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Engineer Engineering

Location:
Novi, MI
Salary:
To be discussed
Posted:
February 22, 2020

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OBJECTIVE

To contribute in project management with technical aptitude for continuous business growth & professional career advancement opportunity by leading/managing the team for achieving the targets above & beyond

EDUCATION

Dec 1995 Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University, MI

Apr 1990 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University, INDIA

ACHIEVEMENTS (synopsis)

Global experience by leading team of Mechanical/CAD/Electrical(HW)/Software/Systems engineer(s) at off-site as well as in-house with strong collaboration

Leadership role at every position in project engineering, planning, tracking and change management

Worked with less/no supervision with ‘plan of action’ under high timing constraints & visibility

Involved & contributed to Sales, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Customer Care and Finance targets

Over 10 years’ experience in Product & Design Engineering of Electronic Modules & Sensors, Power Electronics, Occupant Restraints, Audio & Infotainment Systems with emphasis on safety, fuel economy and comfort/convenience

Expert knowledge in vehicle systems/applications: i) Mechanical Components Design, ii) Feasibility Studies for Optimization, iii) Analyzing the CAD/Simulations for Failure-Mode Analysis, iv) Benchmarking and v) Cost Optimization

Mentored and coached new members/engineers on internal & external systems/process(s)

Supported BU targets and meeting performance indications (KPI) quarterly

Performed excellent project management critical skills by tracking 30/60/90-day plans, timing plan reviews & mitigation plans, collaborated with all stake-holders for ensuring accountability

Directly involved in RFQ process, VA/VE initiatives, change management and executive reviews

Over 5 years’ experience as Lead/Resident Engineer and single 'point-of-contact' in infotainment, chassis control systems and electronic modules design & integration with strong customer relationship

Author and technical lead of test specifications & test procedures for the qualification of mechanical, thermal, environmental and electrical hardware requirements by working with Technical Specialists

Critical problem-solving skills in root-cause analysis by using DMAIC (Six Sigma)/DOE techniques, statistical analysis, RSS/stack-up studies, performing simulation & FEA data analysis

Highly proficient in Design Know-How's, DFMEA/DRBFM, GD&T, Stack-up Studies

Strong automotive OEM experience as Design & Release engineer and change management processes

Communicated effectively with all inter-department and senior management by working proactively

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

08/12 – Present Project Lead, PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, Farmington Hills, MI

Played key-role as team lead on new business pursuit(s) for technology readiness & implementation

Single point-of-contact to customer teams and improved customer relationship year-over-year by running PAT/PDT on all technical/timing/commercial plans/issues & agreements for closing timely

Highly visible role for compliance & certification of product for salability in EU region by managing all activities with ‘plan-of-action’ by cascading the daily tasks to stake-holders for successful completion

Worked with Customer Quality team for PPAP approvals, quality-metric reviews and 8-D reviews

Directly responsible and lead in review & release of i) specification requirements, ii) risk assessment, iii) BOM cost impact analysis and iv) timing plan reviews and proposals for customer buy-off

Developed project timing plans by tracking in 30/60/90-day reports during launch build(s) and engineering changes – by supporting project management team with mitigation plans with key role

On-site customer support during launch of overhead display(RSE) for GM K2XX program

Performed leadership role for vertical alignment with Design Engineering/Project Management/ Sales/Test Labs/Factories/Quality/Suppliers and Customer in achieving the quarterly results and KPIs

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Aligned global teams for winning exterior DLP projector business as single source for Ford AV program

Organized mechanical/electrical design reviews on PGU, PCB assy, Heat-sink(s), Chassis/Housings

Played lead-role during ‘stop shipment’ with internal tasks alignment and daily reporting to customer senior management by reviewing the technical data for successful closure of the issue

Built customer trust thru one-on-one reviews on i) specification updates, ii) change implementation plans, iii) part changes and releases, iv) customer expectations and deliverables within short tenure

Contributed and worked with Sales in preparing quotes and mountain charts for customer approvals

Trained and coached new members on internal procedures/processes as well as GM/Ford system procedures for the team to be successful during proposals, design & development and implementation

Conducted deep-dive 8D reviews with containment plans on electrical HW issues, EMC, mechanical assembly issues, software and system related issues for improving customer confidence at GM & Ford

