Neha Shigrekar *** Border Pl, Apt#*, Arlington, TX 76013
Contact: 682-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Mechanical engineer with 1.5 years of experience as a Quality engineer in an automotive division with strong knowledge of 8D, CAPA, PFMEA, DFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, SPC. Knowledge of ISO and TS standards, quality control documentation, geometrical dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) .Completed masters dissertation in evaluating the impact of using theoretical fan curve to obtain system operating point in terms of air flowrate
Professional Skill Set
Systems Design: Auto CAD, CREO 3.0, Solidworks
Analysis: ANSYS Fluent, Flotherm, Icepack
Programming languages: Matlab
Systems Management: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Work Experience
University of Texas: Graduate Research Assistant Jan 2014–Jul 2015
Successfully conducted an experiment using air flow bench to measure the impact of using theoretical fan curves to obtain the system operating point against practically measuring the air flow rate through the system
Analyzed the advantages of using Proton Exchange Membrane(PEM) fuel cells for powering data centers against conventional powering methods
Achieved a suitable design of wind breakers in Flotherm for modular data centers to help reduce the wind speed up to 10%
Spring India: Quality Engineer Jul 2011–Dec 2012
Lead of the inspection team for quality assurance of automotive sheet metal components
Successfully lead the dipstick manufacturing division
Achieved smooth production on lines which included trouble shooting problems and implementing sustainable corrective actions
In charge of APQP, 8D, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP documentation
Responsible for handling external quality audits and conducting internal audits
Supply chain management (project): Ease the material tracking within the company premises with the help of an ERP software
Graphical CADD World: Teaching faculty Nov 2010–Mar 2011
Trained students in Auto CAD 2D and 3D designing
Developed customized 2D designs for clients
Education
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA Aug 2013–Aug 2015
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Mumbai University, Mumbai, India Jun 2005–May 2010
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Academic Projects
Quantifying air flow rate through a server in an operational data center and assessing the impact of using theoretical fan curve (Thesis):Tested server fans and servers for aerodynamic performance as per ANSI/ASHRAE standard 51 on air flow chamber
TiO2 nanostructures and its applications: Study of different methods to manufacture TiO2 ; its applications in different fields; study of solar battery that uses TiO2 nanostructures to trap solar energy and generates electricity
Best practices in project management: LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD.
Achievements: Improved the process of online project monitoring by preparing flow diagram indicating the manufacturing sequence along with the associated NDTs & pre-requisites for performing a specific manufacturing activity by standardizing templates designed for different types of equipment using CATIA
Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt certification – Management and Strategy Institute : License 3215239
Organizational Activities
Joint secretary of Fine Arts Society of India, Indian student organization at University of Texas at Arlington 2014–15