Ref. No. : CA - 21168 - (Designer & Product Developer – with 20.7 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

Mechanical Engineering From Institute of Mechanical Engineers

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering From Government Polytechnic in 2003 With 66%

Skill Sets

Accomplished professional with 11 years of distinguished experience in design Electro-mechanical Appliance/Consumer durable and Automobile industry.

Communication
Leadership
Problem Solving
Ownership
Team Management
Decision Making

Area of Expertise
New Product Development
Concept & Detail Design
Analytical Calculations
Six Sigma Processes
Prototype building
strategic planning

Work Experience

Technical Lead
Since Mar 2016
Company Profile: Manufacture a wide range of high quality switches both for Automotive and Appliance segment
Job Profile:
Accountable for carrying out activities pertaining to design & development of new products Switches, Sensors & Controls from concept feasibility to final launch.

Sr. Engineer Product Design
May 2006 to March 2016 
Company Profile: Provides World-class Product, Software Design And Engineering Services
Job Profile:
Accountable for carrying out activities pertaining to design & development of new products from concept feasibility to final launch of product
Served as Sr. Engineer for New Product Development & lead the engineers.
Participate in Gate meeting, Design review meetings and manage NPD projects with strict adherence to the project targets.
Liaising with US counter parts on daily basis thru e-mail, phone and video conferencing to understand product requirements, transforming customer’s requirements to product function/structure.
Ensuring development of Plastic, Sheet metal, Powder metallurgy and Rubber components as on required in project.
Utilizing tools like FMEA, DFMA, HCD, Tolerance stacks & Six Sigma process, Kano analysis, Process capability whenever applicable.
Analytical calculations, handle product life cycle testing documents, drawings for system components.
Prepare, update, and support the project execution activities in the schedule with an emphasis on on-time delivery, quality of deliverable, and project costs.
Notify the project manager of any difficulties encountered in the engineering and design that may adversely impact safety, reliability, quality, cost, or schedule of the project deliverable, and provide recommendations for solutions.
Coordinating with China & Indian Vendors for Tooling /Prototyping/ 3D scanning of components.

Key Projects: 
Title:Food Waste Disposer Exclusively for China Market.
Scope:Develop 3-Product SKUs Appropriate for the China market and expandable for the International market. 
Title:Model M 130 Food Waste Disposer exclusively for Japan market.
Scope:Model 130 is a new product which was primarily designed and manufactured for Japanese market. 
M 130’s uniqueness was its compactness, light weight, noiseless operation & featured a rich electronic control.
Title:Battery powered Food Waste Disposer Exclusively for US/Canada markets.
Scope:Develop product for the US/Canada markets. The product is initiated to help to increase penetration in the US/Canada market with a Battery powered technology product.

Technician Engineer
Oct 2004 to May 2006 
Company Name: BOSCH Chassis Systems India Ltd
Job Profile:
Ensured development of:
New brake systems for four wheeler using I-Deas 11M2 Drafting, Modeling and Assembly
Disc Brake System for Tata Motors New Indica & Indigo
Plastic & Sheet metal parts related to Brake System
System level constructions and/or modifications to meet product design requirements.

New Product Development
Team Management
Development of Plastic part
ISIR & Process Capability Study
Concepts & Detail Design
Tolerance Stack UPS/GD&T
Development of Sheet metal part
Strategic Planning
Engineering/Analytical Calculations
FMEA/ DFMA/ HCD
Development of Rubber part
Participation in Gate meetings

Well versed with DFMA, FMEA, Analytical calculations, Concept & Detail design, Six sigma processes, HCD, UL/IEC standards and UG NX/Team center/Agile PLM/IDEAS/Auto CAD software.
Demonstrated excellence in ensuring development of Plastic/Sheet metal/Power metallurgy/Rubber component.
Estimation, planning and scheduling project assignments, enhancing the quality of work products of the team.
Acknowledged for having worked closely with:
US/German clients to understand product requirements and establish product specifications and functionality.
China client & vendors to meet specifications and production activity
Resourceful in comprehending client’s technical requirements for development and design by liaising with them.
Conversant with plastic injection molding, sheet metal processes, induction motors and rubber components.
Deft in taking new product development initiatives with key focus on QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery)
Ensuring formulation of detailed drawings, prototype assembly, testing, design finalization & product documentation.
Adept in designing the product with help of 3D software’s like UG NX & Ideas to generate new concepts and design.          

Notable Contributions
Played a vital role in handling full New Product Development cycle, from concept feasibility to final launch of the product in Electro-mechanical Appliance/Consumer durable/Automotive industry. 
Significantly contributed in granting 4 design patents (multiple patents #108) in United States, China, New Zealand, Australia & Europe for InSink Erator during China New Product Development Project.
Made visit twice to:
Racine Wisconsin, United Sates at In Sink Erator (An Emerson Division) for project discussions & project work
Nanjing, China at In Sink Erator (An Emerson Division) for participating in China NPD pilot activity.
Secured 2nd runner up prize for the Technical presentation on occasion of Technology day 2012 at Emerson.

Accomplishment
Managed Full time cycle of the new product development from concept feasibility up to the final launch of the product

Significantly Contributed In Granting 4 Design Patents In United States, China, New Zeland, Australia, & Europe For Insinkerator During New Product Development Project

Secured 2nd Runner Up Prize For Technical Representation On Occasion Of Technology Day 2012 At Emerson

Future Goals

Seeking assignments in Product Design with an organization of repute

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