AKASH KADAM
Decatur,IL
Summary
Results-driven Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems and components. Expert in applying advanced engineering principles and methodologies to deliver innovative solutions that enhance product performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, from concept through prototyping and production. Skilled in utilizing CAD software and engineering analysis tools to create detailed designs, perform simulations, and ensure adherence to industry standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Caterpillar
07.2021 - Current
- Created concepts and designs to solve complex engineering projects
- Utilized CREO to create highly integrated designs within machine platforms
- Lead the NPI design, CPI and maintenance deliverables for the Light Fabrication Team
- Meet the Cost / Time / Quality goals on NPI and CPI projects and machine platforms
- Conducted requirements management, DFMEA, DVP& R (design verification plan & report)
- Support/Lead design review meetings, improve supply-chin techniques
- Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) activity to ensure components are developed to meet time, cost, and quality requirements within budget
- Collaborate with other engineering team members, purchasing, suppliers, and Caterpillar product group customers.
Mechanical Engineer
Quality Fabrication
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Lead NPI design engineer for electronic chassis and sheet metal products
- Designed and implemented fixtures for assembly, welding, and CNC operations
- Estimated, designed, and manufactured commercial and aerospace products including sheet metal parts, complex assemblies, and precise CNC machined parts to +/-0.0001” tolerance
- Engineering Change Notice (ECN) preparation and Perform feasibility studies, technical reviews, failure analysis, and validation testing of products with FEA analysis
- Provide input to Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode Analysis (PFMEA)
- Implemented Six Sigma and lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and improve manufacturing
- Designed conveyor systems to reduce motion waste by 33% helped to save $2M a year in deburr department
- Performed root cause analysis for implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality; saved $35,500 in the last quarter of 2021
- Initiated Corrective Action Report for internal rejection of products and collaborating with operation supervisors to implement process improvement plans
- Estimated project worth of $3B and reduced unit price by 12% by utilizing engineering principles and best manufacturing practices.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Carvart Glass
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Design, FEA analysis, material selection, and installation instruction for heavy metal structures
- Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing sites in the USA and overseas to develop designs that meet clients’ requirements and manufacturing needs.
Mechanical Designer/Project Manager
Alternative Manufacturing and Design
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Planned workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow layout of equipment resulting in maximization of production efficiency to 95%
- Reduced assembly time by 20% with unique designed fixtures.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Sagar Diesel Manufacturer
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Designed, fabricated, and tested sheet metal parts, CNC machined parts, multi-function machines
- Constructed 3D Cad model, technical design, cut list, BOM, fabrication drawings, installation manuals with GD&T.
Mechanical Engineer
TCML LTD
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Improved production by 10% with time-motion study, resolved tundish issue by implementing SixSigma & Kaizen
- Designed injection molds
- Directed a group of workers for manufacturing cast-iron and Gray-iron.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2018
Skills
- Expert CAD proficiency
- Client Communication
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge
- Engineering Documentation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Failure Mode Analysis
- Structural analysis
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Material Selection Expertise
Accomplishments
Global Recognition Award for an innovative approach to optimizing inventory management systems.
Reviewer
Energy for sustainable development
Ongoingresearch
- Enhancing Production Efficiency with Big Data Analytics in Industry 4.0
- Leveraging Predictive Analytics and IoT for Supply Chain Efficiency in Metal Manufacturing Insights from Industry 4.0
- Numerical modeling of flow optimization in Additive manufacturing
- Design improvements for Additive manufacturing
- Book- Design for manufacturing (DFM) of sheet metal forming
Skillset
SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, CATIA, Pro-E, Abaqus, ANSYS, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook, Power-BI, Design of Experiment, tolerance analysis, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, prototyping & product testing, simulation, troubleshooting, BOM, GD&T, PDM, DFA, DFMA, DFM, DFMEA, FMEA, ERP System, APQP
Publications
- Wide scope to sustainability in industries through green design, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362085535_Wide_scope_to_sustainability_in_industries_through_green_design?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ, IJRESM
- Numerical modeling of essential work of fracture on ductile polymeric films, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332249176_Numerical_modeling_of_essential_work_of_fracture_on_ductile_polymeric_films?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ, Engineering Fracture Mechanics
- Revolutionizing Inventory Management A Comprehensive Automated Data-Driven Model Using Power BI Incorporating Industry 4.0, Under review
- Deep Learning-Based Domain Adaptation for Predictive Maintenance of Ball Screw Feed Drives Using Maximum Mean Discrepancy, Under review
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Caterpillar
07.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Quality Fabrication
03.2019 - 07.2021
Mechanical Design Engineer
Carvart Glass
08.2018 - 01.2019
Mechanical Designer/Project Manager
Alternative Manufacturing and Design
01.2018 - 08.2018
Mechanical Design Engineer
Sagar Diesel Manufacturer
01.2014 - 12.2015
Mechanical Engineer
TCML LTD
06.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville