Mechanical Engineer

GIRISH A BOTHE

Cell: 647-***-**** **** Dunrankin Drive

******.*****@*********.**.** Mississauga, ON L4T 1W1

A result - oriented, enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer with continuous improvement mindset seeking a position

Highlight of Qualifications

• Seasoned Cost Estimator, Project Planner and Drafter with more than 10 years of experience ; proven track record in estimating stamped, machined parts and steel for Automotive and Aircraft OEM’s and other manufacturing projects

• Designed press tools, jigs and fixtures for sheet metal assemblies with economics into consideration

• Interpreted complicated blueprints to analyze the sequence of operations for manufacturing and project feasibility before project start-up, well versed in tooling and manufacturing operations

• Skilled in project planning, gap analysis, cost control, administrative skills to support designers , managers and man - hour forecasting

• Experience in technical report writing with energy efficient solutions; saved 15% operating cost

• Competent in assembling, conceptual design, spot, projection, stick welding, releasing ECN’s, resolving process issues, customized fabrication, research of logistics costs

Relevant Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Technical Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2011, Autodesk Inventor 2011, Solid Edge V20,SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Master Cam X4,3ds Max 2010 and MS Office Suite

• Ability to transfer conceptual design to a working drawing and 3D model

• Adept at using quality tools for problem solving such as APQP, 8D, PPAP, FMEA, Poka – Yoke, 5S, competent in lean manufacturing initiatives, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC data collection and Root – Cause analysis

• Trained in Core JAVA, Advanced JAVA, E – Commerce, XML, HTML, WAP, MS Project, Visual Basic 2008,C and C++ Programming

Work Experience

Project Coordinator/Cost Controller: POWER SAVINGS SYSTEMS INC., Mississauga, ON Nov 2006 – Present

• Recommended technology solutions with pay backs and energy saving ROI’s for clients in manufacturing and hospitality sectors

• Audited manufacturing industries and hotels across Canada to determine cost saving opportunities for natural gas and electricity (hydro)

Cost Estimator (Co-op position): A G SIMPSON CO LTD, Scarborough, ON Fall 2007

• Estimated cost for truck bumper assembly for GM, FORD and CHRYSLER

• Involved in project planning, continuous improvement of processes and developed filing system

• Updated quality manuals for TS 16949 (QMS) Standards

Cost Estimator: PANSE AUTO COMPS PVT LTD, India Aug 2004 – April 2006

• Developed new products and estimated costs for major Automotive OEM’s (including L and T John Deere Ltd., Ford Motors, General Motors, Johnson Controls International, International Truck Corporation, Arvin Meritor, Eaton Hydraulics, M G Rover, Tata Motors Ltd and Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd)

• Increased sales by $1 million by preparing competitive quotes, penetrated new markets in Europe and developed solid business relationships which resulted in repeat orders, well versed in preparing RFP's for international customers

• Travelled to UK, USA and Germany to develop and negotiate business with new tier -1 customers such as Eberspacher Gmbh and Trelleborg Automotive UK and USA

GIRISH BOTHE ******.*****@*********.**.**

Senior Executive Marketing: MAHINDRA UGINE STEEL CO LTD, Maharastra, India Oct 2003 – May 2004

• Estimated steel manufacturing cost for automotive, aircraft and defense industries

• Prepared budgets, trends and forecasts using SAP (SD module)

• Conducted market survey to understand customer expectations and gathered technical information

• Coordinated with production planning department to execute orders on time

• Successfully implemented of TS – 16949:2002 and QS – 9000 standards including compiling and editing of manuals and export documentation

• Suggested new product lines to suit new customer (automotive steel to aircraft steel)

Cost Estimator: MANGESH AUTO PARTS PVT LTD, Pune, India Aug 2000 – June 2003

• Developed cost estimates of turned parts, castings and welded assemblies

• Developed new business from Tire -1 suppliers such as M/s Fisher Rose Mount (India) Ltd

• Investigated, resolved and responded to quality complaints

EDUCATION

Advanced Diploma: Mechanical Engineering Technology Design and Drafting 2008 Sept – 2010 Aug

SHERIDAN COLLEGE, Brampton, ON

Courses included:

• Building facilities and layout

• Pipe Drafting and Design (PDIS)

• Jigs and Fixture Design

• Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits • CNC Programming

• CADD Security and Management

• CADD programming and customization

Degree: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Karnatak University, India)

(Canadian Equivalency granted by University of Toronto)

Completed:

• Course for Internationally Trained Professionals, Dufferin Peel (St. Gabriel)

• Export procedures and documentation training

• QS 9000 Internal Quality Auditor

• WHMIS Certificate

References available upon request

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