ANAND GUPTA
Westland
Summary
Mechanical Engineer trained in full life cycle of product design from concept to production and assembly. Over 10 years of experience in Automotive industry. Design Engineer experienced in research, development, design, and manufacturing of automotive engines/powertrain. Qualifications include MS in Mechanical Engineering and DFSS, and six sigma green belt certifications, expertise in Creo and Catia CAD software, and comprehensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. Accomplished professional with powerful problem-solving, analytical and communication skills and proven capability to multitask within fiercely competitive and fast-paced environments, completing projects on time without compromising quality. Leading Mechanical Engineer with strong communication skills and experience collaborating with other departments from manufacturing to operations. Self-starter with proven experience managing projects from concept to completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
FEV North America
Auburn Hills
05.2018 - Current
- Leading design and development of engine lubrication, EGR subsystem, engine harness, and controls.
- Engine harness and controls: Worked with design engineer on defining the wire harnes routing in 3D CAD and 2D drawing for Ford F-150 application
- Worked on PIN connection verification by checking the requirements for different features on engine like sensors, oil pump, EGR valve and injectors
- Worked with controls engineers to check the calibration required for running different features on the engine during dyno testing
- Worked with controls engineer to complete the software bench testing of all hardware
- Worked on procurement of different engine harness components like wires, connectors, PCUs seals and prototyping complete harness from supplier
- EGR subsystem development: Working on EGR subsystem components like EGR cooler, intercooler, EGR valve, relevant piping and EGR mixer for Ford F-150 application
- Packaging of EGR subsystem in engine assembly using Catia CAD software.
- Working with suppliers on utilization of cost effective, light weight EGR components.
- Conduct Design Review for the validation of the design with all the departments like production, quality, supplier.
- Regular interaction with the suppliers for concept design, part manufacturability, testing and validity.
- Milestone review with end customer for scope completion.
- Lubrication system Development: Working on lube system design (oil filter, oil cooler, oil pump, oil pan design) for John Deere farming equipments like Tractor, harvester and other applications
- Laying of cylinder block passages for various oil consumers.
- Working with analysis group (CFD, FEA, GT Power) for development of lube system and cooling system.
- Conduct Design Review for the validation of the design with all the departments like production, quality, supplier.
- Regular interaction with the suppliers for concept design, part manufacturability, testing and validity.
- Creating and maintaining quality documents.
- Supporting development of subsystem like cooling system, LP fuel module, crankshaft, geartrain.
ADVANCE ENGINE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Fiat Chrysler Automobile
Auburn Hills
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Advance engine system development
- Leading projects for knock mitigation, fuel economy improvement and reduced emissions for different Chrysler applications like Jeep, Dodge and others.
- Working on piston design to reduce the crown temperature, helping in extending knock limit, reduced emissions and increase overall fuel economy.
- Cylinder block designing for uniform interbore cooling.
- Combustion chamber modification for better heat transfer.
- Working with designers and analysis group (CFD, FEA, GT Power) for development of various engine components.
- Completing DVP&R and DFMEA on different engine components like piston, intake and exhaust valves, engine block
- Testing of prototype parts in Dyno and Vehicle, data collection and correlation with CFD and FEA analysis.
- Managing the project milestones and deadline utilizing Microsoft Project and other management skills and tools.
- Conduct Design Review for the validation of the design with all the departments like production, quality, supplier.
- Regular interaction with the suppliers for part manufacturability, testing and validity.
PRODUCT ENGINEER II
John Deere Power Systems
Waterloo
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked on base engine design development
- Involved in designing of various engine components like connecting rods, camshafts, push rods using Creo for various John Deere farming applications like Tractors, harvesters and others.
- DVP&R: completing the DVP&R on different engine parts like coolant lines, oil pumps, water pumps, EGR by verifying the 2D drawings, 3D models, assembly, making prototypes, completing the trial fit, CAE analysis and Dyno test.
- DFMEA: Completing the basic DFMEA on individual parts like coolant line by using the product/service design drawings or documents to identify each component and its relationship with other components of product/service. Brainstorming possible failure modes. Making the design robust by performing FEA, vibration test.
