Pune, MH12.2025
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji university
05.2014
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MSBTE
05.2011
Skills
- NX
- CAD
- PLM/Teamcenter
- Project management
- Product development
- Stakeholder management
- Engineering change management
- Waterfall
- Agile
- DFMEA
- Gantt Chart
Strengths
- Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership and communication skills, motivating teams to achieve common goals
- Problem-Solving: Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and logical thinking to analyze situations and propose effective solutions
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring transparent communication and expectation management.
- Time Management: Demonstrates time management skills by efficiently organizing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines
Certification
- Project Management Foundations, 01/01/23
- Project Management: Effective Communication, 01/01/23
Accomplishments
• Successfully managed more than five product design projects, leading to a 25% improvement in process efficiency and achieving cost reductions of up to 20% through design optimization, supplier collaboration, and lifecycle management.
• Successfully maintained quality and timelines while optimizing processes, reducing 20-25% dependencies, and improving overall team efficiency.
• Successfully maintained quality and timelines while optimizing processes, reducing 20-25% dependencies, and improving overall team efficiency.
Timeline
Sr. Product Design Engineer
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development
04.2022 - Current
Design Engineer
Southco India pvt.ltd
02.2020 - 03.2022
Design Engineer
APT pneumatics pvt.ltd
12.2016 - 02.2020
Design engineer
Matrix and solutions
05.2014 - 05.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Project management
MIT Distance education
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji university
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MSBTE