Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Niyati C. Shah

Cell- 701-***-**** Email-id- *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/Niyati-Shah01 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified professional with experience in improving product quality using tools such as Six Sigma and 5S.

• Mechanical Engineer with two years of laboratory research experience in mechanical testing, analysis and characterization of composite materials.

• Experienced in preparing technical reports and scientific publications. CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Minitab, ANSYS, MasterCam, MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Thesis) GPA-3.5/4.0 May 2019 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering GPA-3.1/4.0 June 2016 Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.

EXPERIENCE:

Engineering Intern: AGT Foods, USA October 2019- Present

• Executed development, process evaluation and improvement of manufacturing methods within the facility.

• Implemented modifications to improve products and reduce cost using quality tools such as Six sigma, 5S for different materials and parts of the facility.

• Restructured manufacturing instructions for various existing processes for better performance. Graduate Research Assistant: Industry collaboration with Sunstrand LLC June 2017 – May 2019 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Topic: Hybridization of bast natural fibers and synthetic fibers in thermoplastic composites

• Improved light weighing characteristics and sustainability by hybridizing bast natural fibers such as flax and hemp with recycled carbon fiber for a multitude of applications.

• Hands on experience using techniques such as Injection Molding (Technoplas – SIM 5080).

• Evaluated fiber distribution and void content, via failure analysis techniques such as SEM & Micro-CT to ensure product reliability.

• Well-versed with mechanical test performance using ASTM standards to determine tensile, flexural and impact strength of materials.

• Achieved significant increase in tensile and flexure strength values after the reinforcement of recycled-carbon fiber. PUBLICATIONS:

• N. Shah, J. Fehrenbach, C. Ulven “Hybridization of Hemp Fiber and Recycled-Carbon Fiber in Polypropylene Composites.” (Sustainability Journal, 2019, 11, 3163)

• S. U. Ratnaparkhi, N. Shah, S. Radkar, V. Parekar, T. Tharkude “A Review of Low temperature air generation from vehicle suspension system”. (IJLRET, Volume 1, Issue 7, December 2015, PP 08-12) PRESENTATIONS:

• ‘‘Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites of Natural Fiber and Recycled Carbon Fiber’’ Proceedings Paper Presentation at MS&T 18 Conference. Columbus, Ohio, USA, October - 2018

• “Comparison of Bamboo vs Glass fiber as a composite reinforcement” Poster presentation at International Symposium on Materials from Renewables (ISMR). Fargo, ND, USA, July - 2018 LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

• CSO Representative for NDSU Association of Students from India (ASI) 2016 - 2018

• Lead Volunteer Coordinator for Mechanical Engineering Student’s Association (MESA) 2013 - 2016

• Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2017 - 2018

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