Mechanical Engineer

AKILESH VEDARTHAM

408-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/akileshvg

SUMMARY

Dynamic, multidisciplinary professional with 10+ years of experience in research, design, and development. Excellent problem-

solving abilities and process-thinking skills. Talent for designing mechanically and technically sound products which are

profitable and comply with engineering principles. Exceptional project leadership with a strong technical and mechanical

aptitude, innate ability to analyze problems and devise creative solutions that enhance quality of life. Expert in managing

experiments, creating tests, and drawing conclusions regarding design concepts. Effective communicator who builds positive,

cohesive relationships with all levels of staff, eager to put my extensive studies to practical, applied use.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Engineering Fundamentals • Project Management • Root Cause Analysis • Cost Reduction

• Research/Concept Design • Development/Testing • Productivity Improvement

• Process Troubleshooting • Strategic Planning • Analysis & Resolution of Engineering Problems

• Quality Controls & Assurance • Safety Training • Test Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• SolidWorks 2014 • AutoCAD 2012 • MathCAD 11 • MS Office Suite

• MS Project • MS FrontPage • Ladder Logic • Cosmos FEA & CFD

• BASIC • C and C++ • Network Setup • Computer Assembly

EXPERIENCE

Sunstream Corporation, Kent, WA 03/2014 – Present

Manufacturing Engineer

• Update engineering drawings based on Engineering Change Requests.

• Identify solutions for Non-Conforming products based on Non-Conformance Reports.

• Perform quality control checks for outsourced material that needs improvement or does not meet expectations.

• Develop design improvements to improve cost, manufacturability, and aesthetics.

• Proactively involved in the design, installation, and testing of R&D projects.

• Troubleshoot and replace products in the field.

• Resolved 90 out of 180 ECR’s from July to Nov.

Pacific Coast Marine, LLC, Everett, WA 01/2012 – 02/2014

Engineering Manager

• Lead engineer for sliding doors and complex doors/hatches, R&D projects for gear driven pantograph and mortised

invisible hinges.

• Leveraged engineering skills to develop products based on DFM, DFC, and DFP. Coordinated with cross-functional

teams in the development of improved process and product designs.

• Provide leadership and operational results through the deployment of resources and effective business and engineering

principles.

• Directed engineering operations, created and maintained designs, drawings, BOM’s, routings, and item master

elements.

• Maintained engineering related metrics including on-time delivery of drawings, number of NCR’s received, and usage

of excess and obsolete parts.

• Strategically created engineering department schedules, wrote performance goals for direct reports, and created

staffing plans for future projects.

• Engineering and manufacturing liaison for hydraulically actuated mast and hydraulically actuated pop-up hatch.

• Owned designs throughout the product’s lifecycle.

Freeman Marine Equipment Inc., Gold Beach, OR 01/2006 – 12/2011

Lead Design Engineer

• Lead Design Engineer for top hung and bottom driven sliding doors. Designed and integrated electronic systems for

pantograph doors and sliding doors with inflatable pneumatic seals.

• Traveled around the US and internationally to commission and repair electric pantograph doors and sliding doors.

• Generated accurate 3D models and 2D drawing packages using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for clients.

• Coordinated with sales team to review incoming projects including automated doors with electric, hydraulic, and

pneumatic actuations, automated sliding sunroofs, and multi-panel sliding doors.

• Resolved complex design issues with production and wrote step-by-step procedures for new products and field service

technicians.

AKILESH VEDARTHAM

• Wrote assembly instructions for parts and step-by-step welding procedures for complex doors and hatches.

• Composed procedures for creating custom pantograph hinges and measuring on board cut out for hatches to help other

designers.

• Complied with agency guidelines including Lloyd’s, ABS, and Bureau Veritas for structural integrity, sealing, and

welding requirements.

• Performed strength of material calculations to forecast deflection/load/failure criteria for doors and hatches with

pressure requirements.

• Conducted tolerance studies for fit and function of parts.

• Designed test fixtures and machine parts for testing new and improvement projects.

• Developed new products like seals for French and Dutch doors.

Travel Assignments:

• Germany: Designed, tested, and installed new drive system for pantograph doors on 115m yacht.

• Newport Beach: Led team of 3 to replace the drive system for pantograph door on a 120’ mega yacht.

• Florida: Lead on a mission critical project to design and install new drive system for several sliding doors with

pneumatic seals on three mega yachts.

• Seattle: Replaced drive system for single axis sliding door on three work boats.

• Wisconsin: Replaced drive system for two sliding doors with pneumatic seals.

• Singapore: Commissioned new drive system for two sliding doors with pneumatic seals.

• UK: Replaced drive system on three sliding doors with pneumatic seals.

• Turkey: Designed, tested, and installed new drive system for curved sliding doors with pneumatic seals.

• Spain: Worked on a critical project to replace drive system for three pantograph doors.

Schobers Machine and Engineering, Los Angeles, CA 12/2004 – 01/2006

Lead Engineer

• Designed and fabricated a machine that produces very close tolerance stainless bands for dental use. Machine feeds the

stainless bands, cuts the band to length, forms (rolls) the band, welds the band, and ejects out to a tray. Machine

designed to produce 80 parts per minute and allowed a less than 5 minute change for 15 different band diameters.

• Utilized SolidWorks to design, components, assemblies, and made detailed drawings in compliance with budget,

aesthetics, reliability, and manufacturability. Focus on cutting die design, roll feeding, welding, and formation.

• Directed technicians during manufacturing. Ordered parts and raw materials.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/AWARDS

California State University, Los Angeles 2001-2005

Bachelors of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Dean’s List – 2005

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certified April 2005

President of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2004-2005

Participated in SuperMileage, Mini Baja, and Aero Design projects. Assisted in writing design, financial, and sponsorship

packages. Participated in on/off campus events to promote the chapter and recruit new members.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Leadership Development Program January, 2005

One of 25 students selected nationwide to participate in the first SAE leadership development program held in San Antonio,

Texas.

First Place in Mac Short Competition May, 2004

First place award for the presentation in research & development of small engine design that is over 26% efficient held by

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in Southern California.

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