Successfully achieved material cost savings, reduced ED&T costs and initiated avoidance of testing costs

Worked on trouble-shooting vehicle systems’ issues by running vehicle diagnosis & bench testing by using DET, CANalyzer, EQ tool, Config tool and so on

03/09 – 08/12 Project Engineer, ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORP., Mt Prospect, IL

Project engineering experience in global bench-top power tools with innovation and continuous improvement for using the miter saws & table saws by meeting world-class safety, precision & accuracy

Technical lead on electric motor qualifications & power tool updates for qualifications Agency compliance and Safety regulations in NA/EU/CN regions

Successfully launched 8” miter saw tool upgrades with soft-startup motor, motor performance and branding updates ahead of SOP schedule for OTD (on-time-delivery)

Performed product market studies by working with marketing & distribution centers on top issues

Developed concept thru prototype introduction of sliding table mechanism for table saw

Cross-functional responsibilities to meet product performance, safety, agency, quality and cost targets

Proficient in BGN Bosch systems (NPDP process, RDBM, TTM, EC (ANDI) release, QFD, etc.)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Established 'gross best concept' to assist in marketing product decisions by conducting 'in-depth' bench-marking study & workshop on cost estimation & analysis of motors, miter saws

Created ‘easy-to-use’ calculators for cost estimation to minimize errors during benchmark studies

Improved quality by reducing warranty costs by improving 3-pt linkage system blade guard function

Written knowledge-based WiKi articles on design principle(s) of sliding table mechanism, most accurate measurement method on saw blade stopping time AND low-cost design solution on blade stopping time

12/07 – 01/09 Vehicle Evaluation & Verification Engineer, FORD MOTOR CO. (contract), Dearborn MI

Key role in managing low speed impact testing per US Part581/CMVSS215/GCC and Ford req’s

Responsible for program sign-off for bumpers & dynamic seals all Ford car & truck programs

Managed activities of vehicle and bucks timing plans, scheduling the tests and vehicle sign-offs

Reviewed the test data/results for requirements (NVH, Durability, Corrosion, and Dust/Water Ingress)

Improved procedures for consistency, accuracy in verification of bumper systems and dynamic seals

Constantly maintained high standards for achieving 100% FESO to meet GPDS deliverables in eFDVS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Assisted design teams in resolving critical issues by optimizing testing methodology & troubleshooting

Improved the test setup & methods for standardization across testing facilities, product-line

Achieved more than $400K in cost avoidance + $222K in testing & prototype efficiencies

Developed 'Best-in-Class' sun-load test method per MIL-STD-810/DIN 75220 to simulate solar spectrum using metal-halide lamps for standardization and cost savings

07/06 – 12/07 Lead Design & Release (Resident) Engineer, MICROHEAT Inc., Farmington Hills MI

Lead development & implementation of heated washer fluid module/HWFM from cradle-to-grave

Liaison with direct customer interface on all Ford programs by reporting to V.P. of Engineering/Quality

Developed next generation of heated wash module by improving the performance, safety, integration with electrical wiring & LIN communication and optimization for 'in-line' connection with wiper systems

Technical lead/author of engineering specification to meet the regulations and customer requirements

Presented design proposals to customer by resolving critical packaging issues followed by feasibility studies by working with cross-functional teams in highly visible projects

Involved in bench-marking, retrofit the vehicles with heated wash system for customer vehicle reviews

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Key player in acquiring new business per migration plan by addressing critical packaging issues timely

Lead team of designers, mechanical/electrical group and R&D group during product development

Developed project timing plans for engineering, quality, manufacturing, testing per customer milestones

Author of Boundary Diagram, Interface Analysis, P-Diagram, RCL/RDM, D/PFMEA, DVP&R

Improved the efficiency of operational modes for lowering power consumption and fuel economy/CAFÉ

Worked with test lab technicians, prototype shop technicians on day-to-day task assignments

08/05 – 07/06 Product Engineer, TRSI, Auburn Hills MI / E-Motors & Power Electronics, Troy MI

Responsible for design, vehicle packaging for Hybrid Vehicle Power Electronics & Inverters

Experience on simulation studies for weight reduction & structural rigidity by material selection

