Mrunal Deshmukh

Experience

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  Tropicool Car Gadgets Pvt. Ltd

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Design Engineer

  • Designed and prototyped plastic molding parts for automotive systems, including reverse parking alert systems and thermo-electric refrigerators.• Introduced Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles to reduce late-stage design changes, saving both time and cost.• Led the implementation of SolidWorks PDM for product data management, streamlining design workflows.• Managed Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and collaborated on the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure robust technical support and cost control. Show less

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  Cummins India

  May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Manufacturing Engineer

  • Led a cross-functional team to manage the assembly lines for over 7 engine and genset products, ensuring consistent productivity and quality.• Optimized over 90 tool designs using AutoCAD, reducing safety threats and lowering costs.• Leveraged Six Sigma methodologies and data analysis to improve manufacturing processes, resulting in a 15% process improvement and significant cost savings.• Utilized Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to debottleneck production lines by 50%, meeting cycle time requirements. Show less

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  Clemson University

  Jan 2024 - now

  • Leading research on tradespace modeling for a family of vehicles, focusing on system-of-systems (SoS) interactions.• Developed synthetic tradespace models that integrate vehicle-level and family-level metrics, enhancing system optimization for capability, affordability, and maintainability.• Conducting data analysis to explore interdependencies between various systems and evaluate the impact of changes on the SoS as a whole. • Provided in-depth feedback on assignments, ensuring consistency in grading and clear communication with students.• Collaborated with faculty to refine grading criteria and enhance the overall learning experience for students in engineering optimization. • Assisted in grading assignments for the Design for Manufacturing course, fostering clear communication between students and faculty.• Utilized data analytics to track student performance and provide actionable feedback to improve learning outcomes.

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Graduate Grading Assistant (Engineering Optimization)

    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Graduate Grading assistant (Design for Manufacturing)

    Jan 2024 - May 2024
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  Schneider Electric

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Summer Intern

  • Conducted root cause analysis for 5 safety incidents, implementing corrective actions that reduced recurrence by 24%.• Standardized crane operations, improving efficiency by 18% and minimizing safety risks.• Spearheaded the digitization of 75% of safety processes, saving significant time and improving compliance.• Completed OSHA 30-hour training and delivered safety training to over 50 employees, enhancing safety knowledge across the team.