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Columbus, Indiana, Us

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Advanced Science and Automation Corp. Indianapolis.Calibrating a discrete element soil model by using physical soil experiments to predict vehicle mobility on various terrain to develop NATO reference mobility model (NGRMM).• Designed 3D-CAD of test rig using mechanical systems in Creo considering stability and functional requirement.• Analyzed experimental lab results & performed post processing using MATLAB and Excel to evaluate soil properties.• Identified issues in the test procedure by performing DOE and root cause analysis with the team, improving results by 30%.• Reviewed and presented weekly data in team meetings along with upcoming plan and created documentation.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

• Instructed ANSYS modules to graduate students & worked as Assistant for FEA lab at Purdue University.

Mechanical Design Engineer:-* Designed & developed more than 25 different types of safety frames and sheet metal parts using SolidWorks.* Worked with the powder coating team to improve the quality of coating using seven tank refinement process and developed a compact powder coating booth.* Developed Jigs & Fixtures to manufacture sheet metal parts to increase accuracy and production rate.* Created 3D models using SolidWorks and analyzed structural feasibility using ANSYS and implemented RCA for product improvement by using stack-up analysis & DFMEA.* Collaborated with production & purchase team to accelerate the product development phase & created product documentation using BOM, drawings.Resaerch and development engineer:-1) Corner Grinding machine:-* Designed and developed a prototype of a Corner grinding machine to ease sheet metal manufacturing.* Created 3D- models of parts considering mechanical and electromechanical systems and performed assembly using Solidworks.* Performed stress and fatigue finite element analysis using Ansys Workbench.* worked on designing and selecting appropriate lead screw, gearbox, motors, and actuators to satisfy the functional requirements.* Worked closely with the team on RCA, product verification, and validation of the system.* Collaborated with manufacturers, vendors, and assembly units to developed a functional prototype.Conveyor system:-* Design and developed powertrain of conveyor system considering chain drive system and created 3D prototype using Solidworks.

Warrendale, Pa, Us

Team Leader:-* Led team of 25 team members for 2 consecutive years to build & secure overall 9th rank out of 110 teams by winning runner-up position for cost presentation.Chassis Design:-* Designed and Developed prototype of vehicle chassis using CATIA-V5 by considering Human factor.* Performed Static & Torsion analysis of chassis in ANSYS using 3 different materials for chassis optimization & achieved 20% of weight reduction than previous chassis models.Wheel Assembly Design:-* Created 3d prototype of wheel assembly using CATIA-V5 & applied topology optimization for weight reduction.* Performed FEA analysis on the wheel hub, knuckle using Ansys considering static and dynamic forces and developed integrated wheel assemblyAir Intake and powertrain design:-* Designed and developed 3D printed air intake using Catia V5 and performed CFD analysis.* Designed powertrain system for CV worked on creating 3D- models drive assembly.Manufacturing design and hands-on experience:- * Created multiple fixtures for manufacturing and mounting of chassis, steering & suspension system.* Created 2D drawings of parts by considering DFA and DFM.* Created product documentation & worked closely with multiple manufacturing processes & pre-requirements.

NK Sparking is an established manufacturing company in Pune, India that has multiple Machining facilities such as EDM, VMC, CNC & Wire Cutting. Experience :-Performed machining sample quality check for hub & shafts at each machining process using Drawings.Worked with the project management team to improve the PLM cycle for mass production to improve efficiency through optimization of systems & processes.Implemented Quality Control methods like Six-Sigma, 5S & Poka-Yoka

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering Solid Mechanics

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering