Pavan Venigella

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About Pavan Venigella

Komatsu America Corp, Peoria, IL, USA May 2011 - Till Date Assistant Chief Engineer Minexpo 2021 – Komatsu Battery Powered Electric Dump Truck • Collaborated closely with suppliers to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for the innovative battery-powered truck. • Played a key role in conceptualizing the new truck, leveraging creativity and expertise to generate and present compelling design proposals. 730E-10 200T Electric Mining Dump Truck • Effectively prepared and delivered comprehensive evaluations throughout the entire development process. • Successfully oversaw and controlled project schedule, budget, resource allocation, quality assurance, and test planning. • Proactively fostered positive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring strong collaboration and effective communication. • Achieved a cost reduction of while delivering the project on schedule and meeting all project requirements. 830E and 930E Autonomous Electric Mining Dump Truck • Led the seamless integration of autonomous components into electric mining dump trucks, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. • Collaborated extensively with teams in US and Japan throughout the entire project lifecycle, including design, testing, evaluation, and various other critical aspects. 730E-8 200T Electric Mining Dump Truck • Proficiently developed drawings, designed parts, and created assemblies in adherence to relevant ISO and Komatsu Engineering Standards. • Generated accurate and comprehensive bills of materials (BOM). Komatsu Ltd, Osaka, Japan January 2020 – March 2023 Secondment - Sr. Design Engineer • Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies, spearheaded concept design initiatives, and expertly addressed challenges to achieve production-ready designs. • Effectively collaborated with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, purchasing, simultaneous engineering, prototype assembly, testing, quality control, and administration, to ensure seamless project execution. • Achieved timely completion of project deliverables while actively monitoring costs and implementing effective cost reduction strategies. Demonstrated strong project management skills by maintaining project schedules and accurately estimating manpower requirements. Swoosh Tech on site with Komatsu America Corp. March 2008 – May 2011 Product Design Engineer • Applied principles and practices of engineering and manufacturing processes for accurate and cost effective solutions. • Performed modeling, drafting, assembly and sheet metal operations using Unigraphics NX.