AKASH MEHTA

**** ****** ***** ****, *********, ON M9V 3T1

Phone: 519-***-**** ac4t22@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A self-motivated, and confident professional with over 2 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. Ability to perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement). Strong analytical skills and decision making skills with the ample capability in testing and validation of mechanical designs. Strong organizational skills and capable of working under pressure. Thrive to work independently and collaboratively with team.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, FMEA, DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Sales, Project Management, Product Development, ERP- SAP, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Project Management, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 3D Printing, Written and oral presentation, Industrial Automation, Rapid Prototyping, Microsoft Office- Word, Excel & Access, PLC

WORK EXPERIENCE

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Jahn Engineering Ltd. - Windsor, ON - 02/2017 – 02/2018

CHECKING FIXTURES FOR AUTOMOTIVE

Designed and developed checking fixtures for automotive parts using SolidWorks. Contribution from developing the concept to buy-off through various phases such as preparing concept and quoting sales drawing, preparing work order templates include detailed drawings, layouts and BOM, SOP, MID, providing technical support to manufacturing department, quality department etc. Interacted with customers to understand their requirements and GD&T specification. Prepared engineering change notes (ECN) to assist engineering manager & program managers with quotation. Developed a skill to solve problems with design using APQP tools such as FMEA, DFMEA and prepare it for PPAP readines. Participated in periodic meetings to understand ergonomics of manufacturing processes. Provide Post-sales engineering support. Always be in touch with suppliers of fixture components to be aware with current market trend.

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Impress Engineers - Ahmedabad, India - 07/2013 – 10/ 2015

HYDRAULIC PRESS FOR PLYWOOD & LAMINATES

Incorporated various resources to design and develop hydraulic press for plywood and laminates according to customer requirements. Performed engineering calculations to define required force, torque, pressure for hydraulic cylinders and pumps, motors, valves used in hydraulic powerpack. Prepared 3D CAD Model, detailed drawings, BOM using Autodesk Inventor and perform FEA to study static and dynamic behaviour of press. Prepared a proper production plan to meet the deadlines and monitored using MS Project. Performed a periodic inspection to check quality of manufactured parts. Prepare presentation to discuss current market trend and increase sales. Participated in on-site inspection, erection & commisioning to provide technical assistance to workers, and customers during installation. With the consistent performance and ability to utilize all available resources helped to increase production by 50% compared to last year.

AUTO LOADING & UNLOADING SYSTEM FOR HYDRAULIC PRESS

Performed a R&D study with the number of people to develop automation for plywood manufacturing plant and came up with the concept of auto loading and unloading system which helped to reduce the cost per piece by 20% and the total energy used during heating and cooling upto 25% by reducing idle time and loading-unloading time, eliminating the cold press (which reduced cost upto $20K). Calculated how it incorporates with press in production line, time when different parts come in operation. Designed a whole system including a material handling structure, gear mechanisms, guiding systems etc. Successfully designed electrical circuit using AutoCAD Electrical to control this system using vaious devices such as proximity sensors, photo switches, motors etc. Presented this system at various tech-exhibition. Invention of this auto loading and unloading system benifitted the employer to built a good reputation in plywood manufacturing market and increased its profit by 10% compared to last year.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

University of Windsor - Windsor, ON - 01/2016 – 12/ 2016

Developed a skillset by getting up-to-date knowledge of various subjects such as FEM/FEA, Robotics modelling & simulation etc. Conducted a research study to identify how the stress- strain factors affect the selection of material for distinctive applications. Performed an experiment on single cylinder optical engine to to determine the indicated torque and power characteristics and analyze the influence of spark timing on engine performance using LABVIEW. Determined and validated forward kinematic equation for Fanuc LR Mate 200ic using MATLAB.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Indus Institute of Tech & Eng. - India - 06/ 2010 – 06/2014

Persuaded throughout knowledge of various subjects such as Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma, 5S, KANBAN etc.), Inventory Management, Machine Design, Manufacturing processes, Production planning and control, Project management, Hydraulics and Fluid Technology etc. Controlled the flow of waste water at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. by designing theoretical model of reverse osmosis plant. Utilized KERS principle to develop a mechanism in bicycle to store the energy which is wasted during braking process and use this energy to boost up the speed of cycle with the help of flywheel.

CERTIFICATION

AutoCAD 2D& 3D (License 00207412), SolidWorks (Basic +Advanced), CATIA (Udemy Online Learning)