RAJESH PATEL.

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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – EQUIPMENT-TOOLING-PROCESSING- PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Dynamic, team spirited and performance driven Engineering Professional with an extraordinary blend of leadership, design and manufacturing, equipment and tooling installation – maintenance and processing knowledge coupled with project management expertise. Recognized for handling multiple, challenging and complex engineering projects from concept to completion to meet customer goals focusing on cost reduction through reverse engineering and fast development and reduction of the time to market.

Managed multiple projects value of which ranging from 10M to 100M – for manufacturing of the equipment & tools for the products in the Automotive industry and Packaging industry and consumer products industry. Solid Experience in the areas of injection molding equipment and tooling development – installation and commissioning on site – equipment and tooling validation for the part production that meets the customer critical characteristic requirement – on site technical startup support for launch of new products manufacturing. Development of the Secondary equipment and tooling for various parts processing at different stage & Process development. LIST OF MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Injection Molding Machine Design and Manufacturing with secondary operations and tooling. Took complete project responsibilities for concept to completion. Handled multiple projects simultaneously.

• Blow molding machine design and Manufacturing with secondary operations and tooling.

• Experienced with Design and manufacturing -commissioning of the automation lines for the thermoforming blister packing machines for the products in various industry sectors. Designed and Manufactured thermoforming machines with form-fill- seal applications for tooth brush, IV-sets, hardware items, food and dairy industry and consumer packing industry.

• Plastic Injection Molding tools and dies, extrusion tools and+ dies, compression and transfer molding tools and dies manufacturing training from central institute of plastic engineering and technology.

• Performed plastic injection molding of the various products in multiple different products application areas. Possessing deep processing knowledge in injection molding using various polymers from general plastics LDPE, HDPE, PP, PC, Acrylic, Nylon, Nylong-66, PVC to Engineered plastics such as PP+glass fibers, PP+ Long Glass Fibers, PP+Talk, Ultem, PPS. Also processed engineered plastics for the Automotive industry with various additives.

• Extensive experience in the supplier tool development for the injection molding tools and trial runs at the workshops across the globe. Performed injection molding tool trials with hands on in single color and double color - injection molding.

• Managed the Programs – purchasing, validation, buy-off, installation and commissioning of the molding machines from 100 tons to 2200 tons across the multiple sites in USA and Canada with installation-startup- transfer & training. Purchased supportive equipment – cooling towers, line feeders, dryers & conveyor units – installed and commissioned on manufacturing site. Purchased installed and commissioned robotic automation – inspection and packing of the molded parts with Light guided vehicle (LGV) transfer.

• Worked with the contract manufacturers for Installation of the machines with the automation – multi axis robotics pick and place applications. Installation and start up of the secondary equipment and tooling for the major secondary operations such as infrared welding, sonic welding, heat staking, laser scoring, vibration welding, screw-driving with automation, lamination and bonding.

• Assisted the Plant Production with resolving the processing and tooling issues on injection molding machines. Handled in house repairs of the injection tools as well as in some cases external repairs. Provided assistance to the Machine shop with repairs and rebuilding of the injection tooling with multiple valve gated components.

• Performed hands on Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and servo control – PLC programming – end of the arm robotics for various injection molding applications. Performed machine repairs and maintenance of the machines ranging from 50 Tons to 2500 Tons. Dealt with the robotic automation for the various secondary operations.

• Performed hands on repairs and Maintenance of the hot runner systems for the tools ranging in the cavitation from 2 Cavities to 144 Cavities. Performed repairs, rebuilt and retrofitting of the hot runner systems, electrical testing and validation.

• Reviewed Mold flow analysis with various hot runner manufacturers such as PSG, Yudo, Syventive – for acceptance of the process out put before purchase and installed in the injection tools for various product applications. Analyzed the process parameters for the optimum injection molding process and quality out come of the product. Validated tools and hot runner systems by first piece development of the parts. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INOAC INTERIOR SYSTEMS., Farmington Hills, Michigan 2016 - 2020 Advance Manufacturing Engineer - (Automotive)

(Main Products - Instrument Panes, Door Panels, armrest and center console Panels - Leather and PVC Version for Various OEM Such as Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai-Mobis, Chrysler)

Provided early phase design feasibility input to developing the plant for the manufacturing of the multiple automotive interior components. Developed equipment and tooling specifications for various products with secondary operations. Performed sourcing activities for the equipment and tooling purchase. Developed process-flow diagrams, line layouts, DFM-DFA documents, PFMEA-control plan diagrams, Value Stream Mapping. Performed SQC-SPC analysis. Performed injection molding processing and tooling supports at trials at the various suppliers. Performing tooling validation before shipment and buy off at the supplier site. Developed first part process parameters. Transferred the tools to the manufacturing site – started up the tools with the set up and quality verified the first piece for the fit and function of the parts. Transfer of the equipment to the manufacturing site for production. Installed-commissioned and started up the multiple injection molding machines ranging from 500 tons to 2200 tons with the automation and secondary operations.

