Aerospace Manufacturing Estimator & NX Designer

Shakti Chudasama

Certified NX Designer ******************@*****.*** Toronto, ON 226-***-**** LinkedIn PROFILE

Aerospace manufacturing and cost engineering professional with experience supporting multi-million-dollar aerospace RFQ, contract, and production programs for Bombardier, Boeing, Airbus, Bell Helicopter, and De Havilland. Skilled in manufacturing feasibility analysis, engineering drawing interpretation, supplier coordination, production planning support, and aerospace commercial operations within AS9100 environments. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to support production readiness and operational efficiency. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Estimator, Inside Sales Mar 2024 – Present

Shimco, ON

• Handled RFQ, pricing validation, and commercial support activities for aerospace programs collectively valued at over

$15M+, including Bombardier contracts involving 1400+ recurring and aftermarket repair parts across North America.

• Supported multi-million-dollar aerospace contracts and renewals for OEM customers including Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, MHI Canada Aerospace, and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.

• Managed end-to-end aerospace RFQ processes by reviewing engineering drawings, material specifications & requirements, quantities, and customer expectations to prepare accurate cost estimates and commercial quotations.

• Validated customer purchase orders against approved quotations, contract pricing, MOQ requirements, and historical pricing records to ensure pricing accuracy, contract compliance, and margin protection.

• Coordinated with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to assess manufacturability, subcontracting requirements, production feasibility, and lead-time considerations for aerospace components.

• Assisted in Airbus contract renewal activities involving approximately 785 aerospace components, supporting projected multi-year contract growth of over 36%.

• Developed a centralized Excel-based contract validation tool consolidating pricing, MOQ, and contract data, significantly improving PO confirmation efficiency and reducing manual verification effort.

• Maintained AS9100 compliance while supporting technical documentation control, revision management, and commercial workflow improvements.

Mechanical Engineer June 2021 – May 2022

Signet Foods and Packaging, IN

• Improved production efficiency by 15% through Lean manufacturing initiatives, workflow optimization, and reduction of operational bottlenecks across manufacturing processes.

• Designed and supported mechanical tooling and production components using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles, contributing to reduced maintenance downtime and improved equipment reliability.

• Coordinated manpower allocation and machine capacity planning for daily production activities, improving workflow utilization and minimizing production delays during high-volume operations.

• Supported continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process stability, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Mechanical Engineer Intern, Aug 2020 – May 2021

Signet Foods and Packaging, IN

• Supported end-to-end production line operations including machine setup, process monitoring, quality inspection, and packaging for high-volume corrugated packaging manufacturing.

• Headed the successful cloud migration Reduced material waste by 10% by optimizing corrugated box layouts and improving paper utilization, while supporting workflow efficiency and production consistency. KEY SKILLS

Engineering Tools & Software: Siemens NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA V5, Microsoft Project, Advanced Microsoft Excel Cost Estimation & Project Planning: Cost Modeling, Tooling Cost Estimation, Budgeting & Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Capacity Planning, Production Sequencing

Manufacturing, Process & Quality: Assembly Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, KPI Development & Tracking, Root Cause Analysis, AS9100 Compliance, Quality Assurance EDUCATION

Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – University of Windsor, ON 2023 Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – Government Engineering College, India 2020

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