Pravin Patil
About Pravin Patil
Pravin Patil serves as the Program Manufacturing Lead at Faurecia, specializing in exhaust system process development for European automotive clients. He has a comprehensive background in manufacturing engineering, having held various roles at notable companies including Tenneco, Schneider Electric, and Amphenol.
Current Role at Faurecia
Pravin Patil serves as the Program Manufacturing Lead at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on manufacturing execution and process development for exhaust systems tailored to European automotive customers. His responsibilities include overseeing production processes and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Pravin Patil held several engineering positions. He worked as a Senior Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Tenneco for nine months in 2018-2019. Following that, he served as Deputy Manager in New Product Engineering at Schneider Electric from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at Amphenol as a Process Engineer and at Emerson Climate Technologies as an Industrial Engineer, contributing to his extensive background in manufacturing.
Educational Background
Pravin Patil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He studied at Walchand College of Engineering in Sangli from 2004 to 2007 and later attended KBP College of Engineering in Satara from 2008 to 2011. His education provided a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career.
Expertise in Manufacturing Processes
Pravin Patil possesses expertise in various manufacturing processes, particularly in exhaust system development. He is skilled in value stream mapping (VSM), Kanban, and Kaizen methodologies. His proficiency extends to implementing lean manufacturing techniques aimed at continuous improvement, resource optimization, and material flow optimization.
Skills and Analytical Abilities
Pravin Patil has developed a strong skill set that includes MOST PMTS, time study, capacity planning, bottleneck analysis, and line balancing. He is also involved in product costing and demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, which are essential for effective manufacturing management.