Ishan Kumar

Experience

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  KI Racing

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  Powertrain Lead Engineer

  • Working towards the development of the powertrain, in a rear-wheel drive all-terrain BAJA Vehicle• Modelling, analysis, and manufacturing of UV joints and transmission shafts in Solidworks and Ansys with a focus on increasing durability and reliability• Tunning of Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) to achieve “Straight Shifting” and proper “Engagement Speed” by changing spring pretension, ramp angle, and flyweights according to race-to requirements• Implementing a design change in the CVT Cover which resulted in reducing the temperature of the CVT by 15 degrees Celsius, improved belt engagement, reduced weight, and increased belt life span. Show less

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  Prayasta 3D Inventions Private Limited

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Conceptualising and designing of “OpenPipette”, an Automated Liquid Handling Station, used in the automation of biochemical laboratories for dispensing reagent or samples, to a designated container, which was designed using Solidworks• Conceptualising and designing of “Anukriti”, a standard breast prosthesis, used by women after mastectomy or lumpectomy procedures which was designed using Solidworks

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  ETML

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Internet Marketing Analyst

  • Overseeing day to day business operations activities, driving the business development funnel, and arranging audit programs for clients• Creating analyses in Tableau, Google Data Studio, and Analytics, on a day-to-day basis and managing digital marketing for clients• Designing dashboards in Tableau and Data studio to provide real-time insights into marketing funnels and KPIs through data visualization

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  Tesla

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Quality Engineer

  • Creating tolerance stack up for the development of shimming strategies for Model Y door glass using CM4D and Excel• Designing and prototyping of a jig using SOLIDWORKS and Catia to identify out-of-spec gaps during door glass installation• Variation study of Door Glass gap in factory to improve equipment repeatability using Minitab• Root cause analysis of NSP Model Y Spoilers using 8-D and 5-Why approach to reduce failure rate by 75%• Implementing trials with NPI in production vehicles to validate design and manufacturability from QE Standpoint Show less

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  Our Next Energy (ONE)

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2023

  •Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch the mechanical components of the Aries I Battery Pack for a marine customer•Designed and manufactured over 20 components for the Aries I Battery, incorporating DFMEA at every stage•Conducted supplier assessments for enclosure components leading to a 40% cost reduction on parts while improving performance•Validated fasteners and gaskets to ensure IP67 sealing by performing torque out testing on pack vent assembly •Evaluated and validated numerous cells to pack isolation materials to meet dielectric, thermal, and flammability requirements through hi-pot and thermal runaway testing with live cells•Executed coating selection studies for aluminum castings to meet IEC 60068-2-52 Salt Mist corrosion testing marine specifications Show less

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Tesla

  Feb 2024 - now

  Quality Engineer