Abhi-jeet Hoshing
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Mechanical Engineer professional with 15+ years of experience in semiconductors and automotive OEMs/Tier1. Expertise in product development cycle, reducing complexity and cost, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high quality outcomes. Proven track record of maximizing ROI and achieving quick turnaround. Entrepreneurial-minded professional with a track record of success, holding 4 US utility Patents and receiving Innovation & GEM awards. Recognized for strong ethics and values as well as a proactive changemaker mindset.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Innovation Engineer - DRE.
TOOGANN Technologies
Dublin, Ohio
01.2024 - Current
- Executes end-to-end mechanical design, development, launch, and project management initiatives for successful final product deployment.
- Understand customers' specifications and quality technical requirement documents.
- Conduct market research, refer to the latest compliance with environmental, material, statutory, and regulatory requirements for assigned parts.
- Utilized advanced GD&T techniques to develop precise 3D/2D models for manufacturing
- Utilized Catia v6 CAD/FEA tools for enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Design Release Engineer - Interiors Systems
Altair Product Design Inc for Toyota R&D
Saline, MI
11.2017 - 12.2023
- Executed end-to-end mechanical design, development, launch, and project management initiatives for successful final product deployment.
- Developed model-based system design strategy for individual part design by analyzing market research and keeping up-to-date on regulatory compliances. Use GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Conducted FEA analysis and D/P-FMEA to rectify structural concerns at the design phase. Verify DVP&R and PPAP reports.
- Ensured seamless transition from design to Pilot build and error-free Start-of-Production (SOP).
- CAD/FEA tools: Catia
Design Engineer - Interior systems
Altair Product Design Inc for Ford Motors-PDC
Dearborn, MI
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Executed end-to-end mechanical design, development, launch, and project management initiatives for successful final product deployment.
- Designed, developed and integrated suppliers for Instrument Panel Padded Leather for Lincoln Navigator/F120 Truck in the 2020 New Vehicle Development Program.
- Developed model-based system design strategy for individual part design by analyzing market research and keeping up-to-date on regulatory compliances.
- Conducted FEA analysis and D/P-FMEA to rectify structural concerns at the design phase. APQP - PPAP, DVP&R
- CAD/FEA tools: Catia, Teamcenter
Design Engineer (Tools/Products)
Cresttek LLC, for Honda North America Inc
Marysville, OH
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided extensive Design Engineering assistance to the Honda Team for mechanical components.
- Executed end-to-end mechanical design, development, launch, and project management initiatives for successful final product deployment.
- Developed model-based system design strategy for individual part design by analyzing market research and keeping up-to-date on regulatory compliances.
- Conducted Moldflow & FEA analysis and D/P-FMEA to rectify structural concerns at the design phase.
- CAD/FEA tools: Catia NX-FEA, Moldflow analysis
Sr. Design Release Engineer & Onsite Coordinator - Powertrain/Body Division
Mahindra Engineering for Navistar Inc
Lisle, IL, USA
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for entire product development release process - Plastic trims, and Metal Structures.
- Evaluated tooling feasibility and conducted packaging studies for vehicle design.
- Presented cost-reduction design proposals to Navistar Management that led to increased efficiency.
- Prepared technical ISO documents such as DVP, DFMEA, BOM, and Product Work instructions report.
- Developed GD&T enabled 3D/2D designs for production use in ECM releases. CAD/FEA/PLM: NX/Teamcenter
- Provided leadership in conducting weekly design reviews with Navistar teams and offering support to North American Assembly Plants for quality, manufacturing, and reliability initiatives from India's offshore Navistar’s Technical Center.
Team Lead/Sr. Design Release Engineer - Interior Systems
Mahindra Engineering for Navistar's Technical Center
Pune, India
10.2007 - 12.2012
- Responsible for entire product development release process - Plastic trims, and Metal Structures.
- Evaluated tooling feasibility and conducted packaging studies for vehicle design.
- Presented cost-reduction design proposals to Navistar Management that led to increased efficiency.
- Prepared technical ISO documents such as DVP, DFMEA, BOM, and Product Work instructions report.
- Developed GD&T enabled 3D/2D designs for production use in ECM releases using CAD/FEA/PLM: NX/Teamcenter
- Led weekly design reviews with Navistar teams and supported North American Assembly Plants for quality and manufacturing.
Education
Master of Science in Product Development (MSPD) -
University of Detroit Mercy
01.2026
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering Technology -
Foreign credential Equivalency on Education/Experience
Skills
Key Skills and Experience:
- Mechanical Product Development & Problem Solving: Expertise in identifying problems (D/P-FMEA, 8D), Model-based system design approach to analyzing requirements & engineering solutions for complex systems and components
- Design & Collaboration: Skilled in designing complex components, managing BOM, configuration, & engineering changes Effective communication & amicable with teams, stakeholders & customers throughout project execution
- Mechanical Analysis: Proficient 1st principles of mechanics, free body diagrams, hand calculations & FEA for structures & components Ensuring robust designs & compliance with standards
- Material, Component Selection & Integration: Experienced in selecting and integrating standard components to meet design requirements Using GD&T, Tolerance stack-up & 1st Principles of Mechanical Designs
- Technical Documentation: Capable of preparing detailed technical documents, manuals, and reports for product development and maintenance (DVP&R)
- CAD Tools: Strong in CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks for CAD design, assemblies & 2D drawings
- Skilled in First Principles Mechanics
- Cost Evaluation
- Proficient in 3D and 2D Engineering Design
- PLM - 3DExperience/Windchill
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation
- Prototype Assessment
- Market-Ready Product Assessment
- Manufacturing Workflow
- Strategic Sourcing
- Proactive Risk Management
- APQP Framework Development
- Design Assessment Meetings
- Quality Assurance Validations
- Change Management in Engineering
- Professional Mentorship
- Technical Proficiency: Model-Base Systems Engineering
Awards
- 3x Innovations & GEM Awards
- Navistar IPD recognition Award: Leading the Revolution
Certification
- Toyota Way
- 6-Sigma
- ISO26262 : Functional Safety
Accomplishments
▫ 4 US Utility Patents approved (Commercialized)
- US 11,752,954 B2 - Vehicle interior trim securing system
- US 11,390,226 B2 - Vehicle Floor Silencer w/wall Support Element
- US 11,364,832 B2 - Automotive Floor Carpet Securing Systems
- US11,548,455-B2– Floor Silencer for Easy wire-harness Assy Without Cable Ties
- Toyota's & Navistar’s Awards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Innovation Engineer - DRE.
TOOGANN Technologies
01.2024 - Current
Design Release Engineer - Interiors Systems
Altair Product Design Inc for Toyota R&D
11.2017 - 12.2023
Design Engineer - Interior systems
Altair Product Design Inc for Ford Motors-PDC
08.2016 - 09.2017
Design Engineer (Tools/Products)
Cresttek LLC, for Honda North America Inc
08.2014 - 07.2016
Sr. Design Release Engineer & Onsite Coordinator - Powertrain/Body Division
Mahindra Engineering for Navistar Inc
12.2012 - 07.2014
Team Lead/Sr. Design Release Engineer - Interior Systems
Mahindra Engineering for Navistar's Technical Center
10.2007 - 12.2012
Master of Science in Product Development (MSPD) -
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering Technology -
Foreign credential Equivalency on Education/Experience