Chetan Dahiwal
Leading World Class Innovative Team | Servant Leader | Activator | Surface Mining, Construction, BMH | Engineering, Product Development, Testing, Validation | Ex-Bucyrus | Ex-Sandvik | IIM Kozhikode | Northwestern
- Role
- Sr Manager - Worktools & Steel Product Coe at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chetan Dahiwal
I am a proactive engineering leader with over 22 years of experience driving innovation and sustainable growth in Surface Mining, Construction, and Bulk Material Handling equipment.As the founder of the Center of Excellence for Work Tools, Undercarriage, Ground Engaging Tools (GET), and Drilling Rock Tools, I hold 8 granted patents with several others authored and pending. I have built and mentored a high-performing, diverse team of 42 engineers from 11 different states across India. Together, we consistently deliver impactful projects—from concept through execution—accelerating time-to-market while optimizing performance, wear life, and cost efficiency.My expertise integrates simulation-based design, soil-metal interaction analysis, and wear-life optimization with a servant leadership style that fosters inclusiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This combination of technical depth and people-centric leadership drives solutions that elevate both product excellence and organizational capabilities.Certified in business growth strategies, AI-driven transformation, and CEO-level leadership, I operate confidently at the intersection of technology, strategy, and sustainable transformation—aligning innovation with measurable, long-term impact.Building on this foundation, I’ve developed strong business acumen and cultivated a culture of inclusiveness and continuous improvement. I am now focused on applying my engineering expertise to accelerate sustainable business growth and create lasting value.
Experience
Sr Manager - Worktools & Steel Product Coe
Jul 2021 — Present
Worktools, Undercarriage, GET and Rock Tools. Owner for regional product and Global Engineering solutions.
Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelore, Mechanical
1996 — 2002
Savitribai Phule Pune University
CATIA CAD Certificate, CATIA - Mechanical Design Software
SSPMS, Pune
Higher Secondary School Certificate
1995 — 1996
SGGV, PUNE
Secondary School Certificate
1993 — 1994
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