Mechanical Engineer Design

Soham Patel

(U.S Citizen)

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Mechanical Engineer

Project Execution Product Development Design Leader

Bilingual mechanical engineer with experience in cost analysis, coordination of cross functional teams and projects, and all other facets of the engineering process. Skilled in facilitating project safety analysis and ongoing product development. Instrumental in engineering, prototyping, and launching new systems and process. Technical proficiency in GD&T, AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA V5 or V6, FEA, DFMEA, ENOVIA PLM, Spinfire, Polyworks, NX11, Teamcenter, and Minitab. Additional skills knowledge in testing equipment including Torque Wrenches, Calipers, Micrometers, Sheet metal, Product Design, CMM, Tool Design, Basic Plastic Injection molding, Basic CNC Machining.

Product Development

Equipment Design

Configuration and Troubleshooting

Project Leader

Research Methods

Team Communication

Client Interaction

Technical Writing (Manuals/System specs)

Vendor Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nidec Motor Corporation, Auburn Hills, Michigan. July 2018 – May 2020 (Laid off due to Covid 19)

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop motors from concepts through the prototyping and testing phases, until it goes to production

Generate and Revised detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of all the motor components and assemblies.

Reviewed models and drawings for completeness and accuracy before going for prototyping and production

Participates in various technical reviews throughout the product development cycle; prepares technical presentations to various stakeholders.

Develop customer presentations for the projects and assist them functionally.

Customer Liaison for global production programs.

Ensured timely completions of project design deliverables including designs, drawings, and other documentations as required through detailed documentation.

Attended design review meetings with Japan and Mexico for the approval of design and assembly process of motor

Designed test fixtures for motor validation and ongoing QC inspection.

Completed Tolerance stack-ups and Cpk evaluations.

Validates the design of new products or product enhancements through stack-ups, DFMEA, Finite Element Analysis, Design for Assembly/ Manufacturing feasibility studies.

Validate the product design through FEA in Catia V5 and check the fit by producing the parts using rapid prototyping capability.

Researched advance features for possible patents and cross check any patents infringement.

Worked with suppliers during the development phase of the motors.

Performed root cause failure analysis of motor test and field failures.

Assisted with creating, updating and maintaining Quality Documentation, Product reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to Concerns, Procedures, etc.

Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with the plant and guide them if necessary.

Created and reviewed engineering change requests to comply with procedures and project objectives.

Experience with the design for Injection molding, metal stamping, machining, and die casting for prototyping and mass production.

Utilized AutoCAD, Catia V5, NX11, and ENOVIA plm to design and release 3D models and 2D drawings.

Performed benchmarks on competitor motors for research and development purposes.

Developed various bushed and brushless motors used in Sunroofs, EPS, Seats, and Brake for Tier 1 customers.

Perceptron, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan. Sep 2017 – May 2018

Mechanical Design Engineer

Managed projects, design work, and installations throughout the end to end process. Collaborated with the project management team to provide file format requirements for incoming CAD data. Completed sensor aiming and design sensor mounting structures. Managed changes and developments by completing design interactions and managed available resources. Provided the project manager with a structure build package in addition to a structure position detail sheet if requested. Oversee the group work progress including the approval of layout drawings. Created DFMEA reports for new and redesigned projects.

Performed project demonstrations to customers and design team.

Ensured client satisfaction through the monitoring of installation progress and effective project communication.

Supported multiple special projects by providing field support.

Lotus International Company, Canton, Michigan. Apr 2017 – Aug2017 Electronics Engineering Intern

Assembled, serviced, and manufactured electronic products and displays. Performed high volume kitting, re-packaging, and pre-delivery inspections to ensure all quality standards were met. Ensured thermal resistance of display boards and power boards of all repaired electronics. Ensured compliance of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified rules. Developed test reports and on all electronic equipment and ensure all findings were recorded in detail.

Ensured all policies and procedures were followed by newly hired team members by providing detailed training.

Contributed to bottom line revenue by controlling all scrap units and reuse harvest components for repair purposes.

SGM Transformers, Ann Arbor, MI. Sep 2016 – Apr 2017

Engineering Intern

Assessed project requirements for standard and custom design transformers. Measured the performance of mechanical components and devices. Perform load testing and voltage input and output metrics through the use of an amp and voltage meter. Conducted breakdown insulation testing between primary winding, secondary winding, and stamping

Ensured all projects complied with required specification by performing audits and testing prior to delivery.

JSB Great Bearings Supply, Ann Arbor, MI. Jan 2016 – Apr 2017

Sales and Technical Associate

Engineered the specifications of bearings and provided detailed communication to clients with bearing recognition and usage. Worked with several systems including HCH, SKF, NACHI, F&D, NTN, and JSB brand bearing blocks.

Generated sales for the company by assisting the sales team with taking orders, communicating with customers, and providing in-depth technical information.

Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI. Jan 2012 – June 2014

Computer Lab Technician

Assisted students in SOLIDWORKS and CATIA V5. Reviewed both hardware and software issues and made repairs. Performed maintenance on equipment as necessary.

Tracked the lab usage through a created program in Microsoft Access.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Masters of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH, 2019 – Present

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, 2017

Associates in Mechanical Engineering, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI, 2014

SAS Training Certification, Addison Technologies, 2017

Plastic Injection Molding Basics Certification, Expert Tech, 2018

Shop Floor Metallurgy Certification, Expert Tech, 2018

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, SSGI, 2020

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