GAUTHAM UBALE

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PROFILE

Diverse manufacturing experiences in high and low volume production with an extensive background in

electrical and hardware manufacturing engineering

Demonstrated success implementing and managing new processes to improve quality and productivity

Hands-on experience in fabrication, assembly, and Lean manufacturing

Creative analytical problem solver with excellent team-building skills

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Anticipated Graduation 2015 Fairfax, VA

Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Dec.2008 Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, MUMBAI UNIVERSITY Nov.2003 Mumbai, India

SKILLS

Computer Skills: Solid Works 2010, Enterprise PDM, Solid Edge 7, Autodesk 2009, AutoCAD, Design Expert

6.0, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project

Language Proficiency: English, German (Basic level), Marathi, Hindi, and Gujarati

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Engineer, GERMANE SYSTEMS, Chantilly, VA Apr. 2010 - Present

Design ruggedized chassis using COTS electronics in compliance with MIL-STD 810F for extreme

environments

Aid in product development and procedures to improve productivity by developing test procedures,

validation, and testing the prototypes

Work with sheet-metal fabricator, vendors and other suppliers in successful completion of design project

Produce durable prototypes, and finish parts using Stratasys 3D printer

Assisted in successful implementation of Enterprise PDM (Data management system) at final stage of

release and provide continuous support

Handle the tasks of conducting internal audits in accordance to ISO 9001:2008 standard

Process Engineer, TRAMONT CORPORATION, Milwaukee, WI Oct. 2009 March 2010

July 2006 June 2007

Design custom generator fuel tanks, lift bases and packaging orders ranging $5K-$150K for key customers

such as Kohler Power Systems and Caterpillar

Optimize designs to reduce production costs, welding hours, and ensure higher utilization of metal sheets

Develop 3D engineering models and converted into 2D drawings for nesting applications intended for CNC

plasma machines

Model and detail drawing using Solid Edge ST, including sheet-metal, welding and assembly instruction

Manufacturing Engineer, COOPER POWER SYSTEMS, Waukesha, WI Jan. 2008 Jun 2009

Supported design engineering with new product development within manufacturing constraints

Led 5S+1 and Kaizen team activities for continuous improvement at each work center

Managed capital expenditure projects related to safety and ergonomics reducing costs associated with work-

place injuries saving $68K annually

Spearheaded cost reduction project to make product line more profitable using Six Sigma tools, improving

design robustness and saving $40K annually

Developed preventative maintenance plans and standard work instructions to improve manufacturing

processes

Project Engineer, TECHNOTRANS AMERICA INC., Mount Prospect, IL June 2007 Jan. 2008

Designed micro-spray dampening system to customer requirements with the aid of 3D modeling

Interacted with sales, engineering, and suppliers to expedite project completion

Graduate Assistantship, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Aug. 2005 May 2006

Conducted Metallurgy and Manufacturing labs

Assisted with curriculum development and grading

ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES

Germane Systems, Germane Value award, Chantilly, VA Dec. 2011

Winner for Respect and Responsibility and runners up for Error free Workmanship .

Fairfax County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, Volunteer, Centreville, VA Sept.2010 Present

As an operational EMS volunteer to assist the community in emergency.

City Council Capital Improvement Committee, Member, West Allis, WI Aug.2008 April 2010

Address and communicate issues like repair of road, pavements, etc. to the City Engineer and understand

5years-10years project plans for the city

Toast Masters #189, Member, West Allis, WI July 2009 March 2010

Deliver various speeches and participate in biweekly meetings

Marquette University Graduate Student Conference, Thesis Poster Presentation - First Place April 2006

Presented thesis outline to working professionals and professors and earned first place among other

fellow graduates

Applied Industrial Ergonomics Training Course, Human Tech, Ann Arbor, MI Feb. 2008

Learned techniques to identify and implement the safe work environment binding within OSHA

requirements

United Ways, Waukesha, WI Aug. 2008 Jun 2009

Supported and contributed towards United Way Campaign by participating as a member

Manufacturing Leadership Workshop, Competitive Human Resources Strategies, Dec. 2008

Participated in manufacturing leadership workshop to improve team cohesion and effectiveness by

leveraging individual strengths

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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