Lokesh Kumar

Experienced Technical Professional with 11 years of expertise in leveraging advanced technologies to optimize production processes and ensure timely product delivery. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards while consistently meeting customer specifications and operational goals. Proven ability to integrate innovative solutions that enhance productivity and product reliability within manufacturing environments.

Assistant Manager at BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS INDIA PVT LTD (2024-01 – Present)

International Deputation: Robert Bosch Elektronika Kft. (Hatvan, Hungary) | Sep 2024 – Jul 2025

• Drive process planning and industrialization for NPI serial production, including line layout, capacity planning, and MAE/tooling procurement.
• Manage lead plant planning, ramp-up activities, prototype builds, and series production support across the International Production Network (IPN).
• Administer SAP master data, BOMs, routings, and ECR execution while authoring Control Plans, PFCs, and PFMEAs.
• Execute pilot runs and trial builds to optimize production workflows, reduce defect costs, and shorten cycle times prior to mass production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (RPP, LIMA tool implementation) and lead cross-functional lessons-learned deployment at the IPN level.
• Host customer visits and maintain plant audit readiness to ensure full quality compliance.
• Implemented the Line Improvement Management Tool across IPN (International Production Network).
• Successfully applied Bosch Production System (BPS) principles to value streams to meet stringent quality & target metrics.

Senior Engineer – Technical Engineering Functions at BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS INDIA PVT LTD (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Maintained technical availability and uptime for automated assembly lines and SPMs (screwing, dispensing, housing assembly, pressing, pin insertion, conveyors).
• Coordinated line builds, pre-acceptance, installation, and line releases in alignment with Lead Plants (LP) and Centers of Competence (CoC).
• Defined and validated process parameters and sequence/control programs for mechanical machinery.
• Applied A3 PSS and PDCA methodologies to resolve line downtime, scrap issues, and operational bottlenecks.
• Implemented lean initiatives, including TPM, Tooling Kanban and Bosch Production System (BPS) standards.
• Established and launched line ownership for XC-AN (CGW Line) and iTrams (DCU Line).
• Shortened setup times and improved tooling availability across automated cells via Tooling Kanban.

Associate – IT-MES at HYUNDAI AUTOEVER INDIA PVT LTD (2018-10 – 2020-12)

• Developed, enhanced and commissioned MES software and MAE applications (PLC/HMI) to automate plant floor operations.
• Architected custom automation solutions and integrated industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Troubleshoot industrial network infrastructure to prevent production line interruptions and support continuous data monitoring.
• Delivered onsite technical support, commissioning, and client training while collaborating with global cross-functional teams to create SOPs and technical manuals.
• Successfully completed the MES Operations establishment at client location (KIA Motors India).
• Delivered the project strictly on schedule, resulting in a 12% project cost savings.

Engineer – Plant Engineering at INDO MIM PVT LTD (2015-08 – 2018-09)

• Executed electrical/mechanical maintenance and breakdown response for CNC, VMC, SPM, and Injection Molding equipment.
• Improved MTBF and MTTR metrics by applying systematic diagnostic maintenance tools and scheduled preventive routines.
• Designed, programmed, and commissioned custom PLC-controlled SPMs and fluid power systems (hydraulics and pneumatics) for automotive parts manufacturing.
• Programmed, taught, and integrated industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Epson) with molding machines, while managing CNC controllers (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens 840D).
• Enhanced machine availability and reduced MTTR across CNC and injection molding cells using diagnostic tools.
• Project – Integration of Six-Axis Robots in Production MAE's. By Integrating the robot's production yield increased by 36% FY.

B.Tech in Engineering Technology – Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

Diploma in Mechatronics – Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF)

Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Automation and Mechatronics system – Prolific Systems & Technologies