Core Expertise

• Techno-Economic Viability (TEV) Studies: Comprehensive evaluation of industrial projects covering technical feasibility, economic sustainability, operational efficiency, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Lenders’ Independent Engineer (LIE) Services: Monitoring and evaluating project implementation, technical compliance, cost control, and performance parameters for lending institutions and stakeholders.
• Foundry Management: End-to-end management of ferrous and non-ferrous foundries including manufacturing, metallurgy, methoding, materials handling, and maintenance.
• Process Optimization: Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Pokayoke, cycle time reduction, energy efficiency improvement, and waste minimization.
• Technology Development: Implementation of advanced metallurgical processes, automation systems, and modern foundry equipment for enhanced quality and productivity.

Career Achievements

• Tata Motors Limited (1979 – 2016):
  Joined as a Graduate Trainee and progressively advanced to Head – Foundry Operations for Pune and Maval units. Oversaw three large foundries (Grey Iron, Aluminium, and Maval Foundry) producing critical components such as cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and SG iron castings.

 International Exposure & Technical Training

Mr. Pawar has undergone extensive international training and industrial visits in leading foundries and technology centres in the UK, Germany, Austria, Spain, and Italy. These engagements focused on advanced manufacturing of cylinder heads and blocks, core-making technology, heat treatment optimization, and foundry process automation.

Key visits include:

• BCIRA, UK – Casting technology seminar
• Fritzwinter Foundry, Germany – High-strength nickel and moly block development
• Mandel & Berger, Austria – DICOR cylinder head production technology
• Teksid, Italy – Feasibility studies and training on small diesel engine cylinder head manufacturing
• GIFA, Germany – Global foundry technology exhibition participation (multiple years)

Technical Presentations & Industry Contributions

Presented multiple technical papers and case studies at IIF and ALUCAST, covering:

• Optimization of heat treatment processes for cylinder head castings
• Defect reduction in green sand castings
• Core handling improvement and LCA project introduction
• Process optimization in core-making, melting, and molding operations

Role in Accurate Valuers and Engineering Services

As an Associate Technical Consultant (TEV & LIE Expert), Mr. Pawar provides:

• Detailed TEV assessments for industrial, manufacturing, and engineering projects.
• LIE reports ensuring lenders and financial institutions are updated on project progress, technical compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Expert evaluation of metallurgical and foundry-based manufacturing units for capacity expansion, modernization, and cost optimization.
• Technical advisory for asset valuation, plant and machinery audits, and operational feasibility analysis.