Cad design engineer
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Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with over 12 years of experience, including 8 years specializing in Creo CAD software for product development across automotive, HVAC, oil & gas, Reverse Engineering and Foundry sectors. Experienced in new product development, design modifications, Current engineering support and collaborating with cross-functional teams (local as well as Global) to enhance product performance and reduce costs. Experienced in pneumatic circuits and actuator systems. Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes including casting and machining. Ready for continuous professional development and staying updated with industry advancements. Skills
• CAD Software: Creo (ProE), AutoCAD, Pro-Piping.
• PLM Tools: Windchill, Teamcenter.
• Engineering Analysis: CFD (ANSA 1401).
• Casting & Foundry: AutoCAST 2000.
• Sheet-Metal Development and Laser Cutting.
• Automobile: CVBU, PCBU, Gearbox Design,Vehicle Integration,Chassis,Axle.
• HVAC: Water Cooled & Air-Cooled Chillers.
• Oil & Gas: Deep Water Equipment Design: RCD.
• Casting & Foundry: AutoCAST 2000, Sheet-Metal.
Professional Experience
Application Engineer
TATA Technologies, Pune
February 2023 – Present
• Provide production support for tipper and load body designs, ensuring effective PLM releases and documentation at TATA Motors Chinchwad location
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to propose cost-saving product development initiatives.
• Engage in new product development for Tipper Load Body and other Applications like Ready-Mix unit, Container for Frozen Food Imran Shikalgar
Mechanical Product Development
Relevant Exp. : 8.0 years(Creo)
Total years of Exp. : 12.0+ yrs
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Oswal Plot No.2,
Opposite to Jain Sthanak,
Near Green Thing Hotel.
Vadgaonsheri,
Pune 411014.
Links:
www.linkedin.com/in/shikalgarimran
Key Learnings
Start part
Sweep blend
Relations
Sheet-Metal
Family table
Top dawn design
Map keys
Parameters
Copy geometry
CVBU, PCBU
Proto Built
DFA DFM
VCC G97
Crossover 4X4
Sumo Grande
Sumo Victa DI
Safari 18
Xenon 2.2 L
INDICRUZ
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Senior Design Engineer
GGS Engineering Services, Pune
March 2019 – February 2023
• Led design modifications and detailing for existing castings on projects with John Deere.
• Supported HVAC product development for water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, overseeing PLM processes and documentation on project with Jhonson Controls.
• Analyzed technical specifications and provided CAD support to minimize production failures and rework
Design Consultant
SCHLUMBERGER Ltd., Pune
March 2015 – February 2019
• Delivered design support for the Rotating Control Device (RCD) within the Deepwater Group, collaborating with teams in Houston, US.
• Managed compliance documentation, design file preparation, and modification processes per API certification standards.
• Implemented design change requests and value engineering initiatives using GEMS Matrix and PLM software.
Meshing Engineer
ESI GROUP, Pacific Mindware Engineering (P) Ltd.
November 2012 – January 2014
• Conducted testing of ESI’s software products for complex CFD simulation challenges across automotive and aerospace applications.
• Managed projects on vehicle aerodynamics, including thermal comfort and climate control simulations.
• Representation of 3D DATA, 3D modeling for CAR Interior & Exterior
• Human Thermal Comfort study.
• Meshing for POLARIS BIKE INDIANA BIKE,MAHINDRA BIKE.
• Complete Vehicle Aero Internal / External HVAC simulation study
• Idea Generation for Aero Simulation of Racing Bike. Project Leader
TARA Softech (P) LTD., Pune. (Service Provider Company) November 2008 – November 2012
Client: John Deere, JDEPL. Sanaswadi Factory.
• Design Modifications & Detailing of Existing production Drawing (Krish -Tractor) Key Learnings
Chassis system
Vehicle Integration
Packaging
Layout
Proto Built
Transmission
Windchill
PLM Release
Oil & Gas
Rotating Control Device,
Rig Equipments
Deep Water
Subsea
Crude Oil Extraction.
Drill Bit
CFD Software:
Ansa 1401, Visual
Environment (Meshing),
VisCart (Simulation)
Surface Modeling
Representation for `BOM `
Parametric format
Strong modeling concept
Behavior Modeling
Advanced Assembly
Advanced Part Modeling
Variable section sweep
Resolve menu
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• Brazil Projects (Intelligent mobile equipment technologies, Camera Housing sealing& proposals)
• Reverse Engineering for Construction equipment`s Seat Assembly from Igs parts.
• Provide the Proe Cad Support /Proposals to minimize the failures & rework. Client: TATA Technologies, Hinjewadi Pune.
