Experience

Sigma Engineered Solutions

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Application Engineer

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Providing technical product engineering support to U.S Sales & Marketing Team.Liaison with UL/CSA and India engineering on product specifications, testing, and standardsMonitoring code compliance and NEC code changesLeading the process for development of technical specifications for new products (Lead QFD)Providing input on product information via knowledge of competitor’s activities and new products applications to the Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams. Capture VOC for new products.Assisting customers with product application issues and current product minor design changesSupport new growth and existing business sales by on-site visits with Sales team.Conducting product focus groups and analyze & summarize feedbackLiaison between customer and manufacturing/quality engineering teamConducting product quality auditsPreparing sell sheets and brochures for customers



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2019

  Worked as Mechanical Design Engineer in R&D team of Honeywell smart energy division. Design, development, testing, and evaluation of new Gas Diaphragm meter project (NPD) and worked on VE projects Worked on design and analysis of new gas meter involving castings and injection molded parts, creating assemblies and drawings in SOLIDWORKS Performed design verification and testing of components and meter to make sure it meets ANSI and other regulatory requirements Prepared technical reports defining project evaluation, test procedures and test reports resulting conclusions Performed design reviews within engineering team and with cross functional teams Supported manufacturing, supply chain and production to address issues related to meter component manufacturing and meter assembly process Performed failure analysis, test and evaluate quality issues and recommend or implement design changes to address the issues Worked on Value Engineering (VE), Bench marking and Should costing activities to reduce product cost, assembly time and improve quality Worked with sales, marketing and quality teams to gather customer specific requirements and address them in a timely manner Worked on Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN) in ADEPT and Bill of Materials (BOM) changes or updates in SAP for manufacturing and production. Provided technical product support to field and customer inquires related to gas meter Certified in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)



Optimal Supply

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  Worked as a mechanical engineer in developing flexible sprinkler hose, double bolt hose clamp and rubber expansion joints which are used in Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Oil & Gas industry. Worked on research, provide conceptual design and development of products Used CREO software for design and detailing of products Planned the most cost-effective utilization of materials, applying knowledge of material science and mechanical engineering to recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives in the most economical manner possible. Produced and release details of outline designs, drawings and specifications for the manufacturing of products using CREO and WINDCHILL data management system Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives. Created and reviewed material specification and product specification documents



Caterpillar Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  Worked on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects in HVAC/CLIMATE CONTROL team of Operator working environment (CAB) division Developed new system and components for on/off highway vehicles using APQP Process and Worked on CPI projects using SIX SIGMA methodology Created component/system level DFMEA, Validation by DVP&R and troubleshooting and finding the failure modes using root cause analysis. Performed CFD analysis on the HVAC system and duct designs to optimize operator comfort. Wind tunnel testing of new climate control system to check performance of Air conditioning, heating, defrosting and demisting Worked with vibration team on NVH related to climate control system Worked with design partners like Electronics and Engine/Powertrain teams on integration of climate control system to meet system requirements Assisted in reducing system component costs. Resolved system or component related field problems. Collaborated with suppliers on design, cost reduction and problems. Worked on producing and releasing new drawings using Pro-E/CREO and TEAMCENTER



Optimal Group

• Mechanical Engineer

  • May 2010 - Aug 2014

  Worked as a mechanical engineer in developing new products used in Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Oil & Gas industry. Worked on design and development of industrial valves - butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, grooved and thread fittings Prepared 3D models, assemblies, drawings related to Mechanical systems and components using 3D Modeling tool- CREO (Pro-E) and AUTOCAD Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to analyse stress and fatigue in the modified and repaired designs in CREO SIMULATION and ANSYS. Delivered complete, accurate and coordinated project design assignments within time and budget. Reviewed and approved the drawings, design layouts, blue prints and bill of materials for jobs.  Developed detail work instruction requirements for shop management and personnel to ensure work is performed in the most cost-effective manner and responding to RFI responses. Discussed and solve intricate problems with manufacturing department, customers, sub-contractors and suppliers. Planned the most cost-effective utilization of materials, applying knowledge of material science and mechanical engineering to recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives in the most economical manner possible. Participated in engineering design reviews and perform root cause analysis and develop preventive maintenance procedures. Reviewed quotations with customer specifications, work orders, and drawings prepared to submit details to customers. Directed and supervise shop crew and technical specialists in the component manufacturing, fabrication and welding



Northern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Feb 2008 - Apr 2010

  Partnered on NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY project in the design optimization of the solid oxide fuel cell using Pro-E and COMSOL Designed optimization by geometry, material and understanding of transport phenomenon Designed and performed thermal analysis of radio frequency gun cooling system in PRO-E and ANSYS. Partnered on NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY project in the design optimization of the solid oxide fuel cell using Pro-E and COMSOL Designed optimization by geometry, material and understanding of transport phenomenon Designed and performed thermal analysis of radio frequency gun cooling system in PRO-E and ANSYS.