Rohit Nevase
Pune
Summary
4 Summary Passionate Assistant Manager – NPD with 8+ years result focused experience in Automotive, Appliances and Healthcare product design. Skilled in NPD, VAVE, PLM, GD&T, Plastics, Sheet metal & Project Management Strong proficiency in utilizing Creo 9 & CATIA V5 software’s within product development environment. Proficient in utilizing Windchill 10/11/12 for product lifecycle management Ability to act as liaison for production, quality, procurement, supplier and marketing, Design studio teams. Experience in complete 5 NPD programs from inception to market launch. Delivered 4 VAVE projects from information to implementation phases. Can effectively utilize product standards such as UL, IEC, JIS, DIN, ISO, ASTM, NADCA etc. in product development process. Experience in working with global product design teams from USA, UK, New Zealand, France, Netherlands & china. In-depth technical expertise with latest manufacturing technologies & assembly methods. Project management professional with demonstrated an ability of managing multiple projects with tight timing constraints. Conversant with MS office tools, Power BI, JIRA etc. Active participation in organizational initiatives such as six sigma, IMS, Kaizen, 5S etc. Highly motivated with Effective analytical & problem solving skills. Self-starter with ability to excel under minimal direction. Effective Communicator with excellent interpersonal & presentation skills Awards “You are star” award winner in whirlpool GTEK for multiple concept generation with tight timings. “Kudos” from management & customer (GE Appliances) for timely deliveries & consistent efforts in projects. Won 1st price in National level paper Presentation on ‘3D Printing and rapid prototyping’ held at NDMVP, Nashik
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Design Engineer
ADAS, On Payroll of, SARACA Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Tools – Creo 7, Windchill 11, ProjectLink, PDMLink, MS Project, Project management Project 1- LCE, MR Life cycle engineering
- Working in MR Life cycle engineering team contributing to the efforts in a mechanical team, extending technical and product management support in resolving the engineering/product issue to achieve the goals
- Responsible for supplier change request (SCR), End of Life (EOL), Design change, Product Defects, Engineering issues, Customer complaints, etc
- Exclusively working on PLM-Windchill, product defect management tools like Clear Quest to investigate, resolve, and close the assigned tasks
- Interacting globally with Philips cross-functional teams like R&D, Services, Quality, and Procurement teams
- Providing support to team members in technical, analytical, and CAD platforms to work on Change Request (CR), Controlled documents, Impact Assessment, Engineering Change Task (ECT), and Manufacturing Change Task (MCT)
- Project 2 - WA2 Front Cone LED Light – Cost saving
- Generated concepts worth annual cost saving of £40,784 & presented in DRB meeting for approvals, Business case preparation, Impact analysis, DFMAS, CAE coordination, Tooling kickoff, supplier sourcing & selection, Process improvement, Implementation, team management, Change Management, CAD, PLM Project 3 - Project ENYO, DHF Remediation
- Requirements gathering from new project start-up and project plan creation using Microsoft Project
- Expertise in qualifying changes of the MRI Medical devices as per ISO 13485
- Knowledge of requirements traceability and generating trace matrix
- Experienced in preparation of Technical Documentation, Declaration of Conformity and Design Traceability matrix for EU MDR/MDD Submissions of Class I & Class II Medical devices
- Experienced in DHF remediation activities like DHF, Tech file remediation and performing gap assessment to fulfil MDR 2017/745/MDD regulatory standard requirements & DCP routing
- Experienced in Design control procedures (21 CFR 820.30)
- Remediation to current release / suspended standard
- Experienced in performing Standard assessments and Gap Analysis along with Project management plan creation
- Effectively interacted within a team environment and CFT communication
Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Project 1- GE Prorange NPI 2020
- 30’, 36’, 48’ build for GE Monogram, Cafe
- USA – NPD Customer – GE Appliances, USA Tools -
- Coordinate the aspects of the Project right from Conceptualization to build which includes idea generation, scoping, design, prototype build, freezing the design and building the final product
- In-depth, core knowledge and hands-on experience in Plastics/Sheetmetal design, worked with various raw materials- ABS, PP, POM, PC, PA, HDPE, LCP, PMMA, PET, HIPS, PVC etc
- Ability to understand Mold flow analysis reports, to achieve good quality parts
- Project designs proposals review and participating in peer & technical reviews
- Well verse in GE NPI process and product development practices
- Active Core Member of MBD implementation (in Creo) to eliminate 2D drawings, reduce storage place, thus creating faster work environment
- Conducted Tear down & benchmarking session for GE 36’ microwave oven and competitor model
- Generated cost saving ideas
- Designed & Developed various aesthetical parts such as -
- Griddle subassembly - Burner Griddle, Griddle body, Support Brackets, griddle, thermostat, cover
- Large Door assembly – main handle & end cap, door hinge assembly
- Body parts – trim vent assembly, side panels
- Control panel – Fascia, control panel, knobs for oven, control bracket Project 2 - Water tank dispenser cost out - VAVE Customer – Fisher & Paykel, NZ Tools – Creo 9
- New concept generation per design specification and finalizing by using Pugh matrix
- Preliminary drawing creation releasing them into PLM for preproduction
- Utilization of GD&T
- Preparation of DFMEA, DVP&R & utilizing IEC standards for same
- Worked with CAE/CFD Analysis team for design validation and optimization
- Responsible for conducting design reviews with CFT teams
Design engineer
Sigma Electric
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Project 1- 10 watt LED Flood Light – NPD
- Work in conjunction with remote engineering and internal resources to create the overall project timeline as well as define deliverables and drive team to completion
