• Gender: Male
• Age: 58
• Designation: Department Head
• Highest Education Level: Masters - Degree
• Preferred Country: USA
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Preferred Location: USA
• Work Experience: 36 Year(s)

Education

Master Of Science In Mechanical Engineering Bradley University, Peoria, IL - December 1992
Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical Engineering Marathwada University, India - June 1988
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt DFMEA, DVP&R.

Skill Sets

Computer Skills
Pro-E, AutoCAD, PowerPCB, Expedition, HyperMesh, NASTRAN, ANSYS

Work Experience

Engineering Supervisor
2007-2009
Company Profile: Supporting the automotive, aerospace and defense industries.
Job Profile:
Supervised team of engineers and designers responsible for supporting new product development programs, 3D modeling and vehicle launches.
Managed development of newly created Engineering support group in Shanghai, China.
Recruited candidates for the new Engineering center and mentored them until they were productive
Managed and trained the group to meet NA and Asian customer requirements.
Ensured all program timing and quality requirements despite reduction in staff by utilizing design expertise and Pro-E knowledge in designing plastic injection and metal stamping components.

Engineering Group Leader
2006-2007
Job Profile:
Led a group of engineers and designers responsible for new product development and production support.
Released engineering drawings from Prototype to final tooling for multiple parts and assemblies.
Participated in cross functional team meetings on multiple programs to track issues, Engineering changes and drawing releases.
Managed group Cost Reduction projects including evaluation of alternate materials and different suppliers.

Senior Design Engineer
1997-2006
CEGELAC-AEG, Rochester Hills
Job Profile:
Design and manufacture of feather duster
Responsible for design of various Plastic Injection molded and Metal Stamped components used in Power Distribution Box. Interacted with customer, AEES manufacturing group and suppliers on various issues during initial concept to final launch of the product.
Resolved issues for both internal and external customers by Conducting Design of Experiments.
Scheduled DV/PV testing with AEES test lab and follow up through completion of testing.
Conducted PCB design and revisions to existing design using PowerPCB.
PCBs were used in the Power Distribution Boxes.
Provided Launch support on multiple programs at various customer assembly plants.

Design Engineer
1996-1997
STEELCASE, Grand Rapids, MI
Job Profile:
Design and manufacture of world class office furniture
Responsible for setting up Pro-E system for the paint automation system.
Completed design of feather duster and blow off machine using Pro-E for Product Development Group.
Created part and assembly drawings for feather duster and blow off machines

Design Engineer
1995 - 1996
AUTOMATED ANALYSIS CORPORATION, Ann Arbor, MI
Job Profile:
Engineering services provider.
Responsible for supporting 3D modeling and print release of part designs and assemblies using Pro-E. Interacted with model shop and manufacturing department.

Project Engineer
1993-1995
CAETECH, INC., Livonia, MI
Job Profile:
Performed stress analysis and modeling.
Conducted Stress analysis of a brake arm.
IGES data was used to build the FEM using HyperMesh and NASTRAN was used for analysis.
Completed Modal analysis of an end plate of a muffler.
Conducted Static analysis of a bracket connecting bumper to the frame.

Project Engineer
September 1989 - December 1992
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, Peoria, IL
Job Profile:
Responsible for modeling and analysis of various automotive parts using HyperMesh/NASTRAN.
Completed a component design and assembly project for tractor-trailer assembly using Pro-E.
Attended several design meetings for various customers and used the information to make changes in analysis models.
Demonstrated success in recruiting Engineers and Designers to meet client needs.

Graduate/Student Assistan
February 1989 - August 1989
DAGGER-FORST TOOLS, Thane, India
Job Profile:
Responsible for helping students in Thermodynamics and Kinematic Synthesis of Linkages courses.

Trainee Engineer
Worked in production and maintenance department of a leading Broach manufacturing company

Future Goals

Leader with proven success in the entire product lifecycle from conception through product development and launch. Track record establishing engineering services in global environments ensuring corporate cost reductions. Demonstrated ability in finding short term and long term solutions for issues during all build phases in Product Development Cycle. Hands on experience in Engineering of Automotive components comprising of Metal Stampings and Plastic Injection Molded parts.