Planned and supervised prototype builds at the supplier locations and at the manufacturing sites. Resolved quality related issues with engineering analysis utilizing various engineering tools. Revised-remanufactured existing equipment for improved efficiencies and increased production with cost reduction and labor reduction. Performed Kaizen activities for the improvement of the production efficiencies and cost reduction. Performed equipment safety analysis – ergonomics analysis for the newly developed equipment and tools that meets OSHA requirements avoiding any injury possibilities to the operators. HELLA AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING USA., Plymouth Michigan 2014 - 2016 Tooling Engineer - Injection Mold Tools for Automotive Lighting. Major Products: Automotive Lighting - Exterior Lights - Head Lamp, Tail Lamp, Break Lights, LED Lights, Interior Lights - Console Lights, Cup Holder LED Lights for various OEM Automotive Manufacturers such as Nissan, GM, Chrysler, Ford, VW, Toyota, BMW etc.

• Linked between Third Party injection Tooling Suppliers and product development team for the robust development of the injection molding tools for the various products in the Automotive lighting Sector.

• Developed the Components related to Automotive Lighting Products - Such as Head Lamps, Tail lamps, Break Lights, LED Lighting, Reflector, Housing, Lighting for the Control Panels illumination, Cup holder LED Lighting.

• Performed -Project Management of the multiple injection molding tools simultaneously. Performed injection tool tryout at supplier facility for successful development of the process for the new Products. Validated the first parts.

• Transferred the tools to production sites – developed the processes for the home run of the products that meets the customer critical specifications. Collaborated with multiple tool suppliers simultaneously for the various products.

• Implemented engineering changes maintaining the company wise standards across multiple facilities worldwide and interfacing it with the automation of the equipment.

• Travelled to Various Tooling suppliers around the Globe for the manufacturing of the Injection Molding Tooling - regular auditing process -making sure the suppliers are not falling behind on timelines.

• Provided Assistance for successful launching of the New Tools in the Various Hella Facilities across the globe & transfer of the tools from supplier location to the manufacturing site and first piece start up process debugging and testing.

INTEVA PRODUCTS ADRIAN MICHIGAN. 2010 - 2014

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Process and Tooling Injection Molding - Automotive Interior.

(Major Products: Instrument Panels and Automotive Interior Products such as Door Trims, Center Console)

• Launched multi million dollars projects from concept to completion for the manufacturing of the automotive interiors for various OEM Such as GM & Chrysler. Developed instrument Panels – developed secondary equipment and tooling

– installation – commissioning and startup – processing and troubleshooting.

• Performed Design Review of the New injection Tooling and Custom Modifications of Existing injection tooling changes for the Performance modifications and aesthetic modifications of the Tools and dies for Injection Molding of Interior Car components - instrument panels, center consoles, Windshield close out, door panels.

• Performed new Injection Mold trials at the supplier site – transferred the tools on the Manufacturing site – installed in the machine and performed first piece validation.

• Designed and Modified Secondary operations tooling - Jigs and Fixtures, secondary assembly equipment such as flame treatment, hot blade and cold blade punch and trim, edge folding, welding.

• Provided Technical Support in the Injection Molding Processing. Injection Molding of Various Car Interior Products with various engineering resins such as PC-ABS, PP, Nylon, Glass Filled PP, HDPE.

• Developed injection molding process for new tools, new materials of various kinds. improved cycle time. Managed the Tooling changes through the engineering design review and custom modifications as per major OEMs.

• Provided technical assistance and engineering support for the plastics processing, maintenance of the machine tools and dies. Vendor development of the custom-built tooling and jigs and fixtures as needed. Inventory management and Parts procurement for the tools and dies, injection-molding machines, injection molds. AMCOR PET PACKAGING, TORONTO-ON & MANCHESTER-MI 2003 - 2010 Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Research & Development Facility

• Designed and Manufactured the Packaging Products & Machinery - Injection & Blow Molding equipment and tooling.

• Development of the consumer packaging products – PET Bottles and containers.

• Injection Molding and Blow Molding Processing and Tooling.

• Performed Injection Molding Machine & Injection Tools Repairs and Maintenance.

• Performed systematic process troubleshooting for the injection molding issues. ROYAL INJECTION LIMITED, TORONTO, ON 2001 - 2003

Process & Maintenance Engineer (Assistant Shift Supervisor)

• Provided Technical Expertise on the Injection Molding Processing of Various products of the household industry, consumer products and engineered products. Processed various polymer materials such as LDPE, HDPE, PP, PC+ABS, Nylon, PC, Ultem, Silicon Rubber.