Performed critical studies for assembly & manufacturing, durability and NVH using FEA studies

Designed battery tray and module brackets using CATIA v5 and released parts in VPM/TCE

Worked as passenger airbag engineer for Chrysler programs from ‘cradle-to-grave’

Developed & launched new airbag cushion (NCPM) from concept-to-production and certification

Worked w/crash & systems group in analyzing the crash data & films and proposed counter-measures

Applied strategic methods in tuning the cushion/tethers/vents/bag fold(s) for achieving LRD compliance

Supervised the teams during prototype build(s) of bag stitching/folding/assembly/electrical checks

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Resolved packaging challenges for HEV program: i) Inverter, ii) DC Converter, iii) Traction Motor and Power Electronics Controller design using CATIA under high-pressure timing constraints

Worked closely with FEA simulation group on a) thermal management studies, b) structural FEA

Key role in material selection, BOM preparation, drawing creation w/GD&T, tooling reviews

Contributed to FIVE STAR rating with successful compliance testing using new airbag cushion design

Improved PAB door fit/finish, quality/customer satisfaction by proposing cost effective solution

Special projects on: i) Welded metal bracket crack during vibration testing, ii) GD&T for tooling updates

03/00 – 08/05 Design & Release Engineer, FORD & TEXTRON (contract), Dearborn MI

Responsible for design & release of seat belt components & OCS for small SUV & hybrid

Developed integrated door-panel concepts, instrument panel and interior soft-trim components

Responsible for containment & corrective actions (8D,6-panel) by reporting to vehicle line Director

Project leader of major seat assembly & OCS changes to seat frame/mechanism/foam/trim and STPS

Worked in Mustang program management/Interior systems by managing all program activities for launch

Used DOE approach for addressing molding & part finish issues, verified thru cold & hot deployments.

Textron: Supported interior cockpit launch on Ford/Lincoln luxury sport utility vehicle

Responsible for the integration and act as liaison between customer and suppliers during development

Designed rear window and trim parts for new vehicle program in CATIA v4 with full design support

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Performed DOE studies to resolve the molding issues of airbag door for fit/finish & quality requirements

Accomplished 6 to 7 million USD cost savings (MCR) for 2002 & ’03 and improved TGW’s & R/1000

Achieved program cost targets by resolving major design & packaging issues to meet new regulations

Major accomplishment in resolving 'wire-chafing' and 'squeak & rattle' issues of steering-wheel assembly

Implemented 'faux' door insert concept for door-trim by improving quality/appearance for cost savings$$

HONORS/CERTIFICATES/AFFILIATIONS

Since July 2019 Club President (Panasonic FH Toastmasters Club)

Since 2013 HIGH 5 Recognitions (Untiring Effort for Improvement AND Cooperation & Team Spirit) by peers & management Oct 2010 Bosch SQJ Recognition (runner-up & winner for two consecutive months)

Oct 2008 Employee Recognition Award (nominated for 2008 VEV Achievement Award), Ford Motor Co.

Jun 2002 Inventor and U.S. Patent Recipient (US 6,408,712 B1)

Oct 2001 Green Belt (Six Sigma) Certified

Jan 1992 Certificate of Proficiency Recipient, Bharat Dynamics Ltd., Ministry of Defense, Government of India

2015 – ’17 Lead/Head-coach of ‘All Girls’ Robotics FTC team (2yrs) for Middle School Students

Present Member of W.M.U. Alumni / Volunteer work at Community Services & Outreach activities

COMPUTER/SYSTEMS’ SKILLS

Diagnostics & Communication Tools Vector Tool, DET, CANalyzer, EQ tool, Config tool

CAD/CAE/CASE Tools ProE/Intralink, CATIA v4/v5, MSC PATRAN 8.0, Maxwell EM 2D/3D, VPM/TCE

Engineering/Release Systems W.E.R.S., Vis Mockup/Digital-buck, eFDVS and Ford engineering release systems

GPDS/VDS, E-squared and GM engineering release systems

Desktop Applications Microsoft Office Professional, Microsoft Project, Lotus Notes

Operating Systems Ms-DOS, Windows 10/Vista/NT, Mac, Sun OS/Unix, AIX, NEXT



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