www.altair.com Engineering India Pvt Ltd Bangalore : Automobile Design Engineer

[krishni84]

altair.com
Designation Team Leader - Design Engineering
Experience 6 - 10 Years

Location Bengaluru/Bangalore

Job Description
1) Experience related to automotive body panels in plastics and sheet metal as well as preparation of detailed drawings for such panels, weldments
2) At least 4000 hours of hands on experience in CATIA V5 – more than half of which is in surfacing modules of CATIA V5 with model and drawings sign-off responsibility of at least 12 months.
3) At least 2000 hours of hands on experience in either in CATIA V5 or some other CAD tool AND in solid modeling and creating new design concepts for plastic injection molded, blow molded components or in creating pressure die cast or sand castings.
4) Knowledge and hands on experience in GD&T, DFMEA, raw material selection, processing cost estimation for components worked on.
5) Drawing preparation, checking for release, idea of vehicle packaging, available standards and methods – gauging, best practices for generation of A-side and B-side geometry in a surface modeling tool, handling large assemblies; and preferably some awareness of part racking, tool accessibility – body side, underbody and other zones, control plans, checking fixtures and panel checkers.
6) At least basic application of the principals of ‘strength of materials’
7) At least some basic idea of sheet metal draw tools, plastic molds design and manufacturing.
8) At least some ability to interpret analysis results of the said parts; and decide next steps & prepare engineering specifications to be ready for use in ‘prototype’–ability commensurate with total years of experience.
9) Some knowledge and exposure to a machine shop, press shop, mold shop, paint shop and trim lines - assembly at a OEM
10) At least some experience in working with studio design teams, manufacturing engineering teams, engine/power train groups, other teams to resolve integration issues.

Contact
Altair Engineering India Pvt Ltd
Mercury 2B Block, 5th Floor
Prestige Tech Park,
Sarjapur Marathhalli Outer Ring Road,
Bangalore 560 103
Ph: +91 80 6629 4500
Fax: +91 6629 4700
Telephone 91-80-66294500
E-mail : sharris@altairpd.com
Website https://www.altair.com

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Abhijit Kulkarni

Sixteen years experience of design and development of which Nine years in the field of Computer Aided Design. Managing various projects in Computer Aided Design using Pro/Engineer, CATIA, and Solid works in the domains like foundry, automotive, hydraulics.

Qualifications
Diploma In production technology, Bombay Technical Board in 1992.

Personal details
Address: Flat no. 502, Bldg. No. F, Tejowalay, Near Cipla Foundation, Warje, Pune, 411 052. INDIA.
Tel. No.: Res: 02025230775 Mob: 09960436905
Date of Birth: 24th may 1972
Email: m2abhi@lycos.com, m2abhi@gmail.com
Passport details: E7856954 issued from Mumbai date - 2/1/2004
Expiry date - 1/1/2014, Holding Business visa for USA (10 years multiple entries)

Skill Profile
Proficient in the following CAD Software:
Pro-Engineer2001/ wildfire 2.0 / wildfire 3.0, SOLIDWORKS 2003, CATIA V4.2 R2, CATIA V5R11
OS: Windows XP, NT 4.0, Windows 95/98
OtherSoftwares: MS-Office, 3DStudio Max, Corel Draw, Photoshop

Professional Experience
Oct. 2007 – till date, VJ Engineering Software Services Pvt. Ltd. Subsidiary of VJ CoreSoft Pvt. Ltd., as Manager - Project Execution
One of the leading global IT companies involved extensively in software testing, engineering services and related software development activities. VJESS provides state of the art CAD/CAM/CAE engineering services involving practical approach for product design, development and manufacturing. It includes support for concept development, ideas validation, weight and size optimization, tooling development, reverse engineering, cost reduction, prototyping etc. addressing the needs of clients from Automotive OEM’s & suppliers, heavy engineering, consumer products, agricultural & construction machinery, civil engineering, foundry and power industries.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Project & Customer management.
Co-ordinate between USA / European client
Maintain and adhere processes including Scheduling and Proposal preparation.
Ensure knowledge transfer to all members/organization
Manage a team of lead engineers and senior engineers in Engineering Services.
Data management with trouble shooting of cad softwares.
Training on GD&T, processes, different modules of pro/e software.

