Ganesh Phunde ǁ ac52qr@r.postjobfree.com ǁ 978-***-****

** ********* ****** ***#*, Lowell, MA 01854

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganeshphunde

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Plastic Engineering: May 2017

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Bachelor of Engineering, Polymer Engineering: May 2014

University of Pune First class

RJG Master Molder 1 certification

Traverse City, Michigan

SUMMARY

Project and Process engineer with extensive experience in new project introduction including tool builds, engineering changes, process development, validation plans, validation reports, assembly, metrology and transfer to production.

Plastic Molding Manufacturing Hudson, MA April 2016 – Present

Project/Process Engineering

High experience with the PDP system - Master Validation reports, Risk Management, IQ, OQ, PQ, Process Verifications, Software validation, Produced Test fixtures

Experience with Design for Six Sigma tools as DOEs, FEA, MSA, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Analysis of DFM reports, Test method development.

Developed Prototype molds and test fixtures, performed DOEs, scientific injection molding and successfully implement changes into a 32 cavity production mold

Proficient working knowledge of engineering part drawings in CAD/CAM (SolidWorks)

Created & updated control plans, BOMs and provide solution to issued CARs & NCMRs

Interface directly with Customer requirements, assemblers, production supervisors, leads, engineers and management daily basis.

Experienced working environment of ISO 9001, 14644-1 & 13485, Quality system regulation, process control, and Good Manufacturing Practices for medical devices.

Recommend tooling changes and assisted tooling technicians to change in mold design.

Executed automation for 32 cavity mold for stacking and welding of parts in collaboration with external vendors

Quality Control Department: -

Kept track of multiple projects, prepare PPAPS, PFMEA for new and current parts

FAI and sample request forms and debugs issues that arises from molded parts

Developed training program, within IQMS system for document controls

Interface with customers for non-conformances of molded parts

Successfully create process capability validation reports using Minitab & GR&R study

Designed Software Program for measurements of micro components

Customers Experience

GE Medical and Boston scientific – catheters, housing components, drug filtration parts

Cue Acoustic Speakers- Speaker housing, knobs, Bluetooth filler badge

Watts Tech- Decorative body, Pipe fittings, Retainer box,

New Balance – shoe sole and aesthetic parts using different material-additive ratio

Milton Roy- high performance pump body parts, shield housing

Railroad Industry- switch caps, automotive OEM, Plastic Washers, bearing units, Seals.

Graduate Research Assistant (UMASS Lowell) Sept 2015- April 2016

Developed the DOE to injection mold recycled Nylon 6. Used ASTM tests to find out MFR & tensile strength. Carried out DSC and TGA to study material composition. Compared test results with virgin resin to analyze effect of recycling on Nylon 6.

Analyzed the effects of different label types and adhesives on HDPE recyclability. Developed the DOE to carry out extrusion of HDPE regrind containing paper base and BOPP labels with hot melt and epoxy acrylic adhesive. Evaluated % PP content in the extruded material using FTIR and measured material density and melt flow rate by standard ASTM tests.

Investigated the effect of mineral filler concentration on color extensibility in LLDPE matrix. Outlined the Design of Experiments (DOE) and prepared formulations via twin screw compounding. Analyzed injection molded plaques via color spectrograph.

Designed a cell phone holder in SolidWorks and performed flow analysis in Moldflow. Used 3D printing to scrutinize ergonomics of the design. Designed and milled mold inserts using Mastercam programming and CNC milling. Molded the part using injection molding.

Attend workshop for Mold and die design by Husky, Knowledge of Custom Vacuum forming and Thermoforming molding.

Electronica Plastic Machines (India) May 2013- July 2013

Manufacturing Intern

Assisted in solving design complications and material processing problems of screw and barrel system.

Conducted Quality control check for injection molding machine tail stock, Stationary, moving platens and strain gauge measurements of tie bars

Studied flow behavior of injection and clamping manifold

Assemble 5-point double toggle clamping with chain and gear system

Prepared report on Time optimization by using critical path method

Worked in Base assembly, Injection unit, clamping unit, final assembly and RTV molds

RELEVANT ACADEMIC PROJECTS Aug 2013- May 2014

B.E Academic project

Design and constructed Pneumatically Operated Reaction Injection Molding Machine with Fiber Reinforced mold and Oscillating trough used for manufacturing of polyurethane foam

Successfully replaced conventional hydraulic circuit by Pneumatic piston cylinder system.

Manufactured Fiber reinforced mold by hand spray layup process

TECHNICAL / LABORATORY SKILLS

Processing – Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Single Screw Extrusion, Rotational Molding, Thermoforming Molding, Twin Screw Compounding, Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion

Testing – CMM, Tensile Properties (Instron) with extensometer, LMI, Izod Impact, Rockwell and Brinell Hardness, Melt Flow Rate, Charpy and Izod Impact, TMA, TGA, DSC, FTIR, HDT/VICAT testing

Software – Creo, Solidworks, Moldflow,SAP, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Won a technical quiz competition on plastics and packaging at SIES, Mumbai, India.

Won a technical paper presentation at Institute of chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.

Active Student Member, Society of Plastics Engineering.

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