Engineering Design
Resume:
Pooja Vachhani
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Farmington Hills, MI 48334 734-***-****
Objective
To obtain a challenging position with growth opportunities in the field of automotive engineering.
Education
2012 – 2014
University of Michigan
Master of Science in Automotive Engineering Dearborn, USA
GPA: 3.41 on scale of 4
Graduating in April 2014
System Engineering : Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Packaging Engineering, Vehicle Electronics
Engineering Core : Automobile - an Integrated System, Automotive Manufacturing Processes, FEA for
Auto Structures, Auto Sensors and Actuators, Auto Assembly Systems
Engineering Management : Project Management and Control, Total Quality Management and Six Sigma
Gujarat Technological University, B.V.M Engineering College 2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Ahmedabad, India
CGPA: 8.19 on scale of 10
Work experience
Continental Automotive 2013 - 2014
R&D Engineering Intern - Passive Safety Systems and Sensorics Auburn Hills, USA
Duration: 6 months
Established experimental correlation between air to air and liquid to liquid accelerated thermal shock tests
on Wheel speed sensors
Prediction of acceleration factor for liquid to liquid tests using Weibull software
Design verification (DV) tests on Engineering prototypes
Product validation (PV) tests on Manufactured parts according to customer specifications
Preparations of test reports and analysis of results for their technical compliance
University of Michigan 2012-2013
Research Assistant Dearborn, USA
Duration: 8 months
Inkjet printing on polymer solar cells using p3ht
Research on upcoming 3-D printing techniques on live cells
Motion programming for printing various patterns
Formation of hydro gels of sodium alginate on live cells
Testing of polymer solar cells on solar simulator
B.V.M Engineering College 2009 - 2010
Head of Publicity & Logistics: Institute of Engineers Mechanical chapter V.V.Nagar, India
Member of IE committee which organized various technical and non technical activities
Head for organizing and managing publicity drives fo r various events throughout university
Contacted various organizations to obtain sponsorship for events
Projects
Optimization of seat frame assembly system of SUV 2014
University of Michigan, done for course Auto Assembly Systems
Improvising existing assembly processes of seat frame for a selected SUV (Audi Q7)
Application of DFA (Design for Assembly princip les) to achieve improved efficiency and cost reduction
Improving line balancing efficiency using Kilbridge and Westerline algorithm
Finite Element Analysis of space frame model of car 2013
University of Michigan, done for course Application of Finite Element Method in Automotive Structure Design
Analyzing modes of failure and determining natural frequencies
Performing various simulations for increasing natural frequency by 1 Hz
Automotive product development processes and techniques 2013
University of Michigan, done for course The Automobile - an Integrated system
Benchmarking techniques and QFD charts
Cascading vehicle requirements to systems, subsystems and components through interface diagram
Understanding issues in interface design and trade-offs
Development of systems engineering management plan
Vehicle assembly process design
DVP&R and Validation plans of the vehicle
Design and analysis of automotive steering wheel 2013
University of Michigan, done for course Application of Finite Element Method in Automotive Structure Design
Linear and nonlinear FEA analysis for determining various normal modes of vibrations
Sensitivity analysis of steering wheel
Design project on control system of ABS 2013
University of Michigan, done for course Auto Sensors and Actuators
Determination of plant model and mathematical model of ABS
Simulink was used to perform required simulations for determined mathematical model
Preparation of FMEA for designed ABS
Term project on wedding planning 2013
University of Michigan, done for course Project Management and Control
Understanding concepts of planning, scheduling and controlling including WBS (Work breakdown
structure) PERT & CPM
Resource allocation and leveling techniques were applied for wedding project
Application of cost control and minimization techniques in wedding planning
Designing process to cast valve covers out of magnesium 2012
University of Michigan, done for course Automotive Manufacturing Processes
Identification of suitable casting process for required design
Process design for mass production and quality control
Cost considerations and Study of environmental impacts for the chosen casting process
Fixture design considerations for machining of valve covers 2012
University of Michigan, done for course Automotive Manufacturing Processes
Understanding principles of location and work holding
Understanding cost considerations and errors in machining processes
Sheet metal hydroformimg of fenders for cars 2012
University of Michigan, done for course Automotive Manufacturing Processes
Identification of suitable hydroforming process and process design for the same
Vehicle package development for sedan 2012
University of Michigan, done for course Vehicle Packaging Engineering
Determine exterior, interior and driver seating dimensions using SAE standards
Preparation of 3-D Catia model of the sedan using determined dimensions
Scrap optimization 2011
Gujarat Technological University and IDMC (Indian Dairy Machinery Ltd.), Final Thesis
Cost analysis and subsequent cost reduction using forged raw materials instead of casted parts
Proposed new process layout and better methods for scrap optimization
Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD, Pro-E, Catia
Finite Element Package: Hyper mesh, Abaqus, Ansys
Software Tools: Matlab, Simulink, CarSim, C, CANalyzer (Beginner)
Computer Tools: MS Office
Languages known: English, Hindi, Gujarati
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