- Coordinate with marketing to ensure project specifications are clear, complete, and achievable and are consistent with voice of the customer
- Ensures design progression via CAD modelling reviews, thermal and mechanical analysis, drawing and model retention, testing plan creation, test review and coordinate with internal as well as third-party compliance
- Ensures project tooling budget and product cost requirements are being met
- Coordinates with Sourcing personnel to ensure vendors are identified, quotations are being obtained and quality standards/form deliverables are being met
- Project 2 - ALTB/SLTB Liquid tight connector- VAVE
- Multiple Concept generation & finalization using Pugh Matrix, Preliminary drawing release, BOM creation, Proto making, DVP&R preparation, CFT communication, Test plan preparation as per UL 514B, design of plastic variant, design of 900 & straight connector, development of snap fit variants, Business case preparation
- Project 3 – Weatherproof cover - NPD
- Design & development of 1 gang & 2 gang weatherproof covers
- Concept generation as per VOC, Plastic Design and Design of GFCI/Duplex/Round inserts, material selection, DFMEA, Detailing, tooling kickoff, CFT communication, Prototyping, DVP&R creation and testing as per UL 514D
Design Engineer
Whirlpool GTEK, Tech Robotic systemz Pvt. Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Payroll of - The Hi-, Project 1 - Door Lock subsystem design for HE Front Load Washer– NPD Customer - Maytag Laundry, Tools - Creo 3, Windchill 10, MS Project
- Responsible for NPD, subsystem delivery project from inception to Market launch
- Analyze project request and estimate the Project scope, timelines and any other specific requirements
- Responsible for creating CAD data for Door & Lock subassembly components using Creo 3 & fine tuning (DFMAS)
- Utilizing Windchill 10 PLM for releasing/configuration management of product data
- Design and development of plastic & Sheet metal components of washer
- Concept generation of aesthetical parts like- door handle, Lock housings, Motor bracket, Linkages & finalization using Pugh matrix
- Large assembly management, advanced surfacing, Remastering, GD&T application, BOM preparation, Top down design
- Project document creation/update such as DVP&R, DFMEA, product Specification, Design Calculations
- Participation in design reviews with CFT to obtain adequate information for trade-offs and decisions
- Part of whirlpool laundry IQC (internal quality check) team, ensuring drawings going from GTEK are as per standards and error free
- Utilization of MS Project for project management activities – Gantt chart update, resource allocation, monthly Report preparation and presenting to senior management
- Fostered change management as needed
Assistant Manager
Minda Technical Center
07.2023 - 1 1
- Tools – CATIA V5, Class A surfacing, CFT communication, ECU Design, Vehicle access, Mobility Solution, GD&T, Systems engineering, Team management, Leadership, BOM Release, Prototyping Reports to – Department Head (GM)
- No of Reportees – 4 Engineers Project 1 – UWB Key Fob - NPD Customer – TATA Motors
- Utilizing CATIA V5 for design & Development of key fob
- Fine tuning of concept and performing DFMAS study
- Interacting with Design studio for CAS input
- Creating B & C surface, Close volume, B side feature
- GD&T application, Tolerance stack-up
- Patent analysis – Providing inputs to IPR Cell for Prior Art search
- Patent study & braking
- MBoM & PBoM preparation, Assembly sequence creation
- Competitive product benchmarking
- Prototyping & soft tooling
- CFT Communication like- Tooling, Studio, Proto, Customer, PCB Project 2 – BAC (Body Accessories Control) - NPD Customer – TATA Motors
- Act as a Center of Excellence for ECU Business unit
- Coordination with customers on Project as SPOC for Techno commercial negotiations
- Heading the team of 4 Engineers
- Well verse in Minda NPI Phase Gate process and product development practices
- Creating Project plan using MS Project, Resource allocation
- Involved into Design of different type of enclosures of ECU’s
- Interacting with major automotive OEM clients for their requirements
- To generate system requirement specs
- (SRS) for new design
- Generating 2D & 3D of design
- Performing DFM Analysis & fine tuning of components
- Coordinate & support CAE team for simulation (Thermal & modal analysis)
- Generation of control plan for enclosure parts for inspection and assembly
- To coordinate with purchase team for purchase requisitions and orders, for proto parts
- Coordinate with supplier for part development
- CFT coordination for DFMAS
- Testing of enclosures for validation as per SRS
- Benchmarking of relevant customer & competitor products for understanding the design Project 3 – CCU (Chassis Control Unit) - NPD Customer – Royal Enfield
- Analyze project request and estimate the Project scope, timelines and any other specific requirements
- CFT communication
- RFQ Support to below projects -
- Wireless Power charger (MG)
- VCU (Greaves Mobility)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
2015
Certified Design Engineer (Creo, CATIA V5 -
UG
NX, HyperMesh, ANSYS) | CADCAMGURU -
2015
Certifications & Licenses PMP (Completed 35 PDU’s) -
2023
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC) | Udemy -
2022
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Creo 9, CATIA V5
- Windchill 12-PLM, PDMLink, ProjectLink
- Plastic, Sheetmetal, Casting
- NPD, VAVE
- DVP&R, Product Testing
- DFMEA
- DFMAS
- GD & T (ASME Y145M-2018)
- APQP, PPAP
- Benchmarking & Teardown
- Leadership
- Project Management, MS Project
- CFT communication
- Problem solving (8D)
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Minda Technical Center
07.2023 - 1 1
Sr. Design Engineer
ADAS, On Payroll of, SARACA Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 01.2023
Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd
12.2018 - 11.2019
Design engineer
Sigma Electric
01.2017 - 11.2018
Design Engineer
Whirlpool GTEK, Tech Robotic systemz Pvt. Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
Certified Design Engineer (Creo, CATIA V5 -
UG
NX, HyperMesh, ANSYS) | CADCAMGURU -
Certifications & Licenses PMP (Completed 35 PDU’s) -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC) | Udemy -
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