Ankit Batra
Engineering Manager
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seasoned Engineering Manager seamlessly integrates project technical aspects and makes information relatable to non-technical personnel. Experienced leader and program manager working with a focus in designing, 3D CAD modelling, machine design and additive manufacturing. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
D-fy Design
10.2021 - Current
- Managed engineering team and successfully completed over 65 projects in 1.5 years
- Generated robust roadmaps and provided long-term vision and future direction to engineering team.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Increased engineering staff's operating efficiency by providing structure, operating procedures and guidelines
- Supplied critical organizational, analysis and problem solving skills to the company
- Interfaced and collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to create cohesive work environment
- Delivered process improvements and ongoing cost reductions
- Directed, reviewed and approved project design changes.
- Kept projects on track by establishing and enforcing timeline objectives to release over 95% of projects on time
- Communicated with all the stakeholders to provide key updates, insights and decision support material.
- Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns on regular basis
- Worked with senior leadership and technology partners to prioritize innovation ideas that aligned best with priorities.
Mechanical Design Engineer
D-fy Design
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Delivered mechanical engineering design support from project conception through completion
- Interact directly with customers to gather needs and create a TRD
- Worked directly with Design team to create industrial design concepts for merchandizing
- Converted industrial designs for merchandising projects to manufacturable drawings using SolidWorks 3D and 2D
- Developed and tested prototypes against requirements to validate designs.
- Conducted mechanical design analysis on prototypes to resolve any issues
- Collaborated with production/assembly personnel and process engineers to verify manufacturing feasibility
- Evaluated and modified designs to resolve technical problems and maintained revision history
- Developed and implemented actionable solutions to improve productivity and quality, reduce flow-time and enhance operational efficiency.
- Supported development lifecycle by assessing mechanical designs for safety, compliance and cost-efficiency.
- Successfully completed over 20 projects on time in 2.5 years
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Cafe X Technologies Inc
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Implemented changes to the current design with the aim of reducing the cost by 30%
- Collaborated with stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment to gather requirements and turn them into mechanical specs for design
- Designed sheet metal and machined parts for robotic coffee bar using SolidWorks 2016
- Managed large assemblies with >2500 parts
- Directly deal with vendors(local and overseas) to place orders and convey any concerns after receiving parts and taking any corrective action as required
- Hands on experience with mechanical assembly and prototyping including use of various hand tools
- Worked closely with industrial designer to make sure product meets aesthetic requirements along with mechanical form, fit and function
- Designed POS stand with ergonomic considerations, ADA requirements, making it secure and creatively hiding fasteners
Product Engineer
Komplete Group (Visual Packaging USA)
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Led continuous improvements in engineering of packaging machinery, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
- Redesigned 3 manual blister sealer machines, reducing the number of parts, weight and overall cost by 7-23%
- Redesigned a fully automatic blister sealer ($95,000 Value) to be more efficient, faster and added multiple safeties for safe operation of machine, reducing chances of injury
- Designed custom tooling (wood/aluminum) for customers based on the product
- Designed sheet metal and machining parts including 2D drawings with GD&T for fabrication
- Created assembly drawings to check for interferences before production and 2D assembly drawings
- Hands-on experience in assembly of machines, helping the production staff as needed
- Designed various custom machinery based on customer requirements from concept to completion
- Interacted directly with customers and gather needs and vendors to get better pricing and information about various parts
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Arlington
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Tutored 45 students for a graduate level course on Introduction to Robotics
- Responsible for the lab section of the course, demonstrated industrial robots from IBM and Adept Technologies (Adept Viper s650 and Adept Cobra i350)
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
Resident Assistant
University Of Texas At Arlington
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment, including "SAARANG" the biggest event by the department ( over 500 attendees)
- Acquired leadership, conflict management, team building, resource management, and related skills
- Acquired understanding of cultural diversity working with a diverse group of residents
Design Engineer
TATA Technologies Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Worked as a part of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team after training, with main focus on customization of TeamCenter 2005, a Siemens software
- Acquired programming skills in C for customization of TeamCenter 2005
- Supported designers of TATA Motors Ltd regarding issues relating to TeamCenter 2005 use
- Learned CATIA V5R19 as part of GET Training and had hands on experience with Pro-E
Mechanical Engineer Intern
ELECON Engineering Co. Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals in a manufacturing environment.
- Read and analyzed engineering drawings and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
- Worked closely with production and operation management team to reduce lead times and increase tooling efficiency
- Acquired 2D and 3D modelling skills using AutoCAD
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat05.2011
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Effective Multitasking
- Engineering Design
- Design Evaluations
- Personnel Management
- Decision-Making Skill
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Positive Attitude
Publications
- On the Capabilities of a Multi-Modality 3D Bioprinter for Customized Biomedical Devices Prashanth Ravi; Panos S. Shiakolas; Tre Welch; Tushar Saini; Kristine Guleserian; Ankit K. Batra Proc. ASME. 57359; Volume 2A: Advanced Manufacturing, V02AT02A008.November 13, 2015 IMECE2015-52204
- On the Capabilities of a Multi-Modality 3D Bioprinter for Customized Biomedical Devices Prashanth Ravi; Panos S. Shiakolas; Tre Welch; Tushar Saini; Kristine Guleserian; Ankit K. Batra Proc. ASME. 57359; Volume 2A: Advanced Manufacturing, V02AT02A008.November 13, 2015 IMECE2015-52204
Timeline
Engineering Manager
D-fy Design
10.2021 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
D-fy Design
01.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Cafe X Technologies Inc
10.2017 - 12.2018
Product Engineer
Komplete Group (Visual Packaging USA)
07.2015 - 09.2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Arlington
09.2014 - 12.2014
Resident Assistant
University Of Texas At Arlington
08.2013 - 05.2014
Design Engineer
TATA Technologies Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2012
Mechanical Engineer Intern
ELECON Engineering Co. Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nirma University
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