Mechanical Engineer

KARTIK M DAVE

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

PROFILE

• 3 years of Project experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Industrial application.

• Worked Extensively on Pro/ENGINEER modules such as advanced solid modeling, advanced assembly, Pro/Surface, Pro/Sheet metal, Pro/Mechanica, Pro/Report, Pro/Detail for product design with project planning.

• Proficient in use of Solid works CAD software modules such as advanced part modeling, Advanced assembly, advanced surface modeling, Simulationxpress, Sheet metal design.

• Knowledge of Plastic injection molding design, Forging, Casting and heavy duty equipments.

• Knowledge of Electo-mechanical assembly design.

• Knowledge of LS-DYNA ANSYS FEA analysis structure.

• Familiar with FMEA, APQP and SPC System.

• Currently finished Master degree in Mechanical Engineering to further develop my skills in Mechanical design field.

• Quick to ramp up with any existing development platform and perform design application.

EDUCATION

¬M.S. - Mechanical Engineering

¬University of Bridgeport -126 Park Avenue

¬Bridgeport CT-06605

¬GPA-3.29/4.00

B.E. - Automobile Engineering

¬Sardar Patel University

A.D.Patel Institute of Technology (ADIT) Anand 388001 Gujarat India.

¬GPA-3.07/4.00

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Engineering, Drafting & Design

Design and Development of parts

Inspection of Parts

2D and 3D Drawing

Engineering Design Simulation

Motion and Animation

Product Data Management

Good Technical communication skills

Ability to manage Engineering Projects

Good Mechanical Aptitude

Good customer interfacing skills

Machine Design

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Mathematical & Statistical Calculations

Product Development

¬¬ Specification, Reporting & Documentation

SOFTWARE SKILLS AND WORK TOOLS

CAD Software-

• Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire3.0 Certified-

- Sketcher, Part modeling, Assembly, Drawing, BOM (Bill of Material), Motion, Manufacturing.

- Advanced solid modeling, Advanced Assembly modeling, Part and Assembly Configurations.

- Pro/Surface, Pro/Sheet Metal, Pro/PDM, Pro/Report, Pro/Drawing, Pro/Detail, Mechanism, Pro/BMX.

- Plastic injection molding, Weldment design.

• Solid works-

- Sketching, 3D parts and Assembly modeling, Drawing, BOM (Bill of Material), Animation, Motion analysis.

- Advanced Part modeling, Advanced Assembly modeling, Advanced Surfacing, Configurations and Part Modifications, Design intent.

- Sheet Metal Design, Weldment Design, Mold Design, Solid works Workgroup PDM, Drive worksxpress, Photo works Essentials, File Management.

• AutoCAD 2D Drawing-

Analysis Software-

• Pro/MECHANICA-

- Linear Structural Analysis and Design Optimization, Thermal Analysis, Motion

• Solid works Simulation xpress-

- Linear Structural Analysis

- Finite Element Analysis

Certified MSOffice -Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel

Basic Programming-

- Machining (Mill, Lathe, Basic hand Tools)

Certified C Language-

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

¬BANCO PRODUCTS INDIA LTD Baroda-Gujarat India Dec 2006 to May 2008

(World class heat exchangers, Gaskets and Jointing Sheets Company)

Position: Design Engineer in Export Oriental Unit

¬Responsibilities:

• Created new 3D models and design improvements in existing models.

• Designed drawing of metal parts and plastic components using 3D CAD software.

• Modified existing CAD drawing with customer specification.

• Created and Maintained designs, drawings and technical documentations required for production line.

• Created detailed design drawing for various components of industrial radiator and Oil cooler assembly by using Pro/ENGINEER.

• Responsible for detailed design drawing and calibration of Core clamps, core channels, Header plates, Fins, top plastic tank, bottom plastic tank and oil cooler for industrial radiator using Pro/ENGINEER.

• Measured and inspected Gasket size and material standard with supplier and customer specification.

• Detailed Design and drawing of sheet metal components and dies using Pro/Sheet metal.

• Designed & developed different size of support iron angles, Jigs and Fixtures for different models of radiator core using Pro/ENGINEER.

• Performed design Calculations for Jigs and Fixtures to improve product design.

• Prepared a detail manufacturing drawing from sketched and layouts by using Pro/Drawing.

• Prepared detailed assembly drawings with structured Bill of Material for on-site production.

