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Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Implement 3D CAD modeling, GD&T and DFMA for drafting of new & existing components/assemblies using Creo/NX.
• Perform mechanical packaging and thermal analysis for various avionics systems using NX Simcenter.
• Honeywell 360 Display project: Designed helmet mounted headset with a flip down visor and mounting brackets that enables operators with 360° visibility from inside heavily armored vehicles (HMMWV).
• Fully integrated within Teamcenter which includes generating ECNs, detailed assembly drawings & Creo/NX datasets.
• Support cockpit avionics for various military aircraft platforms (V-22, F-15, F-16, F-18, F-35, C-5, C-17, C-130).
• Obsolescence driven redesign activities, production support, GD&T analysis, failure/root cause analysis, Drawing and Documentation support, rapid prototyping using 3D printing to aid in the production of avionics.

Zurich, ZH, CH

• Applied critical design thinking to come up with a neutral busbar redesign which saved more than $100K worth of investment for the company in redesigning/manufacturing all neutral assemblies and UL retesting.
• Responsible for mechanical design and delivery of more than 10 products to market full lifecycle.
• Developed retrofit solutions for ABB Emax 2 breakers from concept to finished product using Creo & SolidWorks.
• Reduced breaker retrofit kits cost by more than 30% by modifying existing designs & negotiating pricing with vendors.
• Designed a rotary handle per NFPA79 and UL508A requirements that helps disconnect ABB Tmax breakers while the enclosure door is open in case of an emergency, patent was filed.
• Created and maintained CAD entities of sheet metal enclosures, hardware & electrical components andstored/managed them in PTC Windchill and SolidWorks EPDM.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Prepared site plan, structural analysis & one/three-line electrical diagrams for the solar panels using Chief Architect X5
• Created templates for the modules structure and the three-line electrical diagram ranging from 24 panels to 72 panels that reduced the design time by 80%
• String sizing, inverter selection, conductor sizing in compliance with NEC 690 and residential electrical load calculations in compliance with NEC 220
• Managed permitting process for more than 5 counties, 15 cities/towns in state of Arizona, frequently interacted with building officials on their comments and code requirements
• Managed sales team in preparing proposals based on site constraints, budget considerations, customer specific requirements and NEC/IFC/IBC code requirements for respective AHJs

• Designed and released parts/assemblies for development and production manufacturing using SolidWorks.
• Developed, maintained, detailed, and documented large assemblies and high precision machined parts in SolidWorks EPDM lifecycle management software.
• Executed & reviewed Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), updated existing part & assembly drawings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete design and process improvements.
• Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
• Consistently recognized for team effort and "can do" attitude when projects were completed in advance of very aggressive schedules.

• Developed 2D and 3D drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) using ProE & AutoCAD.
• Planned workforce use, space requirements and equipment layouts to optimize workflows, leading to 10% increased workflow in year one.
• Design for manufacturing (DFM) sheet metal design, assembly modeling using CAD and stack-up analysis.
• Supported CAD best practices and processes to ensure design quality meet performance specifications.
• Ensured products meet company and regulatory requirements while processes follow company standards.
• Managed projects from planning, scheduling, reporting and communicating with production coordinators.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering