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Kshitij Jatkar (KJ)

Colfax,NC

Summary

Passionate and results-driven Mechanical Design Engineer with a solid foundation in CAD, Finite Element Analysis, and vehicle dynamics. Known for strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative team-oriented approach. Eager to apply my engineering expertise and learning mindset to contribute to high-performance Motorsports projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Design Engineer (Consultant)

Volvo Trucks NA
03.2024 - Current
  • Focused on weight reduction of suspension brackets, enhancing vehicle performance and efficiency
  • Supported the development and optimization of ADAMS models to improve suspension design, significantly reducing vehicle testing costs and development time through virtual simulations
  • Contributed to the design, validation, and release of suspension components, ensuring compliance with Volvo's engineering standards
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation results into the product development process, improving design accuracy and reliability
  • Performed static linear and modal analysis with load cases based on Volvo norms on chassis components

Mechanical Design Engineer

NetGroup Inc.
10.2021 - Current
    • Responsible for developing a common routing and clipping solution for High-Pressure Power Steering line for Diesel powered axle back trucks for Volvo and Mack
    • Performed packaging study to ensure feasibility of the routing designs based on the Volvo standards and Technical Requirements for Steering routings
    • Designed routing components, sheet metal brackets and piping from concept to production release
    • Interacted with suppliers and stake holders to adopt and improve the design for manufacturability
    • Extensively used GD&T and DFM principles in the development process and handle release documentation
    • Performed static linear and modal analysis with load cases based on Volvo norms on chassis components
    • Performed front suspension articulation study using skeleton model and ross point method

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Accelo Innovation Pvt. Ltd
09.2018 - 03.2019
    • Company Overview: India
    • Responsible for Design, Development and Manufacturing of the chassis for Autonomous EV and generated BOM
    • Designed the space frame and different Chassis components using PTC Creo and CATIA v5 compliant to requirements
    • Analyzed the chassis for crashworthiness and structural strength/stiffness with NCAP/FMVSS standards using Ansys
    • Engineered a gear drive and fabricated a motor mount for flawless power transmission for autonomous steering system
    • Designed and fabricated the customized rear suspension system to complement after-market rear axle assembly
    • Developed the vehicle dynamics through continuous improvement by optimizing the suspension and steering components
    • India

Design Lead

Team ACIRA, SAE BAJA
05.2016 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: India
  • Led the design team of 5 to develop the new roll cage right from creating the layouts, packaging to realizing the design
  • Collaborated with sub-system teams to develop the structural and spatial requirements for the roll cage
  • Designed and optimized the Chassis such as A-arms, Knuckles, Suspension links, Steering links etc
  • Using PTC Creo
  • Performed FEA analysis of the roll cage for crashworthiness, strength analysis and stiffness analysis using Ansys
  • Achieved 17 lbs
  • Of weight reduction and contributed to overall 19% weight reduction through continuous improvement
  • Performed ergonomic and RULA analysis for 5th percentile female and 95th percentile male mannikins on CATIA v5
  • Performed DFMEA and generated the Verification and Validation plan to assess the performance of the vehicle
  • India

Education

Master's - Mechanical Engineering

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05-2021

Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering
India
05-2018

Skills

  • PTC Creo
  • CATIA v5
  • SolidWorks
  • Ansys
  • HyperWorks
  • DFMEA
  • DFM
  • 3D Printing
  • Mechanical Fatigue and Strength Analysis
  • Material Selection
  • Lightweight Design
  • Prototyping

Timeline

Mechanical Design Engineer (Consultant)

Volvo Trucks NA
03.2024 - Current

Mechanical Design Engineer

NetGroup Inc.
10.2021 - Current

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Accelo Innovation Pvt. Ltd
09.2018 - 03.2019

Design Lead

Team ACIRA, SAE BAJA
05.2016 - 03.2018

Master's - Mechanical Engineering

Clemson University

Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering

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