Nil Kothari

www.linkedin.com/in/nilkothari 323-***-**** adiqjz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFFESIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of experience as a Design & Manufacturing. Seeking challenging engineering opportunities which would utilize my knowledge and skills in manufacturing and quality analysis gained through academic and work experience.

Have solid foundation in Solidworks, AutoCAD.

Excellent communication and organizational skills to foster consensus among conflicting parties and to build a cohesive team environment.

Responsible for the periodically and accurate generation and verification of 3D solid models utilizing GD&T (ASME y14.5), interference study.

Gained experience in machining by working on drilling and lathe machines.

Good Hands on Experience of Generative Sheet Metal Designing in Catia V5.

Certified professional in ANSYS.

Proven good ability in analytical skills, problem solving skills and good understanding of engineering problems.

improving product output, cycle time and process capability.

Jigs & fixtures development & Implementation.

Proficient in solid works sheet metal, surface modelling, drawing module.

Good knowledge of HPU and JPH techniques in manufacturing.

Used problem solving tools like 5 Why, Fish Bone Diagrams to tackle problems systematically.

Familiar with the concept of JIT and Takt Time.

Good knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.

Proficient with MS POWER POINT.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Design Tools: Solid Works 2016-2017, Pro/E, AutoCAD, ANSYS 14.0 SIMULATION

Manufacturing: BOM, Kaizen, Kanban, Fishbone Diagram, 5 Why, 8D

Quality: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Tools, 5S

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2017 (3.47 GPA) California State University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, June 2014 (3.7 GPA) Gujarat Technological University, India

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Engineer (January 2020 – Present) Clear Sign & Design Inc., CA USA

Working as a Production Detailer, responsible for creating engineering drawings, inventory planning, interaction with suppliers for material need, creating files for CNC, Accubend and Laser Cutting Machine using Solidworks and AutoCAD and supported manufacturing.

Conduct Root Cause Analysis using fishbone diagram on product or process based on non-conformance report and provided corrective actions accordingly.

Responsible for review of Quality Inspection data for each finished good product before packaging.

Wrote rework instruction based on different type of defects and customer complaints and guide the production team to rework the part as per parts.

Improve procedures, work orders and other documentation through continuous improvement and feedback & recommendation from operator and production lead.

Updated engineering drawings based on the improvements needed.

Works with cross functional team to determine production requirements based on projects.

Communicate with Installers on the field regarding proper installation method for different type of signs and Fabricated Illuminated Signs.

Manufacturing Engineer (January 2018 – January 2020) Coastal Signage + Wayfinding, Oceanside, CA USA

Lead engineer responsible for designing the parts, releasing it to the production, maintain proper process flow according to the standard operating procedure.

Supported manufacturing and improved process output by cross training operators on various operations.

Increased daily capacity of manufacturing parts by implementing new laser cutting machine & validate the process.

Coordinate with operators and trained them to follow proper machine operation according to the manufacturing procedure.

Successfully created detailed dxf files for CNC Router, Engraving and Accubend using Solidworks, Autocad, Flexi design software.

Interact with customers and project managers regarding their specific requirements of the design.

Reading the engineering drawings as per the customer requirement.

Identified the Value-added changes to the design and prepare the Technical Report for the process changes.

Successfully implement the 5S manufacturing technique for the cost effectiveness that results into 5% reduction of scrap.

CAPA Management for identifying defects on product and fixed the issue based on the root cause analysis of defective product and implemented corrective action by improving the existing manufacturing process.

Coordinated with Salespeople regarding their project to discuss the timeline for completion based on the complexity of the project.

Created Purchase Order for different vendors.

Planned and manage inventory for each project.

Educate, train and supervise new employees on current manufacturing and workflow processes.

Created Bill of Materials for each finished goods and sub-assemblies.

Implemented the Profit & Loss tracking sheet with the cost of labor, material, hardware and design for every project.

Mechanical Engineer (June 2013– Sept 2015) Energy Process Equipment’s, India

Successfully created detailed 3D models and complex assemblies through consistent use of Solid works and AutoCAD to ensure alignment with client’s requirements.

Part of the project for implementing the fixture for boiler as a Design Engineer. Draw a complete 3D model and prototype in Solid Works and did the simulation in ANSYS to check the stress distribution.

Efficiently executed Finite Element Analysis to identify stress elements on various components of mechanical equipment/ machine.

Leveraged solid mechanical engineering skills to complete the analysis of raw material used for parts and the machine.

Ensured accuracy of drawings and engineering records to enable completion of projects within established timeline and quality requirements.

Evaluated and reviewed customer proposals, specifications, manuals to identify the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of the design.

Partnered with key stakeholders and clients to drive consensus, collaboration, and forward momentum toward the completion of project milestones and the attainment of client goals.

Led project scheduling and budgeting successfully to quickly complete the projects.

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