Abhinav Kumar Sharma
Munger, Bihar
Summary
Product Development Engineer with proven expertise in design and development at Eaton India Innovation Center, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies. Delivered innovative valve solutions that enhanced performance and adhered to current and future emission standards. Strong track record in team collaboration and mentoring junior engineers. Committed to delivering high-quality products that fulfill customer needs and boost market competitiveness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Engineer
Eaton India Innovation Center
Pune
08.2021 - Current
- Designed and developed a robust solution and product, especially for vehicle fuel tank valves, for safe operation and to comply with current and future emission norms.
- Designed and developed valves, new capabilities, and next-generation valves to fulfill customer needs, as well as to comply with current and next emission norms through benchmarking, VOC analysis, Requirement management, Concept generation (solid modeling, engineering drawing, and GD&T), Concept selection (Pugh matrix and concept trade-off matrix), Risk assessment (DFMEA), DOE, Design optimization (engineering calculations, tolerance stack-up, simulation result analysis, baseline product analysis), Prototype and Production release in PLM software, Inspection report analysis, DV and PVP&R, Test result analysis, RCA, Design for Six Sigma, and Statistical tools.
- Led a new product development project by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a successful product launch.
- Led the supplier change request project by coordinating with supplier, manufacturer, and the test lab to ensure the successful validation of the new part with quality and robust performance.
- Evaluated prototype designs through rigorous testing and analysis, making adjustments as needed.
- Developed innovative product concepts based on customer needs, and market trends.
- Led brainstorming sessions with team members to generate fresh ideas for new products, or enhancements to existing ones.
- Benchmarked competitors' products to identify potential opportunities for differentiation.
- Saved money on projects with the dedicated use of value engineering principles.
- Trained team members in best practices for product design and development. Also, I provided mentorship and guidance to associate engineers on the team.
- GD&T trainer for new joiners.
Education
M. Tech. (Machine Design) - Mechanical Engineering Specialization
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Uttarakhand06-2021
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
CGC College of Engineering
Mohali, Punjab06-2016
Skills
- New Product Development
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Finite element analysis
- Engineering documentation
- Injection molding and plastic design
- CAD modeling: Creo and SolidWorks
- Minitab analysis
- Risk and failure analysis: DFMEA
- Product lifecycle management
- Tolerance stack-up and GD&T
- Molecular dynamics
- Time management skills
- Team collaboration
International Publication
Journal: Elsevier Journal of Nuclear Materials, IIT Roorkee, 2021
Title: Atomistic simulations to study the effect of helium nano-bubble on the shear deformation of nickel crystal.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2021.153245
Summer Training
- Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd, Mohali (2016): Worked with a supervisor and trained in the refrigeration plant in the evaporative section to learn and improve production cycle time, along with taking care of day-to-day tasks like assembly line requirements, service part requirements, etc
- ITC Pvt Ltd, Munger (2014): Trained in water softening and boiler plant, learned about the safe operation of the boiler and its different kinds of accessories and mountings
Accomplishments
- Awarded DFSS-GB, GD&T, L1 and L2 level engineering drawing checker certification at Eaton
- Filed 6 patents:2 published (WIPO: WO/2024/153465, WO/2024/194836), 1 non-provisional, and 3 provisional while working at Eaton
- Secure the 99th percentile in GATE 2019 for mechanical engineering
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Product Development Engineer
Eaton India Innovation Center
08.2021 - Current
M. Tech. (Machine Design) - Mechanical Engineering Specialization
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
CGC College of Engineering