Experience

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  Measurement specialties, inc, now te connectivity

  May 2005 - Oct 2006

  Design engineer

  • Worked on design of Flow-meter sensor for the gasoline pump, manufactured by Gilbarco Inc. using software Pro/E Wildfire 2.0 and Ansys CFX 10• Developed a Flow meter sensor device for a washing machine using Pro/E and predicting performance characteristics using Ansys CFX 10.• Worked for development for Fluid Level sensor for caterpillar Inc., improved the sensitivity by 8.7%.• Modified the existing design for angle measuring “Tilt Sensor” for OEM Company to rectify the setback because of humidity interference.• Designed Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) with enhanced performance and sensitivity.• Designed vibration-testing fixture for the aircraft testing and analysis.• Performed rapid prototyping for the sensor mechanism assembly• Designed a fixture for electric circuit board for traffic signal sensors and manufactured using laser manufacturing technique Show less

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  Caterpillar inc.

  Oct 2006 - Nov 2007

  Design engineer

  Worked as a lead design engineer and team coordinator for motor grader engine and cooling• Developed Fluid lines for cooling systems for different models in Motor Grader• Worked on Current production as well as NPI program for concept design and maintenance• Worked on concept design and implementation of new design with the new emission regulations• Worked as a design and manufacturing engineer on heavy 797B off highway truck• Validated the frame assembly with the manufacturing capabilities and working on improvements Show less

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  Cummins inc.

  Nov 2007 - May 2013

  • Developed a team of eight product engineers to support global new product development projects for 2013/2014 production launch• Managed and coached a team of designers to implement new design changes• Coached and Developed the product engineers to successfully deliver the products using six sigma tools and Robust Engineering Methodology• Working as a product support functional excellence (PSFE) leader for India supporting global functional excellence team• Developed strategy with the global new product engineering team to reduce the cost for the engineering and cost of the product Show less - Worked as a system Lead in the New Product development (VPI) group, with the Robust Design process-Working on 7 different product launch programs for different customers and OEMs-Designed and developed turbocharger systems and components such as bearing housings, Turbine housings, Shaft and wheels, and rotor components with improved quality at reduced cost.- Worked as component specialist for turbine housing supporting US region. -Led the design for the turbocharger, managing the Bill of Materials, managing the release process for the new components and the turbocharger into the database system.- Worked extensively on improving process for the design release to improve the quality and delivery of the product- Developed new bearing housing system for the industrial products which comply with EPA-Tier4 norms within USA.- Conducted several Design/Limited production phase release design review, for the major new components adhering with the design review checklist for engineering approval- Worked on the ESW (Engineering Standard Work) for the components to validate the design.- Working with the DVP&R for all the new components for validating the design changes.- Conducted the DFMEA reviews across the functional group for Bearing housing and Turbine housing.- Worked with the supplier to minimize the cost for the components and overall turbocharger with optimized PPAP and APQP process utilizing six sigma tools Six Sigma projects:1.Develop process to measure the lash (play) in the Variable Geometry mechanism system for automotive turbocharger and implemented in the production line.2.Design and develop a low cost VG bearing housing using Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process by working with current supplier.3.Optimize the design parameters of the compressor stage, to minimize the variation in the peak efficiency due to part to part variation at the engine rated condition. Show less

  • Executive Manager

    Jan 2012 - May 2013

  • Design Lead/ Sr. Engineer

    Nov 2007 - Jan 2012
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  Cummins inc.

  May 2018 - now

  Technical project leader

  Currently leading the product development and production launch of turbocharger and the internal components for commercial vehicle application with the volume 15,000 units per year.• Extensively worked with the OEM customer to understand the requirements to develop the technical profile (TVPP) and to meet the automotive emission legislation requirement EPA 2013, • Developed and validated the appropriate turbocharger to meet the costumer power requirement, using the Analysis Led Design (ALD) approach.• Developed a Critical Parameter Management (CPM) for all the New, Unique, Difficult (NUD) functions of the turbocharger and demonstrated the capability growth index improvement• Worked through the Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) to establish the validation plan, and mitigated the risk of high failure rates for different functional failures• Successfully resolved all the technical challenges e.g. packaging constraints, reliability requirements for the product, endurance requirement. • Demonstrated 20% cost saving over the current product turbochargers, which lead into cost saving of $75,000/ year. • Managing the supply chain and plant quality (APQP) process to meet the customer requirements for the production launch• Managed and developed the resource management scorecard (CPRM) and demonstrated the profit margin has been met • Successfully completed the engineering review/release process for the production launch and currently working on closing the documentation and risk mitigation planning with the customer.• Led the Management reviews and Design reviews to update the progress status of the turbocharger and component development Show less

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  Cummins technologies india limited

  Mar 2019 - now

  • Regional Platform Leader

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Product Advisor

    Mar 2019 - now