Ashutosh Patareya

New Product Development Head – North America - CG Power

(2023-09)

Led end-to-end NPD execution for complex supply chain projects—from ideation and quotation to commercialization, commissioning, warranty, and commercial closeout—targeting North American rail markets.
Built robust NPD planning, milestone tracking, and governance to control cost, timeline, scope, and quality across concurrent product launches.
Drove on-time market entry, revenue growth, cash flow optimization, and margin protection through disciplined execution, stakeholder escalation, and export compliance.
Mitigated NPD risks, IP claims, and contractual exposures to safeguard profitability and reduce commercial vulnerabilities in competitive North American landscapes.
Enhanced NPD profitability via operational excellence, quality systems, and market-specific governance, delivering measurable EBITDA margin expansion.
Championed continuous NPD process improvements, review cadences, and performance accountability for scalable North America growth.

Business Excellence Head - Alstom Transport/GE Vernova

(2021-03 - 2023-09)

Led business excellence and operational transformation initiatives across operations and supplier-facing functions
Implemented APSYS-based lean quality practices, supported global audits, and improved KPI performance across On-Time Delivery, Cost of Poor Quality, and utilization metrics.
Drove workforce rationalization, productivity improvement, and low-cost automation programs to strengthen delivery capability

Business Quality Leader - Weg Industries

(2019-03 - 2021-03)

Led process quality management, customer complaint resolution, and structured problem-solving initiatives, driving measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and manufacturing consistency.
Championed quality and continuous improvement culture across multiple manufacturing sites as Quality Manager, leveraging APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, and SPC to achieve operational excellence and exceed customer expectations.
Resolved complex customer quality issues, ensuring timely product requirement fulfilment while strengthening customer relationships through expertise in advanced problem-solving and quality tools.

Operations Manager - Andritz Hydro

(2017-02 - 2019-03)

Managed order execution, delivery planning, and customer commitments for Hydro Generators Business.
Established operating reviews, tracked KPI, and drove corrective actions for delays, quality issues, and service gaps.
Executed low-cost automation projects across the plant, leading to improved productivity.

Prototype Development - IoT - L&T Power

(2017-08 - 2017-01)

Directed end-to-end prototype lifecycle—from design validation and process mapping to pilot runs and scale-up—delivering mature manufacturing processes within 12 months.
Realized annual savings of ₹5-7 Crore through optimized tooling, material localization, and yield improvements post-transfer, while meeting global export specifications.
Drove continuous improvement in prototype validation via DOE (Design of Experiments) and FMEA, cutting rejection rates by 50% and enhancing scalability for high-volume production.
Implemented structured knowledge transfer protocols (training, documentation, audits), accelerating prototype iterations.
Rewarded as Top performer on successful execution of project.

Production-Engineer - Andritz Hydro

(2008-10 - 2011-08)

Led technology transfer from Japan-based R&D to India facility, localizing prototype development for Supercritical Generators and achieving zero-defect production standards.

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