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Toronto, ON, CA

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Designed and developed cutting-edge machines based on ASME Y 14.5M, utilizing proficient GD&T skills.
• Took charge of all phases of mechanical projects, 3D CAD modeling employing Inventor, engineering calculations.
• Collaborated with proposal and sales managers on developing the technical budget, deliverables, project scope at the proposal stage, resulting in 25% increase in acceptance of the order.
• Implemented robust design standards and best practices leveraging Design for… Show more
• Implemented robust design standards and best practices leveraging Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, leading to 30% improvement in design efficiency.
• Led Value Engineering process for continuous improvement, resulting in an average project cost reduction of 20% while maintaining product quality and performance standards. Show less

Amsterdam Area

Conducting research into business challenges of various companies and subsequently developing creative and innovative concepts for solutions. Projects carried out for: Johnson controls, Amgen, T-Mobile, and many others. Average rating of 4.8 out of 5 star

Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

Delft, South Holland Province, Netherlands

• Facilitated the technical issues within products, whether in manufacturing or at the supplier or their supply chain
• Validated and documented material input for manufacturability.
• Collaborated with the engineering team during NPD to qualify the vendors and perform make.
• Responsible for developing the structure of RGB camera, used to scan various plastic materials

Bengaluru Area, India

• Conducted feasibility study and design of testing equipment for latest swivel design which proved to enhance product life cycle by 2 years
• Engaged in arranging technical offers, purchase specifications and pre-design modules utilizing Pro-E of Loading Arm Design for customers of US & Europe Market ~40-45 orders per month
• Involved cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Manufacturers to assure optimum service levels anticipated by customers
• Managed Engineering Change Requests… Show more
• Managed Engineering Change Requests, facilitating seamless transitions in product design and configuration Show less

India

• Technically lead and executed engineering projects worth €10M with all-inclusive phases of the design process for twin screw extruder machines employing Inventor, following GD&T and technical documentation of the project
• Researched and implemented materials and relevant design techniques to develop a gearbox with 150 bar axial pressure capacity, featuring three chamber helical gears contributing to 10% enhancement in product quality.
• Implemented root cause analysis,… Show more
• Implemented root cause analysis, resolving complex engineering challenges and improving product quality by 30%
• Reviewed and sustained material requirements via ERP (SAP) system in support of products from development to operations and updating critical involvement of supplier
• Built and designed new products (DFX standards) in addition to gearboxes, screw feeder for volumetric and side feeder assembly as per the design input from the customers

Master'S Degree, Management Of Technology, 7

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 7.6