BHARGAVKUMAR ITALIA
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SUMMARY
Dynamic, team spirited and performance driven engineering professional with an extraordinary blend of leadership, business and manufacturing industry knowledge. Recognized for a keen ability to improve component designs, increase efficiency and decrease the need for re-engineering. Ability to communicate and motivate the team members to enhance strategic goals and bottom line objectives. Creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills complemented by meticulous and creative details to drawing and specifications. Seeking a position as a Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer, where I can utilize my skills and experience for the organization’s profitability and grow while fulfilling the company requirements. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer Skills Analysis Manufacturing
SolidWorks Finite Element Analysis Simulation (FEA) Lean Manufacturing CATIA V5 SolidWorks Simulation KAIZEN, 5S, GD&T
AutoCAD & MathCAD Gage R&R Studies Root Cause Analysis Microsoft Office Measurement System Analysis (MSA) APQP, PPAP, DMAIC CERTIFICATION
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, License t8ww9IXjTL, ProSource Professional Certification, February 2017 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Graduate Lab Assistant Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH Aug 2015 – Aug 2016
• Assisted professor with his course work (Additive Manufacturing) and conducted lectures.
• Responsible for 3D printing lab using 3D printer (U-print & Fortus-250) and maintenance of the machines.
• Helped students with 3D modeling of parts in SolidWorks and print them using Fused Deposition Modeling process.
• Well-versed with 3D printer supporting software such as Insight and CatalystEX. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mechanical Engineer ABL Automation Inc., New Berlin, WI Sep 2016 - Present
• Participated in improving component designs, increase efficiency and decrease the need for re-engineering
• Managed a project to meet customer’s growing demand. Utilized project management skills to schedule project planning from project scope to project delivery, organized vendors to perform work, and traced project schedule, cost and performance
• Developed & Designed whole Titration project using SolidWorks; 2D Drawing, 3D Modeling, Sheet Metalling, BOM, Simulation, created drawings of components identifying critical dimensions
• Successfully completed a cost savings project to realize half of the project cost. I managed all project aspects, including design updates, supplier changes, inventory management, designed & tested Load Cells, Weighing Scales and Enclosures
• Efficiency and Quality Improvement: Crafted tools to be used in-house, eliminating need for external contractors and saving company $100K on average yearly and reducing lead times
• Established, maintained and monitored production goals and successfully oversee Production department of 6 assembler for PCB mounting (SMT and Through-hole), Cable and Harness Assembly built and tested under IPC/WHMA A-620 Standard
• Planned and Implemented Kaizen to improve production yield for value added products using 5whys and Value Stream Mapping technique
• Generated BOM, complete understanding of BOM structure and engineering change management
• Regulatory compliance experience of UL, IP, ISO 9001 and other global standards
• Documented Quality Management System along with the policies and procedures required by ISO 9001:2015. Individually worked with consultant and successfully got company ISO certified. Prepared documents for yearly internal and external ISO audits
• Performed sales force work, such as greeting or assisting customers, material flow analysis, root cause analysis for inventory control issue or taking inventory
• Maintained relationship between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and sales departments to keep them informed as to schedules, needs and order status Mechanical Design Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer Deccan Water Treatment Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India Aug 2013 - Nov 2014
• Worked on SolidWorks and CATIA V5 - 3D Modeling, Sheet Metaling, Dimensional Drawings, Assembly Drawing, Part Drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM) and FEA of RO plant with different LPH capacities
• Conducted pretreatments on water - Screening of solids, Cartridge filtration, Dosing and Prefiltration
• Responsible for complete Mechanical Design of Special Purpose Machines (Twin Spindle, Turning Machine, Paper Cutting Machine) for MNC's like Bajaj, TATA Motors, General Motors
• Developed new and improved process, including generation flow, methods, and operation of equipment to enhance process quality, improve run time and reduce costs
• Contributed in LEAN activities such as Kaizen events, 5S with the Managers and floor workers to support continuous quality improvement of Manufacturing methods and creation of standard work operation(SOP)
• Coordinated manufacturing launch of Product development using PPAP and APQP
• Planned and collaborated with the Managers and required personnel for long term safe process and Quality Control- Root cause analysis, problem identification and implementation of corrective actions (Fishbone Diagram, 5Whys, 8D)
Mechanical Engineer Intern Deccan Water Treatment Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India Sept. 2012 - March 2013
• Prepared and modified 3D Modeling and Drafting on SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Assisted and maintained QMS documentation -Corrective & Preventive action(CAPA), Gage R&R studies
• Recorded and submitted complaints via SAP
• Improved quality by using Measurement System Analysis (MSA), controlled using Statistical Process Control
(SPC) and ensured customer specifications and standards are meet (ISO 9001/9002, ASME) EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH M.S. Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.44 Relevant Courses: Fluid mechanics, Manufacturing engineering technology, Machine design, HVAC, Production and inventory control, Machine analysis, Robotics, Modern Control, Linear Control System. University of Pune, Pune, India Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering June 2013 GPA: 3.50 ACADEMIC PROJECTS
• Investigating the effect of orientation and tool pathways on mechanical properties of ABS-plus material processed via fused deposition modeling (FDM) process: Designed a standard specimen, ASTM D638-02 in SolidWorks, modified in Insight, Printed using 3D printer (Fortus-250mc), Tested tensile strength on Admit-eXpert 5603 single column tensile testing machine
• Investigation of potential of heat pipe in cooling of car seat: Designed in CATIA V5, build a Welding table and nozzle welded to cylinder, Thermal performance measurement of Heat Pipe
• Gear train: Designed in SolidWorks, FEA Simulation, printed using 3D printer