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Sunnyvale, CA, US

Berkeley, California, US

Part of the team that launched the 1st of it's kind sleep fixing device. https://somneesleep.com/Multifaceted responsibilities - NPI TPM, mechanical and softgoods product design, manufacturing, quality, reliability, operations manager, and customer support.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Hardware Products: Echo Frames, Fitness wearable and smart home devices.Internal systems development: Automatic Yield tracking, NPI budgeting, Automated assembly and test lines.Highlight: Innovation award for new.
• Planned NPI and MP production lines. Managed design and execution of reconfigurable automated and manual assembly lines internally at lab and multiple contract manufacturers.
• Guided the analytics team to develop and implement a cloud-based yield reporting system.
• Led a team of test, manufacturing, and OEM engineers to prototype and introduce new products.
• Worked with the design engineering to identify and escalate manufacturing challenges by enforcing DFM, DFA and DFS principles.
• Developed production strategy, implemented, and optimized processes at CMs, including identification, specification, design and qualification of fixtures, test equipment and diagnostic software. Ensured technical.

Irving, Texas, US

Defined strategy and drove execution for key global NPI and NTI, recapitalization programs, re-manufacturing, and sourcing projects. Led Caterpillar’s Machining Community with over 400 members for multi- generation technology roadmap creation for a $100M+ /yr. capex.

Irving, Texas, US

International assignment for developing manufacturing technical proficiency in the Asia region. Directed technical and commercial teams for assurance of supply. Developed regional strategy and consulted on supplier selection and technical negotiations.

Irving, Texas, US

Led project portfolio for NTI and NPI through structured gates of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL). Corporate machining process subject matter expert for supplier development, cost reduction and NPI for multiple facilities in USA, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland and Brazil.

Irving, Texas, US

Drove design and manufacturing projects through R&D ideation, business case definition and technology transfers. Modeled gear manufacturing process kinematics and developed closed loop grinding processes. Supplier cost reduction through should cost modelling.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

Designed and manufactured multiple biomedical devices for the University of Michigan Medical Research Center. A patent was filed subsequently by University for clinical pain testing device (US20110082384)

Irving, Texas, US

Worked with Manufacturing Process R&D on data acquisition, simulation, and validation of gear turning, milling, and grinding processes.

Sandviken, Gästrikland, SE

• Responsible for a team of 12 engineers and distributors in engineering applications and techniques within varied industrial segments including heavy mechanical, energy, automotive, die & mold, aerospace and small part.
• Orchestrated training, seminars and demonstrations for customers as well as team members.
• Conducted market research to ensure top-line growth, improved market share, and sustained profitability.

Pune, Maharashtra, IN

Project: Throughput Time Reduction of Cummins KV16 Engine Assembly Line

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Education record

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Production Engineering