Sachin Patil

Woodward Avenue I Woodridge, IL, US I +1-734-***-**** I addud7@r.postjobfree.com I linkedin.com/in/sachin23

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with 11+ years of experience in the Creo and UG NX software’s, Design and development of Vehicle Packaging DMU, Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Vehicle development program.

Excellence in design and developments of Sheet Metal, Plastic, Casting components within Automotive and Manufacturing sectors.

Benchmarking, Identified failure modes and developed DFMEA, DVP&R, worked with suppliers and cross functional teams. Expertise in release, launch and timing of parts for production. Troubleshoot Quality, warranty and service issues and improved quality and efficiency of overall vehicle.

Highly adept in scheduling, planning and meeting project deliverables. Excellent analytical & problem solving skills, ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast paced environment.

Technical/CAD Skills

Catia / Creo / UGNX

Team Center

VIS-Mockup

GD&T ASME Y14.5

ECN / BOM

DVP&R/ DFM

DFA/DFS

DFMEA, Why5

Fishbone diagram, 8D

Vehicle Dynamics Principles

Project Management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Problem Identification

Education

Master of Engineering

Automotive

CGPA : 7.01

University of Pune,India

2016

Bachelor of Engineering

Automobile

CGPA : 7.12

North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon India

2008

Professional Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer Feb 2020 – May 2020

Navistar International Inc, Lisle, IL (Tech Mahindra America Inc TX)

Worked on design of bus body components, BIW & exterior parts to facilitate cab and body integration. Proposed layouts for bus body drop on chassis line and finalized assembly sequence to avoid potential bottlenecks at shop.

Designed Exterior transition panel, Reinforcements, brackets Feasibility and Packaging of chassis mounted on the complete vehicle.

Interpreted CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into component design and created spot welds for a complete dash structure using the module of UG NX.

Ensured best practices and lessons learned are incorporated in product designs, and new lessons learned are documented/ preparation of design guidelines.

Mechanical Design Engineer Sept 2019 – Jan 2019

Toyota Technical Center Saline MI (Hindujatech Inc.)

Worked on product development project of hybrid fuel cell truck for PACCAR. In-house design and development packaging of battery mounting, exhaust system brackets, Exhaust system & ECU BOX through rapid prototype.

Supported to the Proto build and design issues resolution close interaction with components manufacturing team for issue resolution. Responsible for design & drawing release activity.

Vehicle Packaging Engineer I Vehicle Concept & Integration (VC & I) March 2017-Sept 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automotive Pune / Shanghai China (Hindujatech Ltd)

Performed Vehicle packaging, Benchmarking, and Virtual validation & Cost reduction activities for India & China multiple programs.Pre-Program activity Vehicle architecture, Deck preparation, Benchmark activities, and Vis-BOM finalization with CFT. Close coordination with all Packaging related activities with global cross functional teams to ensure technical aspects of the project are executed according to Program Manager Timeline.

Executed complete virtual prototype of plug in hybrid electric vehicle for china market for 4 variants with clash & clearance assessment.

Checked the functional integrity of the package and give feedback to the aggregate teams for achieving optimal vehicle package. Release packaging study reports in FCA ICMS system.

Conducted vehicle level DMU reviews and proposed solutions to solve interface issues. Serve as the contact point between styling team and other design aggregate teams to ensure styling and engineering requirements are balanced.

Worked closely with aggregates team to study the feasibility of new proposals with respect to Packaging, Manufacturing, Ergonomics and Serviceability.

Performed virtual DFA, DFS & Packaging review of new designed proposals for tooling kickoff TKO.

Ensured best practices of FCA DMU guidelines and lessons learned are incorporated in Power train, Chassis, Electrical Components and wiring harness packaging. Actively supported for prototype build and testing and assembly.

Senior Engineer Chassis, Suspension, Brakes Aug 2014 - March 2017

Navistar International Inc US (Tech Mahindra Ltd Pune India)

Actively supported to Navistar US team for design and development of chassis systems to establishment for chassis system architecture and functional feasibility.

Design and development of 7 ton truck front suspension.

Communication with Navistar Global R&D team and various agencies like Purchasing, Program Management and Assembly.

Performed responsibilities of researching and improving component design to achieve lighter weight and optimized structural performance.

Design of chassis component and system validation, ensuring performance targets is met.

Created of component specification, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents.

Developed integrated leaf spring mounting brackets.

Prepared complete suspension articulation data for various types of suspension.

Senior Design Engineer I Chassis, Suspension Nov 2010-July 2014

TATA Motors Engineering Research Center (TATA Tech. Ltd Pune) India

Proactively performed to chassis and suspension design and development for utility vehicles. Coordination for the chassis topics with the core tasks: active risk management, support for ramp up and pre series of new models, focus on series maintenance and model year changes, coordinate change management for chassis, support procurement, logistics, quality assurance and production with chassis topics and root cause analysis.

Designed & developed of parabolic leaf spring & bush for warranty cost reduction to improve JD power score.

Resigned & implemented of suspension components U bolt, Guide plate, Bushes, bump stopper for banjo axle for weight optimization.

Designed weight optimization of chassis suspension structural components Upper, Lower link, knuckle, ball joint, spring Sub frames, Guide Plate, brackets.

Assisted for certification of supplier test stands, supporting and standardizing the release test, reports, checked the design states and giving a release recommendation to the design departments in TML ERC.

Refined and created chassis components Design Change Request, DFMEA and DVP&R, DFA, DFM.

Assisted for component level testing and root cause analysis results to provide changes and design direction.

Detailed benchmarking study of chassis competitor’s vehicle for weight and continuous improvement.

Checked interference & clearance in dynamic condition by creating envelope i.e. Wheels and Tires, Axle, ARB, Shock absorber & prepare reports for same.

Design release Components, systems and detail designs & drawings of the suspension system in TCe.

Integration of physical system models of the passive chassis components (springs, bushings, kinematics, tires, etc.) with intelligent controls through firmware of active components (including suspension control, traction control, brake controls, steering systems, etc.)

Executive Engineer May 2009-June 2010

Keshrup Systems Pvt Ltd Thane India

Created 3D models of sheet metal parts, castings, fabricated components with Part and Assembly drawings with GD & T.and Weld spot details & also standardization of various parts & assemblies for Combines as well as header according to new worldwide company standards.

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