Product Development Application Engineer

ABHIJIT S. NADGAUDA

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Farmington Hills, MI 48335

CAREER SUMMARY

Leader with proven success in the entire product lifecycle from concept through product development and launch. Track record establishing engineering services in global environment ensuring corporate cost reductions. Demonstrated ability in finding short term and long term solutions for issues during all build phases in Product Development Cycle. Hands on experience in Engineering of Automotive components comprising of Metal Stampings and Plastic Injection Molded parts. Extensive experience working with NA and Asian OEM as Resident and Application Engineer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Application Engineer, Aptiv 2014 - 2023

Worked with various customers (AP and EU OEMs, Tier accounts) to process RFQs. These included traditional low voltage interconnect products, various cables (coax, USB, HMTD), high voltage products. RFQs supported through internal documentation through quote submission. Led cross functional team meetings between various groups in the organization. Support with Prototype orders. Supported launch activities at customer site.

Application/Resident Engineer at GM, Delphi 2010 – 2014

Worked at customer site for connection systems group to find the best solution with existing and newer products. Managed multiple aspects of customer deliverables including but not limited to prototype tool trials, part delivery, coordinating internal design reviews.

Supported monthly review meetings for assembly plant and warranty issues.

Worked with cross functional teams for problem resolution, new design change implementation.

Project/Engineering Supervisor, AEES 2007 - 2009

Supervised team of engineers and designers responsible for supporting new product development programs, 3D modeling and vehicle launches.

Managed development of newly created Engineering support group in Shanghai, China.

oRecruited candidates for the new Engineering center and mentored them until they were productive

oManaged and trained the group to meet NA and Asian customer requirements.

Ensured all program timing and quality requirements despite reduction in staff by utilizing design expertise and Pro-E knowledge in designing plastic injection and metal stamping components.

Engineering Group Leader, AEES (former AFL) 2006 - 2007

Led a group of engineers and designers responsible for new product development and production support.

Released engineering drawings from Prototype to final tooling for multiple parts and assemblies.

Participated in cross functional team meetings on multiple programs to track issues, Engineering changes and drawing releases.

Managed group Cost Reduction projects including evaluation of alternate materials and different suppliers.

Senior Design Engineer, AFL 1997 - 2006

Responsible for design of various Plastic Injection molded and Metal Stamped components used in Power Distribution Box. Interacted with customers, AEES manufacturing group and suppliers on various issues during initial concept to final launch of the product.

Resolved issues for both internal and external customers by Conducting Design of Experiments.

Scheduled DV/PV testing with AEES test lab and follow up through completion of testing.

Conducted PCB design and revisions to existing design using PowerPCB.

oPCBs were used in the Power Distribution Boxes.

Provided Launch support on multiple programs at various customer assembly plants.

Performed Tolerance stack-ups on assemblies.

Was responsible for DVP&R, DFMEA.

Maintained and released BOMs for various revisions of assemblies for Production.

Approved Engineering samples for PPAP submission

CEGELAC-AEG, Rochester Hills, 1997

Design Engineer

Responsible for setting up Pro-E system for the paint automation system within the Design and manufacturer of feather duster system.

Completed design of feather duster and blow off machine using Pro-E for Product Development Group.

Created part and assembly drawings for feather duster and blow off machines.

STEELCASE, Grand Rapids, MI 1996 - 1997

Design Engineer

As part of Design and Manufacturer of world class office furniture, responsibilities included 3D modeling and print releases of parts and assemblies using Pro-E. Interacted with model shop and manufacturing department.

AUTOMATED ANALYSIS CORPORATION, Ann Arbor, MI 1995

Project Engineer

Performed stress analysis and modeling.

Conducted Stress analysis of a brake arm.

oIGES data was used to build the FEM using HyperMesh and NASTRAN was used for analysis.

Completed Modal analysis of an end plate of a muffler.

Conducted Static analysis of a bracket connecting bumper to the frame.

CAETECH INC., Livonia, MI 1993 - 1995

Project Engineer

Responsible for modeling and analysis of various automotive parts using HyperMesh/NASTRAN.

Completed a component design and assembly project for tractor-trailer assembly using Pro-E.

Attended several design meetings for various customers and used the information to make changes in analysis models.

Demonstrated success in recruiting Engineers and Designers to meet client needs.

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, Peoria, IL September 1989 - December 1992

Graduate/Student Assistant

Responsible for helping students in Thermodynamics and Kinematic Synthesis of Linkages courses.

DAGGER-FORST TOOLS, Thane, India February 1989 - August 1989

Trainee Engineer

Worked in production and maintenance department of a leading Broach manufacturing company.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bradley University, Peoria, IL - December 1992

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Marathwada University, India - June 1988

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

DFMEA, DVP&R.

Computer Skills

Pro-E, AutoCAD, PowerPCB, Expedition, HyperMesh, NASTRAN, ANSYS

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