Aerospace/manufacturing Engineer
Resume:
Sandeep K Banga
(U.S. Citizen)
**** *. **** ******, *******.*******@*****.***
Long Beach, CA 90805
SUMMARY
A self-driven individual with 2 years of progressive work experience. A strong background in Mechanical, and Manufacturing
providing a diverse set of skills that can be utilized in effectively performing a variety of cross functional engineering tasks.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Expected Dec. 2015
• GPA: 3.1/4, Concentrations in Aerospace Structures, and Space Systems
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Punjabi University, India June 2007
• GPA: 3.3/4
WORK EXPERIENCE
Production Engineer Co-op, Space Exploration Technologies (Space X) Sept. 2014-Dec. 2014
• Designed rocket components (Falcon 9, Dragon) using NX Unigraphics.
• Performed structural analysis using Abaqus software.
• Updated the manufacturing processes and revised the CAD drawings using Team Center.
• Created and updated engineering master documents to improve process planning and efficiency.
• Created and maintained work instructions and provided technical training to the production teams.
• Developed an out-life system to track the storage and shelf life of composite pre-peg materials.
• Designed the inventory space for the rocket parts by utilizing the space with maximum efficiency.
• Tested and implemented various ply patterns and layup sequences for creating stronger and better composite parts
for the raceway covers on the Falcon 9 rocket.
• Standardized the composite cure cycles by combining different curing processes and batching.
• Generated process equipment requirement documents and selected the composite curing ovens and spray booths for
purchasing.
Manufacturing Engineer Intern, United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) May 2014-Aug. 2014
• Designed Aircraft components and tools using Catia V5.
• Ensured the continuous improvement in manufacturing processes by implementing ACE operating system and resolving
issues.
• Conducted time observations, Created layouts and floor plans to improve single piece flow and removed bottle necks.
• Generated percent load charts, Process Maps, Standard Work sheets and Standard Work combination sheets to remove the
non-value added steps, and ensured the process improvement.
• Analyzed change requests from customers and maintained configuration management.
• Coordinated with top management and other departments such as Facilities Management, Engineering to redesign tools and
equipment to meet the high quality end product demand with greater efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Provided containment/ root cause & corrective action (RCCA).
Graduate Assistant, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (CSULB) Mar. 2011-Dec. 2012
• Conducted research and prepare reports on projects assigned to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department by
various companies.
• Graded assignments and examinations, and manage undergraduate student group projects.
• Conducted engaging and effective one-on-one coaching and classroom sessions for over 180 students.
• Trained students to learn design software including AutoCAD, and Matlab and help them completing the projects.
Trainee Engineer, Design and Manufacturing, International Tractors Limited, India June 2006-Dec. 2007
• Designed tractor parts and process equipment used in manufacturing.
• Developed a Crank Case Ventilation Valve for reducing Smog.
• Designed, and managed a Conveyor for the manufacturing assembly line.
• Interacted with Top management and shop floor to troubleshoot the issues.
PROJECTS
• Systems Engineering: Designed a men’s shaving razor with 4 blades and performed Systems Engineering analysis by
defining Customer, System, and Design requirements, developed Functional Architecture, Function Allocation Sheet,
Created Work Breakdown Structure, and Integrated Master Plan/Schedule. Performed Risk Analysis, and Trade Studies,
Established Technical Performance Parameters, Information Sheet, and Interface Control Document. Verified and Validated
the final product.
• California Launch Vehicle Education Initiative (CALVEIN): Assembled the plumbing and electronic components of
Prospector-18 rocket, Performed sheet metal and composite work on ferrying and frame of rocket, Conducted flight tests of
LOX-Ethanol and LOX-Kerosene rockets.
• Design and Structural Analysis of Composite Materials: Designed composite materials using different fiber and matrix
materials, and using different layups, calculated the stress, strain and engineering constants of different composite materials,
performed failure analysis by calculating safety factor, and using Maximum Stress, Maximum strain, Tsai Hill, and Tsai Wu
criterion. Calculated the total number of plies required by using F Carpet Plots, Calculated the strength of each ply by using
classic laminate Plate theory, Performed FEA analysis and buckling analysis on composite beams by using Laminated
Beam and Plate Theories.
• Manned Mars Mission: Developed a manned mission to mars for 2.7 years of stay. Conducted mission performance,
optimization, and tradeoff studies. Developed the spacecraft component requirements such as Mission Architecture, Delta V
budget, Propulsion System, Power, Attitude Determination and Control, Telemetry Tracking and Control, Thermal, and
Spacecraft Bus requirements. Performed the reliability analysis.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Design & Simulation – NX Unigraphics, Team Center, Abaqus, CATIA V5, Drafting, Solid Modeling, and Assembly,
Solidworks, Simulink, AutoCAD, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5
• Testing – Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using Techplot 360, and Overflow
• Manufacturing – Additive Manufacturing, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Mills, Lathes, Cutting, Soldering, Molding,
Welding, Casting, Kaizen, Flexible Manufacturing, 6S, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Toyota Production System, Single
minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Just in time (JIT), Heijunka, Kanban, and Pull System, SPC, ISO 9001.
• Other Skills – Market Research, Microsoft Office, Report writing, Leadership, excellent Communication & Interpersonal
skills.
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified in handling, and transportation of explosive and energetic materials by Department of Justice.
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