Mechanical Engineer Engineering

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Looking for a challenging Mechanical engineer position in your organization where I can maximize my interpersonal skills involving, problem solving, cross-functionally and cross-culturally, multitask, self-starter, excellent communication, verbal presentation, time management, team working, project management skills along with my hands on job experience.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering; University of Bridgeport, CT, USA - 2010

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; North Gujarat University, INDIA - 2007

PRODUCTION SKILLS:

• Disciplined in engineering analysis, Root cause analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, 5Y, 8D, GD&T.

• Create Engineering change orders (ECO), Tollgates, DFSS scorecards, Corrective and Preventive action, Purchase specification, BOM, APQP,PPAP.

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, statistical tools, Kaizen Activities, 5S, Design Verification Plan and Report.

• Product Development and Validation, Measurement, Assembly, Machining, Bolted joint design, Weld parameters, Fabrication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

GE TRANSPORTATION (General Electric); Erie, PA, USA 13/08/2012- 06/12/2012

Design Engineer

Manufacturer of Train locomotive for UK, Australia, Brazil, Africa, North America Customers.

• Responsible for the engineering product, design verification, development, timing and production release of a system components, quality improvements, weight reduction, cost reduction, durability, meet robust performance and reliability goals, concept design, detailed design, performance design, analysis and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management.

• Perform engineering analysis, required for problem solving. Verification Plan and Report in accordance with engineering principles and project scope.

• Able to provide design verification solution of engineering model, interior trim, assembly, sheet metal, lining sheet, side wall and part design used by Team center, Unigraphics NX software.

• Prepares engineering documentation including Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Change notice(ECN), change requests(ECR), BOM, Engineering specifications, exterior lighting, side wall, customer/shop complies, troubleshoots a variety of mechanical problems and other supporting forms using and spreadsheet tools to maintain clear project documentation.

• Responsible on GE locomotive for Reliability projects, DCO projects (saving cost), AAR shelf shaker testing project, making Tollgate 500 level technical design reviews, DFSS scorecards, approve designs developed by GE designers& 2-D/3-D detailed drawings and detailed test plans, test procedures, Conducts validation of designs, requirement traceability matrices and involved all meeting related of my projects.

• Researches and studies for new product technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.

• Perform engineering analysis to failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), PFMEA; Determine root cause of parts implement corrective and preventive actions components and materials that meet requirements.

• Utilize tolerance analysis, lean- utilize control systems modeling, Six Sigma statistical tools/methodology and other advanced tools to complete projects, and process potential studies also other engineering techniques to assure new tooling and equipment meet specifications before quality acceptance.

• Maintain effective communication with Team leader, Manager, engineering sub-system teams, Systems engineering, product definition team, locomotive field service teams, suppliers, vendors, dealers, internal and external customers /outside resources concerning technical issues and trouble shooting.

EDGEN MFG; NJ, USA 07/2009 -12/2011

Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturer of Aircraft components, Fan Blades for DAN Air Engineering, Apex and other Airline industries.

• Utilize engineering techniques for products of fan blade, associated components, gas and steam turbines, compressor, pumps operated by electro mechanical, rotary pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical controls.

• Responsible for designing and developing a product, part, tooling and product family. Ensure that technical issues and troubleshooting are conducted within the framework of company policies and production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel.

• Modify and verification 3D models prior to converting into manufacturing process sheets used by CATIA V5 and AutoCAD.

• Prepare product engineering for new parts, assembly, failure analysis and development of proposed solutions, develop testing, running tests, manufacturing and project documentation.

• Directs preparation of product, layouts, specifications and FMEA. Perform product engineering analysis to support the selection of parts. Apply engineering and CAD principles to product and design that are safe, reliable, serviceable and competitive.

• Develop and implement design verification plans and report, GD&T and part validation experience. Utilize scientific techniques for product change through ECO, product design, materials and parts, tooling, fixtures, assembly, and fabrication.

• Monitor shop floor of lathe, grinding, drilling, milling and surface finish process.

• Used lean six sigma manufacturing provides engineering support in layout, metal process, set up, operation, maintenance, resolve technical problem with ASME standards, trouble shoot. Facilitate feedback between sales, engineering, scheduling and production.

ELECON ENGINEERING CO LTD; INDIA 05/2005 - 12/2007

Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturer of gears and Transmission for the Automotive, boating and trucking industries.

• Prepare product and design concept of gears, transmissions engineering, elevators and conveyors, hydraulic pumps and modifications to existing equipment.

• Create the 3D-CAD models with engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensures that tasks meet quality, schedule and performance requirements. Develops and writes technical documentation, calibration, makes revisions to existing documentation, provides input to technical papers and presentations.

• Responsible for the creation and continuous improvement of the parts, manufacturing processes like milling, drilling, and precision machining for specified mechanical systems. Research and analyze for product, design proposals, specifications, manuals, customer and shop complies.

• Build the documentation and qualify manufacturing process as needed work with suppliers to support their activities in this area. Support product development by ensuring that products are making for manufacturability with high quality and low cost.

• Use mechanical, physical and visual as well as micrometers, Lathes, Mills, calipers, digital gauges for first and final piece inspection.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Design for Automated Mechanical System to Load the packaging Carton in Production technology, Bridgeport, CT.

• Manufacturing Strategy of Toyota Motor, Bridgeport, CT

• Die Design for Manufacture of Micro-Gears by Powder Injection Molding, Bridgeport, CT

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• CATIA V5, UGNX 7.5, Team Center, 3-D Modeling, AutoCAD, Mat lab.

• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Blue print.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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