Somnath Salunkhe

Maintenance professional with over 21 years of experience in automotive, heavy engineering, and CNC machining environments including Bharat Forge, Rieter, Eaton, Kalyani Group, and Sansera Engineering. Expert in TPM-driven maintenance strategy, plant reliability, large CNC shop operations, CAPEX execution, and people leadership. Proven ability to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance cost, and support world-class manufacturing standards in multinational organizations.

Manager – Maintenance - Bharat Forge Ltd. - Baramati

(2025-02)

• Leading end-to-end maintenance operations for large CNC machining lines.
• Driving TPM culture, predictive maintenance, and machine reliability initiatives.
• Managing maintenance budgets, critical spares, AMCs, and vendor development.
• Supporting capacity expansion, modernization, and new product introduction.
• Ensuring statutory, safety, and audit compliance across the plant.

Assistant Manager – Maintenance - Rieter India Pvt. Ltd. - Wing, Shirwal

(2012-07 - 2025-02)

• Complete responsibility of electrical and electronic maintenance for CNC machine shop.
• CNC machine installation, relocation, commissioning, and layout optimization projects.
• Implementation of TPM, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and energy-saving initiatives.
• ISO 9001:2015 audits, SAP PM documentation, and maintenance systems ownership.
• Breakdown reduction through structured RCA and preventive maintenance planning.

Assistant Manager – Maintenance - Kalyani Forge Ltd. - Pune

(2011-11 - 2012-07)

• Managed maintenance activities for CNC machining and forging support equipment.
• Supported TPM initiatives, safety systems, and preventive maintenance execution.

Shift Leader – Maintenance - Eaton Corporation Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2008-08 - 2011-07)

• Led shift maintenance teams for transmission component manufacturing lines.
• Supported TS 16949 compliance, TPM implementation, and breakdown handling.

Maintenance Engineer - Sansera Engineering Pvt. Ltd. - Chakan

(2006-06 - 2008-07)

• Maintained CNC machines for automotive crankshafts and engine components.
• Improved machine availability through quick response and preventive actions.

Diploma Trainee Engineer - Bharat Forge Ltd. - Pune

(2005-03 - 2006-06)

• Hands-on exposure to maintenance of forging presses and CNC machining equipment.

Trainee Engineer - Maharashtra Scooters Pvt. Ltd. - Satara

(2004-08 - 2005-03)

• Performed shift maintenance activities in two-wheeler manufacturing environment.

Diploma - Industrial Electronics Engineering - MSBTE (2004)

SSC - Maharashtra State Board (2000)