Ganesh Patil

Aerospace manufacturing and Production Planning & Control professional with over 16 years of experience across PPC, aircraft structural assembly, special processes, material planning, production scheduling, and quality compliance. Experienced in preparing production plans, monitoring work orders, coordinating with procurement, stores, quality, manufacturing, and logistics teams, and ensuring timely availability of materials to meet delivery commitments. Skilled in metal-to-metal bonding, composite layup, vacuum bagging, engineering drawing interpretation, SAP/MRP operations, MIS reporting, and AS9100D documentation.

Strong knowledge of FOD control, 5S practices, self-inspection, and NADCAP audit support, with a proven track record of contributing to zero non-conformance audit outcomes and smooth manufacturing operations.

Special Process Officer, Production Department - Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd.

(2020-08)

• Perform special processes including metal-to-metal bonding, composite layup, pre-fit activities, vacuum bagging, and envelope bagging.
• Support aircraft structural assembly activities for C-130J horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizer components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and relevant production documents to ensure accurate execution.
• Carry out self-inspection activities and maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards, FOD control, and 5S practices.
• Prepare and maintain documentation in line with AS9100D quality requirements.
• Supported NADCAP certification activities for phosphoric acid anodizing and paint mixing special processes.
• Contributed to three NADCAP audits with zero non-conformances for paint mixing.
• Manage material handling and support production planning to meet delivery requirements.
• Performed daily consumable stock verification, reconciliation, and inventory posting in SAP systems to ensure stock accuracy and uninterrupted production operations.

Team Leader, Production Planning & Control Department - Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd.

(2016-08 - 2020-08)

• Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer requirements and sales forecasts.
• Coordinated with procurement and stores departments to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitored production progress and updated schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Generated and released production work orders through SAP systems.
• Conducted material requirement planning (MRP) to avoid stock shortages and production interruptions.
• Maintained optimum inventory levels and reduced excess inventory.
• Coordinated with quality, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Tracked production efficiency, machine utilization, and delivery performance.
• Prepared MIS reports and production status reports for management review.
• Identified production bottlenecks and implemented corrective actions to improve productivity.
• Ensured adherence to production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Supported continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Associate, Assembly Department - Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd.

(2013-07 - 2016-07)

• Sub-assembly, major assembly, and final assembly operations
• Assembly tool jigs, tooling instructions, and set-up activities
• Metallic and composite component assembly including brackets, doublers, stiffeners, gussets, and hat sections
• Match drilling, pilot drilling, hand scribe layout, jig drilling aids, reaming, countersinking, chamfering, and deburring
• Sealant and adhesive application including fillet fay surface seal, edge seal, primer, alodine application, and adhesive touch-up
• Fastener installation including lock bolts, cherry rivets, blind rivets, hand riveting, C-squeeze, rivet gun, and bucking bar
• Torque load values, nut runner operation, pneumatic fixtures, part clamping, and tool cleaning
• Part protection, water leak checks, fill and fairing, surface smoothness, waviness control, and repair/rework modification support
• Paperless factory documentation, quality self-inspection, procedures, and discrepancy reporting

Associate, Assembly Department - Tata Advanced Systems Ltd., Hyderabad - Hyderabad

(2010-07 - 2013-07)

Worked as a team member in the aerospace group, supporting development and assembly activities for the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter program.

• Performed sub-assembly and major assembly activities including drilling, riveting, and use of compressor riveting machines.
• Handled discrepancy reports and supported closure of non-conformances in line with customer and aircraft standards.
• Assisted in non-destructive testing related activities and quality verification processes.
• Coordinated with technicians by assigning tasks based on production priorities and customer requirements.
• Worked with the purchase department to support ordering of aircraft components as per customer requirements.
• Supported first and second-level quality checks with focus on zero rework and on-time delivery.
• Sub-assembly, major assembly, and final assembly operations
• Assembly tool jigs, tooling instructions, and set-up activities
• Metallic and composite component assembly including brackets, doublers, stiffeners, gussets, and hat sections
• Match drilling, pilot drilling, hand scribe layout, jig drilling aids, reaming, countersinking, chamfering, and deburring
• Sealant and adhesive application including fillet fay surface seal, edge seal, primer, alodine application, and adhesive touch-up
• Fastener installation including lock bolts, cherry rivets, blind rivets, hand riveting, C-squeeze, rivet gun, and bucking bar
• Torque load values, nut runner operation, pneumatic fixtures, part clamping, and tool cleaning
• Part protection, water leak checks, fill and fairing, surface smoothness, waviness control, and repair/rework modification support
• Paperless factory documentation, quality self-inspection, procedures, and discrepancy reporting

Apprentice / Additional Experience - Tata Motors, Pimpri, Pune - Pimpri, Pune

Completed three-year apprenticeship and gained seven months of additional experience.

• Worked on sheet metal denting, spot welding, BIW line activities, and calibration of instruments.

Diploma - Aerospace Engineering - NTTF, Bangalore (2025)

NCTVT (S.M.W.) - Delhi (2005-10 - 2008-10)

H.S.C. - Nasik (2008-02)

S.S.C. - Nasik (2005-06)