• Update Aggregates in the CAD (e.g. In Suspension: lower link front and rear pivot bracket, Anti-roll bar, Knuckle, strut modification, frame etc).
• Update Cad model after benchmarking vehicle component to reduce weight, improve Strength, improve performance etc.
• CAD support as and when required based on project urgency.
• Create TPL (E-BOM & CAD BOM as per production assembly sequence) and submission of all CAD data and drawing in PLM with proper description and information.
• Prepare TPL (Complete assembly) in PLM after verifying in PLM.
• TPL release for various VC (follow proper design release process ) Client: DANA India Technical Center, Pune
(Off highway Group - Kalamazoo US Team)
• Prepare the 3D models with the help of Cad software ProE wild fire 2.
• Design and modify component as per drawing standards, Design modifications as per the Design requirement.
• Provide the Design support to analysis to minimize the Defects.
• Update aggregates in the CAD (e.g. In Axle Brackets, frame etc.)
• Prepare the complete Model of Rear Axle housing for Off-highway Vehicle for Material reduction, specifications, assembly instructions, service specifications. Client: TATA Motors. ERC, Transmission Department, Pimpri PCBU
• Updating of aggregates in the CAD (e.g. In Transmission: Main Shaft, lay shaft, Gear Shifting)
• Making layouts by considering critical information, hard points
• Attach Data Sheets specifications, assembly instructions, service specifications.
• Other CAD support as and when required based on project urgency.
• proper error free drawing release update in PLM after receiving feedback from BIW team, CAE, IDT, ODT, metallurgy and all other concern department.
• Ensuring design change note request regularization. Development Engineer
Trimurti Engineering Tools Pvt. Ltd. (Foundry Division) March 2006– September 2008
TETPL is the branch Company of KULKARNI POWER TOOLS (KPT Shirol) It is a semi – Automatic casting foundry produces Cast Iron, SGI and Graded Iron Castings with both Green Sand & Shell Molding method.
Key Learnings
Check-in
Check-out
Ebom
MBOM
ECR ECO Layers
Start part
Sweep blend
Relations
Sheet-Metal
Family table
Surface Modeling
Axle
Creo, ProE
Pro-Piping
DFA DFM
Automobile
VCC G97
Gear Box
Gear Shifting Mechanism
Current Engineering
Drawing Design Support.
Variable section sweep
Resolve menu
Drafting to Expert level.
EBOM
MBOM
ECR ECO Layers
Cast Iron
SGI
Casting
Green Sand Casting
Shell Molding
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Check feasibility of enquiry (New product /Component)
Import Igs File / STL 3D model in to Simulation Software Auto Cast 2000 to study Prepare the 3D Models of Casting for Quotation of new product development.
Check & modify Feeder, Ingate, Down Spru etc. specify Dimensions to avoid the shrinkage, Blow Holes corrections etc.
Monitor Pattern & Core Box Inspection as per Plan & Frequency take help for checking Metal Composition on Spectro meter Belec 2000.
Pyn Precision, Pune. Casting Name: Indica & indigo Bracket.
Kirloskar oil engine ltd. Casting Name: Pressure Housing, Pressure Filter.
Concentric Pump. Pulleys 2338- 10C, Oil pump.
Unique Auto, Ichalkarangi. Casting Name: Upper Hub 3705, Rocker Arm 610,510, Oil Cooler/Cover 1210, Oil Cooler / Cover 609,
Utracon Structure, Chennai. Flat Casting, Anker 5”, 4”. Apprentice Engineer
EL-O-MATIC India (P) Ltd., POONAWALA GROUP., Pune. May 2005 – May 2006
Read & Study the WORK ORDER COPY. Identify Fail to Close & Fail to Open System.
As per requirement arranging the Bear Actuator of specified Capacity, Solenoid Valves, Bleed Valve, D.C.V. Butterfly Valves. N.R.V. Etc.
Making connections of desired piping of Pneumatic Circuit & mounting all accessories for leak proof system requirements.
Checking & Inspection of finalized system under Leak test & Pressure Test. Education
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
Walchand college of engineering, 2002.
Key Learnings
Core
Cavity
Shrinkage
Wrappage
Machining Allowance
Shrinkage Allowance
Green Sand
Shell Molding Method
SGI, CI metal
Pneumatic Circuits
Actuator
Linear Actuator
Rotary Actuator
Shrinkage
Wrappage
Machining Allowance
Shrinkage Allowance
Pneumatic Circuits
Linear Actuator
Rotary Actuator
Fail to Open
Fail to Close
Line Diagram
5S
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