Chadli Mascarenhas
Reno,NV
Summary
Versatile and experienced mechanical engineer, with proven ability to lead team members to toward success. Able to delve deeply in to technical aspects while also working and communicating effectively at a broad level. Strong team and work ethics, with a great ability to focus and innovate; ready to tackle the technical challenges that lead to the meeting of company goals
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer III - Equp. Engineering
Panasonic Energy Of North America
07.2023 - Current
- Designed complex machine prototypes from concept to physical application using 3D printing and machined parts
- Successfully deployed an initial machine unit leading to immediate savings in material costs
- Lead a cross-functional team of 3 engineers in the design of new machinery with capital cost in the 500k range to provide savings of 300k yearly
- Planned and reviewed key design changes to be implemented by the engineering team
- Communicated extensively across multiple departments to ensure buy-in and smooth deployment and operation of the deployed machine
- Re-designed and implemented sheet metal projects leading to improved OEE and reducing lost cost
- Current project: Extensive adaptation and redesign of stepper motor application into servo motor driven system for increased throughput
Mechanical Engineer III - Cell & Process
Panasonic Energy Of North America
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed JMP scripts to monitor multiple defect and alarm occurrences, effecting priorities of maintenance and production team members
- Integrated leadership team on the startup and ramp-up of major production expansion projects
- Developed methods and maintenance process instructions for troubleshooting of critical-to-quality equipment performance
- Integrated company wide cell winding defect and downtime reduction projects with marked decrease in losses
Engineer - Self-Employed
KRIASON, LLC
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Designed, printed and built a novel product: a multi-use cabinet opener
- Worked with mentors and small business promoters, potential investors aiming to get product to market
- Ran all aspects of project: introducing product on online sales platform, provisional patent application, MVP-scale fabrication for customer trials
Mechanical Engineer - Contract
COFAB DESIGN
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Designed, setup, and carried out experiments for medical product prototypes
- Redesigned and updated fixtures for prototype production using Solidworks
- 3D printed fixtures and prototype parts
Process Engineer
UNITED LENS CO.
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Created data driven lens component models in Solidworks, and outlined plan to integrate product data with output of various measuring devices
- Created work instructions and procedures for part measurement and manufacturing processes; trained, supervised and troubleshot their implementation
- Managed portions of special projects: researched and implemented methods, created data plan and acquired all necessary measurements, and guided production test runs
- Reduced specific grinding setup times by 50%
Project Engineer
STANGL ASSOCIATES
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked on new & expansion construction projects for bulk material (recycling & minerals) facilities
- Drafted production process diagrams documents and 3D modeled layouts according to process designs, focusing on capital equipment and auxiliary systems
- Supported equipment procurement, and used Excel to streamline equipment selection process
- Drafted plant drawings, including P&ID, PFD, general-arrangement, load and electrical
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2014
Skills
- MANUFACTURING: Battery Cell Manufacturing, Process Improvement & Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, GD&T, Six Sigma, CNC Grinding and Polishing, Automated Gages (Keyence, Xonox, Mitutoyo)
- ENGINEERING: Prototyping and Product Design, Process Engineering, CAD, FEA, Drawings
- TOOLS & SOFTWARE: Solidworks, Fusion 360, JMP, Excel, IQMS (SPC & ERP)
- SOFT SKILLS: Project leadership, Business planning, Interpersonal communication, Staff Training, Research
For the Position
What I bring to the position:
* Years of direct experience in Winding at Panasonic Energy
* Direct experience in leading members of the team in projects
* Multi-faceted experience in different industries and work environments
What I aim to accomplish:
* Unify the team and standardize the its project efforts
* Drive toward the metrics and goals set at the company level by setting up team members for success in their projects
* Support the transition to PLM
* Increase the frequency and efficiency of cross-functional projects that can deeply impact company goals
Certification
SolidWorks (Trimech), Six Sigma (Villanova U.) , and GD&T (ETI)
Additional Information
- Strong organizational and project management skills; detail-oriented · Proven research and analytical/problem-solving abilities · Effective interpersonal and communication skills; team-player ·
- Recognized by Management for excellence, citing: "a very insightful and professional engineer...self-driven, meeting time lines and cost objectives... capability to talk to all levels... focus on building interactive communication... conscientious, hardworking and very detailed in his approach to the workings of an extremely interactive process...key to the success of our group in meeting the goals and objectives set by Senior Management"
- Commended by employers for creativity in devising and implementing solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer III - Equp. Engineering
Panasonic Energy Of North America
07.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer III - Cell & Process
Panasonic Energy Of North America
03.2021 - 07.2023
Mechanical Engineer - Contract
COFAB DESIGN
06.2019 - 09.2019
Engineer - Self-Employed
KRIASON, LLC
01.2019 - 12.2020
Process Engineer
UNITED LENS CO.
09.2016 - 12.2018
Project Engineer
STANGL ASSOCIATES
01.2015 - 06.2016
SolidWorks (Trimech), Six Sigma (Villanova U.) , and GD&T (ETI)
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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