Tarang K.

Experience

• Packagin Engineer Big 3 Precison Products · Full-time May 2026 – Present 3 mos Sterling Heights, MI, United States ● Product Concept & Design : Led end-to-end design of rack and dunnage systems, from concept
  development to production-level release.
  ● Created detailed 3D CAD models and drawings in NX siemens / SolidWorks to support RFQs and
  customer proposals. Reviewed part data from databases and integrated design requirements from
  cross-functional teams.
  ● Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration : Coordinated closely with Manufacturing, Marketing,
  Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
  ● Scheduled and led design review meetings with customers, incorporating feedback to refine and
  approve final designs. Represented manufacturing interests in cross-functional discussions and
  during sourcing activities.
  ● Production Support & Implementation : Oversaw the transition of designs into production,
  resolving issues in collaboration with production teams.
  ● Managed punch list items, conducted part inspections, and arranged shipping and logistics as part of
  production launch. Ordered and tracked run-off components to support build phases.
  ● Quality Assurance & Validation : Performed DFMEA and supported DVP&R processes to validate
  design integrity and minimize risk. Verified structural quality of deliverables and ensured
  compliance with SLA timelines and standards.
  ● Project Management and Client Interaction: Managed multiple projects while meeting with
  clients to discuss progress and ensuring deadlines were met in a fast-paced environment.
• Packagin Engineer Essex Weld Solutions · Full-time Feb 2020 – May 2026 6 yrs 3 mos Essex, ON, Canada ● Conceptualizing Packaging and Storage Systems: Designed automatic storage racks, bins, and
  packaging systems for automotive components such as radiators, front and rear bumpers, sunroofs,
  hood panels, HVAC systems, engines, and windshields using CAD Software i.e. NX and SolidWorks.
  ● Designing Automated Systems: Developed fully automated (robotic) systems with no human
  interaction required to handle automotive components by using various industrial-grade materials.
  ● Developed a semi-automatic storage and retrieval system for front and rear bumpers for BMW,
  reducing assembly time by 40% and enabling robotic lift assist for efficient assembly.
  ● Evaluating and Improving Existing Designs: Assessed existing designs to determine the feasibility
  of improvements or the need for new designs, making modifications based on required timelines.
  ● Created engine and transmission racks for Ford with multitasking capabilities, doubling transport
  capacity and cutting costs by 50%.
  ● Structural Integrity Analysis: Analyzed the structural integrity of storage racks, bins, and material
  handling equipment by performing FEA.
  ● Designed Tesla racks for windshield storage during long transportation periods, performing
  vibration analysis and testing as part of a DFMEA study to prevent glass breakage during transit.