Sandeep Gopal
Brno,Czech Republic
Summary
Driven and PMP-certified Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, automation systems, and full-cycle project execution across global teams. Strong problem-solver with proven leadership in managing complex material handling projects from concept to commissioning. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Known for excellent communication, organization, and a hands-on approach to delivering high-impact results aligned with business goals
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project lead | Mechanical Supervisor
Honeywell (Honeywell Intelligrated)
Brno, Czech republic
11.2020 - 04.2025
- Actively contributed to both internal and customer-facing System Design Reviews, driving technical clarity and consensus throughout project development cycles.
- Played a key role in defining system architecture, operational descriptions, functional specifications, and interface documentation, ensuring cross-functional alignment and robust technical foundation.
- Provided hands-on leadership and technical guidance to Project Engineers in the EU region, facilitating training sessions to strengthen team capabilities and ensure alignment with engineering goals.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of standardized engineering procedures and best practices across the IGS EU office, enhancing consistency and efficiency in project execution.
- Led the design and development of conveyor and sorter systems, components, and accessories, translating complex technical inputs into innovative, future-ready engineering solutions.
- Fostered strong collaboration with cross-functional teams—including manufacturing, quality, safety, installation, and supply chain—to ensure designs were not only technically sound but also manufacturable, cost-effective, and installation-ready.
- Delivered comprehensive 3D models, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and technical documentation in full compliance with company procedures and engineering standards, supporting seamless project execution and cross-team communication
- Managed resource allocation, ensuring optimal usage of manpower and materials.
- Streamlined project delivery by implementing effective project management methodologies.
Project Lead- Component Engineering & Value Engineering (CE/VE)
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
Brno, Czech Republic
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve Value Engineering (VE) targets by managing and driving VE project portfolios in close collaboration with stakeholders across engineering, procurement, and operations.
- Conducted in-depth product-level analyses to identify opportunities for quality enhancement and margin improvement through design and material optimization.
- Coordinated with globally distributed teams—including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Planning, and Quality—to align engineering initiatives with cost reduction and delivery objectives.
- Owned end-to-end project management and technical execution of VE initiatives, including idea generation, component qualification, and successful implementation within defined timelines and savings goals.
- Analyzed supplier cost trends and annual spend data to identify high-impact commodities, suppliers, and components for VE targeting and sourcing strategies.
- Performed detailed cost analysis of parts, focusing on design features, material usage, and annual consumption to inform cost-saving strategies.
- Maintained and managed cost-related data to support decision-making, ensuring accurate tracking and accessibility across project phases.
- Monitored and reported monthly savings for VE projects, comparing forecasted outcomes with actuals, and validating data with sales performance metrics.
- Managed the team’s full VE financial deck, including preparation of regular reporting dashboards for project status, financial performance, and realized value.
Product Design Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
, India
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Developed detailed product designs by creating 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using industry-standard CAD tools such as Pro-E (Creo), SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
- Applied deep understanding of manufacturing processes—including machining, sheet metal fabrication, and plastic molding—to ensure design feasibility and production readiness.
- Released initial design packages to support prototype development, enabling early-stage validation of product concepts.
- Led the verification and validation (V&V) of design performance through structured testing methodologies, ensuring conformance to functional and quality standards.
- Incorporated feedback and improvement insights from prototype evaluations to refine product designs and address functional or manufacturability issues.
- Finalized and released production-ready drawings with appropriate Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) for manufacturing, ensuring design integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Interpreted marketing and customer requirements to translate functional needs into technically viable engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with form, fit, and function principles.
- Developed and refined conceptual designs based on defined product requirements, selecting optimal concepts and driving validation in accordance with engineering standards and compliance guidelines.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
VTU University
Bengaluru, India 06.2012 - 04.2015
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
Bangalore University
Bengaluru, India 06.2002 - 04.2005
Skills
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- VAVE
- Material Handling Equipment
- Product Design
- Installation & Commissioning projects
- Manufacturing process optimization
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Management Skills
Certification
- PMP
- OSHA
Languages
English
Fluent
Czech
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Yoga, Cooking, Bicycle, Trekking
Custom
- Cricket
- Bicycle
- Yoga
- Cooking
Timeline
Project lead | Mechanical Supervisor
Honeywell (Honeywell Intelligrated)
11.2020 - 04.2025
Project Lead- Component Engineering & Value Engineering (CE/VE)
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
08.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
VTU University
06.2012 - 04.2015
Product Design Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
08.2010 - 06.2016
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
Bangalore University
06.2002 - 04.2005
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