• Created 3D and 2D drawing for prototypes and manufacturing using Pro/REPORT and Pro/DETAIL.

• Used Pro/PDM and PLM for product data management and product life cycle management.

• Used GD&T and stack up analysis for 2D drawing and 3d Solid models to describe machine component.

• Prototyping of industrial product management with designing, testing with production approval.

• Verified and validated testing, prototypes and final product of assembly.

• Implemented problem solving methodology in manufacturing line.

• Discussed and solved complex problems with manufacturing departments, suppliers and customers.

• Achieved reduction in radiator dislodge of core assembly and reduction in oil leakage problem of oil cooler assembly.

• Improved quality of product and reduced manufacturing time.

• Transferred Design documents to manufacturing unit.

EMERSON DESIGN ENGINEERING CENTER Pune India July 2005 to Nov 2006

Position: Project Design Engineer

¬Responsibilities:

• Designed Mechanical components, Hydraulic and industrial equipments.

• Designed a pressure vessel assembly with shut-off valves and pressure relief valves using Pro/ENGINEER parts & assembly to perform on the Hydrostatic Burst Test stands within Copeland based on requirements of available space, capacity of pressure vessel, internal volume of pressure vessel.

• Performed design calculations for pressure vessel includes shell thickness & two heads thickness to ensure pressure vessel thickness.

• Executed structural analysis using Pro/MECHANICA for structural stability of pressure vessel.

• Optimized pressure vessel volume by using Pro/ENGINEER BMX.

• Designed a gear pump components assembly with Pro/Drawing.

• Generated Engineering & manufacturing drawing.

• Responsible for generating Bill of Material through Pro/DETAIL and Pro/REPORT.

• Used GD&T for 2D drawing to accurately describe a part model.

• Used Pro/PDM vaults to check cost for creation and launch a part.

• Checked engineering data sheet incorporating customer specifications and designed new model.

• Created 3D and 2D drawing for prototypes and manufacturing.

• Drive and support cost reduction effort.

• Improved the performance of the team by improving effort and schedule variance and reducing errors and defects of team members.

ELGI Equipments ltd. Coimbatore, India. 2 Months

(Asia's largest manufacturer of air compressors and automobile service station equipment)

Position: Trainee Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supervision under diagnostic-AC-emission (Gas analyzer, Smoke meter, Injector cleaner), Body shop equipments (Body repair tools, Painting equipment-air dryer), Service station equipments (2-wheeler lifting machine, Lubricating pumps), Wheel servicing equipments (Tire changer, Tire inflator, Wheel alignment system, Wheel balancer), Air compressors, Pneumatic tools.

CERTIFICATION

• Pro/ENGINEER wildfire 3.0 Solid part modeling

• Microsoft Office

• C Programming Language

SIGNIFICANT COURSE PROJECTS

Project Name: Structural/Thermal Analysis of Supercharger Jan 2010-Dec 2010

Platform/Tool: Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/MECHANICA

Responsibility:

• Designed and Analyzed roots type supercharger by using Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/MECHANICA.

• Part modeling of roots type supercharger rotor, case and Teflon seal by using Pro/ENGINEER.

• Performed structural analysis by applying loads and fixture to a model by using Pro/MECHANICA.

• Executed thermal analysis by applying pressure load and boundary condition to a model.

• Reviewed result of roots type supercharger analysis with stresses, Factor of safety with dimension modifications and Deflection of supercharger by Pro/MECHANICA result window.

• Reduced a radial deflection of rotor and reduced leakage between a rotor and case by using Teflon seal.

Project Name: Automated High Speed Jacket Assembling Mechanism Jan 2009-June 2009

Platform/Tool: Pro/ENGINEER

Responsibility:

• Designed an automated assembly machine to assemble the wire into block hole at high volume production rate include wire loading, wire straightening and wire inserting mechanism by using Pro/ENGINEER part modeling and Pro/Assembly.

• Designed a Roller to load a wire with part modification using Pro/ENGINEER.

• Designed and developed a straighter to straighten the wire.

• Designed rotary actuators and grippers, guiders, metal rail conveyor, movable and fixed L-shape plates by using Pro/ENGINEER part modeling and Assembly mechanism.

• Developed detail assembly 3D drawing with exploded view.

• Used low cost tools and fixtures to make assembly mechanism less costly.

REFERENCES

References and letter of recommendation provided on request¬.

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