• Performed equipment installation – repairs and maintenance for the injection molding industry. Performed robotics programming for the pick and place applications. Performed electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting. AJAYDEEP PRIVATE LIMITED, BARODA, GUJARAT, INDIA 1998-2001 Design Engineer – (Plastic Packaging Machinery Division) Designed and Manufactured custom packaging machinery with automation. Blister packing and Thermoforming packaging lines. Performed leadership role in designing, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and start up of the multimillion dollar projects for the packaging industry with wide range of automation. POLYMECH PLAST MACHINES LIMITED, BARODA, GUJARAT, INDIA 1998-2001 Design Engineer – (Plastic Injection Molding Machinery Division) Project Leader supervising & coordinating corporate wide team of engineers, production, assembly, quality and maintenance staff engaged in designing, building and troubleshooting of injection molding machines, blow molding machines. Handled complete responsibility of multiple projects for design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of injection molding machines, blow molding machines with automation of product handling. Involved in cost reduction through engineering changes and review, efficient utilization of resources, cost reduction through standardization, parts procurement, technical advice to outside vendors and suppliers, vendor development of parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies, in house trailing and testing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic design & modifications, installation and after sales service in maintenance to end users of the machinery. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, MS University of Baroda Gujarat India, 1999.

• (Equivalent to ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineering – Graduate – Bachelor of Science)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Plastic Engineering & Technology, Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Tech., Ahmedabad, 1991

• (A Specialty course focused on Polymerization processes, injection and blow molding tools design and manufacturing).

• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering, Infogen Technology, Bombay India, 1995 Technical Skills:

Manufacturing Engineering: Costing and Estimating, Project Planning, Process Flow & Line Diagram Development, DFM-DFA, ECN-ECR-ECM, Capital Study, BOM, PFMEA & Control Plan (CP), GD & T Analysis, 5 Why, 8D Analysis, Cause and Effect Analysis, Control Charts, Fish Bone Diagrams, Safety and Ergonomics evaluation, Safety Sign Off, SCCAF - Special Critical Characteristic Agreement Form Review, Time Study, Method Study, Value Stream Mapping, Plant Layout. Kaizen Activities, Reverse Engineering – Cost Reduction through line balancing. Prototyping and Testing. Value Engineering. Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 6 Sigma Production validation, 5S – Kaizen Activities. Supplier Development – Equipment and Tool Technical Specifications development. Equipment and Tooling Installation and start up - commissioning and validation. First product Development - process development, Implementation of Best Practices, product validation & Start up. Manufacturing Processes: Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Flame Treatment, Adhesive Spraying, IMG-L in Mold Graining and Lamination Process, Compression Lamination, Vacuum Forming process, Laser Scoring process, knife scoring process, Milling Process, Vibration welding process, Ultrasonic welding process, Heat Stacking process, RIM - Reaction injection molding process, PU - polyurethane processing, Punching and Trimming, Edge Folding, Clip Installation, Poke Yoke and Validation - Camera inspection and validation process, Barcode Reading & traceability and data management. Custom Automation for the Product testing, Automatic air bag chute installation – press insertion, laser etching process, 3D printing. Plastic Processing: Plastic injection Molding Processing and troubleshooting for various engineering resins & commodity resins. Injection molding machine design and manufacturing, Blow Molding machine Manufacturing, processing, tooling, repairs and maintenance. Automation for the secondary processing – equipment installation and startup. Study of the Mold Flow Analysis, Creative Architecture Manufacturing. Processed materials such as LDPE, PP, PP+glass fibers, PP+ Talk, PC+ABS, Nylon, Nylons 66, Poly Acetal, Poly Carbonate, Ultem, Polyphthelene oxide & Silicon Rubber. Computer Science & Industrial Automation:

Windows NT, XP, Vista, Windows-7, Windows 10.1. Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Teams. Outlook Express. Microsoft Project. Visual Basic, Visual Fox Pro, Oracle Database, SAP Basis. Auto CAD 2D & 3D, CATIA V5 - R17 - R19, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Solid works. PLC Programming and Troubleshooting. Allen Bradley, RX-Linx, RX Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix. Rs-View, Panel View. Various Industry Specific Trainings:

Training: OHSA - Occupational Health and Safety. Safe Operating Procedures. Fork lift Operation, Overhead Crane Operation, Boom lift and Sessor Lift operation, Fall Prevention, Confined Space Entry, Machine Maintenance and Repairs – hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics and PLC troubleshooting, Injection and blow molding processing and troubleshooting, Lock -out Tag Out, hazardous waste management system, Standardizing and cost reduction.

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