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• Designing of Metal Bipolar Plate, Gasket Design and Endplate design for PEM Fuel cell.• Finalization of components for BOP (Balance of plant) of fuel cell.• After design finalizing at initial stage we continued with the packaging & tool clearance study.• Handling large assemblies in number of representation for different variants.• Weekly project updation to the Management (CSIR-NCL (National Chemical Laboratory), CSIR-CECRI (Central Electrochemical Research Institute and KPIT).• Preparation of part drawing, assembly drawing & installation drawings.• Development of powertrain for Hydrogen PEM fuel cell vehicle.

• Developing new products and modifying existing products as per the requirements.• Preparing drawings by applying engineering and scientific principles and disciplines in AutoCAD and 3D (Unigraphics) software and making necessary changes in the drawings accordingly.• Amendment of drawings as per the requirement.• Executing various projects by preparing bill of material, material master, configuration, and document data with operating ERP system (SAP).• Designing/Developing a product to meet the “target cost”• Core member of team specially set for streamlining of new Traction Motor (1TB 2525) introduced for Indian Railway.• Creation of records in database management system like TEAMCENTER.• Communicating the role of designing and basic concepts to sales colleagues.• Actively participating in FMEA.• Providing timely support and solutions for different cross functional areas like process planning, assembly, quality & incoming.• Assist supplier to solve drawing or specification related queries. • During Zero Series production, works upon optimization of manufacturing process, design changes, suggestions, improvement, assembly feedback so that production reaches to the series level and smooth flow of component supply.• Successfully executed new traction motor (1TB 2525) in line with SIEMENS-Germany.

• Designing and producing visual interpretations of automobiles and their components using computer-aided design packages (Creo 2.0).• Conceptual design as per the feedback from Management. • Solid Modeling, 2D drawings, Preparation of Engineering BOM, Prototyping, Development of components, Evaluation and testing of product. • Controlling PDM (Product Data Management) updation.• Getting feedback from service about field performance of product & giving feedback to concern dept. for process / product modification.• Deciding on the most appropriate materials for component production; Helping manufacturing depts. for product / process upgradation.• Taking trials of the product for design / process changes and validating the same.• Modifying product as per the inputs from management which involves designing, drawing, modeling, prototyping, building prototypes of components, developing test procedures and conducting tests using software packages and physical testing methods.• Giving feedback for any changes in present product, getting approval for the same, releasing the modified drawings and product specifications.• Conducting trials for the product performance enhancement.• Modification in present product to reduce the Manufacturing BOM cost.• Applying mechanical, thermodynamic, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical principles to resolve engineering problems and find appropriate solutions.• Bench marking of own product w.r.t. Competitor’s product and doing required changes to enhance the performance of the product.• Developing and implementing advanced automotive design methodologies and strategies.• To create, modify master assembly, and provide proper space allocation of components in vehicle as per norms, standards & maintenance convenience.• Prepare Documentations, Drawings, Reports and Presentations on all technical aspects for patent documentation / filling.• Represented company on many forums in China with multiple vendors.

Playing lead role to provide corporate trainings on CAD software.. Responsible for preparing 2D drawings and 3D modeling in AutoCAD 2010, Pro-E V5, Solidworks & Catia V5 for Design & drafting of heavy engineering equipment.. Also responsible for FEA analysis of parts and products in ANsys.. Pivotal in initiating, planning, execution, tracking / monitoring, controlling and completing the project as scheduled and in implementing operational processes for increased efficiency.. Define the scope of projects while contributing to the project as the project architect and the areas of cost efficiency, time management & manpower planning for the project execution.. Formulate operational strategies for the quality function by carrying out long term and short term quality planning in line with the organization requirements, ensuring proper facilities across the units for smooth operations.. Analyzing performance metrics and communicating performance metrics to the individuals and management.