Some of the important projects successfully managed:
TIMING_COVER for engine.
Scope of the project was to Modeling & Detailing of TIMING_COVER.
Concept proposal for the development of TIMING_COVER was completed, after studing the different TIMING_COVER provided by customer. Part of the project was to complete modeling and detailing with GD&T of Castings and machining of timing cover.
Intake manifold for engine
Scope of the project was to Modeling & Detailing of intake manifold.
Studied the of intake manifold for engine provided by customer. Part of the project was to Modeling and detailing with GD&T of Castings and machining of intake manifold for European client for their global design
3D Modeling & Detailing from 2D prints.
Scope of the project was to Modeling & Detailing of parts, assemblies.
Parametric Modeling and detailing with GD&T of Castings, machined parts, piping, plastic components, sheet metal, and assemblies with welding in Pro/Engineer.
Cabin and Interior sheet metal component development. For excavators
Scope of the project was to concept Modeling & Detailing of parts.
Studied the existing excavator in the market then made concept proposal for the development of new cabin and developed the interior components, designed them in the consideration of manufacturing point of view. Part of the project was to complete modeling and detailing with GD&T included weldments according to the cabin structure and function.

June 2004 – Sept. 2007, EATON INDIA PVT. LTD. Pune, as Supervisor Engineering – Hydraulics Motors (R&D - Fluid Power Group)
A global, diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of over $15 billion and is leader in fluid power systems.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide Design services to US and Japan design centre which includes estimation, allocation, monitoring, quality control and scheduling for the group activities to ensure on time completion projects complying with Eaton Quality requirments for the development of spool, disk and valve in star motors and brakes.
Ensure knowledge transfer to all members/organization.
Project management.
Data management and trouble shooting of CAD softwares.
Training on GD&T, process, different modules of pro/e software to the new and existing people.
Lead and support implimentation of product confugrator “Cameleon”
Support to India Marketing team in application engineering.

Some of the important projects managed for Hydraulic LSHT motors and Bracks:
Minimotor (spool)
Scope of the project was to Product Development of Minimotor.
Made concept proposal for development of Mini motor. Part of the project was to complete parametric modeling and detailing with GD&T of Castings and machining of Mini motor for global design. Also made 8 prototypes in India and tested at Eden praire MN.
Reverse Engineering of Carlisle brake
Scope of the project was to reverse engineering and Product Development of Brake in India.
Studied the existing brake for the manufacturing feasibility in India. Made the concept proposal for the development of Brake. Part of the project was to complete parametric modeling and detailing with GD&T of Castings and machining of brake to suit global design.
Delta Motor (spool)
Scope of the project was to new product Development of Delta Motor.
Studied existing motor of Eaton and compotator. As this motor is combination of spool and disk motor. Then made concept proposal for the development of Delta motor. Part of the project was to complete parametric modeling and detailing with GD&T of Castings and machining
Hp 30 Bearing Pack
Scope of the project was Product Development of HP 30 Bearing pack with minimum castings and machining parts.
Conducted a benchmarking study for all existing bearing pack for mounting flange, shafts, bearings, etc. to create common tooling and reduce inventory. Bearing pack of VIS 30, 40, 45 single and 2 speeds studied for the same. Part of the project was to complete parametric modeling and detailing with GD&T of Castings and machining
Cameleon (product compurgator)
Scope of the project was to develop a new web based compurgator “Cameleon” and replace existing DOS based compurgator products to web based compurgator (PARADOX to Cameleon). Confugared all existing and new product to Cameleon. Following product range was added to Cameleon - Spool Motor, Disk Motor, VIS Motor.

Dec. 2001 –June 2004 ROLTA India Limited, Mumbai, India as senior product Executive – Mechanical Design &Automation
An ISO 9001 certified company. It provides software, hardware, training and services in the field of CAD/CAM/CAE, PDA, GIS and E-Commerce.
Responsibilty includes study of input data and time estimation of same, distribution of work, QC and QA of output data. Report generation which included assumptions and observation made during execution of project. Worked on various projects related to, reverse engineering, complex part modeling, surface modeling, large assembly modeling & drawing generation.

