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United States

United States

Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

• Optimized Operation and Maintenance costing by developing new and enhanced methodologies, reducing overall equipment auxiliary power consumption by 20% and MoM equipment breakdowns by 33%. • Led a team of 12 comprising of engineers and technicians to ensure unhindered production activities and quick troubleshooting of system malfunctions as they arise leading to superior equipment capacity planning and load factors. • Coordinated with maintenance team to resolve any operational… Show more • Optimized Operation and Maintenance costing by developing new and enhanced methodologies, reducing overall equipment auxiliary power consumption by 20% and MoM equipment breakdowns by 33%. • Led a team of 12 comprising of engineers and technicians to ensure unhindered production activities and quick troubleshooting of system malfunctions as they arise leading to superior equipment capacity planning and load factors. • Coordinated with maintenance team to resolve any operational concerns, ensuring 100% unhindered equipment availability. • Utilized FMEA and performed Root Cause Analysis providing positive outcomes thereby reducing long pending issues by 66%. • Achieved 0% Loss Time Injury(LTI) with involvement in HSEF Quality Improvement Team via CFT and UC observations. • Created and presented departmental production, consumption, performance KPI and monthly reports. Engaged in cross departmental communication with Environment team to ensure compliance with government regulations. • Prepared and finalized vendor contracts for manpower, equipment, and byproduct disposal, ensuring clear and comprehensive terms. Show less

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Spearheaded Value Analysis and Value Engineering(VAVE) projects, succeeding to reduce total BIW & Trims pa rt count by 6%, subsequently reducing manufacturing and final vehicle cost. • Designed body in white components with the help of Catia and utilized rapid prototyping techniques for test components leading to faster final production line certifications. • Performed vehicle benchmarking and teardown activities of M1,M2,N1 and N2 category competitor vehicles for detailed… Show more • Spearheaded Value Analysis and Value Engineering(VAVE) projects, succeeding to reduce total BIW & Trims pa rt count by 6%, subsequently reducing manufacturing and final vehicle cost. • Designed body in white components with the help of Catia and utilized rapid prototyping techniques for test components leading to faster final production line certifications. • Performed vehicle benchmarking and teardown activities of M1,M2,N1 and N2 category competitor vehicles for detailed analysis of BIW and trim components. Show less

Pune, Maharashtra, India

•Designed and manufactured ratcheting differential with 0-100% torque biasing characteristics.•Analysed and optimized front differential assembly to improve packaging and reduce system weight by 22%.•Performed multibody dynamics of differential to validate locking characteristics.•Performed FFT analyzer test on engine mounts for analyzing and optimizing with 16% lesser vibrations.•Optimized the two speed gearbox achieving a 15% reduction in weight along with a uv integrated… Show more •Designed and manufactured ratcheting differential with 0-100% torque biasing characteristics.•Analysed and optimized front differential assembly to improve packaging and reduce system weight by 22%.•Performed multibody dynamics of differential to validate locking characteristics.•Performed FFT analyzer test on engine mounts for analyzing and optimizing with 16% lesser vibrations.•Optimized the two speed gearbox achieving a 15% reduction in weight along with a uv integrated brake disc.•Engineered innovative plunging driveshafts with 50mm plunge travel leading to increased suspension travel by 33%.•Constructed aluminium extrusion based rollcage fixtures along with a universal base plate improving accuracy by30%.•Designed and fabricated test rig to validate ratcheting differential locking torque achieving 90% correlation with virtual data.•Deployed hall effect sensors on both axles to validate equal rpms and reduction for front and rear.•Implemented product lifecycle management measures to ensure efficient and cost effective component manufacturing leading to a reduction in manufacturing cost by 20%.•Standardized the fixture assembly which can be altered for multiple iterations effectively eliminating recurring yearly costs. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering