Prashant K

About Prashant K

I am a Mechanical Engineer with over 12 years of experience leading engineering and design teams, currently with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy since 2020. In my role, I combine my technical expertise with strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams in adopting Agile methodologies and best design delivery practices, ensuring high-quality outcomes in the renewable energy sector. Additionally, as a certified SAFe Scrum Master, I apply scaled agile principles to foster collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement across projects and teams.I am passionate about combining engineering expertise and agile practices to deliver sustainable energy solutions that make a positive impact.

Experience

1. Lead Engineer- Mechanical

   Siemens Gamesa

   Sep 2020 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As Lead Engineer in the Tower Subsystems team, I drive the mechanical design, integration, and validation of structural and mounting components within utility-scale wind turbine towers. My focus is on delivering robust, manufacturable, and reliable solutions that meet the demands of dynamic and environmental loading over the turbine’s lifespan.Key Responsibilities:Led end-to-end mechanical design of internal tower components—ensuring manufacturability, structural integrity, and long-term durability.Acted as Module Lead and Technical Mentor, guiding a team of engineers through design optimization, manufacturability challenges, and installation requirements.Collaborated cross-functionally with simulation, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to align design outputs and reduce development cycle time.Conducted Design Risk Assessments (DRA) and implemented proactive mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.Supported Verification & Validation (V&V) activities through lab testing, design reviews, and field feedback—ensuring compliance with fatigue, load, and installation requirements.Championed DFMEA practices in the early design phases to identify and address potential failure modes, enhancing product reliability and reducing downstream risk.Managed technical alignment with global suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple regions.Utilized Agile and hybrid project methodologies to plan, track, and deliver key engineering milestones on time and within scope.

Education

• KLS' Gogte Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

  2008 — 2012

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Grade 12

  2006 — 2008