Engineer Project
Resume:
VIJAY PATIL
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Phone: 586-***-****
Email: **********@*********.***
SUMMARY:
More than 8 years of vehicle design, 8 years of component and subsystem design
Knowledge of DOE and design optimization
Proficient in design packages like I-DEAS, Catia, Pro/Engineer
Architectural process for innovation and cost effectiveness
Recommendations for vehicle crashworthiness
EMPLOYMENT:
(12/2003 TO PRESENT)
Learning about quality and competitive businesses
Testing design software
Learning about materials, innovative vehicles
Learning about good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings
Ability to multitask diverse assignments concurrently
Develop sales process by Networking
Coordinate with vendors
Material, Structure and Manufacturing, Bingham Farms, MI
Senior Engineer (04/2003 TO 12/2003)
Coordinated the process by working knowledge of the systems
Surveyed the competitive practices, turnaround projects
Developed new concepts by risk reward balance
Networked to monitor system modifications and troublshoot errors
Managed computer functions
Validation of performance criteria using preprocessor and postprocessor
like hyperworks
Defined system requirements within business parameters
GENERAL MOTORS, Warren, MI (04/1997 TO 08/2002)
Senior Project Engineer
Evaluated the barrier crash performance of the new vehicles(Aztek, minivan)
Evaluated the effectiveness of design modifications on the structure
Recommended door packaging enablers (balance of interior spaciousness and crash
performance)
Compared the simulation and test method of pedestrian impact protection for a minivan vehicle
Evaluation of the bumper system, underbody structure for a minivan vehicle and engineering for
new materials and cost effectiveness
Developed and integrated vehicle systems to maximize the cost and weight savings
Coordinated restraint system performance based on lab component tests
Evaluated a convertible body structure for a quick turnaround of design iterations
Star panel development with Malibu vehicle for side impact crashworhiness
Developed a full vehicle front impact (FMVSS208) structural finite element model for a minivan
which is being utilized to test concepts
Developing the structural countermeasures for offset impact for a minivan program
Utilized prototype vehicle development, engineering, testing, designing vehicle systems to
ensure structural integrity
Rescoped the architectural process
Demonstrated math based vehicle section process
Interfaced with validation, release, and design engineers to prove out the feasibility
Developed innovative architectural concepts for application on new model programs
Developed unique solutions for common architectural issues
Identified and developed unique solution sets for hardy perennials
Compared the competitive products with the current products and translated unique features into
product attributes
DAIMLER CHRYSLER PROJECT (11/95 TO 3/97)
Project engineer
Structure design recommendations and result correlation for a compact vehicle (Neon)
Conducted engineering studies by use of wide range of mechanical and quality skills
High speed and low speed rear impact simulation(DYNA3D) to meet FMVSS301 standards for a
minivan program
Barrier test data analysis and correlation and design recommendations
Vehicle simulation (with DYNA3D and MADYMO), design recommendations and test
coordination to meet side impact safety standards(FMVSS214) for a compact vehicle
FORD MOTOR PROJECT (8/91 TO 10/95)
Project engineer
Conducted engineering studies by use of wide range of mechanical engineering and quality skills
Design sensitivity and optimization using OPTCOM AND CSA
Interior head impact analysis (with DYNA3D)
Design sensitivity and optimization of vehicle structural joints
Teamwork of engineers in the project of durability and design for full body structure, component,
subsystem for vehicle programs (Lincoln town car and mercury crown victoria)
Developed solutions to improve vehicle functions within budget
Conducted the Computer tests of air flow field using CFD code flotran for the automotive
application wind noise reduction involving two dimensional, steady state / transient conditions
Conducted the Computer tests for Thermal analysis of a grille opening panel, front end sheet
metal of a large size vehicle
Participated actively in technical exchange meeting
Created and combined concepts in ways that generate new insights or methods for producing
high vehicle quality and competitiveness
Utilized comprehensive problem solving skills, technical writing skills
GENERAL MOTORS PROJECT (4/89 TO 8/91)
Project engineer
As a part of product development & improvement team, resolved the structural issues as follows
a) Two luxury vehicles: Closure panels, mass reduction, Hydroformed tube B-I-W frame stiffness,
natural frequencies
b) Frontal barrier crash concerns with DYNA3D
Decide the weak link of the system and improving the weak link
Established a beam model and analyzed the overall stiffness for corvette vehicle
Created a finite element model of cab of a Military vehicle truck
Interfaced with the validation, manufacturing, testing engineers in product development efforts
Determined the effectiveness of floor and seat attachment brackets of a GM compact pickup
truck(S10) to provide adequate structural integrity
Provided design guidance using finite element techniques, testing methods and analysis of the
following vehicle programs and components
Two luxury vehicles(Eldorado/Seville): Decklid System, Hood Assembly, Front end sheet metal
and doors
Blazer: Rear seat
Compact pickup truck: Hood assembly, grille assembly
Established the communication links with offsite program teams by team building, facilitating
team interaction, common platform design
Continuing education in quality, variation management
FORD MOTOR PROJECT (1/87 TO 3/89)
Project engineer
Evaluated and improved the body structure of a compact vehicle
Validation of complex performance criteria using CAE Software, multiple attributes
HONORS:
Graduate professional scholarship
EDUCATION:
M.S., Mechanical Wayne State University, DETROIT, MI, USA 12/1986
M.M.S., Operations Management Bombay University, INDIA 7/1983
B.E., Mechanical Shivaji University, INDIA 7/1981
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