Kumar Gaurav Bansal - Engineering Manager

Q: Where is Kumar Gaurav based?

Kumar Gaurav is based in Aachen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kumar Gaurav speak?

Kumar Gaurav speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced), Thai (Intermediate), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kumar Gaurav have?

Kumar Gaurav has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Kumar Gaurav has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Kumar Gaurav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kumar Gaurav's latest experience?

Kumar Gaurav's most recent position is Engineering Manager at Ranpak GmbH .

Q: What companies has Kumar Gaurav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kumar Gaurav has worked for Ranpak GmbH , Amaris Deutschland GmbH , and Infarm – Indoor Urban Farming GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Kumar Gaurav most experienced in?

Kumar Gaurav is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Kumar Gaurav most experienced in?

Kumar Gaurav is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Product Development , and Procurement and Purchasing . Kumar Gaurav also has some experience in Project Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Kumar Gaurav worked in recently?

Kumar Gaurav has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas has Kumar Gaurav worked in recently?

Kumar Gaurav has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Aachen, Germany

Experience

Mar 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Aachen, Germany

Engineering Manager

Ranpak GmbH

Lead packaging automation team for the development of filling and packaging machines across the EMEA getting assembled inhouse working closely with the suppliers and assembly teams.
Mechatronics, Industrial automation integrations, Robotics, and standalone automation solutions development and installations across the EMEA, APAC, and NA.
Preparing product roadmap, planning and execution of projects to meet the company’s G&Os for profitability & on-time delivery of projects with up to €10M revenue.

Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

1 year 2 months

Roermond, Netherlands

Process Engineering Consultant

Amaris Deutschland GmbH

Working as a Process Engineering Consultant at Faurecia Clean Mobility (Client’s site – Roermond, NL) to execute projects in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial automation, and robotics.
Lead all activities related to the project execution. Cost reduction, cycle time optimization, and downtime reduction with maintenance & operations teams in Europe.

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Industrial Engineer

Infarm – Indoor Urban Farming GmbH

Design & develop packaging lines for automated workflows of processes, designing semi-automated and fully automated solutions for manual processes to reduce operations cost and support volume ramp.
Standardization of engineering practices including all process documentation across global facilities.

Oct 2015 - Aug 2020

4 years 11 months

Thailand

Lead Process Engineer 2

Fabrinet Company Limited

Closely work with design and R&D teams to develop EMS modules. Change Management and Deviations control.
Lead Engineering teams for automated lines setup, new product design, FMEA, process development, new machine selection, procurement and installations in a clean and dry room (Class 7).
Preparing technical documentation: PFDs, process control plans, operating manuals, machine buy-off documents.

Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

8 months

Gurugram, India

Assistant Manager

Magna Rico Powertrain Private Limited

Project management and New Product Introduction of Hydraulic Pump assembly for the 4-wheel vehicle (LMV), Trucks (HMV). Lead DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plan review meetings. Statistical tolerance analysis (stackup analysis) with design team. Data-driven financial and operational decisions to review with the team.
Making standard operating procedures, Capex preparation & management approval for new projects. Responsibility for expense budgets, capital forecasts, and expenditures. Special Purpose Machine (SPM) & Fixtures Development at Supplier site across the country. Implement solutions using structured & sustainable methods.

Jul 2011 - Feb 2015

3 years 8 months

Greater Noida, India

Senior Process Engineer

Denso India Limited

Managed projects and programs for new product introduction (NPI) of DC motor assemblies for Japanese automotive OEMs. Localized parts from Japan and Thailand to India to reduce costs while maintaining safety.
Designed machines, jigs, and fixtures with multiple suppliers. Set up automated assembly lines by developing operations and maintenance guidelines. Managed tool design, assembly processes, manufacturing workflows, cost estimation, and CAPEX planning.

Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

1 year 10 months

Hyderabad, India

New Product Development Engineer

Nucon Zander Industries Private Limited

Led product development and prepared for mass production, including process qualification and setup of assembly and machining lines (VMC & HMC) for pneumatic valves and cylinders.
Supported APQP activities and cross-functional ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 requirements. Managed calibration systems and designed quality assessments to ensure robust and sustainable production output.

Summary

Product and Process, design & development professional having international experience in developing products from concept stage till introduction to mass production with complete ownership of assembly lines planning and installation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working closely with internal & external stakeholders.

Entrepreneur minded person with over 14 years of global experience with a “can-do” attitude, flexible and adaptable to changing global industry trends.
Technically sound: Design of Experiment (DoE) for setting new processes, machines design toll commissioning, engineering drawings review per GD&T, site engineering management, global supplier development, design of tools, statistical analysis using multiple tools like Minitab, JMP, Excel, etc., and improvements using tools like 5-why, 8D, and six sigma, etc.
Work with cross-functional teams taking care of change management, automation lines setup, working with a positive attitude and strong work ethics, continuous improvement. Root cause analysis, strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, self-motivated, and with clear communications with the stakeholders.
Project management, planning, scheduling, Budgeting, and Cost estimating. DFMEA, DfX, Process flow, PFMEA, control plans, VIs, Operating & maintenance manuals, Standard operating procedure and work instructions, Statistical process control, six sigma.
Overseas working Experience: Thailand, Germany, South Korea, Japan, India, and B1/B2 US visa holder (10 years).

Skills

Solidworks, Autocad, Proe
Microsoft Office Suite, Ms Project, Ms Visio, Oracle, Sap Erp, Ignition, Mes, Minitab

Languages

Hindi

Native

English

Advanced

Thai

Intermediate

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

Università Telematica Internazionale Uninettuno

Global MBA · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

Central Institute of Tool Design

Post Graduate Diploma in Mechatronics – Industrial Automation · Mechatronics – Industrial Automation · Hyderabad, India

Jul 2004 - Jun 2008

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · India

Certifications & licenses

German Car Driving License: AM/ B/ L

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

April 2025

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Where is Kumar Gaurav based?

Kumar Gaurav is based in Aachen, Germany.

What languages does Kumar Gaurav speak?

Kumar Gaurav speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced), Thai (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kumar Gaurav have?

Kumar Gaurav has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Kumar Gaurav has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Kumar Gaurav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kumar Gaurav be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kumar Gaurav would be well-suited for roles such as: Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Consultant, Senior Industrial Engineer.

What is Kumar Gaurav's latest experience?

Kumar Gaurav's most recent position is Engineering Manager at Ranpak GmbH.

What companies has Kumar Gaurav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kumar Gaurav has worked for Ranpak GmbH, Amaris Deutschland GmbH, and Infarm – Indoor Urban Farming GmbH.

Which industries is Kumar Gaurav most experienced in?

Kumar Gaurav is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Kumar Gaurav most experienced in?

Kumar Gaurav is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Product Development, and Procurement and Purchasing. Kumar Gaurav also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Kumar Gaurav worked in recently?

Kumar Gaurav has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Agriculture.

Which business areas has Kumar Gaurav worked in recently?

Kumar Gaurav has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Kumar Gaurav's education?

Kumar Gaurav holds a Master in Business Administration from Università Telematica Internazionale Uninettuno and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.

Does Kumar Gaurav have any certificates?

Kumar Gaurav has 1 certificate: German Car Driving License: AM/ B/ L.

What is the availability of Kumar Gaurav?

Kumar Gaurav is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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