Pardip Singh

Result-oriented and highly experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 17 years of expertise in Foundry-related processes, high-volume Die Casting manufacturing, and shop-floor operations. Proven track record as a Senior Engineer leading Pressure Die Casting (PDC) departments, managing advanced core/cavity operations, sand moulding practices, and overall metal production workflows. Well-versed in managing shipping procedures, coordinating dispatch documentation, and aligning logistics with client delivery schedules.

Adept at driving operational excellence through LEAN Manufacturing principles, 5S, and Kaizen to minimize waste and optimize throughput.

Senior Engineer – Pressure Die Casting (PDC) & Foundry Department at Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Ltd. (Subsidiary of Craftsman Automation) (2009-04 – Present)

• Supervise daily operations on the Foundry and Die Casting shop floor, managing advanced casting, moulding, and molten metal production processes to meet strict delivery targets.
• Oversee end-of-line shipping procedures, ensuring finished automotive parts are thoroughly inspected, accurately documented, and dispatched on schedule to align with client logistics demands.
• Oversee the proper handling, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of production fixtures, tools, and sand moulding process requirements.
• Maintain professional and effective communication channels with plant management, raw material suppliers, external customers, and internal logistics/production teams to streamline operations.
• Implement LEAN principles and Kaizen methodologies to closely monitor scrap rates, adjust foundry process parameters, and optimize manufacturing workflows.
• Lead active participation in MACE (Maruti Centre for Excellence) audits and successfully resolve customer quality challenges utilizing systemic 8D problem-solving frameworks.
• Interview, evaluate, and mentor shop-floor workmen; design and oversee internal training programs to upgrade team technical capabilities and safety compliance.

Quality Engineer at Yerik International (2008-08 – 2009-03)

• Managed quality control metrics on the shop floor to verify that finished goods consistently met strict customer specifications, engineering standards, and pre-shipping quality benchmarks.
• Maintained detailed quality documentation and collaborated cross-functionally with production teams to identify and address process variations or defects early in the cycle.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management – Lovely Professional University (LPU) – Distance Learning

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering – Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (2004 – 2008)