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🎯 Senior Product & Tooling Design Engineer | 21+ Years in Automotive & Off-Highway | BIW Fixtures | Interior Trims | Stamping | Automation Tooling | Team Leadership I’m a mechanical design engineer w... Read more

🎯 Senior Product & Tooling Design Engineer | 21+ Years in Automotive & Off-Highway | BIW Fixtures | Interior Trims | Stamping | Automation Tooling | Team Leadership I’m a mechanical design engineer with over 21 years of experience in BIW fixtures and Stamping, automotive interior trims, off-highway tooling, and now, automation gripper tooling for assembly lines. My work spans major industry leaders and platforms including Ford U502, JLR (L460, L461, L481), GMD T.33, and Caterpillar, where I’ve delivered end-to-end engineering — from concept modeling to final CAD, BOM, and manufacturing release. 💼 Key Highlights: • Delivered complete BIW fixture projects (Geo Stations, Re-spot, Grippers, Turntables) for JLR, Gestamp, GMD, managing CAD release, offshore support, and simulation coordination. • Experienced in stamping tool design for BIW panels — including progressive tool layout, 3D modelling, 2D detailing, and feasibility validation. • Led the interior trim development for Ford U502, supporting Class A to B-surface translation, part attachment design, and packaging resolution — aligned to FC3 through FDJ milestones • Designed tooling for the Meritor Brake Assembly Automation Line, including grippers, nut runner tools, and press fixtures — selecting commercial actuators, sensors, and developing modular tool concepts • Applied DFM/DFA and GD&T principles; participated in DFMEA preparation for safety-critical and complex mounting structures • Recognized with a Spot Award at Infosys for improving First Time Right (FTR) drawing quality from 75% to 93% on a major Caterpillar Off-Highway tooling project, through process standardization and rigorous quality control. • Proficient in CATIA V5, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, and Teamcenter for PLM and CAD lifecycle management • Known for mentoring junior engineers, leading quality checks, and ensuring robust delivery under tight timelines 🔄 Known for solving complex design challenges, mentoring teams, and consistently delivering quality-first, CAD-intensive solutions with a strong focus on process and client satisfaction. 📍 UK-based

Designer by passion, Engineer by profession, Author by hobby!! Talk to me today and I promise you that will be fun!!

Designer by passion, Engineer by profession, Author by hobby!! Talk to me today and I promise you that will be fun!!

WORK EXPERIENCE: 3D CAD, Design Automation, SPM Design, 2D to 3D Migration, CAD Course design and training, Trainings in Product design, New Product Development Worked with: Thermax India Ltd., P... Read more

WORK EXPERIENCE: 3D CAD, Design Automation, SPM Design, 2D to 3D Migration, CAD Course design and training, Trainings in Product design, New Product Development Worked with: Thermax India Ltd., Pune Senior Executive (2011 till date) and Design Engineer (2008-2010) Company involved in Manufacturing of Industrial Boilers and heaters Emerson Network Power, Thane, Assistant manager – (2010-2011) Company involved in Design and Manufacturing of Industrial UPS, DC Power Systems etc PRO-VAK, Pune Lead Design Engineer - (2006-2008) Company involved in design and manufacturing of High and Ultra High Vacuum Chambers and Special Purpose Machines for various R&D and commercial purpose TACO Faurecia for a short period.(2005-2006) Freelance Projects: • Design Automation from 3D to generation of manufacturing drawings of Expansion tank for Genuine Energy Engineering, Pune • Design of Air Ducting System for Genuine Energy Engineering, Pune • Design and detailing engineering of Multi Chamber, Ultra High Vacuum, Thin Film Coating System for PRO-VAK • Conducted CAD Courses for various private institutes and companies like PRO-VAK, Pune, Zealous Design Solutions, Pune, Milman Thin Film Systems, Pune • Design of motor bike accessories •Design of SPM’s Other Activities: • Involved in various SolidEdge Beta Testing projects OTHER INTERESTS • Music: Learned to play table and keen interest in percussions • Trekking and nature trails: involved in conducting nature orientation outings and camps • Photography: Amateur Photographer, Awarded Best Photograph in a few competitions