Mechanical Design Engineer

Param M Mehta

Los Angeles, CA 646-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Concept Generation – Teamwork – Technical Curiosity

Pioneering, solution-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with BTech, MSc, and 2+ years of experience harnessing design knowledge and engineering fundamentals to deliver successful designs. Proven ability to generate concepts and drawings, run and analyze simulations and document results. Effective written and verbal communicator at team, customer, and supplier levels. Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt™ (ICGB) and OSHA Certified. Willing to relocate anywhere in US and travel up to 30%.

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Mechanical Component Design • Product Development • Engineering •2D Drafting • CAD • DFMEA • DFMA •FEA • CFD • ISO • SAP • ERP • GMP • Sheet Metal • Plastic Injection Molding • Prototyping • Kaizen • Lean Manufacturing • Six Sigma • Fabrication • GD&T • SolidWorks • Inventor • AutoCAD • ANSYS Workbench • Windchill • MS Office Suite • MATLAB • Testing • Validation • Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis • Communication • Cross-Functional Teamwork • Reporting • Leadership • Supplier Management • Project Management • Relationship Building • Documentation • Cost Saving • Problem Solving • Troubleshooting • Research • Concept Generation • Brainstorming • Modeling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Airozen inc, Los Angeles, CA (Biomedical) 01/2020 – 07/2020

Product Development Engineer: Led product design, development, and testing operations in adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. Developed and validated prototype components for plastic injection molding. Interfaced with suppliers and mold makers.

Key Competencies: Product Design, Prototyping, Simulations, Communication, Collaboration

Reduced time-to-market and manufacturing costs through design for manufacturing (DFM) and prototype testing

Mapped project plan for design and development of plastic injection molding for germ shield headset

Spearheaded design process and developed product prototype at minimal cost with limited start-up budget

Performed Computational Flow Dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimize product functionality

Decreased manufacturing costs by 20% by interfacing and negotiating with suppliers

Engaged with multiple mold makers in China to discuss collaboration and quotes for materials

Navigated language barrier to build open, trust-based working relationships

Conducted negotiations and secured 20% reduction from initial quote

Naman Industries, Vadodara, Gujarat, India (Manufacturing) 07/2016 – 08/2017

Manufacturing Engineer: Developed parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies for hydraulic scissor lifts and turbine base rotors with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software packages. Conducted physical tests and analyses to validate designs. Acquired expertise in sheet metal fabrication including bending, stamping, welding, milling, and tolerance stack-up.

Key Competencies: 2D Drawing, Design Validation, Testing & Analysis, Leadership, Cost Reduction, Project Management

Extended product lifecycle and reduced costs by $300 per unit by implementing design improvements

Developed sheet metal parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies utilizing SolidWorks and Creo systems

Executed thermal, structural, and buckling analyses, physical tests, and failure analysis

Improved structural rigidity with SAE 1020 compared to mild steel

Improved return/rework process efficiency and reduced lead time with clear conveyance of design intent

Researched and analyzed product requirements and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) system

Created 2D drawings for parts required in manufacturing process using AutoCAD software

Documented part number records in Windchill Product Data Management (PDM) system

Increased sales by 75% over 6 months with effective project and customer management

Oversaw multiple development projects, adhering to budget, time, and scope constraints

Tracked progress and schedule throughout project lifecycles to ensure timely deliveries

Coordinated regularly with customers and explained any delays related to equipment supply line issues

Hydro Mech Engineers, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (Material Handling) 08/2015 – 05/2016

Mechanical Engineer: Drove design operations for parts and assemblies for gravity roller conveyors. Managed documentation in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Key Competencies: Mechanical Design, Documentation, Organization, Technical Writing

Reduced rework rate by 10% by incorporating Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) methodology

Designed components for gravity roller conveyors in accordance with customer specifications

Utilized structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to select lighter, more cost-effective materials

Adhered to sheet metal DFM guidelines and conducted structural and fatigue analyses

Streamlined cross-functional communications, inventory management, and data accessibility

Compiled and maintained details of raw materials and components in Bills of Materials documentation

Processed Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure efficient implementation of design changes

Generated purchase transactions and organized inventory level management

Education

California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Master of Science – Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Indus University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Bachelor of Technology – Mechanical Engineering

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