Jignesh Panchal
Ahmedabad
Summary
Senior Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience in injection mold design, delivering end-to-end project ownership from concept through production across automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors. Proven ability to lead complex design projects, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables. Skilled in 3D modeling, electrode design, and DFM/GD&T, with a strong focus on cost optimization and manufacturing efficiency. Recognized for taking full accountability, driving results, and delivering precision-engineered molds in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer - Injection Mold Design
Laxmi Engineering Works
Ahmedabad
08.2020 - Current
- Directed the design and successful delivery of over 100 high-precision injection molds, achieving a 98% first-time-right approval during validation and mold trials.
- Standardized 3D modeling processes using SolidWorks and NX Siemens, enhancing design efficiency, and ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing operations.
- Successfully led DFM reviews with product and manufacturing teams, cutting down tool rework by 25%, and ensuring zero critical design changes post-production.
- Managed vendor coordination to ensure on-time delivery of tooling and components, maintaining 100% adherence to quality and delivery benchmarks
- Provided on-ground technical support during mold trials and production launch, resolving complex design and process issues to ensure a flawless ramp-up.
- Mentored junior design engineers, fostering a high-performance team capable of handling complex, multi-cavity mold projects independently
- Implemented changes based on customer feedback or internal quality control processes
- Coordinated with suppliers to select high-quality materials that met design and budget requirements
- Optimized existing product designs for manufacturability and assembly, streamlining production processes
- Designed and developed new product concepts to meet market demands, utilizing CAD software for precision modeling
Freelancing Projects
- Successfully delivered specialized mold design and development projects for clients across multiple sectors:
- Automotive Components: Designed and developed molds for precision automotive parts, ensuring dimensional accuracy and durability for high-performance applications
- Electrical Components: Created injection molds for complex electrical enclosures and connectors, optimizing designs for ease of assembly and regulatory compliance
- RO Components: Engineered molds for water purification system parts, focusing on product durability and manufacturing efficiency
- Caps and Closures: Developed multi-cavity molds for caps and closures used in the FMCG and pharmaceutical industries, achieving reduced cycle times and consistent product quality
- Irrigation components: Skilled in crafting high-precision molds for irrigation components, maintaining top functionality and durability
- Households: Designed high-quality moulds for household products with a focus on durability
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Automotive Engineering
LDRP ITR
Gujarat, India05-2019
Diploma - Automotive Engineering
BVPIT
Gujarat, India05-2016
Skills
- Injection Mold Design & Development
- Electrode Design
- Product development
- 3D Modeling & Drafting (SolidWorks, NX Siemens, AutoCAD)
- DFM/DFA & GD&T Implementation
- Tooling Cost Estimation
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Quality Assurance & Process Troubleshooting
- Prototyping & Product Validation
Accomplishments
- 7th Rank at National Level Eco Green Vehicle challenge, SAE India (Was captain in team)
- NSS Volunteer (National Service Scheme)
- Best Student Award (Diploma - 2nd Highest CPI)
Timeline
Design Engineer - Injection Mold Design
Laxmi Engineering Works
08.2020 - Current
Freelancing Projects
Bachelor of Engineering - Automotive Engineering
LDRP ITR
Diploma - Automotive Engineering
BVPIT
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