Work experience

• Product Development Engineer

  CCL Design

  2022.05-2025.04

  (3 years)

  Led development of illuminated trim & HMI interface assemblies from concept through production Assessed intellectual property (IP) documents for illuminated accessories for automotive & white goods products Championed in-house prototyping capabilities (3D printing, CNC) to accelerate risk retirement & reduce lead times by 15% Designed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, & fixtures; supported ECNs & BOM within PLM systems Supported PPAP documentation, collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones Fabricated prototypes & concept models via FDM/SLA 3D printing, CNC machining, & CO2 laser cutting Designed and implemented test fixtures, decreasing setup times by 20% & increasing assembly line throughput by 18% Assisted application engineering & new business development teams through collateral preparation Oversaw DV&V and pilot builds at the Mexico facility, providing operator training, assembly support
• Design Engineer

  Lumvatech LLC

  2020.06-2022.04

  (2 years)

  Led the design & release of 20+ consumer, medical & automotive trim products, achieving 10+ production launches Developed 2D component layouts & graphic overlays in Adobe Illustrator for prototype & production builds Authored Technical Requirement Specifications (TRS) translating VOC requirements into measurable design I/O Administered Engineering Change Orders, managed NRE meetings & ensured documentation met QMS standards Coordinated with suppliers in the US, & Asia to resolve DFM concerns, qualify materials, & verify process readiness Researched competitive devices & materials to benchmark designs & identify improvement opportunities
• Mechanical Engineer Intern

  Lumvatech LLC

  2020.01-2020.05

  (5 months)

  Designed & assembled product demonstration kits for sales & product marketing initiatives Created First Article Inspection (FAI) & Work Order Kit templates capturing feedback from Quality & Manufacturing teams Supported production floor activities, advising manufacturing teams on machine settings & assembly procedures
• Mechanical Engineer Intern

  Larsen & Toubro

  2017.08-2018.04

  (9 months)

  Redesigned roller ring assembly components used in pressure vessel fabrication, achieving 15% weight reduction (~300 kg) Conducted FEA simulations using ANSYS & Autodesk Inventor to optimize fixture strength & reduce material costs Implemented design changes, realizing $4,500 in manufacturing cost savings

Educational experience

• Clemson University

  Mechanical Engineering

  2018.08-2020.05

  (2 years)

  Focused on product design, materials, and advanced manufacturing with applications in automotive and electromechanical systems. Coursework included Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA). Completed projects in design validation, and prototype development, strengthening analytical and hands-on engineering skills. Worked on collaborative projects with industry sponsors, gaining exposure to cross-functional engineering challenges and real-world design problem solving.
• University Of Mumbai

  Mechanical Engineering

  2014.08-2018.05

  (4 years)

  Gained a strong foundation in mechanical design, thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, and materials science. Active in student technical societies, where I developed teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills. Built a solid base in engineering fundamentals, which I later applied to advanced product development roles in lighting, medical devices, and automotive systems.

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