Eshan Venugopal

Experience

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  Chaphekar's and Ujjwala's tutorials LLP

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2022

  Assistant Professor

  • Taught elementary physics and engineering fundamentals to students (7th–10th grade), fostering a strong STEM foundation.• Developed structured study models and learning materials, improving student comprehension and increasing overall admissions by 100%.• Provided one-on-one mentoring, tailoring teaching methods to individual student needs and enhancing engagement.• Designed and conducted workshops on analytical problem-solving, which translated well into engineering applications like root cause analysis. Show less

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  RCOE RETRO

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Team Captain

  • Led a team to secure 3rd place among 100+ participants in a national-level virtual presentation of an off-road vehicle design.• Focused on suspension and chassis design while performing rigorous DFMEA using Ansys Mechanical Software.• Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, maintaining high motivation levels and ensuring effective teamwork under pressure.

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  NYU Tandon Motorsports

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Mechanical Design Engineer (Brakes); SAE BAJA

  • Improved brake pedal and master cylinder mount design via detailed root-cause analysis, using SolidWorks. • Utilized Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to guide the redesign, resulting in a 25% increase in performance and reliability. • Achieved zero failures in rigorous testing under simulated operating conditions, confirming the robustness and reliability of the new design.

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  Green2Gold

  Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

  CAD Design Volunteer (Remote)

  • Designed sustainable prototypes, including electric RV components and household items, using SolidWorks and Blender. • Contributed towards end-to-end product development for 2 projects, leveraging 3D printing for 20 physical prototypes. • Effectively communicated design concepts and project progress to a team of 8, ensuring timely delivery of each project.

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  Nile Automotive

  Jul 2024 - now

  Quality Engineer

  • Led Poka-Yoke implementation, aligning cross-functional teams to drive error-proofing, achieving 100% defect prevention. • Analyzed production data to identify trends and bottlenecks, optimizing workflows and increasing operational efficiency. • Implemented statistical tools (e.g., SPC, Pareto Analysis) to guide decision-making, reducing quality deviations by 30%. • Spearheaded Lean initiatives, applying 5S principles on the production floor, increasing operational efficiency. • Led 8D problem-solving and root cause analysis, reducing customer complaints by 20%. • Worked with injection molded plastic parts, ensuring dimensional accuracy, cosmetic quality, and process stability. • Coordinated ISO 9001 documentation, facilitating the transition to IATF 16949 standards, and collaborated on Corrective Action Responses (CAR), Control Plans, PPAPs, and PFMEA to ensure audit readiness. Show less