VRAJ M. PATEL
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OBJECTIVE
Actively seeking full time position in Quality, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Wayne State University, Detroit MI. August 2016
Award: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Course work: Quality Management System, Production System, Deterministic Optimization, Applied Engineering Statistic, Autonomous Vehicles and Drones, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Six Sigma
Bachelors of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat India June, 2014
Relevant Courses: Automobile Engineering, CAD-CAM, Machine Design, Fundaments of Aeronautics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Engineering Co-op ADAS Application
ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE October 2015-May 2016
Understanding of different aspects of Autonomous vehicle while designing the functions of different cameras for Driver Assisted System.
Utilize statistical tools like DOE, SPC, Gauge R&R and knowledge of GD&T to determine results
Performing Strain gauge analysis for the engineering evaluation using Node Commander and Minitab.
Participate in design reviews for identification and verification of product and process special characteristics for DFM
Assist Cross Functional Team in generating DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Safe Launch Plans etc.
Skilled in DOE, SPC and utilize these techniques in day to day problem solving activities and failure analysis.
Worked on SpiceR Automotive to build a standardized quality system within each team for continuous improvement process
Assist cross functional teams in PPAC/PPAP related issues and lead problem solving and reporting activities for successful closure of issues.
Created Benchmark for the camera assembly with different design by different suppliers / OEM.
Designed lens mount fixtures using CATIA V5
Contributed to quality improvement projects for solving problems and developing solutions using lean six sigma tools
Assist product engineering with advanced statistical analysis of DVP&R or Measurement Systems Analysis
Implemented Root Cause analysis using 5 Whys or 8D of the rejected part from the customers
Prepared KPI for camera assembly performing APQP, FMEA and Value Stream mapping
Knowledge of ISO/TS16949 and ISO14001
Coordinated with suppliers for procurement of test samples/improvised parts to perform mock-up tests
Analysis and examination of the prototype Camera components to validate their proposed performance requirements
Technical inspections of Camera components from test cells and warranty Camera for detection of failure and failure mode
Process Improvement-Quality August 2013- Jan 2014
Intern
Universal Medicap Ltd.
Designed a carrier pusher for the conveyor system to optimize production time and reduce the maintenance cost
Applied supply chain and logistic method efficiently for quick product service and material delivery
Assisted CNC operations manager to optimize the production and achieve company target
Manufacturing Intern January 2013-April 2013
Tech Master Engineering
Manufacturing of one of the best Automatic Envelope making machine in the targeted sales area
Used AutoCAD and ProE for the machine modeling.
Performed Reliability operations to utilize the minimum resources we had to achieve higher financial gains
PROJECTS
Optimization of profit by flight Assignment using Deterministic optimizing tools
Performed project with a real life example of a reputed major US Airlines
Used real life constrains to achieve the desired results with application of risk analysis, optimization, cost analysis
Development of a Coffee Drink
Developed prototype of a coffee for Wayne State University Students
Used VOC by surveying method to create data for the product setup and its QA
Performed QFD, FMEA, Control Charting and Robust design to reach the objective
Lean Management Project in a Batch Brewing Company
Performed value stream mapping to analyze waste in process, identify the problems and improve the efficiency.
Implemented process improvement Kaizen resulting to enhanced material flow in supply chain and improve utilization of man power.
Designed improved process with better productivity and assisted in implementation of the ERP system.
Improving Public Safety at Wayne State University
Using Binary Model formulation we found optimal location to place stationary police (emergency) stations by selected Wayne State buildings
Minimized average emergency response time
Used Google Map to collect the data for the variable constraints
COLLEGE EVENT
Prakarsh (Automakers)
Transmission Team
Designed efficient powertrain system using ProE and AutoCAD
Used reliability engineering for the quality testing and QA
Pitched our design and concept for fund raising at different companies and institutions.
Expo – Wayne State University (2016)
Autonomous System V2X project Sponsored by Magneti Marelli, Skypersonic and Car Studio
Representing Autonomous vehicle as a Project Controller which will be synchronized to autonomous drone following its path and collect the outside data.
Developed V-Model and coordinating different teams and helping them to work according V-Model
Performing APQP to achieve short and long term goals as per the time constraints
COMPUTER SKILLS
Minitab, AutoCAD, ProE, CatiaV5, Matlab, Node Commander
LEADERSHIPS AND INVOLVEMENT
Active SAE international member
Has been a volunteer in Special Olympics held in Gujarat, India
Actively participated in numerous social work like Help-Age India, World Wide Fund for Nature-India
National Cricket player, represented at National level as captain