Venkata Prakash Vegunta
Ct, Apt # 307, Peoria IL 61614
Phone: 812-***-****
E-mail: *******.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging, responsibility, growth oriented career
in the field of mechanical engineering and analyze technology to utilize my
skills obtained through experience.
EDUCATION:
M.S - Industrial Engineering and Technology Management
Graduated: Dec 2010 Indiana State
University (ISU)
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Graduated: May 2007 Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
Work EXPERIENCE:
Current Experience
. Components Design Engineer (Mar '11-till date)
. Design, develop, and analyze test data of engine subsystem
components such as air system, fuel system, lubrication system,
and cooling system using Pro/E from concept to final production
to meet EPA regulations
. Perform supplier collaboration and implement cost reduction
projects to improve quality issues using Six Sigma principles
per Advanced Product Quality Planning guidelines.
. Conducted Design Reviews with the product groups to determine
the prime path for NPI and worked with tight timelines to
complete the action items.
. Involved in cost reduction activities and improve quality using
Six Sigma principles
. Analyze various Failure modes (FMEA) and its impact on the
engine performance for various applications and develop risk
mitigation test plans to reduce these failures.
. Standardize the design process and mentor new engineers in
understanding the engine system and components.
. Resolve the current product issues (CPI), New Product Issues
(NPI), assembly line and field failure issues for mid range and
heavy duty engines.
. Designed a concept model for Oil Jet Cooling system for heavy
duty applications.
. Experience in design and detailing of casting and sheet metal
components as per the design standards.
. Proficient in routing engine lube and cooling system components
using Fluid lines in Pro/Wildfire 4.0
. Worked with Caterpillar tools including Team Center, DCC, HVC,
Schooner, Integration Package and CAT Standards.
. Concept design for PD> test cell fixture and design
configurations.
Carried out analysis on the fluid line components using
Pro/Mechanica and Fastener Advisor for Bolted Joints
Past Experience
Worked as a Junior Mechanical Engineer for Apex Encon Projects Pvt Ltd,
INDIA Jul 2007-Jul2008
Duties: Helped in maintaining the earth moving and tunnel boring
machinery.
Production controller and work site engineer.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Indiana State University)
Aug 2008- Apr2010
Instructed graduate students in PRO/E.
Assisting in enhancing students' comprehension.
Proctoring exams, grading and periodically lecturing.
COURSEWORK:
CAD/CAM
Fluid
Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Automobile Engineering
Thermodynamics
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Engineering Analysis
Design of Machine Elements I & II
Mechanics of Materials I & II
Metallurgy and Material Science
Production Operation Management
Pro/e
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
Advanced Economy Analysis
Statistical Methods (SPSS)
Packaging of Machinery
Lean Manufacturing.
Six Sigma
SKILLS:
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6.5, Windows NT/98/2000/Xp/07
Software: Pro/E Wild Fire 2.0,Pro/E Wildfire 3.0, Pro/E Wild Fire
4.0(Sketcher, Creating Base Features, Advanced Modeling Features, Smart
Tools, Assembly Modeling, Surface Modeling, Sheet Metal Operations,
Detailing and Drawing, Advanced Assembly Modeling, Animation), Solid Works,
Unigraphics, AutoCAD, M.S Office.
Personal Traits:
Work equally well both independently and as well as team member
Analytical and able to adopt any environments and learn new technologies
Comprehensive problem solving abilities, good verbal and written skills,
ability to deal with people diplomatically and willingness to learn.
References -Available on Request
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