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CHIRAG RATHOD

Delhi

Summary

Experienced production and design engineering professional specializing in product development and process optimization. Proficient in CAD software, project management, and quality assurance. Recognized for collaborative approach, adaptability, and delivering impactful solutions. Skilled in problem-solving, innovative thinking, and effective communication to drive successful outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

BMW Group
04.2019 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: BMW Group - Munich, Germany
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to redesign structural components using Solidworks, CATIA, and Creo, achieving 18% weight reduction and reducing material costs by €1.2M annually.
  • Led Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) sessions with global teams to identify and mitigate failure risks during pre-launch design.
  • Utilized simulation tools including ANSYS and MATLAB for stress and thermal testing, reducing prototype iteration time by 30%.
  • Created and maintained over 450 technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and internal Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
  • Mentored more than 15 junior engineers on CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) best practices.
  • BMW Group - Munich, Germany

Mechanical Engineering Intern

BMW Group
09.2018 - 04.2019
    • Company Overview: BMW Group - Munich, Germany
    • Supported tolerance stack-up analysis and prepared over 50 detailed engineering drawings for suspension systems to ensure accuracy and proper fit.
    • Redesigned workstations to improve operator comfort and efficiency, resulting in a 10% increase in productivity.
    • BMW Group - Munich, Germany

Education

Master's - Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich
Munich,Germany
05-2019

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad,India
04-2018

Skills

  • Autocad
  • Solidworks
  • NX-Siemens
  • DFMA
  • 5S
  • VSM
  • Kaizen
  • CNC Programming
  • Welding Technology
  • BOMs
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Injection molding
  • FEA and failure analysis
  • Hydraulics systems
  • Production line control
  • Risk assessment
  • On-site inspections
  • Finite element analysis
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Cost estimation
  • Quality assurance
  • Manufacturing process controls
  • Risk management
  • MEP and HVAC

Certification

  • AutoCAD for Mechanical Design, Autodesk, 2018
  • Advanced CATIA & SolidWorks for Product Design, Udemy, 2018
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Udemy, 2020
  • Six Sigma Certification in Yellow Belt

Languages

English
Gujarati
Hindi
Polish
German

Industry Project Undertaken

Lightweight Structural Redesign - BMW AG, Mechanical Engineer,

CATIA, DFMA, GD&T, Improve fuel efficiency and reduce material costs by redesigning a key structural bracket for a high-volume production model., Led redesign of chassis bracket using Solidworks, achieving 18% weight reduction., Applied DFMA principles to ensure manufacturability and assembly efficiency., Result: Saved approximately €1.2M annually in material costs and contributed to overall vehicle weight targets.

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

BMW Group
04.2019 - 05.2025

Mechanical Engineering Intern

BMW Group
09.2018 - 04.2019

Master's - Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University

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