HARSHRAJ JADHAV

San Antonio, TX 469-***-**** adch51@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/harshrajjadhav Highlights:

Highly experienced in 2D and 3D modeling software’s viz. SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, AutoCAD.

Proficient in Autodesk Inventor Simulation, ANSYS (FEM), Autodesk Nastran and GD&T.

Familiar with Python and MATLAB programming languages.

Certified in Six Sigma Green Belt by Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Work Experience:

Mechanical Design Engineer – Connexa July 2018 – Present

• Utilized Autodesk inventor to design and analyze various metal structures like custom ground mounts, side of the pole mounts, top of the pole mounts, skids, Bus stops, etc.

• Prepared 3D/2D drawings for customers and production teams.

• Created and maintained a library of 3D components like structural components, metallic/non-metallic enclosures, power assemblies, electrical products, etc.

• Redesigned and optimized older metal structure designs which resulted in a cost reduction of approx. 9.5% in labor and materials.

• Prepared Bill of Material on Oracle ERP system for material and equipment purchases.

• Worked cross–functionally with the procurement team and vendors to analyze designs for improvement in manufacturing and performance.

• Determined quality standards and process improvements for the fabrication team resulting int 5% scrap reduction and increased reliability.

• Designed drawings in AutoCAD for CNC plasma table and trained the fabrication team for the operation of the CNC machine.

• Responsible for effective communication between internal stakeholders like project management and production teams.

• Work with fabrication vendors to quote and order parts.

• End to end experience from concept creation to the deployment of a product.

• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping using CNC plasma cutter, welding, bandsaw, and drill press.

• Render 3D structures for company brochure and website using inventor studio.

Mechanical Engineering Intern- Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

• Inspected and rectified faulty gearboxes and engine parts.

• Performed facing, turning, drilling and milling under the supervision of maintenance officers and suggested improvements using lean manufacturing techniques to increase production.

• Co-ordinated in regular bus servicing activities like breakdown and preventive maintenance. Academic Projects:

Design of Screw Conveyor - Martin Sprocket and Gear, Inc. Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

• Redesigned a screw conveyer from conceptual design to final design for Martin Sprocket and Gear, Inc

• Developed a high quality and performance product while reducing the cost using the DFM tools like QFD (quality function deployment)

& FMEA (failure mode and effect analysis).

• Designed conveyor components such as screw, shaft, trough, bearings, Hanger using Autodesk Inventor.

Fuel Cut-Off System for Vehicle Safety: Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

• Introduced a fuel cut-off system in a 4-stroke motorcycle for saving fuel and safety of the vehicle.

• Optimized the fuel flow system by installing an external vacuum petcock between carburetor and a modified air intake on a motorbike.

• Modified air intake manifold to increase its efficiency by 6% thus avoiding fuel leakage and theft of fuel when the engine is shut off.

SAE BAJA: Prahaar Racing May 2013 - Sept 2013

• Designed and analyzed the chassis for torsional rigidity, front and side impact using SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS.

• Manufatured the chassis of the vehicle by using MIG welding and its sub-assemblies by using CNC, Lathe, Grinding and Milling machine

• Performed market analysis for material/parts procurement and managed inventory systems

• Effectively optimized logistics planning to reduce costs by 14%. Education:

Master of Science in Mechanical engineering University of Texas at Arlington Aug 2016 - May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Automobile Engineering University of Mumbai, Maharashtra Aug 2012 - Jun 2015 Certifications:

Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering by University of Texas at Arlington

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (Cert No. 2674-22106)

Published a paper in the ‘International Journal on Recent Technologies in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering’ on ‘Fuel cut-off for vehicle safety

Relevant Coursework:

Finite Element Analysis, Structural Aspects of Design, Thermal Conduction, Computational Electro-packaging, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Fluid Dynamics, Production and Inventory Control, Control Systems Analysis and Synthesis. Strength of Materials, CAD/CAM, Production Process, Vehicle Design, Autotronics, Machine Design, Vehicle System Management, Theory of Machines, Vehicle Dynamics.