Pratik Sunil Satelkar

About Pratik Sunil Satelkar

Experienced Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years in steel manufacturing and industrial assembly. Currently serving as Assembly Engineer at Primetals Technologies, specializing in the assembly and testing of hydraulic roll gap cylinders for Hot Strip Mills (HSM) and Cold Rolling Mills (CRM), as well as managing long rolling mill assemblies.Proficient in using RMC software from Delta Controller for precision testing and calibration of hydraulic cylinders, ensuring operational integrity and customer specifications. I oversee the full assembly lifecycle—from interpreting technical drawings to final testing and documentation—while coordinating cross-functional teams for timely project delivery.Adept in SAP, lean manufacturing, and hands-on shop floor leadership, I strive to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity in all phases of production.

Experience

1. Assembly Incharge Hydraulic Cylinder & Long Rolling Assemblies

   Primetals Technologies

   Apr 2023 — Present · IN

   Key Responsibilities:Lead the assembly, fit-up, and testing of hydraulic roll gap cylinders for Hot Strip Mills (HSM) and Cold Rolling Mills (CRM), ensuring zero leakage and dimensional accuracy.Use RMC Software (Delta Controller) for hydraulic cylinder testing—monitoring stroke, pressure, flow rate, and response times.Interpret and work from complex hydraulic circuit diagrams, GA drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).Coordinate with internal departments (Design, Quality, Planning, Stores, Hydraulics) for issue resolution and production continuity.Oversee the complete assembly of long rolling components: gearboxes, universal spindles, rotary shears, pinch rolls, and guides.Conduct FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) with customer representatives and prepare detailed test reports.Perform root cause analysis of failures during testing and drive corrective actions.Use SAP ERP for managing work orders, stock status, material movements, and production feedback.Follow ISO, safety, and quality protocols; drive shop floor compliance with 5S and lean manufacturing practices.Mentor junior engineers and technicians on hydraulic assembly techniques and test rig operation. Achievements:Successfully assembled and tested over 150+ hydraulic roll gap cylinders for global HSM and CRM projects with zero leakage failure.Reduced average cylinder testing cycle time by 20% through optimized RMC software configurations and test rig utilization.Spearheaded the implementation of 5S layout and tagging system for hydraulic testing area, improving workspace efficiency and safety.Played a key role in the on-time dispatch of critical assemblies for a major long rolling project valued at ₹80 Cr.Trained 5+ junior engineers and technicians in RMC software operations and hydraulic troubleshooting.Identified and eliminated recurring leak-paths in cylinder fittings, contributing to a 30% drop in rework hours.

Education

• Bharati Vidyapeeth

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2014 — 2018