1. JOB OBJECTIVE
To be an integral part of the leading corporate and work with commitment and dedication which will help me explore
myself completely, help me realize my potential and enable me to contribute to the success of the company
PROFILE SUMMARY
 A result oriented professional with 4.9 years of experience in Product Management, New Product Design &
Development, Product Analysis & Testing, Quality Management, Advanced remanufacturing, Product Support,
Documentation, Cost Savings and Process Improvement.
 Women’s affinity Group Leader leading project under Health & Wellness , Development & Safety.
 Subject matter expert & Technical project leader for lube filtration module products
 Certified Six Sigma Green belt.
 Delivered dramatic breakthrough improvements towards operational excellence by leading organization to adopt
research improvement techniques and ensuring quality compliance.
 In-depth knowledge in leading product / manufacturing process design & development and ensuring compliance with
quality standards.
 Expertise in setting up modern research activities, resource management and analytical assessment to strengthen
effectiveness and training the juniors.
 In-depth and hands-on experience on Casting & Plastics component design including concept generation, hand
calculations and detailed design.
 Extensive knowledge of machining processes, jigs & fixtures and tools used in the manufacturing of engines and
automobile parts
 Sound knowledge of Marketing , Supply Chain Management and Product Launch
 Effective communicator with excellent relationship management & negotiation skills; possess a flexible & result
oriented attitude
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ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Jan 2014 with Cummins Filtration Business Unit Design & Development- Senior Product Engineer, Engineering
standard work specialist & Women’s Affinity Group Leader
Key Result Areas:
Technical project leader for design & development of liquid filters & modules for various Global OEMs & Joint ventures
 Leading technical reviews & Product validation plans before the board
 Leading iDFMEA , Design Quality Reviews, Design for Manufacturing Reviews.
 Releasing concept designs for various liquid filtration products
 Support Pre-RFQ and RFQ design work
 Work with IPO to provide technical support to global VPI/VPC quality and sourcing teams
 Understand needs from JV and EBU and deliver complete solutions by executing system design reviews
 Support in developing mechanism and provide technical support to Cummins EBU and OEM
 Plan and carry out Design Variation Analysis, Measurement System Analysis
 Co-ordinate with Supplier Quality Assurance Engineers for inputs required for projects.
 Project scheduling & resource planning of projects based on customer requirement / project needs.
 Manage lab test results and timely review of lab testing procedure
SONALI D.BISURKAR
101, Miracle Residency, Balewadi,
Pune 411045
sonali2861@gmail.com
+91- 8828341015

2. Since Aug 2011 to Dec 2013 with New and Recon Parts India, Cummins as Manager - Product Engineering
Key Result Areas:
 Handling functions pertaining to product definition entailing Bill of Material Release / Revision, Specification Release
/ Revision, Core / Product Study, Engineering Change Request and Core Sort Matrix & Acceptance Criteria
 Carrying out Engineering Deviation Analysis and approval, Excess & Obsolete Inventory Analysis, Failure Analysis,
Quality Issue Analysis & non-conference reviews and Product Material Cost Analysis
 Monitoring product development with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance;
evaluating production progress & taking adequate corrective actions.
 Managing the processes of research, design, testing and introducing production of entire line of products and
designing flow control
 Organizing, planning and coordinating the entire product development including requirement analysis, finalizing parts
specifications, designing, verification & validation, etc.
 Ensuring high quality of components made and making improvements for achieving quality
 Overseeing design and development of tools / fixtures using conventional machines & tools, jigs - gauges and the
fixtures.
 Focusing on the optimization of process parameters; initiating process improvements for achieving objectives &
productivity targets
 Attending customer’s complaints with Quality Team; monitoring manufacturing processes & troubleshooting
problems in coordination with other departments and improving efficiency
 Carrying out Tool Life monitoring, Safety Risk Analysis, Process capability & Gauge R&R.
 Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures
 Conduct studies and implement programs to determine optimum inventory levels for production and to allow
optimum utilization of machinery, materials and resources
 Analyze costs of production
 Design, develop and conduct time studies and work simplification programs
 Support for product standard operating procedure ,maintenance standards, schedules and programs
Highlights:
 Leaded product Design, Development & validation as well as effectively collaborated with Global, Current Engineering
and Reliability.
 Handled Approval & release of products for - ReCon Global & various OEMS Customer
 Adeptly managed Product Supersessions
 Provided PQC, DMAIC, DFSS Support, PPAP Support & Approval.
 Supported tools and fixture development.
 Involved in Salvage Launch, undertook Salvage Concept Analysis as well as carried out Validation Test & Analysis
 Managed Source Approval - OSP & Supplier, Design verification plan & report and Material Cost Monitoring
 Technical project leader for VPI , VPCR & NPI - Project Management and supported project scoping ,scheduling &
contingency planning
 Facilities regular updates from the Global & Core Team.
 Ensured financial viability and oversaw functions pertaining to PPAP Support & Approval.
 Developed Technology for Coating in Order to Improve Salvage Yield at SEZ for HHP Engine Parts.
 Administered Functional Excellence Activities, Product Engineering Process improvement and Product Knowledge
Trainings - In Plant.
 Successfully handled product engineering activities of for multiple Value Package Introduction projects
 Launched 19 New products that increased the revenue of 315731$ every year
 Author of Cummins Refurbishment engineering standard: P7C two bearing type Alternator
 Lead diverse cross functional team to execute technical deliverables with stringent timelines
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
 Women’s Achiever Award for 2015 by India ABO
 Winner for innovation 2014 CMD award
 Winner for 2013 CMI Chairman Quality Award for Six sigma project
 QUA 3900 Cummins Project Management certification
 Operation Certification completed in Selective Brush Electroplating completed by LDC
 Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
 Cummins Level 1 Project Management certified
 Pat on back Award for winning business for new product development.
 Patents owned for filtration system
EDUCATION
 Advance Diploma in Industrial Automation from Technocrat Automation Pvt. Limited, Chennai, Aug 2012 (IAO
Certificate of Accreditation)
 B.Tech. (Mechanical) from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli with 7.10 CPI in 2011

3. IT SKILLS
 Creo2.0, CAD/CAM Tools, Pro/Engineer (Wild Fire 2), AutoCAD 2007, Catia 2007
 MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
 Quality Minitab Certification
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 12th April, 1990
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Marathi
DECLARATION
I hereby acknowledge that all the information furnished above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I bear
the responsibility for the correctness of the above mentioned particulars.
Date: 09/05/2016
Place: Pune (Sonali Bisurkar)