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Veera Venkata Prabhakar Maddipati

Dearborn,Michigan

Summary

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in tooling design, forging process optimization, and mechanical product development within Tier 1 automotive and industrial manufacturing environments. Proven success in developing forming dies, punches, and fixtures, with deep expertise in cold, warm, and hot forging processes, GD&T, and CAD-based tool layout development. Adept at cross-functional collaboration to drive productivity, product quality, and equipment reliability. Strong foundation in mechanical design, failure analysis, and continuous improvement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Tooling & Forging

Trenton Forging Company
, MI
06.2021 - Current
  • Designed and developed precision forging tools (dies, punches, preform tools) for cold, warm, and hot forging applications, improving dimensional consistency and tool life by 25%.
  • Led tooling development from concept to production launch for new forged components, including the selection of tool steels, material flow path, and process simulation review.
  • Converted a crash-test-failing cast component to a forged solution for a Tier 1 automotive supplier, resulting in successful crash test performance, and enhanced structural integrity.
  • Implemented tooling layout improvements that reduced cycle time by 12%, and scrap by 18%.
  • Provided daily production support by diagnosing tool wear, press setup errors, and component quality deviations.
  • Collaborated with quality and design engineering teams to validate forming feasibility, and ensure compliance with GD&T specifications.
  • Created detailed tool drawings, setup sheets, and process documentation to support shop floor operations and training.

Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing & Tooling

Trenton Forging Company
, MI
02.2018 - 04.2021
  • Developed and maintained forming tooling for high-volume forged components, including trim dies, extrusion punches, and heading tools.
  • Participated in the new product introduction by designing forging processes, selecting press capacity, and working with suppliers for tool manufacturing and heat treatment.
  • Utilized SolidWorks and CATIA to create detailed tooling assemblies and 2D documentation, ensuring manufacturability, and dimensional control.trol.
  • Supported root cause investigations on part defects (laps, folds, cracking) using metallurgical analysis and FEA insights.
  • Provided mentorship to forging press operators and tooling maintenance personnel on tooling setup and maintenance best practices.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University
Michigan, USA
07-2017

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

GITAM University
India
04-2014

Skills

  • Tooling Design
  • Cold/Warm/Hot Forging Processes
  • CAD Design
  • GD&T & Blueprint Interpretation
  • Process development and optimization
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • FEA Understanding
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance Support
  • Manufacturing Support
  • Operator Training

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Certifications And Tools

  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
  • CAD Tools: SolidWorks, PTC CREO, CATIA
  • Tolerance Stack-Up & GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • FEA Familiarity: DEFORM, ANSYS
  • Manufacturing Tools: Teamcenter, SAP

Key Projects And Achievements

  • Forging Die Development: Engineered preform and finish dies for hot forged suspension components, achieving 98% dimensional conformance at first trial.
  • Tool Life Extension: Introduced coating and heat treatment changes to reduce die cracking and improve tool life by 30% across 3 high-wear forging tools.
  • Reverse Engineering Initiative: Successfully reverse-engineered undocumented tooling components for legacy forging equipment, restoring critical production lines.
  • Cross-Functional Launch Support: Partnered with design, quality, and production teams to launch over 20 new forged SKUs from prototype to mass production within aggressive timelines.

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Tooling & Forging

Trenton Forging Company
06.2021 - Current

Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing & Tooling

Trenton Forging Company
02.2018 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

GITAM University

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