SAI TEJA GADDIPATI
Masters graduate offering over 5 years of experience using CAD and CAE tools, a foundation in 2D/3D modeling and structural design, and a drive for performance excellence. Work History
Mechanical Engineer
J.F.Menzia & Sons, Wisconsin Feb 2018 – Aug 2020
Creating models for the existing parts and assemblies using Solidworks 2018 & 2020 from AutoCAD drawings
Design, model, and make blueprints for rotary and its assemblies used for industrial processing
Visiting customer job sites during installation process to help with field roadblocks
Creating BOMs for all the assemblies. Sending drawings out for quotes, selecting the right vendor for the job, issuing PO and once the part is delivered, verifying the part meets the drawings specs
Operating as project manager for small to medium sized projects and leading all engineering efforts for all the projects
Introduced DFM and DFA processes for faster, accurate and standardized production of parts and assemblies
New Product Development Engineer
HOPPE, Wisconsin Dec 2016 – Feb 2018
Contributing to all phases of product design including conceptualization, detailed design, prototyping, testing, and validation, design revision, preparation for production and post- production perfection.
Creating technical drawing documents of components, assemblies, and systems detailing required physical attributes, performance requirements and all other relevant technical information.
Managing design project schedules by defining a work breakdown structure, setting realistic durations for tasks, setting milestones and adhering to deadlines.
Creating ECNs and taking part in ECN process change and weekly ECN meetings.
Using Solidworks to perform engineering design tasks. Contact
Address
Brookfield, WI, 53005
Phone
*******.**@*****.***
Skills
Modelling & Analysis:
Solidworks, AutoCAD,
PRO-E/CREO, CATIA V5,
ANSYS, PIPESIM,
StressCheck, COMPASS
Programming: C, C++,
Windows (all versions), MS
Office, LaTeX, MATLAB,
FlexPDE, Unix
Accomplishments
Diploma in Product
Design and Analysis
CFD analysis of flow
around static and
rotating cylinder at
different Reynold's
number.
Design Engineer
TAPCO Inc., Wisconsin April 2016 – Dec 2016
Designed and modeled parts (sheet metal) and assemblies for traffic and parking products using Solidworks 2016.
Fabricated custom parts to support R&D as well as ETO projects.
Demonstrated technical troubleshooting strengths in pinpointing and resolving components design shortcomings.
Created and maintained ECNs with proper documentations.
Created complete list of BOMs for the product after the design modifications.
Participated in DFM processes to ensure that new/existing products are manufactured accurately and to standardize work flow.
Communicated requirements with suppliers, sourcing components and reviewing vendor quotes.
Structural Design Intern
National Thermal Power Corporation May 2012 – Dec 2012
Designed girders used in electric overhead travelling (EOT) Cranes using engineering calculations in Microsoft Excel.
Improvised the design of girders by performing stress analysis (FEA) in ANSYS so as to minimize the forces and torques on it.
Selection of the suitable material for the girder based on their force withstanding capabilities.
Education
Masters: Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston - Houston, TX May 2015
GPA: 3.6/4
Bachelors: Mechanical Engineering
Lingaya's University May 2013
GPA: 8.9/10
Designed and
Fabricated an off road
buggy for regional SAE
competition.
Designed a three
Wheeled Segway using
SolidWorks.
Certifications
Project Management Training
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification