MRIDUL CHHANGANI
New Product Development Engineer
Jodhpur
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over four years of specialized experience in welded product development, fabrication process planning, and shop-floor coordination. Expertise in welded structure design, jig and fixture planning, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), prototype trials, and comprehensive manufacturing support. Committed to enhancing automotive welding shop operations by prioritizing quality, productivity, and process stability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Ready to leverage technical skills and industry knowledge to deliver innovative solutions that meet organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr. New Product Development Engineer (Welded Fabrication & Manufacturing)
A-1 Fence Products Company Pvt. Ltd.
Valsad
04.2024 - Current
- Design and development of welded perimeter security systems and fabricated assemblies
- Welding shop process planning, manpower allocation, and production support
- Preparation and checking of fabrication and weld drawings
- Identification of jigs, fixtures, and tooling for welding accuracy and repeatability
- Capacity & capability analysis for welding shop resources
- Prototype fabrication and pilot production trials
- APQP activities: DFMEA, PFMEA, BOM, BOQ
- Coordination with SCM for raw material, fixtures, and tooling
- Inventory and stock management for fabrication materials
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis of technical issues encountered during product development, leading to efficient problem resolution.
New Product Development Engineer (Fabrication & Weldshop Support)
A-1 Fence Products Company Pvt. Ltd.
Valsad
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed welded product designs with focus on manufacturability
- Supported weld feasibility checks and process validation
- Coordination with weldshop teams during new product introduction
- Prototype trials and corrective actions
- Preparation of DFMEA, PFMEA, PFD, BOM
- Pre-sales technical support and post-sales engineering support
Graduate Engineering Trainee – Fabrication & Manufacturing
A-1 Fence Products Company Pvt. Ltd.
Valsad
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in welded product development and fabrication trials
- Exposure to welding processes and shop-floor practices
- Supported senior engineers in process development
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Rajasthan Technical University
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India08-2021
Skills
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Q-Ultima, 2022
Timeline
Sr. New Product Development Engineer (Welded Fabrication & Manufacturing)
A-1 Fence Products Company Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
New Product Development Engineer (Fabrication & Weldshop Support)
A-1 Fence Products Company Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 03.2024
Graduate Engineering Trainee – Fabrication & Manufacturing
A-1 Fence Products Company Pvt. Ltd.
09.2021 - 09.2022
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Rajasthan Technical University