Kumar (Bansal) Gaurav
Engineering Manager
Experience
Mar 2022 - Present
3 years 5 months Aachen, Germany
Engineering Manager
Ranpak GmbH
- Lead packaging automation team for the development of filling and packaging machines across EMEA, working closely with suppliers and assembly teams.
- Mechatronics, industrial automation integrations, robotics, and standalone automation solutions development and installations across EMEA, APAC, and NA.
- Preparing product roadmap, planning and execution of projects to meet the company's goals for profitability and on-time delivery of projects with a revenue target of up to €10M.
Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
1 year 2 months Roermond, Netherlands
Process Engineering Consultant
Amaris Deutschland GmbH
- Worked 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.
- Led all activities related to project execution, focusing on cost reduction, cycle time optimization, and downtime reduction with maintenance and operations teams in Europe.
Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
10 months Berlin, Germany
Senior Industrial Engineer
Infarm – Indoor Urban Farming GmbH
- Designed and developed packaging lines for automated workflows of processes, creating semi-automated and fully automated solutions for manual processes to reduce operations costs and support volume ramp-up.
- Standardized engineering practices, including all process documentation across global facilities.
Oct 2020 - Present
4 years 10 monthsCareer Coach
Imagine Foundation
- Provide career coaching and guidance.
Oct 2015 - Aug 2020
4 years 11 months Thailand
Lead Process Engineer 2
Fabrinet Company Limited
- Worked closely with design and R&D teams to develop EMS modules, handling change management and deviations control.
- Led 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).
- Prepared technical documentation, including PFDs, process control plans, operating manuals, and machine buy-off documents.
Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
8 monthsAssistant Manager
Magna Rico Powertrain Private Limited
- Managed New Product Introduction of hydraulic pump assembly for 4-wheel vehicles (LMV) and trucks (HMV).
- Led DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plan review meetings; conducted statistical tolerance analysis with the design team.
- Prepared standard operating procedures, CAPEX documentation, and managed approvals for new projects. Oversaw expense budgets, capital forecasts, and expenditures.
- Developed Special Purpose Machines (SPM) and fixtures at supplier sites across the country and implemented structured, sustainable solutions.
Jul 2011 - Feb 2015
3 years 8 months Greater Noida, India
Senior Process Engineer
Denso India Limited
- Managed Project and Program activities for NPI of DC motor assemblies for Japanese car manufacturers/OEMs in the automotive industry.
- Worked on localizing parts from Japan and Thailand to India for cost reduction and ensured safety.
- Designed machines, Jigs & Fixtures with multiple suppliers, set up automated assembly lines, and created operations and maintenance guidelines.
- Oversaw tool designs, assemblies, manufacturing processes, cost estimates, and CAPEX planning.
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
1 year 10 months Hyderabad, India
New Product Development Engineer
Nucon Zander Industries Private Limited
- Developed products and prepared them for mass production, qualifying processes, and setting up assembly and machining lines (VMC & HMC) for pneumatic valves and cylinders.
- Supported APQP activities and cross-functional ISO/TS 16949, ISO14001, ISO9001 responsibilities.
- Managed calibration systems and design quality assessments, ensuring robust, sustainable products from manufacturing lines.
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).
Languages
Hindi
Native
English
Advanced
Thai
Intermediate
German
Elementary
Education
Oct 2020 - Apr 2022
Berlin School of Business and Innovation
MBA · Global MBA · Berlin, Germany
Oct 2020 - Apr 2022
Università Telematica Internazionale Uninettuno
MBA · Global MBA · Italy
Sep 2008 - Sep 2009
Central Institute of Tool Design
Post Graduate Diploma, Graduation in Top 10% of class · Mechatronics – Industrial Automation · Hyderabad, India
Certifications & licenses
German car driving license AM/B/L
Similar Freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience