Pratik Gangurde

Product Development Engineer

Overview

Mechanical design engineer with experience across automotive and heavy machinery product development, including reverse engineering, concept design, and prototyping. Strong CAD and engineering documentation background with UG NX, plus research experience applying AI/ML and computer vision for robotics and drone systems. Also led design delivery work and collaborated across cross-functional engineering teams.
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Timeline

Tech Lead Design Engineer · Lead
KPIT Technologies · Full-Time
Apr 2026 to Present 7 Months Pune In office
Provided technical leadership for PACCAR truck programs, managing the design and development of new heavy-vehicle components. Led and coordinated a team of four engineers to support on-time delivery and design quality. Delivered production-ready 3D models and engineering drawings using UG NX and aligned execution across cross-functional stakeholders.
Research Analyst · Middle
BITS Pilani · Full-Time
Aug 2025 to Apr 2026 8 Months In office
Studied deep learning and AI for robotics and intelligent systems, applying these concepts to computer vision use cases. Implemented computer vision for tasks including object detection and human identification. Supported machine learning implementation through teaching assistant duties, and designed and prototyped drone mechanical systems with AI/robotics and mechatronics principles for autonomy.
Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Senior Design Engineer · Senior
KPIT Technologies · Full-Time
Jul 2022 to Aug 2025 3 Years 1 Month Pune In office
Performed reverse engineering and component design work for DAF Trucks (PACCAR). Built 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using UG NX to support product development. Contributed to concept development, prototyping, and design validation and worked closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
Design Engineer · Middle
KSD Tech · Full-Time
Aug 2021 to Apr 2022 8 Months Pune In office
Designed components for excavation and wheeled loading equipment, including concept refinement and detailed engineering deliverables. Conducted reverse engineering and concept development for compaction products. Produced detailed 3D CAD models and production drawings in UG NX for manufacturing readiness.
Founder / Design Engineer · Head+
Independent Product Design & Fabrication Workshop · Full-Time
Oct 2020 to Jul 2021 9 Months In office
Designed and fabricated functional prototype products such as pedal cars and ergonomic furniture. Executed hands-on fabrication tasks including welding, metal cutting, bending, and woodworking. Developed reverse-engineered prototypes and proof-of-concept mechanical products.
Assistant Manager · Lead
JCB India Ltd. · Full-Time
Dec 2018 to Nov 2020 1 Year 11 Months Pune In office
Handled design activities for excavation and wheeled loading systems. Developed interior trim components including bonnet and door trim for WLS platforms. Produced production-ready CAD models and engineering drawings supporting platform development and downstream use.
Design Engineer & QA Engineer · Middle
ADAM Fabriwerk Pvt. Ltd. · Full-Time
May 2018 to Dec 2018 7 Months In office
Designed pressure vessel components and supported engineering documentation creation. Prepared P&ID and general arrangement drawings and developed 3D models and piping layouts in CATIA. Produced QA deliverables including DQ, IQ, OQ, FAT, and related documentation for quality processes.
Mechanical Design Engineer · Middle
Satyam Mechatronics · Full-Time
Jul 2017 to Dec 2017 5 Months In office
Supported machine concept development and structural analysis activities. Created fabrication drawings and assisted in workshop supervision for manufacturing execution. Contributed to hands-on manufacturing support during production.

Technical skills

AI/ML
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Design
AutoCAD
SolidWorks

Job preferences

Work permits
India
Employment type
Full-Time
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