ASHISH SHERKAR
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented mechanical design engineer with background in [Industry] industry. Proven to understand technical specifications and translate needs to project teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Designer
Arxtron Technologies Inc.
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, and applying principles of mechanics, pneumatics, and materials
- Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods, and testing properties
- Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators
- Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
- Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Managing all phases of the design process for a multitude of products, components, parts, assemblies, and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping, and documenting results
- Known for quality excellence and a 'do-it-right-the-first-time' design standard
- Commending for strengths in defining, assessing, and satisfying complex product functional specifications and manufacturability concerns
- Designing innovative component/module replacements for existing machinery that improved functioning and extended the life of equipment thought to be obsolete for a fraction of the total replacement cost
- Developing test models for alternate designs and processing methods to ensure feasibility new application possibility and necessity of modification
- Perform project management duties and provide technical assistance to vendors
- Designing test equipment stations for automotive companies and special product companies
- Coordinating and monitoring all facets of production including fabrication operation of design selection and manufacturing method
- Determine cost estimates & analyze and quote the assigned project
- Apply engineering principles to effectively maintain mechanical products equipment systems and processes
- Investigate and diagnose faulty operation of equipment to confidently recommend solutions to the maintenance crew
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
- Completes projects by training and guiding technicians
Manufacturing Engineer
Cimmaster Inc.
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Created production drawings based on customer requirements or industry standards using SolidWorks
- Corresponded with Inside Sales, Tech Support, Manufacturing Operations, and Quality
- Provided technical support for machine operators
- Designed jig/fixtures and manufacturing processes
- Investigated quality rejections and pro-corrective actions
- Maintained/created technical documents
- Demonstrated personal leadership; actively participated in or led problem-solving and Kaizen efforts
- Demonstrated flexibility when confronted with high-stress or emergencies, priority changes, or schedule adjustments
- Implemented quality improvement tools and techniques for a manufacturing environment
- Developed control experiments leading to process improvements that improve the overall quality of the product
- Documented test methods, protocols, reports, and conclusions to evaluate components, processes, and assemblies
- Created documentation, manufacturing process Instructions, and travelers
- Conferred with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluated products per specifications and quality standards
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer (Contract)
A Berger Precision Ltd
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: (Automotive)
- Developed, evaluated, and improved manufacturing methods
- Responsible for increasing productivity through combined work steps, removing non-value-added tasks, adding automation, and developing of effective work practices
- Trained operators for lean principles 5S
- Analyzed and planned workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
- Designed tool layout, work instruction sheets, control plans, process flow, value analysis, and FMEA
- Estimated production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
- Supported TS 16949 from the engineering department
- Designed material handling equipment and profile fixtures
- Monitored equipment utilization and machine downtime with responsibility for the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Conferred with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
- Evaluated production-related problems and minimized setting time
- Prepared BOM, engineering change notice, and routing
- Applied statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
- (Automotive)
Mechanical Design Engineer (CO-OP Program)
Shawcor – DSG Canusa
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Designed and procured tooling needed to meet production
- Assisted in the design of experiments and process capability studies
- Designed material handling equipment in Solid works
- Supervised and inspected the project of the extrusion machine
- Analyzed the cost of materials, labor, and overhead required
Production/Industrial Engineer
Phoscoat Finishing Inc.
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: (Automotive)
- Performed time studies on production equipment to successfully establish production bottlenecks
- Monitored equipment downtime and implemented corrective action procedures
- Developed a set of guidelines to reduce costs in the division through value improvement programs
- Assisted technical and non-technical staff with equipment utilization and maintenance
- Performed equipment maintenance checks and validations on equipment
- Responsible for continuous improvement, root cause analysis, SMED, and work instruction sheets
- Developed and implemented effective production processes
- Gained floor place by designing workplace and plant layout in AutoCAD
- Conferred with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
- (Automotive)
Education
Diploma CAD/CAM -
01.2008
Mechanical (Production) Engineering - undefined
01.1990
Skills
- Quality Assurance-GD & T
- Machine Design
- Manufacturing Engineering
- SolidWorks – 3D Modelling
- Creating bills of materials
- Interpreting engineering blueprints
- SolidWorks modeling
- Drafting techniques
- Qualitative problem solving
- Team player
- Root-cause analysis
- Creative thinking
Certification
Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario, 2010
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
Arxtron Technologies Inc.
08.2013 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Cimmaster Inc.
11.2010 - 07.2013
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer (Contract)
A Berger Precision Ltd
03.2010 - 11.2010
Mechanical Design Engineer (CO-OP Program)
Shawcor – DSG Canusa
08.2009 - 12.2009
Production/Industrial Engineer
Phoscoat Finishing Inc.
08.2005 - 06.2008
Mechanical (Production) Engineering - undefined
Diploma CAD/CAM -
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