Satish Ligade
Kolding,83
Summary
Product Engineer with 10 years of experience in product design and development, specializing in problem-solving and quality assurance. Proven track record in all phases of product development, from concept to production, with a focus on project management and process optimization. Expertise in Six Sigma/DFSS, 3D CAD modeling, PLM, PDM, SAP, and data analysis tools like Power BI and MATLAB. Recognized for high productivity and effective communication, fostering successful project outcomes and collaborative environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product and Project Engineer
Danfoss A/S Nordborg
6000 Kolding
07.2025 - Current
- Executed supply chain project to install new machines on time and within budget.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, budgets, and timelines for machine retrofit.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to establish project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Led engineering team in managing tasks for multiple engineering projects.
- Provided technical expertise on design concepts and construction methodologies.
- Assigned tasks based on personnel skill sets and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Supported machining area operations to maintain seamless production flow.
Product Engineer
Danfoss A/s
Nordborg
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Developed complex product designs from concept to completion, ensuring high quality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering, marketing, and sales teams for successful product launches.
- Executed comprehensive product testing plans to verify quality and compliance.
- Achieved cost-effective solutions through targeted cost-reduction initiatives for existing products.
- Implemented innovative production methods, improving quality and reducing scrap by 20%.
- Delivered new products ahead of schedule in partnership with product management and marketing teams.
- Created new measurement technologies utilizing MATLAB software for enhanced precision.
- Digitized product documentation and prototype delivery processes to improve efficiency.
Senior Design Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
Pune
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Developed complex mechanical component designs from concept to completion.
- Created product specifications and drawings for engine valve train manufacturing to meet performance standards.
- Executed product test plans while developing prototypes at various project stages.
- Delivered innovative designs by conducting design reviews with cross-functional teams.
- Provided engineering support to factory, ensuring parts met requirements and assembled correctly.
- Conducted design reviews by completing quality assessments such as iDFMEA, tolerance stackup, FEA, GD&T, DFM, DFA.
- Established system-level requirements and design guidelines for engine VT system.
- Designed and deployed testing equipment for engine VT system at USA factory.
Senior Product Design Engineer
Cummins Technologies India Private Ltd
Pune
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Developed CAD drawings and 3D models for a range of engineering projects.
- Developed innovative designs for several high-volume manufacturing projects, resulting in a reduction of failures in engines.
- Utilized Finite Element Analysis to evaluate and optimize designs for strength and cost.
- Conducted detailed failure analysis to determine the root cause of product issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful design and implementation of products.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure effective and timely delivery of components.
Internship (Master of Technology)
Cummins Research & Technology India Private Ltd
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked as Intern during Master's Program.
- Developed code using MATLAB to build application.
- Performed Analytical calculation using optimization algorithm to optimize isolators.
- Project Title: Optimization of vibration isolators in Diesel Engine using MATLAB.
- Description: The objective of the Project was to develop GUI based MATLAB application which will optimize the vibration isolators for its location, stiffness, and orientation. Optimized design of vibration isolator will reduce vibration on light weight engines.
- Accomplishment: This project has helped to give optimized location, stiffness and orientation for isolator for any engine. R&D team was able to provide inputs on feasible parameters and software was able to provide optimized result within specified limit. This eventually helped to reduce vibrations on lighter engines.
Education
Masters of Technology - CAD-CAM
VNIT
Nagpur, India05.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
DR.BATU
Lonere, India05.2011
Skills
- Product Design
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Finite element analysis
- Root-cause analysis
- Prototyping
- Problem Solving
- Technical Writing
- Process Improvement
- Six Sigma
- PowerBI
- Data Analyst
- Product Launch
- Time management
- Product Testing
- Teamwork
- Project management
- FAT/SAT for new equipment
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time on the internet
- Traveling with family on long tours
- Spending time with friends and family
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/06/89
- Nationality: Indian
Accomplishments
- Successfully resolved the issue with the new nozzle to solve the dripping
- Developed Power BI dashboard for all nozzle codes
- Developed 21 nozzles in 2 months with similar performance to competitor nozzles, using a different approach (past history was 8 nozzles in 6 months)
- Reduced scrap in the machining area by sharing insights on design and giving flexibility to production people
- Successfully used FEA for resolving cracking issue in Brass housing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Product and Project Engineer
Danfoss A/S Nordborg
07.2025 - Current
Product Engineer
Danfoss A/s
06.2022 - 06.2025
Senior Design Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
02.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Product Design Engineer
Cummins Technologies India Private Ltd
08.2014 - 01.2018
Internship (Master of Technology)
Cummins Research & Technology India Private Ltd
07.2013 - 06.2014
Masters of Technology - CAD-CAM
VNIT
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
DR.BATU
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