Mechanical Engineer Project Management

Vinit Yogesh Chaudhari

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Mechanical Engineer with a master’s degree in Engineering Management. Experienced in testing, manufacturing engineering and project management environments, skilled in 3D/2D Solid modeling, CFD simulations, process improvement/optimization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing operations. TECHNICAL SKILLS

SolidWorks (CSWA), AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, Smartsheet, Ansys, Python, MySQL, SAP (MM), JDE, Advanced, Excel, Outlook, PFMEA, DMAIC, Kanban, CPM/PERT, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Root-Cause Analysis, Minitab, MATLAB, Teams, CAPA, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, cGMP, SPC charts, Data Analytics, Project planning and management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mayzon (08/2024 - 06/2025) Product Development Engineer Delaware, USA

Led design and production support for 3 high-volume plastic injection molded SKUs, coordinating with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure readiness and scalability.

Created and revised over 75 BOMs and 30+ ECOs using JDE, improving part traceability and reducing change implementation time.

Conducted root cause investigations and DFMEA reviews, eliminating key failure modes and reducing product defect rates by 18% on retail-distributed SKUs.

Partnered with tooling suppliers to validate molds, resolve manufacturing issues, and ensure first-pass yield improvement during T1 and T2 builds.

Implemented standardized work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and technical documentation, supporting two pilot builds and reducing changeover time by 12%.

Spearheaded cost-reduction initiatives that saved $5,000+ annually, including part consolidation and tooling refinements.

Contributed to lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen) and PFMEA risk assessment meetings to improve process flow and reduce non-value-added activities on the shop floor. Reliance Jio Platforms Limited (03/2022 - 07/2022) Assistant Project Manager Mumbai, India

Developed automated web test systems using Robot Framework to cut defect detection time by 20%.

Created test environments and managed cross-functional development teams using Agile practices.

Handled 30+ PRs/POs via SAP MM, ensuring smooth procurement for internal tool development.

Delivered projects 2 weeks ahead of schedule through structured planning and iterative feedback. Antony Motors Private Limited (06/2021 - 12/2021) Manufacturing engineer intern Mumbai, India

Designed 15+ 2D/3D CAD models for custom stainless steel fuel tanks using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, applying

GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Assisted with ASME BPVC-compliant hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing, supporting certification and quality assurance for low-volume production.

Optimized manufacturing workflows using Kanban, line balancing, and 5S principles, improving overall assembly efficiency by 15%.

Drafted and updated part drawings on, inspection checklists, and fixture concepts to support the fabrication and assembly team.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Engineering Management GPA 3.8 April 2024 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Relevant course work: Systems engineering, Operations and supply chain management, Technical Project management Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.2 June 2021 M. G. M’s College of Engineering and Technology Mumbai, India ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND CERTIFICATIONS: https://sites.google.com/view/vinit-chaudhari/projects Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) C-DNR3J2ZL4H April 04, 2025 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt LinkedIn Learning