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Sheet Metal Design Engineer

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
August 16, 2025

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GOLAM FARUK

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Waterloo, IA,

Email: *********@*****.***

Phone: 309-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Hands on experience in Solid modeling, Sheet metal, Casting, hoses and tubes using Creo, SolidWorks, UGNX, CATIA V5

Hands on experience in design, drafting, CAD modelling, GD&T, Bill of Material (BOM), Tolerance Stack up and drawing release.

Working experience with SAP, Wind-chill, PDM-link, Team center and HVAC Systems.

Direct, review and advise on analysis, modification and designs.

Working with a cross functional team such as electrical and implement design changes as per requirement

Review of FEA analysis on design modifications & suggest new designs as required

FMEA reviews on new design developments including DFMEA and PFMEA.

Outstanding organizational skills. Plans, prioritizes, handles, and completes multiple projects within strict time constraints

Highly motivated, goal oriented, intelligent, responsible, self-starter, wide range of practical knowledge with excellent analytical problem-solving skills and ready for any challenges.

Skills/Abilities

Design Tools: Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA V5, NX, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor

Data Processing Tools: Minitab 15, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word

WORK HISTORY:

Design Engineer 8/2019 –Present

US Tech Solution

Customer: John Deere Power System (Iowa, U.S.A)

Responsible for design and development of casting and sheet metal support components for turbocharger and EGR cooler for diesel engines from concept to completion.

Responsible for design and development of tube, hose, Exhaust manifold, Intake manifold, OCV filter assembly, and other air system components for diesel engines.

Detail components, perform feasibility studies, and ensure print compliance with industry standards and regulations as per GD&T guidelines.

Proficient in the use of PDM and SAP to manage project status and schedule per Production/Prototype Lead time.

Conducted design reviews, print reviews, assembly instruction reviews, collaboration with global John Deere divisions and suppliers for cost and complexity improvements.

Worked as a design lead in release of various JD and supplier related parts into the John Deere production system conducting Design reviews and DPAR.

Worked on root cause for claims, quality & build issues and then implement corrective action

Engineer Design - ATV Engines 07/2014 – 05/2019

Arctic Cat, Thief River Falls, MN, USA

Responsibilities

Designed and developed components from concept to completion and detailed drawing for ATV product line.

Designed and detailed drawing for Cylinder, piston, connecting rod, wrist pin, head gasket, oil pan, Power Take Off cover (PTO) and magneto cover

Research and recommend material options for the design and apply concurrent engineering techniques on all projects.

Applied new ideas to improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs and keeps ATV product line at the forefront of industry.

Efficiently and timely completed all projects and cost objectives according to development schedules.

Identified root causes of failures of components and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.

Reviewed and resolved CPI and NPI product problems involving designs, materials.

Coordinate fabrication of prototype parts with ATV shop or external supplier and participated for trial fit up.

Provided CAD information to Manufacturing during Engineering Confirmation builds and production.

Conduct design reviewing with suppliers, other engineering sub-system teams, systems engineering and manufacturing team.

Assist Product Team Manager and Senior BOM Coordinator in the development of Bill of Material (BOM’s) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN’s).

Continually review designs for cost effectiveness, manufacturing improvements and product quality.

Project Engineer 12/2012 –12/2013

Belcan Engineering Group Inc. Peoria, IL, USA

Customer: Caterpillar, Lafayette, IN

Led multiple projects to design and develop components for Marine, Petroleum, locomotive and 793 DGB engines for NPI program.

Designed and detailed casting and sheet metal components to support ECM, FCM, fuel prime pumps, pre-lube pumps, oil filters, fuel filters, HP and LP fuel lines for Marine, Petroleum and locomotive engines as required to meet design goals.

Reviewed and resolved CPI and NPI product issues involving designs, materials, and manufacturability.

Applied new ideas to improve products quality using knowledge of fabrication processes, product design, and materials.

Identified root causes of failures of components and resolved the issues.

Performed FEA analysis, G load calculation using Pro/Mechanica, and created Natural frequency interference Plot.

Conducted design reviewing with suppliers, other engineering sub-system teams, and manufacturing team.

Completed APQP, DFMEA, TFCF and PPAP document with the supplier as per CAT requirements.

I participated in validation testing and analysis activities, leading problem resolution and cost reduction activities.

Reviewed and marked up drawings with any modification and ensured all applicable standards and specs are maintained in the drawings and finally approved the drawings through Team Center Process.

Responsible to freeze the design and release prints to meet program GW dates & delivery of proto, pilot and production parts.

Evaluated technical and cost proposals from multiple suppliers

Created EDS notice, team center process and coordinated with checkers to facilitate the process from start to release

Released new drawings or changed engineering drawings as per Caterpillar Engineering Standards

Design Engineer 05/2008 –11/2012

Geometric Americas Inc. Peoria, IL, USA

Customer: Caterpillar, Mossville, IL

Designed, developed and detailed components used in Tier 4 Exhaust Module arrangements and cab design group.

Design and detailed Catalyst Assembly, SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction), DPF (diesel particulate filter) for Tier 4 Exhaust Module arrangements.

Designed and detailed brackets, clips, control panel box, heat exchanger mounting kit, radiator fan shroud, exhaust manifold and intake manifold.

Redesigned models of window, door, seat, console and cover and platform for Cab.

Resolved interference issues of Module Arrangements, fluid lines and rerouted fluid lines.

Developed parametric solid models of different shapes for mounts and mount assemblies.

Completed APQP, DFMEA, TFCF and PPAP document with the supplier as per CAT requirements,

Resolve CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) issues, used creative solutions to resolve design issues.

Worked closely with the design control team to identify the problem and came up with a plan to solve it.

Conducted design reviewing, validation testing and analysis activities and shared prints with the supplier for Quotations.

Created EDS notice, team center process and coordinated with checkers to facilitate the process from start to release

Make the necessary design changes, markup drawings, and released new drawings.

EDUCATION:

Master of Applied Science in Mechanical engineering, University of Windsor, Canada 2009

Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada 2006

Reference: Available upon request



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