SONAKSHI SONI

Novi, MI *****

Phone: 620-***-**** Email: adcqjp@r.postjobfree.com

Working at Minth North America Inc.:

Key skills and knowledge areas:

Experienced Moldflow and designer engineer for plastic parts in automotive industry with Associate

(Bronze) certification in Autodesk Moldflow Insight

6 years of Moldflow analysis experience in injection molded parts such as Applique, lightbar, Claddings, Body side molding, Roof Racks and Grills.

Proficient in analysis and simulation tools such as Hypermesh, Hyperworks, Cimatron, and Elsyca used in automotive industry

Experience in FMEA activities and developing related documents using AquaPro to achieve required product quality

Solid command of technologies, tools and best practices in designing mechanical equipment using AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Unigraphics (NX)

Completed Unigraphics (NX) basic and advanced design course with 4.0 GPA from Oakland Community College, Certified Solid Works Associate Academic user

Experience in management of 2D and 3D design in OEM Team Center (PLM/PDM).

Strong team collaboration skills. Work closely with team members to achieve engineering goals.

Capable of managing multiple programs and priorities simultaneously

Master’s degree holder in Mechanical Engineering from Pittsburg State University.

Research experience in Polymer Science and Plastic Engineering Basics from working as a Graduate Research Assistant under Dr. Jeanne Norton.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Moldflow Engineer/ Designer 1/2015 to Present

Minth North America Inc., Wixom, MI

Moldflow/ FEA responsibilities include:

Develop, design, and setup injection molding processes, systems for parts like, Applique, Body side molding, Roof Racks and Grilles

Analysis of injection molded part designs utilizing Moldflow computer aided design tools.

Interpret analytical data pertaining to Moldflow analysis results influence tool and part design/parameters and optimizations in the mold process to increase yield and reduce cost

Communicate the findings and recommendations both internally in a clear and concise manner through simulations, specifications, reports or oral presentations.

Evaluate vendor’s part design releases and provides feedback for improved part quality

Create mid-surface from part designs in Hypermesh software.

Work with manufacturing engineer and tooling engineer in solving issues with part throughout the length of the program using DOE (Design of Experiment) method.

Create Dual domain, 3D and mid-plane mesh models using Hypermesh software.

Mesh part geometry for the moldflow software.

Set up Hot Runner systems and create cooling lines for Moldflow analysis.

Extract water lines from mold designs to do cooling and warp analysis using cimatron software.

Perform thickness analysis, draft analysis, create different layers, create datums, overlay data, create die pull vectors and create core and cavity using cimatron software.

Support simultaneous project activities

Design and other responsibilities include:

Support design activities using NX CAD software

Support quoting activities by working on engineering BOM.

Create blank layouts using Hyperform to optimize cost.

Review and analyze ECR and ECN and update 2D drawing files using NX CAD software

Participate in FMEA related activities with manufacturing and tooling engineers

Handle customer procedures and documents such as Spec Tender, Design note, Data note

Release of customer 2D and 3D data within the required timeline

Manage revision levels of tooling and design data for customer and internal releases

Coordinate with teams in different regions for design engineering support

Ensure compliance of Minth Quality standards throughout the development process.

Participate and support in customer specific and other process related audits. The Challenges and achievements of this position include:

- Supporting multiple programs and communicating across various cross functional groups

- Played a major role in designing and implementing new quoting systems in PLEX to stream line improve the efficiency of the quoting process

- Manage and/or support projects in a way that anticipates and proactively resolves problems early in the development process specific to injection tooling/part design

- Co-ordinate between internal engineering groups and external consulting vendors for projects requiring outside analysis work.

- Improve engineering analyses capabilities for the department for all analyses tools.

Graduate Research Assistant 1/2014 to 12/2014

Kansas Polymer Research Center, Pittsburg, KS

Trained and supervised undergraduates for their work at the research center.

Familiar with polymer analysis like thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry

(DSC), and gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

Performed hydroxyl value and acid value titrations and performed viscosity measurements by standard methods.

Performed polyol synthesis and characterized the resulting polyol.

Testing and making polyurethane foams from the synthesized polyols.

Cast polyurethane resins from the synthesized polyols.

Performed compressive strength, friability, and SEM analysis on polyurethane foams.

Mechanical data analysis on cast resins for impact strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength.

Performed rotational molding and characterized resulting plastic parts for impact strength.

Technical Adviser 6/2012 to 7/2013

Bhairav Embro Design Pvt Ltd, New Delhi (INDIA)

Operating the embroidery machinery to draw design on the cloth pieces as per the planned design.

Correcting any defect errors in machines and designs by making suitable changes to the configurations.

Internship 6/2011 to 8/2011

Munjal Showa Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon, Haryana (INDIA)

Prepared work study of bottom case line in shock absorber.

Analyzed, tested and studied new mechanical design theories.

Teamed with engineering department to test design of materials.

Served as the liaison between Product Development & CAE team to improve communication

Trained on welding techniques like SPOT welding, MIG welding, and SEAM welding.

Internship 6/2010 to 8/2010

Jindal Strips Pvt Ltd, Hisar, Haryana (INDIA)

Performed work study of manufacturing of high quality MS Black pipe/tubes in the range of 15mm – 300mm as per Indian and international standards.

Trained on welding techniques like Electric Resistance Dual system welding (ERW).

Resourceful in preparation of Quality check documents for Production Department.

Prepared detailed process layout of manufacturing/production department for finding issues in the assembly line.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Design/Analysis tools: Autodesk Moldflow (Associate/Bronze), Hypermesh, Hyperworks, Cimatron, AutoCAD, SolidWorks CSWA – Academic (C-VQEA8U9M8F), CSWSA – FEA, Minitab, CAD/CAM, MS Excel, UNIGRAPHICS (Nx) Machining and Welding Tools: CNCs, mills, lathes, angle grinders, plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, arc welders, band saws, grinders, shears, drill presses, chop saws, etc. TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

RJG Training: I attended a 4-day RJG Mold Design training for Injection Molding Autodesk Moldflow: Associate level certification in Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Completed training on fundamentals of injection molding Completed Autodesk Moldflow Insight Advanced Flow training Completed Autodesk Moldflow Insight Advanced Cool and Warp Unigraphics (NX) : Attended basic and advanced courses at Oakland Community College (4 .0 GPA) SolidWorks: Associate level certification in mechanical design Elsyca: Trained in Elsyca software used for chrome plating EDUCATION

Pittsburg State University -- Pittsburg, KS

Ranked in the top 50 mechanical engineering schools by US News and World Report Master in Engineering Technology (MET), Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.73/4 Completed Courses in Major:

Integrated Design and Manufacturing Concept, Quantitative Decision Making, System Engineering and Analysis, Quality Management and Control, Value Engineering, Alternative Energy Concepts Design Project (6/2014 to 12/2014):

Completed senior project in Collaborative Projects on “Amphibious Kayak Girl Powered Vehicle”.

Institute of Technology and Management -- Gurgaon, Haryana, INDIA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), GPA: 3/4 Completed Courses in Major:

Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics of Machinery, Measurement and Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics, Industrial Processes, Elements of Material Engineering, Machine Design, Mechanical Vibrations, Thermal Systems Laboratory, Heat and Mass Transfer. Elements of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Conversion, Kinematics of Machines, Operations Research.

Design Project (6/2011 to 5/2012):

Completed senior project on “Experimental Study of Behavior of Aluminum Beams on Impact of Projectiles with the Help of Pneumatic Gun”.

This project was later published in national conference at ITMU and HCST Farah, Mathura, India

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