Ganesh Bhandari
Lafayette,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Design Engineer with [15 years] of experience in product development, specializing in mechanical design. Proven track record of delivering innovative designs and solutions to meet project requirements and exceed customer expectations. Skilled in Root cause analysis, simulation, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration. Proactive Senior design engineer with 6+ years product management experience in small start-up business environments. Effective driver of product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. Communicative and collaborative with proven history of improving business operations to support corporate growth and revenue.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
GE Appliances (Roper)
Lafayette,GA
04.2023 - Current
Continuously improving manufacturing processes to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and increase efficiency
- Involving analyzing data, identifying root causes of quality issues, and implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor and review product quality & impact of design modifications on product features using the 3D tolerance stack-up tool
- Design and evaluate conceptual products utilizing CFD and structural analysis
- Validated performance through physical testing and ensured product meets industry standards
- Solved production problems and determined best path utilizing root cause analysis
- Engaged with multi-discipline teams to coordinate development and implementation of new products
- Regularly investigated system/product weaknesses to improve and prevent further issues
- Worked with outside vendors and suppliers to provide feedback for product design, areas of improvement, and testing results.
- Conducted thorough design reviews to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions early in the development process.
- Contributed to patent applications for novel inventions resulting from collaborative efforts within the engineering team.
- Enhanced product design efficiency by streamlining the design process and implementing advanced CAD software.
- Streamlined communication within the engineering team, leading to more efficient problem-solving and a reduction in project delays.
- Utilized cutting-edge simulation tools to analyze designs under various operating conditions, enabling more accurate performance predictions.
- Reduced production costs by optimizing materials usage and refining manufacturing processes.
- Initiated regular progress reports meetings with clients; enhancing communication channels which led to improved customer satisfaction ratings.
- Led a team of junior engineers, providing mentorship and guidance in complex design projects.
- Served as a subject matter expert in mechanical design, offering insights and recommendations for best practices across the organization.
- Developed innovative design solutions for challenging engineering problems, resulting in improved product performance.
Lead Analyst
Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad, India
02.2018 - 05.2024
- Continuously improving manufacturing processes to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and increase efficiency, involving analyzing data, identifying root causes of quality issues, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and review the product quality & impact of design modifications on product features using the 3D tolerance stack-up tool.
• Design and evaluate conceptual products utilizing CAE, CFD and structural analysis.
• Validated performance through physical testing and ensured product meets industry standards.
• Solved production problems and determined the best path utilizing root cause analysis.
• Engaged with multi-discipline teams to coordinate the development and implementation of new products.
Sr. Design Engineer
Whirlpool Of India, GTEC
Pune, India
06.2008 - 11.2017
- Involved in New Product Development (NPD) and Tolerance Analysis for Refrigerator, Washing/Dryer Machine, small appliances, cook-tops and freezers
- Leading DVA activity for all categories from all regions
- Extensive knowledge on 1D and 3D Tolerance Analysis
- New Concepts and prototype Development
- Development of CREO CAD model, Assemble and Drawing
- Design review and release all drawings for manufacturing
- FMEA / DVP&R / A3 /8D
- Develop and support prototype for all teams.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Technology- Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
AISSMS.S COE PUNE
Pune, India01-2008
DIPLOMA - DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AISSMS'S POLYTECHNIC,
PUNE,INDIA04-2005
Skills
- Trained in SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT (OPEX), fish-bone diagram, 5 Why analysis
- Extensive experience in 1D (Excel spreadsheet and CREO) and 3D Tolerance Analysis and GD&T
- Familiar with FMEA, DVP&R, A3, 8D, Thought Map, Value Engineering, and Modular architecture
- Report Generation
- Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Performance Optimization
- System Validation Design
- Customer Communication
- Documentation
- Project Management
- KPI Tracking
- Process Improvement
- Forecasting and planning
- Technical Support
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Management
- Process Development
- Trend Monitoring
- Technical Design Documentation
- Advanced Mathematics
- Prototyping and fabrication
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Laboratory Testing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lean Manufacturing
- Product Development
- Quality control methodologies
- Design Optimization Techniques
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
GE Appliances (Roper)
04.2023 - Current
Lead Analyst
Tech Mahindra
02.2018 - 05.2024
Sr. Design Engineer
Whirlpool Of India, GTEC
06.2008 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Technology- Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
AISSMS.S COE PUNE
DIPLOMA - DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AISSMS'S POLYTECHNIC,
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/24/1983
Training
- Modular Architecture Training, Pune, Whirlpool, 2 weeks
- Reliability Training, Pune, Whirlpool, 2 weeks
- Black belt (OPEX) Training, Pune, Whirlpool, 4 weeks
- Fundamentals of GD & T- y14.5, 2009, GE GEA, 5 Days
Projects Summary
- Vacuum Pump in refrigerator (Innovation project), Design a bin which can be used to preserve the food by creating a vacuum inside it., Find a low-cost vacuum pump to create high vacuum pressure in the container., Bin should be structurally sound to avoid collapsing due to vacuum., Proto-typing models for testing the life of food, inside and outside the vacuum compartment., Low-cost bin with maximum vacuum pressure.
- Atomizer for Humidity control (Innovation project), To find an atomizer which can be used for moistening the vegetables and fruits., Atomizer should produce maximum amount of humidity in short time of period., Develop proto for testing the effect of atomizer on food., Distinguish between non-atomizer and atomizer effect on food.
- Modular Architecture Engineer (Structures), Reduction in part Count, Find consolidation opportunities, Prepare Module Specification & governance strategy
- Negative Ion Generator for food preservation (Innovation project), To find an ion generator which can be used for removing smell from vegetables and fruits., Ion generator should produce moderate number of ions., Develop Proto for testing the effect of ion generator on food., Testing to carry out the effect of ion generator on food compartments.
- Noir Handle for cross category, Noir handle is Jenn air's premium handle which is going to use all over cross category. It is the costliest handle in Whirlpool., To interact with all categories to define the interface and design as per their Goals and release the handle for all categories.
- Whirlpool Product, Quality issue of BIR (Built-In Refrigerator) Development project, New part design of bottom skirt for BIR product, it helps to reduce SIR., Simultaneously working on BIR Master assembles as well as quality issue of skied block assemble., Onsite coordinator for 2 years on Parma-2 to support the build activity and address and resolve quality Issues.
- Stack-up analysis for assembly variations, 3D STACK-UP ANALYSIS (TOTAL EXPERIENCE-7 YEARS IN STACK-UP), To find the parts or features which are contributing to the variation., To find the solution to reduce the total variations., To study the actual variation effects in manufacturing and implement it in stack-up analysis., Doing COV, DOE study to find the actual contributors., Received employee of year award in 2010., Leading Cetol team for all categories including cooking, Refrigeration, Dishwasher, Small appliances, Ovens for all regions., Received "Pinnacle Award" for the efforts to bring the visibility of stack-up analysis globally.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/24/1983
Training
- Modular Architecture Training, Pune, Whirlpool, 2 weeks
- Reliability Training, Pune, Whirlpool, 2 weeks
- Black belt (OPEX) Training, Pune, Whirlpool, 4 weeks
- Fundamentals of GD & T- y14.5, 2009, GE GEA, 5 Days