Prateek S.

A mechanical design and manufacturing specialist with 8+ years of experience in product development, industrial automation, and process optimization. Adept at applying engineering principles, CAD modeling, PLM, and cost-reduction strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and operational excellence.

Graduated as a Departmental Gold Medalist (M.Tech., IIT ISM Dhanbad) and State Gold Medalist (B.Tech., WBUT), with expertise in mechanical design, CAD/CAM, PLM, and lean manufacturing. Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, SAP ECTR, Vault, FEA, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Key Strengths & Skillset:
✔ Mechanical Design & Product Development (3D Modeling, Drafting, GD&T, DFM/DFA)
✔ Manufacturing Process Optimization (Lean, Six Sigma, Cost Reduction, PLM)
✔ Industrial Automation & Equipment Design (Furnaces, Paper Machines, Custom Machinery)
✔ Project & Supply Chain Management (BoM, Procurement, Vendor Coordination, ERP)

Professional Experience & Impact:
-Led SAP ECTR PLM implementation, reducing design and documentation time, optimizing manufacturing costs, and developing the Fibresorter FS2B® for the Indian market.
-Designed industrial furnaces and material handling systems, achieving:
30% payload capacity increase for the UNIVL® transfer wagon.
12% cost savings, 18% profit increase via new furnace designs.
20% improvement in precision for isothermal annealing with advanced pyrometry integration.
30% cycle time reduction for a 2500 kg pusher-type furnace through pawl drive mechanism redesign.
streamlining process management using BI tools for efficiency improvements.

Projects & Notable Achievements:
🔹 Quality Control in Manufacturing – Reduced defect rate from 13.49% to 7% in plastic lens production through Lean, DMAIC, and SPC.
🔹 PLM & BoM Optimization – Streamlined BoM release for vendors, reducing lead time and improving procurement efficiency.
🔹 Automated Equipment Design – Designed a 3m RH furnace with a rotary encoder, cutting maintenance time by 20% and increasing durability by 15%.

With deep expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), industrial automation, and cost-effective engineering solutions, I am passionate about driving innovation in mechanical systems and optimizing manufacturing operations for enhanced productivity and sustainability.