Pradeep Aina Sekar

About Pradeep Aina Sekar

17 years of experience in new product development and manufacturing engineering. An effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with people at various levels of management across the global working environment. Significant experience working with cross functional team like purchase team, manufacturing & operations team across different geographical location. Strong experience in technical project management and peoples management.

Experience

1. Principal Engineer - Product Engineering

   Cummins India

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Managed technical requirements from global customers and proposed optimized aero design solutions aligned with engine performance targets.• Supported engine performance matching activities by providing critical component maps and setting direction for prototype sample submissions.• Product Controller for Light-Duty (LD) and Medium-Range (MR) turbochargers, overseeing the complete product lifecycle from concept design to production release.• Lead and support team members for FIRG and PQC related issues.• Lead and approve design review gates at each development phase, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal quality standards.• Global ESW (Engineering Standard Work) Owner for turbine wheels, ensuring adherence to DVP & R (Design Verification Plan & Report) requirements across global teams.• Provided technical leadership in DVP & R planning and execution, approving each phase of design release to ensure robust and validated product performance.

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master's Degree, Operations Management

  2009 — 2013

• AVC College Of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

• IGNOU

  Master of Business Administration, Operations Management and Supervision

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor of Mechanical engineering, Mechanical engineering

  2003 — 2007