Ref. No. : CA - 16857 - (Designer & Product Developer – with 18.2 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

MBA in Operations Management From Technology and Management, affiliated to South Northern Hampshire in 2008 to 2010

B-Tech. in Plastics and Polymer Engineering From Technology, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada  Aurangabad, India. in 20002 to 2005

Diploma in Plastics Engineering From Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, Mumbai, India.in 1998 to 2002 

Skill Sets

Proficiency in MS office, E-mails, AutoCAD 2000, SAP & PLM software, PRO-E (Wildfire), Solid-works and Internet
browsing.

Work Experience

Asst Manager
Since Feb 2008
Company Profile: Leading manufacturer of Switchgear Products such as ACB, MCCB, Contactors, Relays, Starters, Fuse / Changeover Switch, MCBs, RCCBs, DBs, Switchboards, Energy Meters
Job Profile:
Worked with product designers for plastic materials selection and recommendation in Low voltage Switchgear Products such as ACB, MCCB, Contactors, Relays, Starters, Fuse / Changeover Switch, MCBs, RCCBs, DBs, Switchboards, Energy Meters
Provided alternate materials and processes to optimize and reduce cost of the products.
Hands on working on TGA, DSC & TMA equipment for testing of plastics materials and characterization reverse engineering and failure (DFMEA) analysis.
Involved in making prototype tools and components for new product development testing & validation.
Support to design, engineering and quality functions by providing plastics and composites development,
processing, testing and evaluation solutions.
Inputs related to injection mold design, gate design and moldflow analysis provided during mold manufacturing.
Experience of thermoplastic and Thermoset Injection molding process, Injection Molds and effects on part
design.
Timely implemented R&D projects for materials development, component development, manufacturing
process development & feasibility studies for faster product developments.
Developed & implemented innovative polymer and composite solutions for Metals to Plastics conversion, Crosslink Nylon technology, Potting and encapsulation, Fabric based moldings, Ceramic matrix composites (CMC), Glass laminates, Unidirectional and Glass reinforced SMC/DMC, Phenolic compounds etc.
Written a “Plastics Design Guidelines for Switchgear Applications” (841 pages) which includes, plastics
materials, Plastics parts design, Assembly techniques, Mould design & Processing
Worked effectively with people of diverse nationalities of polymer manufacturers, molders and vendors.
Undertaken challenging developments of parts for Mechanical, Electrical & Thermal behavior of plastics in
service conditions like temperature, pressure and Arcing Zone.
Worked with suppliers for polymer formulations, additives, long , short, & continuous fibers, laminates
Various technical reports, product improvement notes and IPR document writing.
Technical articles on APG epoxy casting process, epoxy coating by fluidized method, insulating Sleeves 
Worked with external institutions like BARC, AIPMA, IRMRA, BTRA, ERDA test labs
Training in Moldflow Analysis, Rubber Selection & Testing (IRMRA), testing of plastics (UL, RoHS) etc.
Attended all plastics trade fair & exhibitions like K-Fair (2013)-Germany, Plast India, Plastivision, Moldtech & Composites and FRP exhibitions
Green product initiatives: Identifying and developing the sources of renewable sourced polymers (Envirez
resins for composites).
Product LCA study and proposal for implementing in accordance with Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Development Engineer
Sept 2006 Jan  2008
Company Profile: Leading manufacturer of plastics houseware
Job profile:
Support to design engineers for selection of thermoplastics, rubbers components
Attended tool trials for setting process parameter and establishing SOP
Preparation of BOM for product structure
Planning and developing packaging materials & Labels for package design
Minimizing cost through alternate designs, process and materials for existing and new designs.
Worked in PU rigid foam insulation for thermoware products
Introduced water-born PU insulation technology of BASF for casseroles and waterbottles
Carry out market surveys and competition analysis and cost breakdown analysis
Developed Polyamide base heating elements for design and development of electric tiffins.
Developed SS containers for 1500L, 2000 L casseroles and tiffins.
Worked with production team to streamline product assemblies and developing process charts and controls
Presentation of new concepts of plastic decoration and in-mold labels to marketing and management.

Production Engineer
Oct 2005 to Sep 2006
Company Name: Precious Plasto Packing Ltd.
Job profile:
Preparation of daily production plans and achieve 80% production yield.
Allocation of resources and control over the process followed during molding.
New mold & material trials as per marketing need.
Mold maintenance and mold history records and book keeping.
Responsible for shift production output and rejection rates
Minimize production waste and practicing 5S on the shopfloor.
Maintain & Audit documentation in compliance to ISO 2000.

Achievements:
Participated Charisma- Young Leaders 2010 Contest and presented sustainability paper on Evangelizing sustainability into EAOC operations through source optimization and recycling- Extended Producer’s Responsibility (EPR)”
Participated in An Aids Awareness Program “Sangharsh – A Crusade Against Aids” organized At S.B.M.Polytechnic (2002)
Attended all plastics trade fair like K-Fair (2013)-Germany, PlastIndia, Plastivision, Moldtech & Composites
and FRP exhibitions
Published a Handbook titled “Plastics Design Guidelines for Switchgear applications” as a Code of Practice
manual for L&T -EBG.
Filed a patent on Continuous glass fiber composites for switchboard supports.
This is to confirm that the above information/ details are best of my knowledge and experience.

Future Goals

To work with professionally managed and sustainable growth oriented company as Plastics products &
application development technologist by creating value and growth opportunities and shall maximize the companies
bottom-line.

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