Experience

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  TSN Group, Inc.

  • United States

  • Project Manager

    • Jul 2020 - Present
    • United States

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  Revolution Supply Co.

  • United States
  • Automotive
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Engineering Manager

    • Dec 2017 - Jun 2020

    Met with the clients to understand the needs and limitations for a New Product Introduction (NPI) of a two-piece Spike Lug NutCreated initial concept variations and renders based on the requirements using Creo and sent to client for approvalAltered the models as per client suggestions and made first prototype by 3D printing by converting the Creo part files to STL filesIterated the prototypes till the client’s satisfaction, following which the finalized models and the drawings were sent to China for setting up the production plan for manufacturingTested the initial samples for dimensional accuracy, strength, torsion resistance, hardness and quality of finish; set a plan for quality control, inspection of quality and approved the product for mass productionModified current design of the Wheel Rack to reduce the number of Stock Keeping Units (SKU) for easier inventory management; subsequently changed its packaging to make it much easier for packaging, handling and transportation.Worked with the Marketing Team, providing them product drawings and models showcasing various product features and uploaded all relevant product information on the website for the team’s and the customers’ perusalHelped the Sales Team by revamping product packaging for customizable builds as per customer feedback for enhancing customer product experienceActed as an interim operations manager for the warehouse by setting and tracking schedules, and workflow based on the daily shipping requirement and production needs, Improved warehouse efficiency by nearly 60% over a course of two months by continuously optimizing the workflow and resource utilization

  • Design Engineer

    • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

    Co-ordinated with the manufacturing team in China using drawings and 3D models for a mould design of wheel adapters as a part of New Product Introduction(NPI)Designed a mould that could be used for the front and rear adapters, saving nearly 40% of the mould costLed the design team to emulate competitors’ Wheel Display Rack by reverse engineering their product; drafted detailed drawings showing manufacturing instructions and assembly drawings for end customer useInspected prototypes and prepared Sample Inspection reports identifying the defects for enhancing product qualityCreated inspection sheets in excel using conditional formatting, lookups and hyperlinks for daily inspections in China, improving the inspectors’ efficiency in terms of time and evaluation of product qualityUpdated the inspection procedures for a more rigorous physical and packaging check while making separate procedures for a more concise and targeted check for the product at hand.

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  Facility Management Services at University of Southern California

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern

    • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Los Angeles, California

    Mined information from the USC database and performed on-site surveys to update blueprints of the USC Campus in AutoCADPerformed utility mapping by surveying and coordinating with concerned authorities to give their accurate layout across the campusSurveyed routes and specific facilities on USC campus in accordance with ADA requirements, drafted them with AutoCAD and uploaded them onto USC’s live Geographical Information System (GIS)

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  Radhika Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  • Ahmedabad Area, India

  • Design Engineer

    • Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Ahmedabad Area, India

    Drafted manufacturing drawings applying GD&T on AutoCAD, and simulated their 3D models in SolidWorks and Creo.Redesigned an existing adjustable machine mount in SolidWorks and reduced the manufacturing time by 30% and cost by 20% by applying the concepts for Design for ManufacturabilityConducted DFMEA to improve the life cycle of a clutch by modifying the contact surfaces and locking mechanism of the componentsParticipated in product assemblies and inspections to help in Design for Assembly for reducing assembly time and recurring errorsModified an indigenously developed Solar Powered Steam Engine, achieving a 5% increase in its efficiency Assisted the sales and marketing team by delivering technical presentations of the new product line to stakeholders and clients

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  Hi-Tech Engineers (Guj.) Pvt. Ltd.

  • Ahmedabad

  • Trainee

    • Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Ahmedabad

    Hands on experience in designing, manufacturing and testing of Hydraulic Cylinders with a focus on designing.