Some of the important projects worked on are described below:
Reverse Engineering of gas stove. Customer – Cloeman, USA
Scope of the project was to measure the components of the assembly supplied by the customer and to find out and incorporate the deviations from the original design and actual product.
Reverese Engineering of Fuel Governer. - Customer – Woodward (USA).
Scope of the project was Reverse engineer the supplied mechanical components; create the models, assemblies & manufacturing drawings. Was Group leader (team size 15). Study the assemblies, dismantle and categorize the components as per sub-assemblies. Project allocation & co-ordination. Formalize of Quality standards and work methods.
Modeling of large Air Handling Units. Customer – York International, USA
Scope of the project was to model six main assemblies of evaporator and blowers including the cabling and piping of the units. A single unit consists of more than 300 components. Pro/Sheetmetal, Pro/Cabling & Pro/Harness module were used to model the components. Pro/Intralink - 3.2 was used for file management during assembling of the components.
Modeling, Assembly and drawing generation of components for Automation and control systems. Customer – Rockwell, USA
Scope of the project was to modeling of Parts and sub-assemblies and drawings (no of parts and drawings 10, no of assemblies and drawings 5). Carried out Interference checks for final assembly and found and corrected the problems in the components.
Modeling of Farm equipments in Solid Works. Customer – Freeman, USA
Scope of the project was to modeling and assembly of components in SOLID WORKS 2003 (no of parts and drawings 50, no of assemblies and drawings 10). Completed final assembly consisting of 300 parts with all details, Carried out Quality check for Models and assembly.
Customization Project using Pro/Toolkit & Top down approach. Customer – BHEL India
Scope of the project was customization of Pro/Engineer for automated generation of manufacturing drawings for about 14 types of ducts. Also total duct assembly drawing was to be completed with in minutes with Bill of Material.
Modeling of wheel rim components. Customer – VITO – Germany
Scope of the project was modeling of Part and generating drawing. Inspected parametric and non parametric models in line with customer’s requirements in CATIA V5 R8.
Conceptual designing of draw hook, Customer- Indian Railways.
Scope of the project was modeling of draw hook in Pro/E 2001 using Customer supplied hand sketch drawings considering the aesthetics and process design.
Modeling of Medical system equipments. Customer – PHILIPS Medicl systems, Holland
Led the team for 6 Projects. Activities included estimation, allocation, supervision, Quality control and scheduling of the group activities following high quality requirements of Philips.
Carried out modeling of complex parts with approximately 800 to 1200 features for 3 Projects. Worked as modeler for total of 12 projects and QC for 7 projects. Drawings were generated from the 3D models considering GD&T and manufacturing processes.

Dec 99 – Dec 2001 Pentasoft technologies ltd. Pune as Project Engineer
Pentasoft Technologies ltd provides software & hardware training and related services. Job responsibilities included 3D solid and surface modelling of parts and assemblies, drawing generation, corporate training. Data management, pro/e server management, pro/e trouble shooting and system Administrator.

Some of the important projects worked on are as below:
Modeling of chassis components of Truck. Customer – EICHER Motors India.
Scope of the project was Solid Modeling, assembly and detailing of chassis and transmission components for 3060, 4050, 4800 wheel base of trucks. Drawings were generated from this model considering critical manufacturing process and tolerances.
Modeling of components for special purpose machine. Customer – SGCC France.
Solid modeiling, assembly and detailing of various components for special purpose machine. Interferance checks done for assemblies.
Other Achievements - Design and execution work of stall at auto expo. 2000., Photorendering work for Triveni Engg. Ltd. Banglore and Corporate training for Eicher Motors Ltd. Pithampur.

Jan 97 – Nov 1999 Design Matters. Pune as Development engineer
A Design Matters is a product design studio providing services in the areas of industrial product design, exhibition design, and graphic design.
Carried out design using autoCAD, 3Dstudio max, Isometric views of products and made prototypes and mockups as per design requirements. Co-ordinated activities between clients, fabricators, and pattern makers to deliver ontime and within budget.

Some of the important projects worked on are described below:
Advani Oerlikon Ltd. - welding machines, pepsi cola Ltd.-vending machines, kiosks,
Phenowel polymers. - Flush tanks, toilet seat, Thermax coullign water technologies Ltd.- water vending machine, Shreyesh Electromedical pvt. Ltd.-baby resasiator, Godrej Telecom Ltd. Telephone, modem, TATA Ficosa. - Rear view mirror of tata indica (prototyping work), Johnson and Johnson- gift box redesign, shampoo sachets, sanitary napkins, etc.
Exibitions Handled - Center for learning resources - active maths & India Sponsorship Committe - Havi Havishi

May 92 – Sept.96 Arjunwadkar Engineering Associates Pvt. Ltd. as Foundry Supervisor
Company undertakes development and production work in manufacturing boiler accessories and customers graded casting.
Carried out development and production of castings for fuel saving economiser, dust collector, dumping grate, low ram coke stoker along with handling day to day foundry work like molding, charge calculation, melting, pouring, featling. Manage 40 workers for this work.