Tejas Chauhan

Dynamic Mechanical Engineering professional combining technical proficiency in manufacturing with strong commercial and project management skills. Experienced in capital equipment commissioning, budget management, and complex vehicle logistics. Proven ability to optimize cross-functional operations, ensuring seamless execution of engineering projects from cost estimation to final delivery.

Executive (Techno Commercial & Project Coordination) - Bansal Roofing Products Ltd - Vadodara

(2026-03)

• End-to-End Lifecycle & Commercial Handover: Spearheaded PEB and structural steel projects from post-tender estimation and contract review through to final site erection, commissioning, and commercial closure.
• Estimation, BOQ & Margin Protection: Prepared detailed PEB cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) from client inquiry drawings while establishing baseline project budgets to safeguard target profit margins.
• AutoCAD Drawing & Scope Variation Control: Reviewed and managed technical drawings (.dwg), General Arrangement (GA) layouts, and Anchor Bolt Plans in AutoCAD; cross-verified released Bills of Materials (BOM) against tender estimates to identify tonnage increases and secure commercial variation claims.
• SAP ERP Production & Inventory Management: Executed end-to-end project transactions in SAP—including raw material entries, Production Order creation, stock verification, and ABC inventory analysis—reducing material bottlenecks and fabrication delays.
• Strategic Procurement & Subcontractor Negotiation: Floated inquiries, conducted comparative rate analyses, and finalized work orders with buyout vendors (sheeting, insulation, ventilators, fasteners) and site erection contractors to optimize per-MT project costs.
• Payment-Synchronized Logistics & Dispatch: Coordinated phased factory dispatches of primary/secondary steel members and cladding in strict alignment with client LC/BG clearances, milestone payments, and site foundation readiness to ensure zero crane or crew idling.
• Site Erection, Equipment Commissioning & Billing: Directed on-site structural assembly, equipment erection, and civil handover checks while verifying subcontractor measurement sheets and submitting client Running Account (RA) bills to maintain positive cash flow.
• Quality, Safety (EHS) & Final Reconciliation: Enforced strict Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and site EHS standards during heavy lifting operations, overseeing snag-list rectification, final material reconciliation, and issuance of Project Handover Certificates.

Assistant Engineer - Product Engineering Department - JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd - Halol

(2024-10 - 2026-03)

• Budget Ownership: Managed the full departmental budget, encompassing planning, allocation, and tracking of expenditure across all homologation activities.
• Invoicing & Payment Lifecycle: Handled end-to-end invoicing processes for vendors and regulatory bodies, including rigorous follow-up on outstanding payments to ensure favorable cash flow and compliance.
• Logistics Coordination: Orchestrated and managed the complex logistics operations for vehicles and components required for testing and certification processes, ensuring timely and secure delivery.
• Vendor Management: Acted as the primary point of contact for logistics providers and testing agencies, optimizing service levels and cost efficiency.
• In-Plant Vehicle Legality Checks: Executed mandatory monthly legality checks and documentation sign-offs for production-ready vehicles (implant production), ensuring 100% compliance with current regulatory standards before mass production authorization.
• Documentation Control: Maintained a centralized, organized repository for all critical homologation documents, test reports, and regulatory approvals.
• MIS Development & Reporting: Designed, maintained, and generated detailed MIS reports on key departmental performance indicators (KPIs), including budget vs. actual spend, project timelines, and compliance status.
• Stakeholder Communication: Presented accurate and timely data to senior management to support strategic decision-making related to vehicle certification and regulatory strategy.

Manufacturing Engineer - MEP Department - JCB India Ltd - Halol

(2022-09 - 2024-08)

• Capital Equipment Commissioning & Automation: Spearheaded the end-to-end planning, installation, and commissioning of high-precision Trumpf Press Brake Machines and the STOPA ASRS System, Doosan HMC Machine, ensuring seamless integration into the production line. Spearheaded the cross-plant technology transfer, installation, and commissioning of a new Doosan HMC from Pune to the Halol facility.
• Resolved complex technical bottlenecks during the stabilization phase, minimizing initial downtime and achieving 100% operational readiness within project timelines.
• Operational Excellence & Lean Manufacturing: Optimized shop floor efficiency by implementing 5S methodologies and Kaizen initiatives, significantly improving manpower handling and material flow. Conducted rigorous Time and Method studies, successfully reducing production cycle times and machine setup intervals. Led the Hydraulic Tank Machining program by engineering custom CNC methods and designing precision fixtures.
• Automation & Preventive Maintenance: Led automation troubleshooting for the STOPA ASRS, utilizing PLC controls and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to swiftly diagnose and resolve complex hardware defects and software faults. Developed and implemented rigorous preventive maintenance schedules and procedures to eliminate equipment breakdowns and significantly extend the lifecycle of high-value automated machinery.
• Workstation Setup: Established the complete machine architecture from scratch to guarantee seamless, world-class operational readiness.
• Product Development: Applied advanced bending methods to refine component design, enhancing structural integrity while reducing material waste.
• Troubleshooting: Served as the lead technical point of contact for structural fabrication issues, maintaining continuous production flow in a high-pressure environment.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Gujarat Technological University (2022-06)

Mechanical FITTER - Mechanical - NCVT (ITI) (2019-01)

Computer Operator and Programming Assistant - Computer Science - NCVT (ITI) (2017-01)

10th - Gujarat Secondary And Higher Secondary Education Board (2016-01)