PAVAN KUMAR LUCCA

Tiffany Drive East, Southfield, MI 48034 C: 248-***-**** acxlf6@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Recently graduated with hands-on experience of over 2 years with excellent problem - solving abilities & process

thinking skills seeks hands on experience with in a company that embraces creativity & innovation.

SKILLS

Windows 7 & 8, MS Office, Auto CAD 2014, Catia V5, Benchmarking, Line balancing, Six sigma, 5why, 8D,

Minitab DFA, DFMEA, DVP&R.

WORK HISTORY

Quality Engineer, 04/2015 to Current

Sakthi Automotive Group – Detroit

Responsible for producing quality products (axils, knuckles) for Ford and GM.

Working on various team disciplines like APQP, PPAP ( PFMEA, Control plans, DFM) to check product

quality, GD&T, gauge/fixture design and build.

Worked in the Achievement of ISO/TS 16949 Certification, QSB+ (GM).

Supervised and trained a team of 30 Quality Inspectors on standard operating procedures, work instruction,

quality Alert & other documents, was also responsible for weekend scheduling, pay roll management

Worked as LEAD for MRB (Material Review Board) and conducted daily rejection meetings with CNC tech

operators and production supervisors for resolving the problem.

Reviewed Quality trends based on quality data system information and interaction with Inspectors and

Production personnel, and participate in the generation and implementation of defect-reduction programs.

Assisted in identifying the root causes of a problem and instituting corrective action such as changes to

operation sheets, generation of Engineering Change Requests, changes in work stations, changes to inspection

analysis and changes to process procedures.

Performed process, product audits and worked on the non-conformance.

Initiated, tracked and maintained engineering discipline documents.

Supported analysis of dimensional data and corrective action for product concerns to resolve the issues during

the build events.

Chassis & Brake Component Engineer, 06/2013 to 05/2014

SAE BAJA – India

Responsible for the design of the chassis brake system in CATIA V5 and conducting noise analysis with

complete rule book compliance as a part of power train and passenger ergonomics.

Participated in the fabrication of the chassis and braking system with SAE Standards and produced a

Roll-Cage Design which accommodated a Briggs and Stratton 10hp engine.

Responsible for incorporating minimum space surrounding the driver using the material tubular steel

conducting Vibration Analysis along all fracture points with data acquisition in LMS Test Lab.

Incorporated a firewall separating the cockpit from the engine providing an ample amount of emergency time

5 sec and conducting UTM Testing on the tubular steel material with structural testing for strength and noise.

Quality Internship, 05/2012 to 11/2012

Alfa Plast & Mould – India

Identified, trouble shooted and resolved problems related to quality.

Planned and developed for new operating procedures that can maximize production.

Worked closely with other engineering teams and optimizing plant's operation

Prepared & Develop Work Instructions and trained Quality technicians.

Ensured process completion compliance with company quality policy and procedures.

Monitored molding process developed and implemented process for better operations.

Performed process and product audits. Assisted in creation of control plans

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Automotive Engineering, 2016

Lawrence Technological University - Southfield, Michigan

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - India

CERTIFICATIONS

Design and fabrication of Solar Car

The main objective of the project is to design an Eco friendly and a Non-polluting vehicle using the available

resources in the environment. So we came up with an idea of designing a Car with the renewable Source of energy

(Solar). The Chassis is developed by using Catia V5 and by considering various Aerodynamic & Ergonomic Issues.

AFFILIATIONS

Participated in many National wide robotic events and was awarded merit certificates.

Worked as an active member in Robotics club in my Under Graduation.

Lead various Technical, Cultural & Sports events in and off the campus in my Under Graduation.

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