Gaurang Kulkarni
About Gaurang Kulkarni
Gaurang Kulkarni is an Assistant Manager at Tata Group, specializing in lean manufacturing and people management. He has extensive experience in new product development, production controlling, and has worked on various Brownfield projects.
Work at Tata Group
Gaurang Kulkarni has been employed at Tata Group as an Assistant Manager since 2021. His role is based in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. In this position, he focuses on production ramp-up and productivity improvement, leveraging his strong background in lean manufacturing and people management. His responsibilities include overseeing new product development and production controlling, particularly in parts machining and tooling.
Education and Expertise
Gaurang Kulkarni holds a Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, attending from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Mechanical from MSBTE from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and ISO standards.
Background
Gaurang Kulkarni has a diverse professional background in the engineering sector. He began his career as a Production Engineer at Auto Fit, where he worked for 11 months in 2010-2011. He then transitioned to Sany Heavy Industry India Pvt Ltd, serving as a Junior Manager from 2017 to 2021. His experience includes significant involvement in Brownfield projects, such as assembly line area extensions and the installation of inversion machines and conveyor systems.
Achievements
During his tenure at Sany Heavy Industry India Pvt Ltd, Gaurang Kulkarni played a key role in the development and timely delivery of five new BS3 machine models, with power ratings ranging from 190-360HP. This initiative was part of the 'Make In India' campaign, which aims to encourage manufacturing in India. His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing productivity and ensuring compliance with industry standards.