VAIBHAV JAGUSTE

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EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering; Major: Product design; GPA: 3.7/4 Coursework: Design Optimization, Analytical Product Design, Finite-Element Method, Automobile Body Structure, Failure Analysis, Statistical quality control, Lean Program Engineering Graduate student instructor for two courses- Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Solid Continua. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering; GPA; 8.6/10

Coursework: Design for fatigue failure, Design methodology, Fracture Mechanics, Design of Machine Elements Language proficiency: C/C++, MatLab

Key Software/ Applications: Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, MiniTab, CATIA, SAP, Windchill INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Product Development Engineer at A. Raymond Tinnerman Aug ’15-Current

Design responsible for all new plastic and metal fastener solutions at Fiat Chrysler Group, the largest customer for the company.

Meet customers to understand requirements, constraints and specifications and provide fastening solutions. Conceptualize the solution; collaborate with design engineer to create and timely release 2D and 3D models. Ensure manufacturability of the design by working with manufacturing team and plant.

Create engineering documents like DFMEA, DVP, DFM, ECRs for the projects. Also create design standard for key fastener features for future use.

Developed channel package for FCA truck involving 25 plastic cable channel components, some of those being the largest made by the company.

Senior Product Engineer at GM business unit, Johnson Controls June ’12-Aug ’15

Represented design teams for Chevrolet Camaro, Impala and Cadillac sedan front and rear seats.

Coordinated with customer, plant and suppliers to attain accurate and timely release of design and process changes

Supported Camaro and Cadillac seat warranty program to resolve several warranty issues and achieve IPTV

(Incidents per Thousand Vehicles) below target.

Design responsible for lightweight rear seat for upcoming Camaro Z28, with a novel design to reduce 34% seat mass. Followed entire life cycle ensuring first-time pass for all the product gates.

Learned and implemented key analytical and problem solving tools like Six sigma, IDDOV, Red X analysis, Kepner-Tregoe analysis, A3 report writing

Computational Mechanical Model of Cancer Cell Locomotion, Summer Research May ’11-March ’12

Developed a finite element model using beam theory to simulate the locomotion of a single cancer cell

Incorporated finite strain theory and level set in the current model, making it more generic and realistic. Failure Analysis of Annealer Shaft, Reliance Industries Ltd, Surat, India May ’09-July ’09

Discovered and analyzed the root cause of premature failure of annealer shafts in polyester staple fiber plant and established a model to reduce the fatigue stress without changing the quality or quantity of the product

Designed a new glycol storage tank in another plant as a side project

Awarded pre-placement offer for my exemplary performance KEY ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Optimization of Mass of an IC Engine Jan ’11-Apr ’11

Minimized the mass of an IC engine for specific power output by varying engine geometry

Implemented design optimization tools like OPTIMUS, iSIGHT as well as engine modeling tools like GTPower Design of Automobile Body Structure Nov ’10-Dec ’10

Designed a complete body structure of 4-seated sedan for long-distance travelling for a retired couple seeking extreme comfort