Summary

*+ years of working experience as a Mechanical Engineer (Design and Manufacturing).

* **** ** ********** ** a Teaching Assistant at Concordia University for Design Project and Manufacturing Process.

Core Competencies

5+ years of working experience on CAD software using different workbenches like, Surface Modelling, Sheetmetal Design, 2D Drafting, Part-Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, Manikin, Simulations, GD &T, Analysis and Mesh Generation.

Proficient with CAD software, CREO 2.0, Pro-E, CATIA V5, AutoCAD, Solidworks and workbenches of CAE software, ANSYS, Solidworks Simulation. Depth knowledge of PDM’s like Enovia’s Smart-team, PTC Windchill and, Solidworks PDM.

Experienced with Rapid Prototyping (3D Printers) using software, such as Replicator G and Laser-cutting.

Education

French Studies Masters of Engineering, Mechanical Bachelors of Engineering, Mechanical

Dawson College Concordia University Gujarat Technological University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Montreal, Quebec, Canada Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

January 2017 – May’2017 September 2014 – May 2016 June 2010- June 2014

Technical Skills

Computer Aided Design Software: PTC CREO 2.0, Solidworks, Catia V5, Pro-E, AutoCAD

Computer Aided Manufacturing: Basic CNC Programming,

Computer Aided Engineering: ANSYS, Solidworks Simulation, Creo 2.0 Simulate, Developing VBA Macros (Catia)

Rapid Prototyping, 3D Printing software: Replicator G

Sound knowledge of Thermoplastics TPU and PLA, PVA and Silicones and waterproofing solutions.

Depth knowledge with different Manufacturing Processes, Reliability & Maintenance in Design and Manufacturing,

Material Science, HVAC, Machine Design and Industrial Drafting and Product Development & Value Engineering.

Worked on Math & Statistics software, Minitab and Scrum Methodology, Kanban Tools and Lean principles.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Work Experience

Safran Cabins – Mechanical Designer 1 April’2017 - Present

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Create designs of aircraft interior for Bombardier Global series G5000/G6000 products ranging from but not limited to: bins, galleys, wardrobes, lavatories, or ceiling panels used in commercial and private aircraft using a computer aided drafting system and support existing designs of products which are manufactured on site.

Design to mandatory regulatory requirements, customer and company specifications. Apply Zodiac Cabin & Structures’ engineering standards as established in CDE1000 alongside ECN’s, NCR’s, DCP’s.

Produce accurate 3D models, BOM’s, preliminary layouts, production details and assembly drawings while

meeting drawing release dates.

Prepare drawings and other engineering data required for the manufacturing of the product and

data submittal to the customer.

Collaborate with Supply Chain to examine supplier lead times, costs and availability for parts and

tooling necessary to manufacture the product being designed.

Heddoko – Junior Mechanical Engineer June’2016 – February’2017

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Worked on the concept design, detailed 3D design for the upcoming versions of the product using Solidworks.

Effective team member of Research & Development team for future development of the product.

CAD of electromechanical components with inputs provided from the other team members, electrical & industrial.

Validated the designs and tolerances related to the product versions by prototyping it.

Created and implemented DFM, DOE with respect to the safety measurements for the sensor nods used in the product and working on waterproofing it using Silicones, urethanes with LPM (Low Pressure Molding).

Built tools, jigs, fixtures for sensor testing – High G Testing, Sensor calibration Tests to study sensor performance.

Interacted with the vendors and suppliers and scrutinizing them for the product development.

Conducted Research for implementing new ideas and to keep myself updated with the current market.

Revol Technologies Inc. (A LOGITECH Company) - Mechanical Engineer November’2014 – January’16

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Generated 3D product design from the initial phase to the detailed version of the Revols custom-fit earphones.

Optimization of the earphone design using DFM/DFA methods and 3D printing it.

Carried out suitable manufacturing processes like Dip molding, Injection molding, Vacuum molding for the prototypes.

Carried out Root Cause Analysis to correct the Manufacturing process and the design of the earphone.

Investigated different methods for designing the sound-bore and material selection for the bore tube.

Frequent dealing with the vendors and asking them for RFQs during the development phase of prototypes.

Collaborated with team of electrical, industrial and chemical department and reviewing the design of the final product.

It was recently awarded “the most successful crowd-fund campaign across Canada” on the Kickstarter.

Academic Work Experience

Concordia University – Teaching Assistant- MECH390 & MECH311 January’2015 – December’2015

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Mech390- Mechanical Engineering Design Project and MECH311- Manufacturing Process (Undergraduate)

Introducing fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design and Engineering (CAD and CAE), Design process, Product cost, Quality & time to market to the undergraduates.

Solving problems related to Concept design, Direct and inverse design.

Guiding them to understand root cause analysis methods and later how to describe the problem.

Covering a detailed discussion on Material selection and load determination and Mathematical modelling, analysis, and validation.

Helping the students to carry out Product evaluation for performance, tolerance, cost, manufacture, assembly, and other measures and preparing a documentation.

Covering the fundamentals of manufacturing processes and their limitations, metrology, machine shop practice, safety and health considerations, forming, conventional machining and casting processes, welding and joining, plastic production, and non-conventional machining techniques.

Other Work Experience

Chess Tutor November’2014- January’2017

Montreal, Canada

I had an 8-year-old student who is a Quebec rated Player (1200+) to whom on every weekend I teach Chess.

Tutor – CAD Software January 2015 -Present

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I teach university students/professionals CAD software like Catia, Solidworks, Catia, Creo. The tutoring covers the fundamentals of the mechanical design.

Academic Projects Undertaken

Title of Project: Design of an Air Powered Vehicle.

Designed a vehicle that would solely work on the power of air compression thus making it an eco-friendly as well as a 0% pollution vehicle. It was one of the most funded project of our university.

Software used: Creo 2.0, Pro-E 5.0, ANSYS

Title of Project: Design of an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) SAE-BAJA’13-14

Responsible for Designing an ATV for a SAEBAJA’13-14 organized by SAEINDIA.

Led the Design team of 6 people who were responsible to consider the design and analysis of the ATV.

Software used: Creo 2.0, ANSYS

Certifications and Distinctions

Awarded First Class with Distinction for the completion of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.

Awarded the certificate for completion of the Creo 2.0 from PTC for Design & Industrial Engineer and Analyst.

Extra-curricular activities

Awarded the Best Sketch Artist in 2004 in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

State Volleyball Champion in 2007, 2011 in Gujarat, India

State Champion of Chess in the year 2005.

To view my Portfolio and other Projects, please visit my LinkedIn profile: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ankitvasu

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