Mechanical Engineer

JIMMY POSTWALA

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

San Antonio, Texas 78256

Cell: +1-210-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am an inductive and result-oriented individual with a sound knowledge and experience in the field of mechanical engineering and looking for a long term suitable position in a fast paced organization to contribute towards company’s success as well as personal growth. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With my experience of working as a mechanical and manufacturing engineer; as well as research experience, I have a diverse background with much to offer. I use my academic knowledge and acquired skills to create innovative solutions in complex engineering situations and improving existing products. Being self-driven with a focused mindset, I pride myself in thinking out of the box with a strong ability to think laterally, analyze data, resolve problems and write reports. I am an excellent and enthusiastic team player who values the contributions of my colleagues in cooperative problem-solving. With effective communication, I build cohesive relationships with all levels of staff. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Solid Works, Auto Cad, Lab View, Laser Cutting, Kaizen, 5S, Manual Assembly, Engine components, Pumps and fuel systems, Lean Principles, Non-destructive Testing methodology, Research experience on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Design, Microsoft Office suite. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAS ANALYST IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (June 2017 – June 2018) Addision Technologies Inc.

Key Responsibilities

Organize, sort and filter data in order to distinguish patterns and recognize trends

Develop and maintain data preparation and validation routines

Select, recommend and apply appropriate statistical and analytical methodologies and techniques to execute an analysis plan

Assess and interpret business partner’s and customer’s reporting needs and requirements

Maintain, monitor and execute the data transfer schedule and goals MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN (July 2016 – June 2017) Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Texas at San Antonio Key Responsibilities

Performing Tests for Structural Dynamics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Wing Tip Mounted Rotor Mechanism to Enable Hybrid Hover and Forward Flight.

Recording, analyzing, diagnosing, reporting and managing test events, problems and retest dependent on agreed criteria.

Developing test conditions, test cases, expected results, executing test cases and preparing technical reports and presentations for publications. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (August 2014 – May 2015)

Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Texas at San Antonio Project: Structural Dynamics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with Wing Tip Mounted Rotor Mechanism to Enable Hybrid Hover and Forward Flight Achievements: Designed the wing of a unique Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicle with wing tip rotating rotor flight transition, and coupled structural vibration (bending and torsion) The design was completed in following steps:

3D designing of the hybrid UAV using Auto CAD and Solid Works.

Performing laser cutting for fabrication of the wing ribs using the epilog laser cutter.

Manual assembling of the wing ribs and spar.

Developing codes on Lab View software for bush-less rotor motor and servo motor control.

Developing codes on Lab View software for measuring vibration of the wing structure using accelerometer sensor and angular position measurement using gyroscope sensors.

Experimental and Bench-top testing of the system for vibration, pitching, yaw and rolling of the hybrid wing.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 1 (October 2010 - September 2012) Forbes Marshall, Pune, India

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing and assembling 1000 thermodynamic steam traps/day on an average

Performing visual testing for proper functioning of thermodynamic steam traps

Analyzing and improving assemble-line methods by introducing a new machine for mass polishing the surface of steam traps thus reducing assembly time by 12.5%

Regular inspection of thermodynamic steam traps to check for CNC machining defects, cracks, debris and eliminating defective steam trap caps by 3-7% daily on an average

Contributing to plant profitability by eliminating “waiting time” waste during CNC machining of thermodynamic steam traps by 25% on an average

Performing emergency operations to safeguard station equipment

Mentoring a team of 5 new employees in understanding the mechanical assembly of steam traps and their proper functioning

Improved customer engagement based on business requirement ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Improving Waste Reduction through Value Stream Mapping: A Case Study of an industrial factory in San Antonio. Tools used: 5S, standardizing, Maintenance Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen. The implementation of these tools resulted in reducing machine downtime by 50%.

Detection of cracks/defects in a block using single beam ultrasonic inspection techniques and eddy current probe. Determination of conductivity of materials and non-crack volumetric defects such as porosity and voids.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Mechanical Engineering (May 2016) The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), San Antonio, TX, USA Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (May 2010) Sinhgad Institute of Technology, University of Pune, India PUBLICATIONS

First author: “Rotating Dynamics of the Wing-Tip Mounted Rotors and Wing-Structure Tests of a Novel Transitioning Unmanned Aerial Vehicle”. SciTech Conference 2016.

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