Dayal R. Patel
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
***********@*****.***
Objective
To gain employment where my knowledge and skills as a Mechanical
Engineer can be utilized
Education/Awards
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Certificate in HVAC; PRO/E WILDFIRE 4 & PDM. TEAM CENTER, CREO-2
Training
Currently enrolled online class for Six Sigma: TQA. Basic Solid
Works
Patent Awarded at CNH in March 2012 Front mount adapter for engine
assembly
Completed Classes for PMP Certification - 2013
Toast Master Member - Mount Prospect Branch
Arlington Heights Memorial Library Volunteer 2009 - 2011
Employment History
CNHI/Caresoft Global June 2014 - December 2014, Senior Engineer
Burr Ridge, IL
Perform checking & approving the drawings which are produced by
design engineer before releasing.
Coordinates with offshore checking team in allocating the
workload for offshore team and clarifying the
Standards. Discuss with engineers on the drawing markups.
Attends the standards team meetings.
Contributes in improving standards and automated process using
Creo.
Document the defects identified in the drawing using the web
based checklists process.
Use pdf for marking up the drawings. Mentors new engineers on
the standards and process of drawing checking.
Caterpillar/Belcan July 2011 - December 2013, Configuration
Engineer
Aurora, IL
Created top level assemblies and JT files for various hydraulic
excavator models
Designed templates for main hydraulic control valves
Assembly process written for main hydraulic control valve
Support purchasing and suppliers to provide cad files
Interface with HEDC and Victoria/Aurora manufacturing team & handled
EDNS
Resolve manufacturing assembly issues. Worked with quality group
Contribute to cost reduction team in Akashi; Proposed cost reduction
designs.
Use Pro/e, team center, Vis View, Power point, Excel, Word
CNH/Kelly Engineering/Care Soft Global May 2006 - June 2011, Design
Engineer
Burr Ridge, IL
Designed sheet metal components, weldments, tubes, hoses, belt guard,
cooling package seals
in accordance to company engineering standards and procedures
Worked closely with product team manager and design team
Handled projects for designing and detailing of components, assembly
and layout from concept thru
production stage
Gathered information internally and externally as required
Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance for fit, components and
assembly
Layout includes SCR system, trailer brake, HVAC, cooling package
Participate in product design review and engineering change review
meetings
Prepared bill of materials, Followed release process
Ordered prototype parts
Request lab test for component reliability
Provide technical support to manufacturing for vehicle build and field
issues.
Ensure product reliability and safety standards
Use Pro/e, team center, Vis View, Power point, Excel, Word
Family Home Video September 2002 - April 2006, Owner
Midlothian, IL
Managed all business activities
CNH/Espo Engineering November 1999 - March 2002, Design Engineer
Burr Ridge, IL
Design layouts, sheet metal engine enclosures, tubes, hoses and guard
rails for combine tractor
Modify frame weldment for engine mounting. Prepared BOM & releases
Review, new and modified design with manufacturing assembly Handled
EDN'S
Ballek Tool & Die December 1998 - October 1999, Mold Designer
Hoffman Estates, IL
Design of molds for automotive plastic parts from customer parts
database files
Created production drawings for shop using CADKEY
Wrote NC programs for component parts using surf cam programming
Use CAD KEY software to design molds
Prairie Engineering March 1998 - October 1998, Senior Design Engineer
Naperville, IL
Assigned to Case Corporation in Burr Ridge, IL
Improved reliability of the cab for the MX Maxxum tractor by analyzing
the cause of part failure and
implementing design and manufacturing solutions
Design of new parts for cab and requesting lab and field installation
for evaluation
Handled engineering change orders and releases and bill of materials.
Create, modify, update all mechanical drawings from sketches, markups
and verbal instructions.
Use pro/e to redesign and modify components and assemblies
All Tune and Lube November 1997 - March 1998, Owner
Glen Ellyn, IL
Managed all business activities
Case Corporation March 1992 - October 1997, Design Engineer
Burr Ridge, IL
Followed design from concept to production stage for cab controls
Designed power shift, throttle control, park brake, creep control for
rh console through
co- ordination with product team manager and design team for tractor
cab
Prepare mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies and detail drawings
using pro/e
Worked with purchasing and metallurgy engineering
Designed linkages for cab controls
Dealt with suppliers for purchased components
Provide support to manufacturing for prototype and production builds
of cab
Visited overseas assembly plants for tractor build support
Use pro/e and pdm for data management
Rockwell International Corporation: H.L. Yoh April 1991 - February 1992,
Mechanical Designer
Westmont, IL
Design of rollers, frames for roller mounting & weldment support for
printing machinery
Created bom, layout, detail, assembly drawings for part procurement
Use CADAM for data management
Komatsu Dresser March 1985 - December 1990, Design Engineer
Libertyville, IL
Designed sheet metal components for vehicle grader cab include doors,
heater evaporator box under
the seat and mechanism for the cab door latch
Updated wiper system, mirror mounting, sun visor, floor mats,
insulation, and hand rails for cab
Created detail, assembly and layout. Wrote specification, releases
Consulted with vendor on purchased parts
Handled engineering change notice
John Crane Co March 1981 - February 1985, Application Engineer/Designer
Morton Grove, IL
Designed & modified mechanical seals components for various
applications
Designed packings, gaskets, gland plates, sleeves, collars
Created bill of materials.
Worked with field engineers to provide seal information
Prepared detail and assembly drawings using CADAM
Selected standard seals for various pump fluid applications