Akash Macwan
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Driven Engineering Program Manager and Mechanical engineer with strong background and more than 5 years of experience in North American Automotive industry in managing projects such as Mercedes X296-X294, GM L233, GM A100, Mercedes 167 Fenders, Ford U759 and Ford P800 within fast-paced environments. Experienced Engineer in mechanical design, quality control, FEA/ simulation, troubleshooting and cost estimation of Mechanical System. Possess solid expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Notable strengths include problem-solving skills, strategic planning abilities, and leadership prowess. Bring valuable impact to previous roles through improved operational efficiency and successful project completion on time.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Program Manager
Magna International - Massiv Die Form
Brampton, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Participate and drive full product/tool development cycle, starting from scratch to Home-line integration.
- Experience in managing projects for Mercedes X294/X296, GM L233, GM A100, Mercedes 167 Fenders, Ford U759, and Ford P800.
- Lead the complete engineering phase of the program by driving FEA/simulation studies, die design reviews, fixture design reviews, GD&T implementation, and design approvals.
- Lead the complete manufacturing phase by pattern and casting approvals, 2D-3D machine data release approvals, die assembly reviews, pre-buyoff, and design update based on final ok to tool product from the customer.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Designed and implemented engineering projects that exceeded client expectations and bolstered revenue opportunities.
- Lead the complete quality execution and home integration/product launch phase by quality loop implementations, measurement reviews, die ship approval, assembly feedback, and successful home-line launch, and customer buyoffs.
- Conduct regular weekly meetings with the internal team and outsource suppliers to review overall project progress.
- Conduct regular weekly meetings with the customer to review project status and provide a weekly timeline update, with an open issue tracker.
- Control, maintain, and constantly monitor the commercial/financial aspect of the program to ensure overall program completion within the defined budget/commercial expectations.
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors when necessary for successful completion of projects or programs.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the engineering programs being managed.
- Reviewed customer feedback to identify potential improvements to existing products or services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, finance, and operations in order to achieve desired results.
- Assessed risks associated with various aspects of a project or program prior to implementation.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to determine optimal solutions for process efficiency gains.
Automotive Quality Technician / Technologist
Magna International - Massiv Die Form
Brampton, Canada
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Conduct measurement studies for automotive Class A, B, and C body parts and/or their dies.
- Create measurement templates by reading and decoding the GD&T provided by the customer.
- Perform checking fixture certification, gauge R&R study, fixture inspection, and fixture programming.
- Develop robot teach cycle for automatic measurements and operate scanning systems like CMM, Q-Flash, MetraScan, and also calibrate these systems.
- Conduct a complete scan on the checking fixture and also on the die in a free state. Perform alignment using software such as Coreview and Polyworks, and submit final reports.
- Produce and present measurement reports/results for internal/external requirements based on standards to maintain Quality Assurance.
- Identify and report any problems related to product, process, and quality system.
- Initiate, recommend, and/or provide solutions through designated channels.
Peer Tutor in Department of Mechanical Engineering
Centennial College
Toronto, Canada
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for facilitating students with academic help in following subjects: Machine Design, Thermodynamics, Applied Dynamics, Dynamics of Machine.
Design and Estimation Engineer
Nesco Indabrator a Sub-Division of NESCO LIMITED
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Design Shot Blasting Machine based on information provided by the customer (e.g job size, Plant restrictions, Production rate etc.) And/or conduct design changes to an already existing standard machine based on customer requirements.
- Calculate the total dust emission and based on that select the appropriate Dust Collection System and its components (e.g Exhaust Fan, Dust Filters etc.)
- Create the proposal for the Shot Blasting Machine and Dust Collection Unit, which explains the important functions and working of the system and sub-systems.
- Create Cost Estimation Sheet by considering all factors (e.g., Labour, Material etc.)
- Communicate regularly with production staff to document any errors and/or malfunctions.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology- Design Advanced Diploma With Honors - Mechanical Engineering
Centennial College
Toronto, ON08.2018
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University
India06.2015
Skills
- Tool and Die development, design, tryouts
- Automotive part scanning and measurement
- Expert in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Automotive parts fixture development and design
- Robotics / robot programming and teach for automation
- Product Development and Design
- Cost Analysis / Estimation with Technical details
- Development of Die / Machine change report
- FEA / Simulation studies
- Statistical process control (SPC)
- Catia - Software skill
- NX - Software skills (basics)
- FEA Ansys - Software skill
- Polyworks - Software skill
- Core-view - Software skill
- Solid-Works - Software skill
- Creaform VX Elements - Software skill
- MasterCAM basics (CNC) - Software skill
- Pro-E/ Creo Parametric 20 - Software skill
- AutoCAD - Software skill
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Program Manager
Magna International - Massiv Die Form
09.2021 - Current
Automotive Quality Technician / Technologist
Magna International - Massiv Die Form
01.2019 - 08.2021
Peer Tutor in Department of Mechanical Engineering
Centennial College
05.2018 - 08.2018
Design and Estimation Engineer
Nesco Indabrator a Sub-Division of NESCO LIMITED
09.2015 - 08.2016
Mechanical Engineering Technology- Design Advanced Diploma With Honors - Mechanical Engineering
Centennial College
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University
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