Hardik Patel
Milwaukee, WI *3202
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A highly efficient, hardworking and talented mechanical engineer with a comprehensive
understanding of design processes and also manufacturing and construction methods. Experienced
in all the design stages of a product, including research, development and manufacture right
through to installation and final commissioning. Possessing a good team spirit, deadline orientated
and having the ability to produce detailed technical specifications from client requirements.
Keen to find a challenging engineering position with an ambitious company that offers
opportunities for career development and advancement.
EDUCATION
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) September 2009 to November 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.33/4.0.
Special Skills: FEA and Thermal Analysis, Machine Design, Tool and Die Design, Statistical
Analysis, Project Management, Supply Chain Management.
Relevant Projects: - Shell and tube heat exchanger design and analysis.
- Machining time Reduction with the help of DOE concept.
- Wind turbine blade design and analysis (design in Solid works and analysis
in ANSYS).
- Contact stress analysis of spur gear.
U.V. Patel College of Engineering, India January 2004 to July 2007
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.84/4.0.
Special Skills: Machine design, Automobile engineering, Fluid power, Heating ventilation
and air conditioning.
Relevant Projects: - Pressure Vessel Design.
- Heat Load Calculation of building (HVAC).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Urban Manufacturing, INC, WI April 2011 to Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Coordinate employee-initiative Cost-reduction Programs.
Analyze the product flow and identify the best approach to reduce Total Product Lead
Time.
Apply Six Sigma concepts for product development.
Develop and manage the new product and assembly projects.
Perform Weibull Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of
Experiment as a part of product evaluation and improvement.
Design and development of test fixtures in the SolidWorks.
Based on manufacturing procedure, development and implementation of the SolidWorks
Process Prints.
Performs review of packaging equipment, materials and test methods in support of
manufacturing.
Make acquisitions for new equipment to increase productivity.
Reduced programming and Set-up times through standardization.
Analyze daily production report and find the opportunity to improve the product
efficiency.
Team concepts in product design reviews, both internally and with customer
representatives.
The Nohl Composite, WI January 2010 to April 2011
Process Engineer
Apply six sigma concepts for Product Development.
Manage new product development projects for electrical insulating material.
Manage the installation and implementation of new equipment.
Set up systems for monitoring key metrics and valuate these metrics for opportunities for
improvement.
Research, design and implement effective production methods for molding, and
fabrication operations including sawing, drilling, punching, milling.
Identify opportunities for standardization, create standards and train teams on these
standards.
Perform quality control of various products with the help of NEMA standards.
Modify defects, Identify common cause and implement preventive action.
SKILLS
Expertise in using Engineering Tools: Solid Works, Pro-E, Auto CAD, ANSYS, E-Quest
(HVAC), Arena, Mathcad, Matlab, Minitab.
Experience in Project management by applying Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.
Basic knowledge of material properties and their design tradeoffs.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Excellent communication skills in group presentations and written work.