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MECHANICAL ENGINEER¡XAUTOMOTIVE & MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
Detail and task-oriented Mechanical Engineering professional with an exemplary background in automotive and manufacturing industries. More than 10 years of experience with a track record of propelling technology to optimize performance and profitability. Creative and innovative in conceiving and developing unique initiatives for mechanical design, concept design and detail design for applications of manufacturing assembly, welding, and automated systems. Solid technical experience and in-depth knowledge of CAD software. Well-versed in Lean Manufacturing philosophy and system improvement strategies. Areas of expertise include:
Systems Design Customization
R & D Projects
Mould Design
Machinery Design
Layout &Drawings
System Troubleshooting
Material Specifications
Product Component Design
Control Systems Design
Engineering Documentation
Manufacturing Processes
Customer Relations
Computer Skills: Catia, Solid Works (R2000 to R2004), AutoCAD (R2.5.2 to R2000), Mechanical Desktop, Unigraphics, Advanced CNC Programming, Visual Manufacturing, MS Office, MS Project, Adobe Photo Deluxe, Word Perfect, Lotus 123, dBase III.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Reko Automation & Machine Builders, Tecumseh, ON.
Recruited into the automation division of REKO International Group (listed in TSE) to take charge of checking fixtures design, EOAT, the automation of robotic cell assembly, cell guarding and bush insertion press, and leak test on modular fixtures, secondary tooling machines including Clip Insertion Machines, Degators, Heat Stakers.
Prepared FEMA reports and design documentation which streamlined the manufacturing processes.
Successfully utilized the modern concept of flexible automation in order to develop and build material handling systems, automated production systems, for welding and assembly of automotive closures.
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MacDonald Ward Design, Windsor. ON
Brought on board to the design consultancy firm specializing in automation design used in material handling, conveyors, spot welders, mig weld cells, tooling and fixturing.
Designed conveyors, automation tooling, weld fixtures and Mig weld cells, analyzed process parameters and prepared concept drawings for projects.
Prepared and checked detail drawings and BOM.
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Master Conveyors Ltd., Windsor, ON (designer and manufacture of "chip master" conveyors)
Coordinated projects of chip conveyors from concept to final installation for metal removing industries.
Prepared structural calculations and FMEA reports.
Analyzed process, system and equipment problems and provided technical recommendations.
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BIMAL PATEL, P.Eng.
(519) 739-1693(H), (519) 817-6966(C) „X bpatel7@cogeco.ca
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Valiant Elan Systems Inc., Windsor, ON (A power train division of Valiant International Group)
Designed high-pressure washers for crankshaft, cylinder blocks, valve body and other casting parts from concept to final design.
Prepared all tooling drawings, high pressure water requirement calculations, drying capacity calculations, automation drawings, and load calculations for transfers or walking beams, etc.
Analyzed part prints from customers such as GM, Ford, and Chrysler for project design feasibility study and defined project parameters by interacting with various groups within organizations
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JFK Systems Inc., Windsor, ON
JFK Systems designs and manufactures special machines and automation in the areas of material handling, resistance welding, arc welding and assembly.
Established a course of action to accomplish completion of project within planning premises.
Prepared monthly reports of resources and implemented corrective actions to achieve targets effectively. Assisted in Gauge R & R study and process capability study, prototype testing.
Designed checking and welding fixtures, rotary tables, and electrodes, material handling equipment for spot welders and stamping plant operations.
Production Engineer (Part Time)¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K1997-1998
Hydra-tech Hydraulic Inc., Windsor, ON
Assisted in conveyor fabrication work, installation work and preventive maintenance work of scrap conveyors, belt conveyors and other mechanical devices at different Stamping Plants in Windsor.
Mechanical Inspector (Part Time)¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K..1996
Rajason Tools Inc., Windsor, ON
Fulfilled quality assurance requirements following quality policies and procedures for ISO 9002 while enhancing customer satisfaction by helping prepare CPK reports, Control Plans, PPAP, FMEA reports and engineering standards.
Deputy Superintendent¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K..¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K.1991-1996
Amul Dairy, Anand, India.
Hired as Manager to run a cattle feed plant (300MT/day capacity) with responsibilities including supervising 65 employees, production scheduling, engineering planning and mechanical equipment maintenance.
Instrumental in decisions regarding engineering problems, production planning and human relations.
Supervised maintenance of different mechanical equipment and basic electrical circuits
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, 2005
Master of Business Administration in Operations Management
Indira Gandhi National University, New Delhi, India, 1996
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, India, 198
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