Anubhav Tewari
Irvine,CA
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Design Engineer with over 4 years of experience in designing, testing, and managing the implementation of complex mechanical systems. Highly proficient in Siemens NX, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, and CATIA V5/3DX, with a strong focus on prototype development, GD&T, and project management. Proven track record of delivering efficient, high-quality mechanical designs for the automotive industry, with expertise in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing production processes, and driving innovation in both hard and soft trim components.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Trim Designer
Ford Motor Company
03.2024 - Current
- Designed and developed interior trim components for Ford’s upcoming electric pickup trucks and SUVs, focusing on soft trim elements like sun visors and coat hooks, as well as hard trim components like seat belt bezel and B-pillar attachment strategy.
- Led prototyping and 3D printing efforts to test design options and benchmark the sun visor design, optimizing functionality and user experience.
- Utilized CATIA 3DX to create detailed 3D models and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, ergonomics, and adherence to safety standards.
- Spearheaded improvements in attachment strategies, enhancing structural integrity and streamlining the production process for hard trim components.
- Focused on integrating sustainability by selecting eco-friendly materials and aligning interior designs with Ford's commitment to environmental responsibility.
- Played a key role in the development of Ford’s future EV projects, contributing to the creation of innovative, comfortable, and durable interior spaces for the next generation of electric vehicles.
Interior Trim Design Release Engineer
Navistar Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions to enhance both productivity and quality in existing sun visor design, resulting in streamlined production and improved functionality.
- Provided comprehensive mechanical engineering design support from project inception through completion for key interior components, including sun visors, sleeper control panels, curtain tracks, insulation systems, and sleeper cabinets.
- Produced advanced designs for smart sun visors, upgraded sleeper control panel with supporting bracket, and modular sleeper cabinets using Siemens NX, improving overall user experience and design efficiency.
- Forecasted project-related costs, including materials and tooling requirements for new injection-molded sun visors, delivering detailed cost-estimation reports to program team for accurate budgeting and planning.
Research and Development Engineer Intern
Webasto Roofing Systems
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed, prototyped, and tested 116 rear quarter window bumpers for the Ford Bronco 2021 Model, including left-hand and right-hand variants for the prototype, ensuring precision and reliability in line with production requirements.
- Utilized Fusion 360 to conduct DFMEA and stress analysis, optimizing the performance and structural integrity of the rear quarter window bumpers, resulting in increased durability and reduced failure rates.
- Achieved cost savings of over $1.87 million for Ford, while increasing the latching team budget by $155,000 through design optimizations and enhanced production efficiency.
- Reduced cycle time by 40% on two production lines by analyzing bulk test data, enabling faster detection of failed units and significantly improving overall manufacturing productivity.
- Engineered 108 regression models using Minitab 18 to identify and improve the curvature patterns of the Mercedes Maybach SUV sunroof, enhancing design precision and performance.
- Identified key relationships between curvature patterns and PU encapsulation for the Corvette C8 models, contributing to enhanced design accuracy and production quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Designing
Kettering University
FLINT, MI12.2021
Skills
- Project management
- Prototype development
- Engineering design support
- Prototype Design
- MS Office
- Siemens NX
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- Solidworks
- Catia V5
- Catia 3DX
Timeline
Interior Trim Designer
Ford Motor Company
03.2024 - Current
Interior Trim Design Release Engineer
Navistar Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2024
Research and Development Engineer Intern
Webasto Roofing Systems
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Designing
Kettering University
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