Experience

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  Schneider electric

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2014

  • Led engineering team to rejuvenate Easy9 residual current circuit breaker design using industry standard tools such as: CTF dimensioning, statistical tolerance analysis, GD&T & DFMA.• Collaborated with contract manufacturers to develop injection molding, die casting, sheet metal & machined parts. • Managed first-article inspection, qualified parts based on Cp/Cpk study, defined acceptance criteria for parts & approach to measure shape & finish errors. • Interfaced with manufacturing team to update ERP system, and product / process documentation. Provided resolution to pilot run build issues ensuring preparedness for production launch.• Credited for 3 patents on rotary handle mechanism. Show less Technical leader for product design and development projects.• Designed case, cover, mechanism parts, springs, conductors, for status indication auxiliaries, isolator switches and RCCB rotary handle.• Designed subassemblies and assemblies capable of withstanding demanding tests including shock, vibration, bump, drop, impact, humidity, temperature, endurance, IP40, IP67 etc..• Selection of raw material, surface treatment, plating and color based on the marketing specifications, mechanical, electrical & thermal requirements of the products.•Created mock-ups and functional prototypes to obtain initial feedback from marketing and customers.•Detailed design considering functional dimensioning approach and GD&T (ISO8015), design for manufacturing, assembly and serviceability.•Definition of test plan considering safety, function, environmental conditions and regulatory compliance requirements. Show less Part of the team tasked with design of various final low voltage switchgear products. • Designed plastic parts for screw shield, terminal shield, phase barrier, spacer and plugin base in compliance with EU safety regulations. • Designed plastic and metal enclosures for safety interlock switches, rotary handles and motor starters encompassing locking mechanism, PCB assembly and communication ports satisfying IP40, IP67 requirements.• Developed linear and nonlinear tolerance chains for complex mechanisms of safety switches & switchgear products. Identified functional dimensions and optimized tolerances based on statistical analysis.• Created numerous 3D models & drawings in Pro-e along with data management and part release through PDM system. Show less

  • Associate Lead (Design)

    Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Senior Design Engineer

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

  • Design Engineer

    Jan 2006 - Apr 2010
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  The legacy companies - excalibur dehydrator division

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2019

  The Legacy Companies is a global household appliance and commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer with diverse portfolio of 17 brands serving over 130 countries.• Served as engineering program manager for Excalibur & Nautilus brands. Managed cost reduction, new product development and product safety certification projects for dehydrators and water distillers.• Drove product development process from conception to delivery by collaborating with marketing, engineering teams, contract manufacturers and operations teams to develop digital dehydrator product. Optimized product cost by leading DFM & DFA process.• Introduced RES10 electronic dehydrator to manufacturing by ensuring preparedness of process, product documentation, BOM, safety certifications, contract manufacturers and OEM partners. Resulted in successful launch of the product in 15 countries.• Successfully led mechanical engineering team with an objective to provide continuous support to series production by resolving product safety issues and providing closure to engineering issues with OEM partners ensuring uninterrupted supply. Show less • Managed engineering project to outsource inhouse sheet metal fabrication operations to contract manufacturers from US & China. Prepared schedule, analyzed risks, negotiated deals with the suppliers and introduced outsourced parts to series production. Reduced product cost by 4%.• Evaluated manufacturing flow using VSM and time studies. Improved productivity by ensuring single piece flow, line balancing, work standardization and quality at source. Resulted in an improvement of productivity by 6% & reduction in WIP by 80%. Show less

  • Lead Engineer (Design & Manufacturing)

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Woehner llc

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

  Senior design engineer / program leader

  Wöhner Group is a worldwide specialist for fuse and busbar systems in the field of power distribution, control technology and renewable energies serving customers in over 80 countries.• As R&D program leader I drove development of busbar adapters and fuse holder products ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.• I was responsible for setting program schedules, budget, build management & ensuring effective closure to all the issues enabling operational success of the projects. • Ensured readiness of contract manufacturers, production process & documentation for new product introduction.• Served as the design team leader focused on developing mechanical systems and enclosures for electronic systems. Show less

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  Nvent

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

  Technologist
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  Solidigm

  Oct 2022 - now

  Senior design engineer