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Sandeep Ginka

LAFAYETTE,USA

Summary

13 years of experience in design and development of components in high volume products across Consumer Appliances and lighting products. Successfully managed Product cost optimization and played a key role in NPI/NPD and COQ projects Design experience of Sheet metal and Plastics parts. Experience in documenting DFMEA to foresee the potential design issues and Route Cause Analysis to address the design issues in the later design phase. Experience in the testing and validation of designs through regulatory test protocols and internal ETP (engineering test procedures) Proficient with CAD tools using in Concept design and development phases. Experience with Product Data management application Windchill. Experience with Engineering Change process using Agile system for tooling and production release. Good knowledge on Home appliance safety and regulatory standards Filed patent on oven appliance having a restrictor plate to prevent contact at Oven door bottom Lead and coordinate of cross functional teams from offshore and onsite for the successful execution of various projects

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Cost Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd., India & Tech Mahindra (America) Inc. USA
Lafayette, GA
04.2012 - Current
  • Projects focus on cost saving alternative designs for existing features of GE cooking products and Ranges
  • This project involves all Freestanding models, Front control models and Built in products
  • Successfully executed cost-out projects that resulted in a cost savings of $2 million
  • These projects involved the identification and implementation of cost-reduction strategies across various aspects of design, materials, processes changes and supply chain optimization
  • Created LGQs, Conducted teardowns & idea generation and Benchmarking to find cost out opportunities
  • Developed Pareto charts to identify product critical cost drivers and prioritize cost out opportunity projects
  • Created economic scope sheets to estimate total cost benefits and I&E (Investment and expenses) of the project
  • Value engineering techniques to optimize costs without sacrificing quality
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities
  • Prototype build and led a team in continuous product testing and improvements using failure analysis tools, such as FMEA, resulting in a significant reduction in product failure rates
  • Directed crucial changes in product designs based on evaluation testing findings to improve performance
  • Conducted training sessions for team members on cost reduction methodologies and best practices.

Sr. Design Engineer – NPI programs & COQ (Platform) projects

Tech Mahindra Ltd., India & Tech Mahindra (America) Inc. USA
Hyderabad, India
04.2012 - Current
  • NPI programs (Compliance programs, Model year),Transfer of Work projects, Cost of quality( Platform) projects of GE cooking products and Ranges
  • Freestanding models, Front control models and Wall oven models and their subsystems like door, cavity, cooktop, drawer etc
  • Successfully managing and leading all build stages( DG, DC, Pilot to Production) for various projects
  • Created Evaluation test plans per project requirements and Cordinated and performed product performance and safety tests
  • Conducted a series of internal Engineering Test Procedures (ETPs) and regulatory UL858 standards to ensure compliance with safety and design performance criteria
  • Notably, conducted STT (Surface Temperature Test) and NTT (Normal Temperature Test) at both normal and abnormal conditions
  • Conducted Distructive ship test (DST) on NPI products and COQ projects
  • Involved in developing new Engineering Test Procedures
  • Addressed thermal, strength, and door balance issues during all stages of NPI cycle, demonstrating proficiency in problem-solving and engineering to enhance the performance, safety and reliability of the products
  • Conducted Capability analysis using MINITAB to evaluate design and process variations during the design stage, ensuring alignment with product technical specifications
  • Applied Design of Experiments DOE methodology to plan, analyze, and interpret controlled tests in the design scoping phase, meeting project requirements
  • Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using Ishikawa diagram on door misalignment issue and improved the Cost of Quality (COQ)
  • Decision-matrix method( Pugh method) to identity product design against product technical specifications
  • Resolved multiple ERGO production issues effectively
  • Validated new products by measurements and solved quality issues by performing six sigma analysis
  • Conduct technical reviews to get approval of the design at different stages of the design with all stakeholders
  • Supervised and worked with offshore & onsite team on various Engineering change projects and NPI programs.

Design Engineer – NPI programs & COQ (Platform) projects

Tech Mahindra Ltd., India & Tech Mahindra (America) Inc. USA
Hyderabad, India
04.2012 - Current
  • Executed BOM & PITS updates and coordinated New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through manufacturing build stages (DG, DC, pilot, production)
  • Conducted Design, appearance approval and safety reviews with stakeholders
  • Develop concept generation using lean methodologies like – 7 ways, 5S, 3P events
  • Designed, fabricated prototypes, tested, evaluated, and implemented different sheet metal, plastic, and electro-mechanical parts for cooking range in a cross-functional team environment
  • Responsible for design validation and verification using DFM, DFA, FMEA and Tolerance stack up analysis
  • Tracked & updated PTS (Product Technical Specification), MCP (Manufacturing Control Procedure), MCI (Manufacturing Control Instructions) & owner’s manuals for the Model Year programs
  • Conduct action Workouts to lay down the assembly process, equipment & fixture requirements
  • Review and approve PPAP
  • First piece inspection
  • Patent claims checks against NPI designs and getting approvals from Legal team.

Design Engineer

Reliable technosystems pvt Ltd. India
Hyderabad, India
12.2009 - 02.2012
  • Created models and drawings for machined components using design tool Solidworks
  • Supported engineering team for concept design of neutral beam components
  • Designed the parts by taking DFA considerations
  • Modified the components and assemblies
  • Prepared associated Part and Assembly drawings using basic GD&T
  • Quality checking for drawings and models
  • Created models and drawings for machined components using design tool Solidworks.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering -

01.2009

Skills

  • Design Tools: Pro-e/Creo parametric
  • Solid works
  • Design data management with Windchill
  • PLM Agile application
  • DFMEA
  • DFM
  • DFA
  • Engineering Change process (ECO/ECN/ECR)
  • GD&T
  • Tolerance stack up analysis
  • First Article Inspection
  • Six Sigma: DMAIC & DFSS
  • Knowledge on ASME Y 145
  • ISO 9001
  • UL858 standards

Certification

  • Lean Six sigma, GBHYD010417/1052/01, Anexas consultancy
  • Value Engineering, 201303403, SAVE International

Personal Information

Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Timeline

Product Cost Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd., India & Tech Mahindra (America) Inc. USA
04.2012 - Current

Sr. Design Engineer – NPI programs & COQ (Platform) projects

Tech Mahindra Ltd., India & Tech Mahindra (America) Inc. USA
04.2012 - Current

Design Engineer – NPI programs & COQ (Platform) projects

Tech Mahindra Ltd., India & Tech Mahindra (America) Inc. USA
04.2012 - Current

Design Engineer

Reliable technosystems pvt Ltd. India
12.2009 - 02.2012

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering -

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