CHIRAG PATEL

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled and performance-driven Mechanical Engineer/Manufacturing Professional with 2-year experience in 2D-3D Modeling and Manufacturing Division.

Exceptional background in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and ability to create 3D models of mechanical components by using: SolidWorks, CATIA V5.

Firm technical knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and Finite Element Analysis (Ansys).

Knowledge of quality tools: PPAP, Control Charts, FMEA, Root-Cause Analysis, 5S, lean Manufacturing, TPS etc.

Superior problem-solving and time-management abilities; adept at identifying the root cause of issues and implementing creative, targeted solutions.

SKILLS

Software Skills: SolidWorks, CATIA(V5), Fusion 365, ANSYS WORKBENCH, Mathcad, Minitab 17.0,

Computer Skills: MS word, MS Excel (pivot table, solver), MS PowerPoint,SQL,CAM Programmer.

Methodologies: Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, Gauge R&R,8D Report, Inspection, SPC,

Control Charts, QMS, SOP, Document Type.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Windsor Industries and Machines Ltd, India Mechanical engineer May 2015- June 2016

Design and Drafting of 3D CAD models of Injection Molding Machine Parts and Assembly using solid Works: prepare the layouts of Parts and assembly.

Review the Parts Drawing and Assembly Drawing for the machine parts of the Injection Molding Machines using GD&T and ASME Y14.5.

Create and Periodically update Bill of Materials (BOM) as per the design.

Maintain Product data and CAD database In Drafting system file library.

Maintain the Process and assembly line steady using MRP System.

Ensure the flawless process by assisting the machining operators and production personnel by solving in-process problems and queries regarding drawings and tolerances.

Inspect the Injection Molding machines and parts like pressure sensors, temperature sensors and safety controls and find the cause for non-working conditions by using Root-Cause Analysis.

Supervised and coordinated various shop floor units like production, assembly, and managed the BOM & inventory.

Participate in a team environment to enhance process and product performance.

Ashapuri Engineers Pvt.Ltd, Gujarat, India Manufacturing Summer Intern May 2014 –Dec 2014

Drafting and Designing of 3D Model by using solid works.

Gained Knowledge of CNC machining Process for manufacture of various components.

Monitored and Managed manufacturing operations to ensure meeting quality and safety standards.

Learned the manufacturing process for 5S sheets.

Developed skills in Shop floor management and business tools.

Worked on Improving Process efficiency with Lean Six sigma project.

Continued to….

Mahindra Motors Pvt.Ltd Gujarat, India Automotive Maintenance Assistant May2012-Sep 2012

Performed Simple maintenance tasks and test drives to assess automotive issues.

Make sure all tools and diagnostic equipment functioned properly and vehicle detaining in shop floor.

Sustained inventory and maintained records of shop paperwork and responded to customer question and concerns.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Design and Analysis of Piston by Using Different Materials Gannon University, PA Fall 2017

Worked on Various engine piston with different variants under the guidance of the design team and generated the detailed layouts of the Auto industry.

Developed 3D solid model of piston including piston pin is designed with the help of Solidworks software.

Applied modifications of existing Piston with different composite material.

After that fatigue analysis was performed to investigate factor of safety and life of the piston assembly using ANSYS workbench software.

Created bill of material and assembly installation drawing with different materials.

Design and Optimization of Wheelchair. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical university - Daytona Beach, FL Fall 2016

Developed 3D solid model parts of wheelchair by help of CATIAV5 Software.

Project on overall Optimization of product

Designed Product in CATIAV5, Conducted stress, strain analysis on all the parts and assembly in ANSYS.

Performed optimization of parts weight and optimization In ANSYS Workbench (17.0)

Lean Manufacturing Project Gujarat Technological University -Gujarat, India

Lean Manufacturing: An Application in Automobile service Sector. Spring 2015

Project on reducing the lead time in delivering of vehicles by using lean techniques at Maruti Suzuki, Gujarat

Found root causes of lead time to be material, Machines and Measurement.

Provided Possible Solution using different Lean manufacturing concepts like 5s, Kaizen etc. and many tools used for the analysis of the data collected.

Problems could be solved by using replacing the faulty sensor for wheel alignment, avoid unnecessary worker movement and reduce wastage of time, improving workspace layout for better workflow.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Gannon University, Erie, PA Aug 2016 to May 2018

M.S. Mechanical Engineering

GPA:3.55/4.0

Graduation: May-2018

Sardar Patel Institute of technology, Gujarat, India Sep 2012 to May 2015

B.E. Automotive Engineering

GPA:3.67/4.0

Graduation: May-2015

L.J. Polytechnic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Aug 2009 to May 2012

Diploma in Automotive Engineering

GPA:3.66/4.0

Graduation: May-2012

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