AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Hands on experience in 2D, 3D Modeling and Drafting.
• CAE, CATIA V4 & V5, UG - NX9 and NX10, Solid Works, AutoCAD.
• GM Teamcenter. CAD and Data Management using local server, FTP, Trubiquity Exchange, PDM Program, Campfire and Share File etc.
• Descriptive Geometry, GD & T (ASME Y14.5M-1994), Stack-up analysis
• Extensively trained in surfacing, wire frame, parametric solid modeling using sketchers and expressions, file management, file classification and data organization processes.
• Have training for AUTODESK Simulation Moldflow Insight program.
• Have training for FEA using Abaqus 6.10-1, Hypermesh and Nastran.
• Capable of independent judgment and initiative to make decisions.
• MS Office, Windows NT, Unix

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design Engineer

Confidential, Livonia MI

Responsibilities:

• Currently working with GM'S New and existing programs, Data Management. Duties include CAD Data retrieving from GM via Teamcenter and Autoweb. Providing documentation to Costing, Engineering and Tooling departments.
• Design analysis for tool feasibility of molded parts for automotive interiors related to Doors, Floor Console, Garnish, Seat Trim and Instrument panels.
• Performing packaging for parts of main assemblies, sub-assemblies and modifying the part design for accurate fittings.
• Documented engineering processes, making BOM (part list), DCS Log file for study of mass and material and surface finish etc. Resolved design issues, conducted trials approved for usage, interacted with different groups for optimized and cost effective designs.
• Retrieving EGD&T data and drawings from GM Teamcenter for study of tolerances, clearances and fits.
• Working on GM Programs K2XX, 31XX, D2JCI, BEV2, Lambada, Volt, Buick and many other supply parts projects.

Mechanical Engineer/CAD Designer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Modified automotive parts drawings, layouts and bill of materials. (MS Excel, CATIA V5 and Solid Works).
• Helped the Design Engineering in product development field, design of fixtures for inspection and testing of drive accessories for automobile engines like Automatic Belt Tensioner, Idler pulley and Alternator-starter pulleys.

Payloads Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Design, draft and analyze airplane Payloads Interior parts, assemblies and making layout drawings using CATIA V4 and V5.
• Worked with design team for overhead bins, galleys, dividers and ceiling panels in extended designs and cargo section of 747 Cargo airplanes.
• Worked in Design Build Support team on the build site for 777 new design; coordinated with Liaison Engineers for having issues resolved in assembly of Interior Payloads parts like side panels, seats, dividers, overhead bins and ceiling panels on the build line and share them with design development team for modifying the design.
• Worked to resolve the non-conforming issues (NCR & CAR) in 747 Cargo Airplane’s component assemblies including floor, sidewalls, ceilings and roller guides etc.
• Complete troubleshooting of the issues of design related problems, starting with investigation of root cause and solution by making modification in design, making new drawings and their approval processes.
• Created layout for lighted signs like Exit Identifiers, Emergency Exit, Regulatory Signs and various direct lightings like Direct Ceiling Lights, Galley Lights, Night Lights, Threshold Lights and Electrical Outlets etc.
• Worked on PDM Data Base Program used for storage and retrieval of engineering data, created data files of parts, assemblies and layout drawings for cargo compartment and interior lightings in commercial airplanes.

Mechanical Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving inspection, Quality Control and QS Documentation of GM and Ford Latches, side shield assemblies and GM RSC Rail parts.
• Modify drawings of garnish parts, glove box and latches using solid modeling and surfacing in UG NX5 and Catia V5.
• Design, draft and analyze automotive parts viz. latches, handles, glove box assembly.
• Design and drafted jigs and fixtures for assembly and testing of component such as vacuum harnesses, glove box latches, door handles and other interior automotive parts for GM, Ford and Nissan cars and trucks.

Senior Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed sheet metal automotive and locomotive parts including sheet metal covers, steel links and levers for door latch assemblies using CAD programs & manual drafting station. Prepared bill of materials.
• Design and draft manual drawings of components/assemblies for Steel fabricated fixtures for machining the steel cast bearing housings for locomotives.
• Evaluate/Optimize engineering designs, support failure investigations and simulate manufacturing processes. Participate in design reviews/meetings; assist test engineers in test planning, execution, interpretation of results, and correlation to analysis.

Senior Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed and modified various electrical harnesses such as front lamp wiring, dome lamp wiring, rear chassis wiring, instrument panel wiring, designed connector, circuit breakers and fuses for Hero Majestic moped.
• Designed components using AutoCAD, Created assembly drawings, bill of materials and ECN’s. Coordinated and performed reliability testing, recommended design changes to improve product reliability.