Sourav G.

Experience

• Senior Discipline Lead L&T Technology and Services · Full-time Sep 2022 – Jan 2026 3 yrs 4 mos Vadodara, GJ, India Led end-to-end execution of a complex packaging project encompassing eight integrated lines, covering primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging operations.
  Conducted value engineering for a factory automation project implementing ASRS for storage and AGVs for tote movement, significantly reducing manual interventions.
  Managed complete vendor lifecycle including selection, procurement, and installation of equipment, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and performance specifications.
  Designed packaging and warehouse solutions covering option analysis, calculations, layout preparation, URS/RFQ documentation, and vendor offer evaluation.
  Facilitated vendor coordination, technical discussions, and design reviews to align supplier deliverables with project requirements.
  Provided technical mentorship and leadership to junior engineers, fostering a high-performance design culture.
  Conducted FAT and SAT across all eight lines, ensuring safe commissioning and quality assurance standards.
• Engineering Manager Xolertic Asia Pvt Ltd. · Full-time Jan 2021 – Aug 2022 1 yrs 7 mos Pune, MH, India Developed a Chain Pack Solution prototype — from primary sachet packaging through channelizing, folding, strap banding, shrink wrapping, robotic pick-and-place, check weighing, palletizing, and ASRS system integration.
  Maintained professional knowledge of emerging trends in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging technology, identifying opportunities to implement new technologies into automation solutions.
  Conducted on-site customer visits to assess space, production requirements, and system inefficiencies, delivering optimized packaging line layout solutions.
  Built and maintained relationships with global CoEs, external customers, suppliers, and cross-functional groups.
  Performed design calculations for load, torque, power, cycle speed, and static analysis at component level.
  Selected and specified commercial components including servo motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, sensors, and conveyor belts.
  Led a team of 9 engineers through a complete Technology Transfer project, delivered within 4 months.
  Implemented Product Data Management (PDM) to minimize development errors and optimize operational resources.
• Design Manager Clearpack Automation Pvt ltd · Full-time Feb 2015 – Dec 2020 5 yrs 10 mos China Developed and integrated a complete end-of-line packaging solution for an oil pouch application covering primary packaging, case erectors, robotic case packers, case sealers, check weighers, metal detectors, spiral conveyors, robotic palletizers, and pallet stretch wrapping.
  Designed and delivered 26 Robotic Case Packers in one year with a team of five engineers.
  Developed a new automation vendor, achieving savings of INR 16 Lac per Case Packer (~16% cost reduction).
  Evaluated packaging across the entire product range for primary, secondary, and tertiary optimization opportunities.
  Ensured design compliance with product specifications and applicable industry standards.
  Worked closely with sales and customers to define project requirements and develop tailored engineering solutions.
  Received a Letter of Appreciation in 2020 for outstanding commitment during the pandemic.