Ruchir Kaul
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EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NV 08/11 – 12/14 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.5, Dean’s Honor List
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
EXPERIENCE PHOENIX TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS Las Vegas, NV 07/15 – Present GE Transportation LCC Project Engineer
Implemented cost productivity projects, reducing material and labor costs, leading to a total savings of $2.3M
Currently leading five shop process improvement projects, forecasting a total of $3M of benefits for 2017
Presented opportunity to reduce amount of traction motors sent for overhaul, predicting a reduction of transportation costs by over 30% and a financial savings of $10M
Provided UX engineering and shop support, assuring production processes are executed per repair specs
Identified process risks, assisting quality leaders to implement preventive measures and corrective actions
Designed tooling and fixtures to assist in shop practices and project implementation NORGREN KLOEHN Las Vegas, NV
05/14 – 09/14 Mechanical and Testing Engineering Summer Intern
Developed test plans for setup, documentation, and data analysis for fluidic pump testing
Validated functionality and repeatability on syringe pumps through gravimetric and linear scales
Documented and analyzed valve, pump, and syringe performances, identifying potential improvements
Modeled belt tensioning fixture allowing for automated tensioning of pump motor and drivetrain U.S. AIRFORCE Beale AFB, CA
12/07 – 07/11 Enlisted Senior Airman, Fitness Specialist and Shift Leader
Organized philanthropic events, 5K fun runs, and sporting events to boost employee morale and fitness
Led responsiveness on patron complaints and suggestions, delegated tasks to prevent future occurrences
Managed front desk operations, created reservations, and maintained staff schedules
Developed weekly training regimen to accurately reflect customer performance and progress PROJECTS CUBESAT GRATING ANGULAR SENSOR Las Vegas, NV 01/14 – 12/14 Senior Design Project
Conceptualized cube satellite design, utilizing grating angular sensors to measure miniscule angular change
Devised method to use grating, photodiode sensors, piezoelectric chips for precise angular measurements SAE BAJA STEERING MECHANISM Las Vegas, NV
Fall 2014 Vehicle Design
Researched mechanics of rack and pinion steering, camber, toe, and kingpin, to allow for maximum mobility
Formulated conceptual steering design, utilizing Ackermann theory, allowing for minimal tire wear AFFILIATION AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Fall 2014 Vice President
Administered and scheduled class visits, recruiting over 50 members, and organized engineering facility tours and professional development events to cater towards engineering majors. SOCIETY OF ASIAN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
Fall 2014 Director of Events and Philanthropy
Directed semester events, accommodating for over 100 science and engineering majors, promoted events and fundraisers that supports the local community
SKILLS AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX Unigraphics, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, PPAP, 30 Hour OSHA Training, NCEES FE Certification