Tilak Moundekar

About Tilak Moundekar

Industrial Engineer specializing in SAP manufacturing systems and cost engineering with hands-on experience in SAP, Material Master creation, BOM maintenance, Routing setup, and Costing analysis to support efficient Manufacturing operations. Skilled in maintaining accurate system data, improving inventory visibility, and enabling effective Production Planning through structured ERP processes.Experienced in Cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Production, Tooling, Logistics, Sales, and Engineering teams to streamline workflows, support new product launches, and improve operational readiness. Strong background in Lean, Process Improvement, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.Proficient in MS Excel, Power BI, SQL, and data-driven reporting tools. Passionate about optimizing manufacturing systems, enhancing business processes, and driving operational excellence through technology and smart decision-making.

Experience

1. Industrial Engineer

   Shieldtec Group

   Jan 2026 — Present · Buford, GA, US

   Manage SAP Material Master creation and maintenance for prototype, pilot, and production parts, ensuring accurate descriptions, plant data, procurement settings, and improved inventory visibility across Manufacturing and Logistics operations-Develop and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP by coordinating with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing teams to maintain correct component structures, quantities, and revision changes for seamless production execution-Create and maintain Routing data in SAP, defining operation sequences, work centers, setup times, and cycle times to support efficient Production Planning, capacity utilization, and manufacturing readiness-Perform Costing and pre-cost analysis by integrating material pricing, tooling investments, labor inputs, and process assumptions to support commercial decision-making and profitability reviews for new and existing programs-Work in a Cross-functional environment with Purchasing, Tooling, Automation, Production, Logistics, Sales, and Engineering teams to gather technical inputs, resolve data gaps, and improve workflow efficiency-Apply Lean and Process Improvement principles to identify bottlenecks, reduce manual tasks, and streamline costing and manufacturing data processes, improving speed and accuracy of internal operations-Support Production Planning and prototype build activities by setting up SAP material structures, preliminary BOMs, and routings, enabling smooth launches and better coordination between shop floor and office functions-Use MS Excel and reporting tools for data analysis, tracking cost drivers, validating SAP records, and providing management visibility into manufacturing performance, planning status, and process efficiency.

Education

• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Industrial Engineering

• University at Buffalo

  Master's degree, Industrial Engineering