Mechanical Engineer

Vishal V. Nageshkar, BE, MSc

+91-866******* / ******.*********@*******.***, ******.*********@*****.*** B35 Ground Floor, Paryavaran Complex B Block, Saket New Delhi 110030, India WORK EXPERIENCE:

Research Engineer- Seats and Interiors (Sep 2017 – present) Ford Motor Company, Dearborn MI, USA

Identify and develop novel engineering and technical solutions in automotive systems in response to customer feedback, corporate TGW criteria, benchmarking and regulations as stated by FMVSS requirements.

Prepare conceptual sketches and diagrams to aid in Design Initiation, Verification and Analysis.

Prepare and develop Intellectual Property, and author US Patent Applications to be filed on behalf of FoMoCo. (3 Granted, 5+ pending)

Use CATIA v5 as a design tool to create virtual and build full-scale mock-ups.

Fabricate and build prototype parts and assemblies to ensure fit and function for concept- readiness, while presenting fully developed and engineered upgrades for design intent.

Prepare Bills of Materials, Purchase requisitions and Work orders to complete builds in a timely and efficient manner.

Utilize FoMoCo’s resources such as TeamCenter, GTDS and Innovation Spaces to work with cross-functional engineering teams to brainstorm and develop collective ideas for problem statements and innovative products.

Lead projects and apply project management guidelines with PLM tools and techniques to review, update and complete projects related to seats, vehicle interiors and vehicle architectures.

Good knowledge of seat manufacturing techniques including stamping, injection molding, and foam molding to match Ford seat DNA, comfort, mechanical and safety properties of seat components.

Research and study academic and engineering literature pertaining to seats, interiors, interior trim and vehicle architecture to improve system performance, including active and passive occupant safety features.

Actively involved in cross-functional research experiments and innovation sessions to inspire new technologies and manufacturing techniques to improve the product line, UI/UX and create new opportunities for FoMoCo.

Mechanical Design Engineer (Apr 2013 – Apr 2017)

PAC Seating Systems, Palm City FL, USA

Key team member in the conceptualization, design, analysis, fabrication, and manufacture process of complex OEM parts and assemblies for aircraft seat frames and their accessories based on client requirements and FAA standards and regulations.

Identifying and working with customer specifications and industry standards for aesthetics and safety.

Design verification and cross functional analysis with engineers, designers, inspectors and end- users.

Adept in GD&T (ASME-Y14.5-2009), tolerance stack-ups, Inspection methodology, tools, Statistical Analysis and QC.

Project Management including part assessment and release, creating BOMs, purchase orders, PLM and ECN/R maintenance.

Creo/ProE expertise as a design tool to model parts, assemblies and mechanisms to ensure form, fit and function.

Using FDM and assisting in “hands-on” traditional shop floor techniques and use of tools and machines to build full scale prototype mock-ups for initial and final design and customer reviews.

Maintaining technical documentation and history related to the product, data for inclusive parts and their assemblies, and processes for DFMA, Lean Manufacturing and DFSS criteria. 1

Graduate Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant (Mar 2011 - Apr 2013) Wichita State University, Wichita KS, USA

Instructed Materials Engineering Lab and Engineering Physics to up to 40 undergraduate students.

Taught topics related to material selection, testing, characterization, failure analysis; inspired them in understanding engineering sciences through experiments, using a UTM as well as Rockwell and Charpy apparatus.

Studied principles and working of the types of fuel cells, with special emphasis on the PEM fuel cell.

Operation of the Ballard Nexa PEM fuel cell to improve properties and performance with respect to operating variables.

Research Assistant (Jun 2011 - Aug 2011)

Centre of Excellence for Microfluidics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT, USA

Designed models of the Microfluidic channel using SolidWorks, studying and applying concepts and theories of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Simulated, studied, and analyzed flow patterns within the channel using COMSOL Multiphysics, achieved a reduction in experiment times by up to 12%.

Conceptualized, fabricated and manufactured a version of a PCR Chip for DNA amplification. Team Member (Sep 2010 - Nov 2010)

FSAE Wichita State ShockerRacing, Wichita State University, USA

Researched, designed and developed Racing Side-pods and Radiator Housings on SolidWorks, while focusing on improving the airflow over the rear wheels.

Participated and supported the team in engineering the 2010 track car.

Prepared complex 3D models of the brake calliper assemblies on SolidWorks

Researched and studied chassis and types of suspension systems. Trainee Engineer – Intern (Jan 2009 – May 2009)

Chowgule Shipyards, Chowgule Industries Ltd, Goa, India

Observed and worked on each aspect of Shipbuilding Procedures of 4450 DWT Vessels, including but not limited to sheet metal works, piping and plumbing, block alignment, and welding of the superstructure.

Assisted in and studied the commissioning of machinery on the vessel.

Observed and studied the working of all machinery on the vessel, and understood the link between all of them.

Participated in installing interiors, fire safety, water and electrical systems.

Supervised the installation of the CPP and the Propeller Shaft

Documented the art and science of shipbuilding and principles of working as a team. Intern (Jun 2007-Jul 2007)

Porsche AG - Al Naboodah Automobiles, Dubai, UAE

Observed and assisted in body works, engine works and tire shop.

Studied the science of engine overhauls, and repair of electrical systems.

Assisted in and studied the science of wheel balancing, alignment, and its specifications.

Assisted in the replacing body panels and structural members. EDUCATION:

Wichita State University, Wichita KS, USA (Dec 2013) GPA 3.85/4 M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering

Thesis Topic – Efficient Hydrogen Production using Carbon-based Nanomaterials Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University, India (May 2009) GPA 7.66/10 B.Eng., Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES:

Software/Computer Skills - AutoCAD 2010, CATIA v5, SolidWorks 2010, Creo/ProE, ANSYS, COMSOL, MS Office, Rapid Prototyping Softwares, Topology Optimizing softwares, CFD Fluent, Adobe Creative Cloud

Analytical Skills – Statistical Hypothesis Tests, Probability Distribution Functions, Linear Regression, Six Sigma Modelling (DMAIC, DFSS)

Instrumentation Skills - CNC-Laser Cutters, 3D Printing and Stereolithography, Microscopy

(Optical and SEM) XRD Equipment, Mechanical Testing Equipment (MTS Units, Fatigue Testing, Hardness Testing, Impact Testing), Metal/Polymer Forming and processing. RELEVANT COURSEWORK:

Mechanics of Laminated Composites, Finite Element Analysis, Biomaterials, Engineering Statistics, Advanced Energy Systems, Design of Machinery, Advanced Nanomaterials, Six Sigma Engineering, Recycling of Advanced Materials, Operations Research, Engineering Management PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS:

Improving water-splitting efficiency of water electrolysis process via highly conductive nanomaterials at lower voltages; M. N. Uddin, V. V. Nageshkar, R. Asmatulu Energ. Ecol. Environ. (2020) 5(2):108–117

Automotive Foamless Seat made from Flexible Material (FoMoCo); US 10899257 B2 Issued Jan 26, 2021

Seat Adjustment Assembly (FoMoCo); US 10,894,488 B2 Issued Jan 19, 2021

Retention Member for Vehicle Seatin Assembly (FoMoCo); US 10,821,863 B1 Issued Nov 3, 2020

Vehicle Seating Assembly (FoMoCo); US 10,807,505 B1 Issued Oct 20, 2020

Vehicle Seatback Support Element to Resist Pivoting Movement of Seatback when Force is Applied to the Seatback (FoMoCo); US 10,556,533 B2 Issued Feb 11, 2020 3

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