Detail-driven and creative Mechanical Engineer with over 15+ years of product development and design experience. Extensive track record of success in the consistent achievement of project goals. Professional leader with expertise in managing development and manufacturing teams ensuring projects meet required design specifications and development timelines. A strong conceptual thinker with the ability to align teams to achieve strategic business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Product Design & Development Engineer
HCL America INC (Electrolux Major Appliances)
Anderson, United States
02.2020 - 07.2022
Conducted studies on new methodologies and tools as per the customer standards and guidelines for new product development programs (NPD).
Drafted reports and presentations to delivery progress updates at project meetings.
Interfaced with clients and internal teams to deliver updates, design recommendations and analysis results.
Produced drawings and models of both existing and new products.
Provided support and assistance to the R&D and manufacturing teams with the design and development of cost effective and competitive designs.
Investigated and resolved technical and manufacturing issues by diagnosing root causes and developing permanent corrective actions. Designed jigs and fixtures to ease assembly process and improved cycle time.
Worked in coordination with cross functional teams for identifying and managing actions to improve plant productivity and product throughput.
Supported design review to drive achievement of engineering and project milestones.
Lead Design Engineer - NPD
Wipro ( Electrolux Major Appliances)
Anderson, United States
09.2011 - 02.2020
Worked in coordination with engineering team for refrigerator design, development, and prototyping and testing.
Conducted and oversaw Requirement gathering, benchmarking, estimation and scheduling.
Oversaw concept development of the components for New Product Development and develop CAD models using CATIA depending on part requirements.
Conducted Design for Assembly (DFA), Assembly management and detailing as per the client standards. Performed Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Model Audit, and Boundary Diagram for the Product.
Performed AHAM Calculations for Products. Overlooked Product Life cycle Management through Teamcenter, ECN/ECR, E-BOM Process, and Creation of Bill of material. Performed Quality Check for the Parts, Drawings and Assemblies. Actively participated in building process (FFP, DVT) and documentation of identified concerns.
Conducted theoretical testing on design models. Created full product designs and specifications using computer software modeling techniques.
Selected product materials and design the product manufacturing process. Oversaw assembly and ensured that products conform to market specifications and safety regulations.
Design Engineer
Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad, India
06.2007 - 09.2011
Redesigned and improved existing hardware component designs to minimize product costs by performing Tear down Analysis.
Created 3D models and drawings with Catia V5 and Autodesk Inventor CAD tools.
Oversaw end-to-end product design for various projects from concept to manufacture.
Performed design validation testing of prototypes and off-tool samples.
Delivered projects on time and within budget using PRINCE2 method.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
Osmania University
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
04.2003 - 04.2007
Skills
Catia V5
Solidworks
Autodesk Inventor
Teamcenter
Smarteam
GD&T
Tolerance stack up analysis
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Certification
CAD/ CAM and TOOL DESIGN from Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)- Hyderabad, India.
Continuous learning program on Machine Design - IIT Chennai, India.
First level certification on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
Patents Awarded
Patent number: 11650001
Patent number: 10718559
Patent number: 11300349
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Product Design & Development Engineer at Mercedes Benz Research and Development IndiaProduct Design & Development Engineer at Mercedes Benz Research and Development India