Nilay Dalal
AHMEDABAD
Summary
- Meticulous Mechanical Engineer with over seven years of experience, demonstrating strong proficiency in Creo, Pro-E, Windchill, and PDM, alongside extensive hands-on expertise in 3D modeling and design optimization.
- Expert in 3D modeling, product development, and project management, with a focus on enhancing product functionality and manufacturability. Proven track record in translating client requirements into innovative engineering solutions. Strong collaboration skills demonstrated through effective teamwork across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in advanced CAD software for precise design and prototype development, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Committed to applying technical skills and innovative problem-solving to enhance project outcomes and foster continuous improvement in engineering settings.
- Enthusiastic about harnessing technical knowledge and inventive problem-solving techniques to support transformative projects and drive sustained progress in engineering fields.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Lead Industrial Designer
Milacron India Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
10.2022 - Current
- Engineered and crafted concept designs and prototypes using CREO software for routine and new product development tooling, fixtures in the assembly shop, enhancing innovation and efficiency.
- Direct planning, scheduling, and execution of new product/tooling fixtures, from concept to launch, affirming that all milestones are accomplished promptly, within budget constraints, to uphold high standards of quality & performance.
- Conceive innovative ideas, and spearhead initiatives to enhance design and functionality, while reducing costs and elevating customer value.
- Led implementation and coordination of new products/equipment, achieving notable productivity enhancements and decreasing cycle time via optimized assembly line setups.
- Leveraged mechanical cost estimation skills to deliver accurate and reliable cost estimates for new RFQs, ensuring company retains competitive edge in market.
- Staying up to date with the emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering and related fields, using this knowledge to inform and shape the company's approach to design.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers to maintain product quality and flow. Conducted site visits to suppliers for project discussions and technical issue resolution.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards across entire product supply chain. Facilitated effective communication with suppliers to resolve progress and challenges swiftly.
Industrial Engineer
Milacron India Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Transformed concept design and prototype modeling in CREO software, driving innovation in tooling for assembly shop, enhancing efficiency and quality.
- Conducted comprehensive work studies for assembly line cells, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks for seamless processes.
- Spearheaded productivity and ergonomics projects, achieving significant cycle time reductions and improving product reliability.
- Led initiatives to optimize costs and performance through Lean processes and Kaizen, resulting in substantial savings.
- Designed optimized factory layouts using CAD tools, streamlining operations and boosting productivity.
- Generated tooling designs in PTC Creo 7.0 for injection molding machine assembly, ensuring seamless validation.
- Negotiated technical proposals from vendors, ensuring compliance with specifications and fulfillment of RFQs.
- Prepared detailed RFQs for assembly facilities, trials, installation, and commissioning to ensure effective project execution.
Production Engineer
CRI TIPS LIMITED (EMAMI Group)
AHMEDABAD
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Reported production activities to Production Head, including reports and machinery inspection.
- Gained hands-on experience with Swiss Machinery (POINT MATIC PM-20) related to finished products.
- Implemented 5S system on shop floor, enhancing workplace organization and visual management.
- Monitored manufacturing processes, measuring parameters to identify and initiate necessary improvements.
- Coordinated with quality team to identify and resolve potential quality issues.
- Analyzed monthly rejections, establishing action plans to control and reduce them.
- Inspected tools and spares per specifications and drawings.
- Ensured availability of materials, equipment, tools, and fixtures according to production plans.
Education
Industrial Automation Under NSDC - Industrial Automation
Sofon India Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad03-2025
Design Thinking - Mechanical Design
CAD Infield Technologies
Pune08-2024
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indus University
Ahmedabad07-2017
Skills
- SolidWorks and CREO
- PDM software proficiency
- Concept and prototype development
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Innovative thinking
- Mechanical cost estimation
- Analytical skills
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
Kaizen awards
- Developed a drilling fixture for Safety Mate in IMM, and reduced human effort
- Inspection template jig for fast and reliable inspection of LMG geometry and dimensions of IMM bases
- Developed MHE for installing the power pack mounting unit onto the IMM base
- Developed tooling's fixtures for NPD, M series (650T to 1100T) tonnage assemblies
- Tooling for the assembly of bushes in IMM from two sides reduced the cycle time of assembly
Certification
- Certified SolidWorks Associate - CSWA, May 2025
- Autodesk certified, 2014
- NX CAD CAM, from CAD Centre, 2019
- Certified Internal Auditor in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems in 2018
Languages
Marathi
First Language
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Interest
- Travelling
- Cricket
- Music
- Internet surfing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Lead Industrial Designer
Milacron India Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Industrial Engineer
Milacron India Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2022
Production Engineer
CRI TIPS LIMITED (EMAMI Group)
12.2017 - 12.2019
Industrial Automation Under NSDC - Industrial Automation
Sofon India Pvt Ltd
Design Thinking - Mechanical Design
CAD Infield Technologies
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indus University
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