Product Engineer

Skilled, hands-on, and results-driven engineering professional with in-

depth understanding of project execution, quality management, process and

business analysis, operation management, problem resolution, and team

building. Possess extensive experience in performing engineering studies

and benchmarking studies for continuous product improvement. Demonstrate

thorough knowledge of the design of structures using advanced composite

materials. Exemplify proficiency in working with minimal supervision on

projects in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. Articulate

communicator, multilingual in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.

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Project and Product Quality Control Leadership and

Management Development

Operations Administration Safety/Regulatory Customer Service

Compliance

Project Engineering and Mechanical Design Interpersonal Relations

Manufacturing

Technical Skills: CATIA, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, SmartTeam, TeamCenter,

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T), Microsoft Office, Project,

Lotus Notes, Agile, Oracle, GroupWise, and Mathematical and Programming

Tools (Maple, Energy Plus, Minitab, MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio and

LabView)

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Fiat Chrysler group ( Auburn Hills, MI

Product Design Engineer 2013(Present

. Render keen oversight to the design/development phase, including product

testing, program development, and engineering changes to validate and

meet KL Skyslider (Sunroof/Semi-Cabrio), JK Torx Tool Kit

(Installation/Removal of Hard Top/Soft Top), Fiat 500 Semi-Cabrio, and JL

Power Soft Top (Convertible) launches

. Deliver exemplary service in monitoring product testing, developing

technical specifications, maintaining design verification and plan report

(DVP&R), as well as maintaining design failure mode effects analysis

(DFMEA),

. Utilize Change Control Documentation, Source Package, and Product

Development Planning for costing, sourcing supplier; maintain engineering

change documentation and program timing.

. Utilized Catia V5R18, Team Center, Team Center Visualizer, Unigraphics

NX, for developing product concepts and conducting packaging/clearance

studies at vehicle level.

. Identify root cause BSR, NVH, and mechanical failures by delivering

engineering field support to supplier regarding vehicle and system level

failures

. Coordinate with supplier and internal teams regarding program-development-

related concerns, such as open issues and project status updates, to meet

critical deadlines for electro-mechanical roof systems.

Career Highlights:

- Played an instrumental role in improving KL Skyslider roof system by

performing engineering studies(ex. Weibull Analysis)

- Enhanced life cycle durability, aspiration, and ballooning by

measuring pressure and loads on system (Design For Six Sigma Projects-

DFSS)

NTN Bearing Corporation of America ( Farmington Hills, MI

Design Engineer 2011(2012

. Accomplished engineering, manufacturing, and project management tasks for

Constant Velocity Joints (CVJ), Propshafts and Linkshafts for Automotive

OEM, Tier 1 Suppliers, ATV, and Defense Contractors

. Created and Developed detailed drawings of components and assemblies for

reference (quote), manufacturing, and customer approval using CATIA V5

(R18,R19,R20), Unigraphics NX5, SmartTeam, MicroCADAM, and appropriate

GD&T callouts.

. Administered the completion of first-time design development drawings for

new, economical, and high-angle constant velocity joint (ELJ) for North

American market

. Oversaw the development of Linkshaft Design Failure Modes Effects

Analysis (DFMEA) template for internal and external use with inter-

developmental support from Test, Application, and Design departments

. Made use of IMDS Committee website in creating IMDS for customer

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Career Highlights:

- Determined feasibility of design and application through completion of

size, strength, and grease calculations, along with plunge angle

diagram calculations and pull force calculations

- Made major contributions in the first-time production development of

EBJ133+DOJ133L size for military vehicle use

TRW Automotive ( Livonia, MI

Engineering Co-op 2007(2008

. Conducted laboratory testing to study structural attributes and brake

caliper performance using dynamometer and LINK pad compressibility

machine (for frictional elastic properties)

. Utilized Minitab (statistical tool) in analyzing brake performance

features such as friction, hysteresis, energy balance, and lining wear

. Prepared and submitted reports to engineering staff on root cause

analysis of returned warranty calipers or during vehicle validation.

. Updated component drawings and part numbers based on the changes on

components produced for automotive clients in accordance with company

procedures

Career Highlights:

- Accomplished simulation and stress analysis for the caliper assemblies

using Catia V5 Generative Structural Analysis (FEA), for parametric

design of caliper piston, brake pads, caliper housing, and bracket

- Leveraged solid understanding on technical specifications, drawings

and test reports in developing consolidated database for caliper

robustness values

DE-STA-CO Industries ( Auburn Hills, MI

Engineering Co-op 2006(2007

. Identified life cycle limits for clamps using actuators by testing and

analyzing the durability and holding capacity of manual and pneumatic

clamps

. Capitalized on industry expertise in confirming De-Sta-Co CAD models

created by PARTsolutions to De-Sta-Co detailed drawings in SolidWorks

. Conceptualized and developed De-Sta-Co solid models in SolidWorks using

statics

. Led the successful conversion of CAD model files from SolidWorks into

other programs, such as CATIA, Pro-E, and Unigraphics for manufacturers

Career Highlight:

- Rendered exemplary service in handling engineering studies, as well as

in collecting data to help De-Sta-Co Industries decide who they wanted

to partner with in order to provide a lower quality array of products

- Organized the launching of De-Sta-Co online 3D catalog

- Managed the outsourcing of the creation of the 3D models to

PARTsolutions and ensured that the products were within tolerance of

De-Sta-Co drawings

BAE Industries ( Auburn Hills, MI

Product Inspector 2005(2006

. Took an active role in verifying the quality of latches and floor latches

. Participated in testing latches for release effort, chucking angle, and

detent plate lock angle

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Master of Science in Engineering Management ( In Progress (Expected

Graduation: April 2015)

Oakland University ( Rochester Hills, MI

Coursework toward Juris Doctorate: 2011

University of Akron, School of Law ( Akron, OH

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Management: 2009

Kettering University ( Flint, MI

Award for Academic Excellence ( Michigan Education Assessment Program (

FIRST Robotics Truck Town Thunder

Provost's List

Thesis: Caliper Performance Metric Drivers Database

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Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (Drafting)

- Regional Fourth Place (2004)

- State Ninth Place (2004)

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