- Mr.Jagadish Hiremath, Post Diploma in Management of Small and Medium Enterprises, Diploma in Tool & Die making.
Managing Director
Jagadish Hiremath is a Tool & Die Maker from NTTF – Dharwad and has Post Diploma in Management of Small and Medium Enterprises from Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic – Vile Parle, Mumbai. He started his career as Tool Maker, then worked as Design Draftsman on household appliances, Manager – Tool Room and Manager – Engineering Services before venturing out as an Entrepreneur, Founder and Managing Director of Able Design Engineering Services Pvt Ltd in year 2005. He has hands on experience with various manufacturing processes like Plastic Molding, Sheet Metal stamping, Die casting, Precision machining and Rubber molding. His expertise include Tool Design, Product Design (from concept/industrial design, solid/assembly modeling, design validation/FEA, drafting/detailing, prototyping, testing and until up to certification), Reverse Engineering and Plant Layout Design for various industry verticals like Medical Devices, Mass Transportation (Bus, Rail, etc), Commercial Kitchen Equipments, etc. With 6 years of overseas working experience in Europe and Gulf and with exposure of widely traveling in India and 10+ countries, he has envisaged ‘Sthira Technovations India Pvt. Ltd.’ as reliable product company to be head quartered at Hubballi for serving customers in Medical, Food and Mass Transportation industries. With functional expertise in Team Building, Sales and Marketing, Distribution and After Sales Support, Accounts & Finance, HR and Administration. For Able he provides the vision and strategic direction for the growth and looks after all operational activities, he is playing true leadership role as Managing Director.
Apart from being dynamic entrepreneur to bring in positive changes to society, he is active in social and educational services too. He is avid traveler, explorer, environmentalist, with special interest in music and books.
- Mr. Ranjeet Thakur, BE (Mechanical)
General Manager – Business Development & Operations
Mr. Ranjeet Thakur is the manager for Business Development with 14 years of rich experience in Bus body design & engineering and handled individual projects as well as projects team for new product development, Bus body certification and also process improvement to implement effective and flexible process that made better turnaround and quality deliverables. Ranjeet has played a guiding role in molding the projects, marketing & business development. He contributed technical knowledge to the engineering team with hands on exposure to design skills and standards. Prepared, reviewed & evaluated requirements, design documentation, checklist specifications, design templates, design procedures and process plans by adopting industry best practices.
- Mr. Vinayak Umrani, Diploma in Tool & Die Making
General Manager – NPD
Mr. Vinayak Umrani is a seasoned CAD/CAM and tooling expert with over two decades of experience in product design, tool manufacturing, and technical support. He has worked extensively across industries, contributing to design and manufacturing of injection, blow, compression, and die-casting molds. Vinayak specializes in advanced CAD/CAM software including WorkNC, Tebis, Delcam, and Lantek Expert. His career includes key roles in technical management, customer support, software testing, post processor customization, and training. He has also collaborated with R&D teams to improve software solutions and stream line production processes.
- Mr. Shashidhar Dixit, M.Com
Assistant General Manager – Purchase & HR and Machine Shop
Mr. Shashidhar Dixit brings over 15 years of experience in purchase and procurement management. He is responsible for overseeing key operational functions, ensuring alignment with strategic organizational goals. Mr. Dixit plays a crucial role in managing the end-to-end procurement process, vendor relationships, and inventory management, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials for seamless project execution. He also leads the human resource function, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, training, and compliance. His strategic approach to HR management fosters a positive and productive work environment, supports talent development, and drives operational excellence across the organization.
- Mr. Kiran Kumar, B.E (Mechanical)
Senior Manager – (Sales & Marketing) and Plant Head
Mr. Kiran Kumar has started his career with Sthira, with his wide and proficient technical experience of above 10 years, he has been taken in charge of Reverse Engineering Department. Throughout his career Mr. Kiran had contributed leading roles in various services like Engineering Design, Product Development, Bus Body Certification, Marketing & Business Development etc. With his rich knowledge in CAD tools, he guides & helps Engineers in systematic problem solving techniques. He is a self motivated Team player with good communication skill sets which has been appraised and highly appreciated by Clients and Management team.
- Mr. Mahesh Hiremath, BE Mechanical
Manager – Purchase
Mr. Mahesh Hiremath brings over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. As Manager – Purchase, he plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of materials essential to operational success. He manages the complete procurement cycle, including vendor development, sourcing strategy, and inventory planning, all aligned with project timelines and production requirements. Mr. Hiremath focuses on strengthening supplier relationships, negotiating optimal terms, and maintaining effective inventory control to ensure seamless material flow. His efforts consistently contribute to minimizing costs, improving lead times, and supporting overall project execution.
- Ms. Shilpa S. Kelasang, Bachelor of Commerce
Executive – Accounts
Ms. Shilpa Kelasang has over 3 years’ experience handling the Accounts & Finance department. A result-oriented professional, she has extensive experience as an employee and a team leader. She is responsible for implementing short-term and long-term comprehensive financial strategies and achieving company goals. As the lead and support person for the team, she is responsible for functional and cross-functional financial processes and procedures, as well as managing monthly accounts, payroll, statutory reports, and management reports.