Nischay Edwankar

312-***-**** adhv5c@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/edwankarnischay

SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in Product Design & Development and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) from Design to Launch with a focus on delivering high quality, reliable, serviceable, and cost-efficient solution for high volume production. Proficient in CAD/CAE tools for complex solid and surface modelling, performing Static and Dynamic Analysis and Multibody Dynamic (MBD) simulations.

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EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) May 2017 Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mumbai University, India May 2014 WORK EXPERIENCE

Product Engineer – John Deere (Client), Waterloo, Iowa Aug 2017 – Present

• Achieved 41% material reduction by designing an ergonomic cost-efficient safety bracket, determined failure modes by Root Cause Analysis (RCA), optimized sheet metal geometry using CAE tools to analyze bolted joints, material selection and improve fatigue life, and performed Vibration Testing to meet Product Verification and Validation (PV&V) Goals.

• Conceptualized and innovated designs for stamped/machined sheet metal brackets, closures and weldments, Gray Iron and Aluminum cast structures, plastic and rubber components, electrical parts and wire harness packaging, hydraulic and pneumatic flexible hoses and steel tubes, fittings, O-Rings, gaskets, latches, spring mechanisms, and fastening hardware.

• Eliminated critical failures in Battery and Air Intake Module by performing Design for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), developed plastic enclosure and Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) hardware using Rapid Prototyping techniques that reduced manufacturing cost from $56000 to $15000, used Design of Experiments (DOE) principles to verify designs while performing field testing in off-road environments and Shock Testing.

• Developed a compact engine mounted heat shield bracket by creating under-hood Digital MockUp (DMU), performing Modal Analysis, Vibration Response and Thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and using Topology Optimization tool that eliminated assembly fixtures, reduced parts and fastener count, minimized operator fatigue and achieved a cost reduction of 77%.

• Designed and developed injection molded and thermoformed plastic manifold cover, mudguard, fender extensions and mounting hardware by performing Mold Flow Analysis and building Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R) for testing 3D printing (FDM) prototypes in Field and Lab under service conditions.

• Optimized Relay Module Support structures with 37% mass reduction, mounted electrical components, battery cables and wiring harness to optimize packaging space and eliminated excessive welds, fasteners and material by performing CAE Analysis for dynamic load cases obtained from the Field Test data.

• Eliminated vibration failures, material wear and geometry interference on lines/tubes and hoses for Vehicle Steering, Suspension, Brake, Fuel and Exhaust Systems by designing layouts with reliable plumbing techniques, industrial corrosion plating and coatings, reinforcements, and performing Strain and Pressure Cycle Testing.

• Executed tasks in Engineering Product Database Management (EPDM); managed and published Engineering & Manufacturing Bill of Materials (EBOM & MBOM), controlled creation and release of Engineering Change Numbers (ECN), managed the Metadata (CAD & Attributes) of components from design to release using Windchill PDM and SAP NetWeaver.

• Collaborated with stakeholders across the Company (Vehicle Safety, Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH), CFD and Metallurgy Teams) for Product Integration and Homologation. Worked with Supply Management team in Design Process and Assembly Review

(DPAR) with Vendors to provide support with Material Procurement, Cost and Lead Time (LT). Mechanical Engineer Intern - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Mumbai, India Sep 2014 – Dec 2014

• Identified potential improvement by performing ergonomic job surveys, encountering bottlenecks, and resolving problem with modifications required on the Hypoid Gear Cell Line.

• Optimized manufacturing process by designing a compact trolley for bevel and pinion gears together which increased the storage capacity by 40%, reduced part production time and eliminated grouping error. Project Technical Lead - SAE BAJA, India Jul 2013 – Feb 2014

• Designed and manufactured an Off-Road Vehicle with a team of 24 members for an Endurance Race.

• Integrated Vehicle using 3D CAD, Rendering Studio and Static and Dynamic FEA to engineer a compact Roll Cage, Suspension System, Braking and Steering systems, Transmission and Electrical System using Solidworks, ANSYS, MSC Adams and Lotus Shark.

• Pro E/ Creo, Solidworks

• Catia, NX CAD, AutoCAD

• ANSYS, Matlab, LS Dyna

• FEA, Topology Optimization

• GD&T ASME Y14.5

• Tolerance Stack Analysis

• PDM Windchill, SAP NetWeaver • Continuous Improvement • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

• Vehicle Design and Packaging

• Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

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