• Gender: Male
• Age: 37
• Designation: Engineer
• Highest Education Level: Graduate - Degree
• Notice Period: 90  Days
• Work Experience: 14.6 Year(s)

Education

B. E (Mechanical) From Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sangli, SHIVAJI University in 2010 with 71.39%
 
H.S.C From Kolhapur Board, Maharashtra, University in 2006 With 75.50%

S.S.C From Kolhapur Board, Maharashtra, University in 2004 With 74.53%

Skill Sets

5+ years' experience in design and development of plastic components in automotive interior systems product group.
Work experience on Concept Design, tooling, assembly feasibility study.
Work Experience on Instrument panel, glove box parts for initial Rapid Prototype, Design freezing for initial Tooling release and Design changes for final Tooling.
Adaptability to different working conditions and interested in learning new technologies.
Experience in working in coordination and daily interaction with German Counterparts.
Shown flexibility in meeting customer requirements.
Possesses good team leading skills with planning and execution of project.
Proficiency in working with CATIA V5 and UG NX 8.5, 9.0 to capture design intent using
effective methodology to fulfill the requirements of customer.

CAD Software
Software Experience
CATIA

Work Experience

Sr. DESIGN Engineer
Since Jul 2010
Company Profile: Offers a range of products and services in the field of auto components to automotive vehicle manufacturers. It is one of the worldwide leaders in automobile equipment as Tier-1 Supplier in Automotive Interiors, Seating, Exteriors and Exhaust Systems
Job Profile:
Design of plastic components of instrument panel and glove box as per customer requirements.
Continuous interaction with customer via email, telephone & AT&T meetings.
Identifying potential problems and design issues and proposing technical solutions for the parts.
Analyzing input data and to construct the parts considering the methodology, guidelines, standards
as per OEM requirements.
Design optimization with respect to design parameters, BOM, material, mold ability, packaging, gap
flush documents, ergonomic or aesthetic requirements, and safety norms.
Generation of Modeling, Assembly and Drafting as per OEM requirement.
Understanding the complete product, assembly requirements, fastening and locating principle
applicable.

PROJECT DETAILS:
1 Project - PORSCHE INSTRUMENT PANEL: (Cayenne)
Worked on concept sections in this project.
Is responsible for leather variant top carrier zone parts.
Also, worked on slush variant during initial phase for airbag tests.
Worked in hybrid design environment of Catia (Porsche methodology).
Performed assembly feasibility studies.
2 Project - ALFA ROMEO GLOVE BOX: ( Giulia )
Referred various benchmark available for potential issues, standard parts.
Interacted with counterparts in case of any proposal, doubt, and solutions to issues through
AT& T.
Executed slush and foaming feasibility study as per guidelines.
Validated the parts with pole of competence for slush, foaming, welding and feasibility of
glove box parts.
Used UG NX 9.0 software for this project.
3 Project - VOLKSWAGEN INSTRUMENT PANEL: ( Gol )
Was responsible for IP carrier and defrost kanal parts.
Maintained on time delivery with quality in crunched timeline for this project.
Distributed the work load among the team members effectively.
Maintained single list of issues with action plans for the same.
Proposed feasible solutions for tooling problems in the part.
4 Project - CHRYSLER INSTRUMENT PANEL: ( Jeep )
Recipient of " Best Customer Feedback Received Award" for meeting the customer
requirements.
Verification of Style/Class A surfaces with minimum draft according to graining requirement & Gap
and Flush analysis in concept phase.
Was responsible for lower panel parts.
Building the parts by considering functionality, plastic design guidelines, and feasibility for assembly
and manufacturing.
Ensuring the Quality of the Output data according to company standards.
Used UG NX 8.5 software for this project.
5 Project - DAIMLER INSTRUMENT PANEL: ( Mercedes S Class Coupe )
Recipient of "Best Customer Rated Team Award" for appreciation received from customer.
Worked in a team of 6 members in acquisition and product and process development phase.
Proficiently planned and managed deliveries in peak load situations with no any hotline issues from customer.
Daily interacted with German counterparts regarding inputs, solutions and queries.
Worked on internal and customer, part as well as assembly drawings.
Interpreted clearly the inputs from customers, conveyed queries, proposed solutions meeting the requirements from customer.
Trained one graduate engineer trainee in the project under mentorship program.
6 Project - DAIMLER INSTRUMENT PANEL: (Mercedes SL Class)
Worked individually in the project and was responsible for design in pre-series development phase.
Maintained track record of implemented engineering change requests.
Proposed solutions for the open points considering the tooling data.
Updated the internal and customer drawings for the parts/ products affected by engineering change requests.

Future Goals

I would like to establish myself as expert in the field of Design and wish to substantiate my expertise thereafter in every innovative, creative and challenging sphere of the organization towards successful completion of project.