Pranav Bharankar

Acoustic product designer and project lead with 14 years of experience delivering high-performance acoustic ceiling and wall systems for commercial interiors and major infrastructure projects. Led end-to-end development of acoustic panels, baffles, cloud ceilings, and metal ceiling systems for Mumbai Metro Line 3 — one of India's most acoustically complex infrastructure environments. Brings a rare combination of acoustic design expertise, fabrication documentation, material procurement, and certified installation management.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and SolidWorks; skilled at translating tender specifications and acoustic briefs into precision-engineered, certified deliverables.

Senior Designer - Workplace Design India Pvt. Ltd.

(2024-09)

• Designed acoustic wall panels, baffles, and cloud ceiling systems aligned with architectural concepts using AutoCAD; produced complete manufacturing drawings for factory teams.
• Provided on-site execution support to installation teams and developed new design methodologies to streamline acoustic and carpet product operations.
• Rendered modular carpet layouts for commercial offices using CET Designer with Excel-based quantification; coordinated with architects and sales teams to translate design briefs into shop floor drawings.
• Created detailed AutoCAD shop drawings for international furniture brands (Merryfair, Brunner, Sunon, Kukoyo); liaised with stakeholders for drawing approvals and coordinated factory manufacturing requirements.
• Trained acoustic shop drawing draftsmen and continuously developed new design approaches to improve efficiency across deliverables.

Project In-Charge - Finetech Glazing LLP

(2023-09 - 2024-03)

• Managed site operations for glazing and sliding window installations on residential buildings; coordinated with factory and purchase departments to maintain delivery schedules.
• Assigned and monitored labour targets; ensured material and inventory availability before installation commenced.
• Conducted on-site meetings with architects, documented changes, and prepared MOM reports for clients.

Senior Designer / Team Lead - Project Interior

(2022-09 - 2023-09)

• Designed and developed acoustic wall panels, cloud panels, baffles, and decorative acoustic sheet systems for commercial interiors, with focus on aesthetic integration.
• Led end-to-end acoustic and metal ceiling product development for Mumbai Metro Line 3 — a high-specification, certification-heavy infrastructure project — and multiple commercial office fit-outs.
• Prepared RCP layouts, shop drawings, and production drawings with detailed assembly methods for factory fabrication and on-site installation teams. Analysed tender specifications and acoustic requirements, translating them into technical submittals, presentations, and precise 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD and Fusion 360.
• Managed raw material sourcing and procurement planning, ensuring accurate lead time calculations aligned with project delivery schedules.
• Led and mentored a team of designers for production drawing deliverables, maintaining structured project plans with milestone tracking.
• Delivered site safety inductions for installation crews; managed acoustic test method documentation and performance certification for metro station environments.

Design Engineer - Shubh Print Media

(2021-04 - 2022-08)

• Converted 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D solid models using SolidWorks 2020 and Fusion 360; created technical illustrations and exploded view drawings for flex printing and laser cutting machines.
• Travelled to vendor sites to resolve fabrication issues; managed vendor quotes, market pricing, and inventory.

Proprietor – Interior Company - Self-Employed

(2019-01 - 2021-03)

• Managed full turnkey residential interior projects end-to-end — from design through civil work to final handover; led client discussions, on-site electrical teams, and all inventory requirements.

Electrical Technician - Siemens Ltd. - Mumbai

(2011-06 - 2018-12)

• Applied MOST methodology for lean line balancing to reduce assembly time and improve production efficiency on switchboard manufacturing lines.
• Managed 5S and Kaizen-based material sorting; led time, material, and inventory management. Trained new trainees on shop floor processes and safety standards.
• Specially recognised for strong presence of mind and active listening skills.

Field Technician - Schindler India Pvt. Ltd.

(2010-10 - 2011-05)

• Completed on-site assembly and installation of Schindler 3300 elevators; trained in product knowledge, emergency call systems, and hazard-free working standards.
• Recognised with weekly awards for top scores in product knowledge, fire, and safety training.

ITI Electrical - Electrical - Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Ratnagiri, Mumbai Board (2007-08 - 2010-10)

Internship - Transformer Manufacturing - Crompton Greaves Ltd. (2009-08 - 2010-09)

10th SSC - Pathak High School, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra Board (2007-03)