Ashish Patil

I have been working as an onsite engineer in the USA for nearly two years, specializing in Peterbilt motors for commercial vehicles. My expertise includes both electrical commercial trucks and autonomous truck technologies. Throughout this period, I have developed a deep understanding of industry standards and the professional work culture in the USA. I have collaborated closely with production and design teams in truck manufacturing, contributing to several challenging projects.
In addition to my engineering responsibilities, I have taken on project management roles, including leading and coordinating offshore engineering teams. I am experienced in preparing Statements of Work (SOWs), conducting project estimations, and managing timelines. I actively engage with customers to discuss project deadlines and ensure successful delivery aligned with client expectations.

Battery Electrical vehicle Project

• Well versed in design and development of Battery Packs, Relay box, routings and integration using Creo (2D&3D) according to client practices and standards.
• Experienced in design & development ownership of Battery pack includes, Casting, cold plates, Busbars, cell packaging and integrated Relay box
• Supporting from TG-02 to design a Program plan, concept review & supplier co-ordination
• Experience in handling master model and battery pack variation design models
• Experience in designing H-pack and C-pack battery enclosures with its cell design

Autonomous Vehicle Platform Truck Project

• Extensive experience in the design and development of autonomous vehicle platform trucks. Strong background in CAD software, prototyping, testing, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Conduct Packaging review,design reviews with cross functional team to freeze the design by completing checklist
• Worked on Roof sensors, bumper sensors, Platform design and other general designs in Autonomous Trucks
• Experienced in managing design activities with thorough knowledge in GD&T, DVA & Tolerance stack up, COPICS and DVP&R.
• Experienced in design project management including support to supplier to complete DQR, PPAP.
• Experience in actual truck build in production plant and creation of build books for all systems

Global Component Project-Air Compressor

• Experience in worked with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless development and integration of air compressor components
• Experience in component lifecycle from Toll Gate 0 (Concept) through to Toll Gate 5 (Production Launch), ensuring all project milestones were met on time and within budget
• Work closely with the development team to ensure timely delivery of product increments
• Plan and oversee rigorous testing of air compressors installed on commercial trucks to validate performance, reliability, and safety under real-world operating conditions
• Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure product meets industry standards and customer expectations
• Experience with suppliers to discuss identified issues, analyze root causes, and develop actionable corrective measures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client expectations
• Coordinated with relevant teams to track progress on corrective actions and improvements, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues
• Investigated failures in air compressors by conducting on-site evaluations on actual trucks to determine root causes, utilizing analytical tools and methodologies
• Make a schedule of testing of components, get test reports, and share them with respected stakeholders
• Coordinate work with suppliers to meet design and validation timelines
• Completion of six sigma documentation in assigned phases of project
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting, as directed
• Assessed project milestones and team performance to keep staff on-task.
• Prepare Technical Review presenation and discuss the ongoing PLRs or FRACAS on trucks

I have over 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in commercial heavy-duty trucks, with extensive involvement in projects including electric vehicles and autonomous trucks.

In addition to my technical expertise, I have successfully assumed project management responsibilities, overseeing project planning, coordination, and execution to ensure timely and quality delivery.

My role often includes acting as a liaison engineer, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between clients such as PACCAR and CUMMINS, suppliers, and internal teams to align project objectives and requirements.

PACCAR Projects :-

Peterbilt - Heavy Duty Electrical Vehicle

• Designed heavy-duty electric battery packs while considering vehicle boundary constraints.
• Worked on various types of battery enclosures, including EDM enclosure, BOC C-pack battery enclosure, BOC H-pack battery enclosure, and Under-cab H-pack enclosure.
• Created battery enclosure components such as front end cover, rear end cover, side skins, top cover, ladder supports (side wall structure), front and rear EDM support brackets, and various mounting brackets.
• Developed routing support structures consisting of multiple brackets to support HV, LV, and heater cable routing inside the battery enclosure.
• Managed packaging of battery packs for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
• Routed HV, LV, and heater cables from battery pack to battery pack and from battery pack to relay box according to specified parameters; routed grounding bus bars for each battery enclosure.
• Routed HV cables from HVJB (High Voltage Junction Box) to components including PCAS, S-box, E-motor, onboard charger, and from S-box to relay box for each battery enclosure.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks or issues during the development process.
• Reassembled used battery packs after refurbishment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Monitored battery performance to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Built custom battery packs tailored to customers' unique requirements.
• Supported Battery Electric Vehicle integration and conducted packaging studies.
• Assisted in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) activities.
• Achieved cost savings by developing functional solutions to technical challenges.
• Participated in build activities of battery packs.

Kenworth Australia - BOM Coordinator on Customized Heavy Duty Truck

• Worked as a BOM Coordinator at Kenworth Australia.
• Collaborated directly with customers to create BOMs for individually customized trucks.
• Upon receiving Dealer Truck Purchase Orders (DTPO), synchronized BOMs specific to each truck model.
• Ensured all respective BOMs were accurately referenced according to the systems listed in the DTPO.
• Managed and worked on REIs (Request for Engineering Information), PCRs (Product Change Requests), and ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) as part of the role.
• Conducted root cause analysis when incorrect parts were called in the truck build

CUMMINS Projects :-

• Well versed in design and development of Aftertreatment, Emission solution and Engine using Creo (2D&3D) according to client practices and standards.
• Experienced in design & development ownershipof Aftertreatment system components such as Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, Selective Catalytic Reduction, Diesel Particulate Filter, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Heat Exchangers, control modules, sensors
• Conceptual thinker for design ideas and concept development, hands on engineering in Mechanical design calculation.
• Experienced in gathering product design requirements and create tech profile (requirement document)in Windchill RV&S (Integrity).
• Experienced in design and development of components per DFA, DFS and DFMEA.
• Conduct Packaging review,design reviews with cross functional team to freeze the design by completing checklist and document the design review including coded issues by creating CTR.
• Experienced in managing design activities with thorough knowledge in GD&T, DVA & Tolerance stack up, iDFMEAand DVP&R.
• Experience with work on supplier end for end-to-end product development.
• Experienced in design project management including support to supplier to complete DQR, PPAP.
• Experienced in creating manufacturing drawings for components and assembly per ASME Y14.5-2009 and CES Standards
• Worked with validation engineer to developed test and validation plan and complete the DVP&R.
• Good knowledge in FIRGr esolution by root cause analysis and 7 steps problem solving techniques. Exposure to Mc Parts.
• Experienced in CAD data management, engineering change request/activity (CR/CA) management and product release through Windchill system
• Extensively interactions with purchasing & sourcing, supplier and SQI to speed up the development work to meet project milestone.
• Magnificent experience in system integration, configuration and solving problem switch cross functional teams as per regulatory compliance.
• Excellent knowledge in Cummins practices such as ESW, EP, CES standards, ISO, ASME standards.