Ratnarakshit Wankhede
Novi,MI
Summary
Mechanical design professional with track record of delivering impactful solutions in engineering projects. Proven experience in developing and optimizing mechanical systems, consistently meeting project objectives. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability, ensuring seamless team integration and successful outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
FLANDERS INC.
12.2023 - Current
- Create Packaging of Battery pack considering available space, Mounting, Installation, Thermal Management and Power Distribution
- Actively Participate in Design Review with Different stakeholders with possible difficulties and solutions
- Take ownership of Complete packaging system
- Discuss with wire harness Team to provide safe routine for Wire pathway
- Discuss cooling systems to develop safe pathways for cooling tubes
- Consideration of Different materials for weight reduction and Robust structure
- Design a Structure to be welded on Haul truck for Battery pack installation
Project Lead- Design
NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA.
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Leading a team of 12 designers to incorporate a Minor model change of Infinity luxury SUV
- Serve as a Single point of contact and accountable for Performance of the CAD Designers
- Becomes familiar with Companies Vehicle Development Milestone, Standards, Process and Metric requirements
- Provide Managerial, Technical, operational, scheduling and administrative support to the team in an attempt to achieve all commitments and Targets
- Documents inbound requests/Tasks and delegates accordingly to Team
- Coordinate weekly meetings with the team to review status, priorities and any open issue
- Illustrate workload, output, metric status, and/or any concerns by way of weekly reporting
- Provide supplemental support for the completion of tasks assigned to the CAD designers role
Design Engineer 3
TOYOTA TECHNICAL CENTER.
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Design and Development of Battery Pack for Electric Pickup Truck
- Study the Design Proposal and Inputs which are provided by DRE
- Updating the Design as per Design Change Request from DRE
- Propose Different Ideas for more feasible Design
- Creation of 3D Drawing as per Toyota Standards
Senior Design Engineer
GM TECHNICAL CENTER.
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Design and Development of Sheet metal components of A-PLR and SIDE Roof INR RAIL structure and Brackets
- Actively Participating in Packaging Review, Design changes with Different departments includes Interior Trim, Electrical and Airbag
- Components responsible involve A-PLR INR PNL, A-PLR OTR PNL, BRACES, Grab Handle Brackets, ROOF RAIL EXTENSIONS, Coat hook Brackets and SIDE ROOF RAIL INR
Tech Lead
NAVISTAR, INC.
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Design & development of Roof Cab Structure Assembly for Navistar/International CE BUS using Unigraphics NX
- Sheet metal design, specifically Stampings, Press-brake parts, Die/Press technology
- Part design optimization, weigh reduction and parts nesting for manufacturing
- Sense of identifying concerns and risks and providing solutions to mitigate the same
- Keen Ability to quickly understand Requirements (State & FMVSS) and translate the boundary into a design
- Worked on CE BUS E79
Technical Lead
HONDA R&D AMERICAS, INC.
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Designing BIW, Sheet metal components considering cost, weight and reliability with respect to automotive standards and project requirements
- Creating highly complex 3D CAD models, master sections and manufacturing drawings for various automotive BIW closure components
- Performing quality check, cost analysis, calculations, and feasibility studies of BIW components
- Creating products structure and data integration in the PLM system as per OEM-specified guidelines
- Troubleshooting issues reported by prototype manufacturing unit
- Interacting with and providing technical support to the component supplier
- Identifying areas of process improvement to enhance productivity and quality of the design deliverables
- Major Project Handled “ACURA TLX 2020”
Senior Engineer
DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA.
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: On deputation from Satyam-Venture Engineering Services
- Concept, design, and development activities for Instrument cluster and Heads on Display HUD Plastic components
- Design engineering change layouts with CATIA V5
- Prepare applicable design change documents
- Support resolution of quality issues at the manufacturing plant and implement countermeasures accordingly
- Collaborate with Client Company for design engineering support
- Proactive problem identification and solution (Quality and cost driven)
- Conduct design reviews
- Major Project Handled- Meter Cluster for FORD MUSTANGE, TOYOTA SIENNA
- On deputation from Satyam-Venture Engineering Services
Specialist
SATYAM-VENTURE ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT LTD
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Automotive product design process including BIW design, Sheet metal and assembly procedure
- CATIA V5 design software, including generative shape design, sheet metal assembly workbench
- Sheet metal material and automotive BIW design regulations/standards
- Sheet metal manufacturing process, including stamping, forming and joining
- Creating 3D models & 2D drawings for concept development, layout checks, feasibility and packaging study
- Major Project Handled- Volvo-Eicher Commercial Truck
Senior Engineer
BENTELER ENGINEERING SERVICES.
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: On deputation from Aviohelitronics Infosystem Pvt Ltd
- Design and Development of various Sheet Metal components, Door Hinges, Floor Assy, Fuel tank cover, Foot step assembly, wheel housing, Hood Assembly, Splinter protection for, Brackets for seat mountings of Armored vehicle
- Development of proto vehicles using feasibility study, packaging on vehicle layout, concept building, benchmarking, Vehicle integration, FMEA, VA/VE, Assy trials & Weekly meetings with internal & external customers
- Use Catia V5 for CAD activities, follow product change management & BOM updating from bottom to top Assy level & release parts in PDM/PLM like Teamcenter Engineering
- Major Project Handled- Armored vehicle TATA SUMO and TATA FAT TRUCK
- On deputation from Aviohelitronics Infosystem Pvt Ltd
Assistant Manager
HYUNDAI MOTORS INDIA ENGINEERING PVT LTD.
01.2007 - 07.2011
- Design and development of automotive system components including Sheetmetal and Plastic parts involving body design and closures design
- Responsible for complete system design and development of BIW, Interior parts including Tolerance studies, Packaging studies, Manufacturability, Workability, Durability and Target
- Interface with suppliers for Manufacturing feasibility, Validation and other Engineering activities as specified for the assigned commodity
- Create and develop components and system requirements and specifications to achieve best in class structural, NVH and Crash Performance
- Major Project Handled- KIA OPTIMA, KIA SOULSTER and HYUNDAI EON
Design Engineer
MEKINS AGRO PRODUCTS LTD.
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Design and Development of Storage Pallets, Supermarket trolleys, Material handling equipment using Pro-e Wildfire 2.0
- Estimation of overall cost based on packaging, type (collapsible and non-collapsible), painting, transportation etc
- Dealing with the customer, understand their requirement, design of the pallet for the specific load requirement
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering Chandrapur
Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India08-2005
Skills
- Battery pack design
- BIW Sheet metal design
- BIW Closures
- BIW Structures
- Injection molding
- Instrument Cluster
- Catia V5/ 3DX
- Unigraphics NX
- Autodesk Inventor
- Creo
- Head of Section
- Team Leader
- Design Project Lead
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
FLANDERS INC.
12.2023 - Current
Project Lead- Design
NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA.
11.2022 - 11.2024
Design Engineer 3
TOYOTA TECHNICAL CENTER.
11.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Design Engineer
GM TECHNICAL CENTER.
10.2020 - 11.2021
Tech Lead
NAVISTAR, INC.
01.2020 - 05.2020
Technical Lead
HONDA R&D AMERICAS, INC.
03.2016 - 11.2019
Senior Engineer
DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA.
01.2013 - 03.2016
Specialist
SATYAM-VENTURE ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT LTD
01.2012 - 03.2013
Senior Engineer
BENTELER ENGINEERING SERVICES.
09.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager
HYUNDAI MOTORS INDIA ENGINEERING PVT LTD.
01.2007 - 07.2011
Design Engineer
MEKINS AGRO PRODUCTS LTD.
08.2005 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering Chandrapur
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