Pabitra Kumar Das

About Pabitra Kumar Das

A mechanical engineer with a Post Graduate Certification in Data Analytics — which means I can redesign your chassis and build the dashboard explaining why it failed.By education, I optimize thermodynamic systems.By degree, I optimize datasets.By profession, I optimize… golf carts, PTVs, and market-dominating LSVs.Yes, PTV, LSV & golf carts — the majestic chariots of retirement communities, golf courses, and very ambitious warehouse operations.While some engineers design rockets to reach Mars, I’m asking the real questions- How do we make a ride under 25 MPH more fun- Can we shave 0.3 seconds off 0–19 mph- Do we really need that much torque for the clubhouse ramp- What does the data say about aggressive putter storage?I live at the intersection of torque curves and pivot tables — simulating stress loads by day and stressing about Excel models by night. I design components, analyze battery trends, predict failure modes, and occasionally explain to marketing why “turbo mode” is not technically a thing.In short:I engineer the vehicle.I analyze the data.I dominate the back nine.

Experience

1. Lead Project Engineer (Npd)

   Club Car

   Jan 2022 — Present · Evans, GA, US

   As a Lead Project Engineer (LPE) accountable for all engineering activities within Club Car Product Development Process. Responsibilities include technical leadership across the full product lifecycle—ensuring the product design meets requirements (MRD), achieves cost targets, and is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. My role drives cross-functional alignment, manages risk, and ensures successful validation, production readiness, and commercialization.Key Accountabilities:• Lead end-to-end product design and engineering execution from concept through global launch.• Ensure alignment to requirements, cost targets, quality standards, and project timelines.• Drive business case inputs, engineering budget management, and material cost optimization.• Manage risk, DFMEA, DVP & R, APQP, and all validation activities.• Coordinate supplier feasibility, change management (CN plans), and release execution.• Oversee prototype, DV, MAB, and production build readiness.• Manage engineering project schedules, holding teams accountable to milestones.• Partner with Product Management, PMO, Sourcing, PGT, and SLT to ensure cross-functional alignment.• Provide status reporting and escalate risks for successful program delivery.• Lead resource planning, including external resource engagement and execution.

Education

• Purdue University

  Post Graduate Program In Data Analytics, Data Analytics

• Acharya Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2007