- Managing the project milestones and deadline utilizing Microsoft Project and other management skills and tools
- Costing of new part based on the design and tooling change
- Root cause analysis for the failed engine components through design verification and testing
- Coordinating with suppliers for part design verification and testing.
- Diesel engine component life test and analysis
- Conduct Design Review for the validation of the design with all the departments like production, quality, supplier
- Making 2d drawings for the components as per the JDPS standards.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Honda R&D
Marysville
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Working on base engine design development
- Involved in Product design and development through investigating parts manufacturability and assembly various engine components using Catia V5 for Honda applications like Accord, CR-V and others.
- DVP&R: completing the DVP&R on different engine parts like coolant lines, oil pumps, water pumps, EGR by verifying the 2D drawings, 3D models, assembly, making prototypes, completing the trial fit, CAE analysis and Dyno test.
- DFMEA: Completing the basic DFMEA on individual parts like coolant line by using the product/service design drawings or documents to identify each component and its relationship with other components of product/service. Brainstorming possible failure modes. Making the design robust by performing FEA, vibration test.
- Costing of new part based on the design and tooling change
- Root cause analysis for the failed engine components
- Coordinating with suppliers for part design verification and testing.
- Involved in engineering, designing, and modeling of parts
- Conduct Design Review for the validation of the design with all the departments like production, quality, supplier
DESIGN ENGINEER
Ford Motor Company
09.2012 - 09.2013
- POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS DESIGNING.
- Involved in engineering, designing, and modeling of exhaust manifold sensor harnesses and packaging the sensor & modules using Ford drafting and engineering standards for Ford applications like Taurus, Explorer and others.
- Designing and modifying the powertrain parts for different Ford Motors applications such as Taurus, H567, F-150, Fusion, Etc.
- Creating assembly Instructions for the factory with the details of assembly sequence, bracket installations, fasteners, torque values etc.
- Conduct Design Review for the validation of the design with all the departments like production, quality, supplier..
- Performed detailed analysis in implementing the packaging, ergonomics and serviceable standards while packaging the sensors.
- Worked with senior engineers on DVPR's, DFEMA's.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
Oriental Institute of Science And Technology
06.2009
Skills
- Conventional, Electric and Hybrid powertrain
- Project management
- 3D/2D design and simulation software
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Task delegation and prioritization
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- GD&T, stackup analysis
- DFMEA and DVP&R
- DFSS (Design for Six Sigma)
Patents
1. Patent No.: US011591991B1 - Methods and Systems For Merging EGR with intake Air (Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US)); FEV North America Incorporated, Auburn Hills, MI (US)
Date of Patent: Feb 28, 2023
Certification
1. SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT (WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY)
2. HYBRID VEHICLE TECHNOOGIES (UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
3. ISO26262
4. Electric motor design
5. Internet of Things
PAPERS & PROJECTS
Paper on Methods of detection of Knock in an IC engine and effect of NOx on engine Knock.
- Identified the factors responsible for the engine knock and the auto-ignition process
- Identify the effect of the NOx on the engine knock
- Individual review on SAE papers based on the experiments on knock detection to optimize power and economy.
Paper on the Potential of HCCI Combustion for High Efficiency and Low Emissions
- Identified the advantages of the HCCI engine
- Identified the factors responsible for ultra-low NOx emissions in HCCI engine.
Paper on Hydrogen Engine (combustion and emissions)
- Identified the combustion phenomena in Hydrogen engine
- Identified the factors responsible for the low emissions
- Identified the production, storage, and safety of the Hydrogen
Projects
- Multiple projects of Engine calibration using GT Power.
- Multiple projects for NOx emission calculation from a diesel engine using Chemkin
References
Available on request
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
FEV North America
05.2018 - Current
ADVANCE ENGINE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Fiat Chrysler Automobile
05.2016 - 05.2018
PRODUCT ENGINEER II
John Deere Power Systems
01.2015 - 04.2016
PROJECT ENGINEER
Honda R&D
09.2013 - 11.2014
DESIGN ENGINEER
Ford Motor Company
09.2012 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
Oriental Institute of Science And Technology
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