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Mihir Modi

Mihir Modi

Windsor,ON

Summary

Experienced mold designer with a proven track record of creating precision mold for diverse industries. Proficient in utilizing Cimatron software for conceptualization design, and prototyping. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into manufacturing processes. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Engineer

Laval Tool and Mold Ltd.
Windsor, ON
10.2022 - Current
  • Review APQP sheets for initial build kick-offs or engineering changes with the program manager
  • Record and present any design issues to the program manager
  • Design compression molds from scratch according to customer requirements
  • Make sure the Engineering department supplies all machining files to the CNC dept and shop floor
  • Find all the required components from supplier and create BOM
  • Consistently work with mold makers and the CNC department to update them on how to better assist them with issuing files and design information to make mold build easier
  • Perform feasibility for potential future work
  • Assist the engineering manager/estimator with any design issues for quoting.
  • Interacted directly with customers in order to resolve any issues related to the design of a product.
  • Analyzed product designs for manufacturability, cost optimization and performance requirements.

Setup Technician

Laval Tool and Mold Ltd.
Windsor, ON
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for setups on compression molding presses as per job and customer requirements, also have hand on experience in try outs
  • Adjusted and repairs to machines and equipment, and informed supervisor when substantial repairs or issues were required
  • Troubleshoot molding presses to meet expected product quality and specifications
  • Set and adjust machine controls according to specifications or from instructions of supervisor
  • Use all available setup records to guide machine setup about machine cycles, temperature settings, etc
  • Recognize and rectify any molding issues
  • All faults and challenges with the molding process reported to the supervisor
  • Checked with operator on machine to confirm all needs for that mold have been met.
  • Adhered strictly to quality control standards while performing setup operations.
  • Analyzed part samples from each run for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, color consistency.
  • Reviewed job orders to determine necessary mold adjustments prior to production runs.

Fixture Designer

Shree Engineering Works
Kalol, Gujarat
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Design different kinds of fixtures such as rotating, routing, checking, and deflashing fixture
  • Attend meetings with the client to understand the project specification and scope
  • Find out the needed supplies to make the fixture
  • Ability to make changes in design as per customer's requirement and release design for manufacturing
  • Create Bill of materials and 2D drawings according to GD&T
  • Evaluate and modify the fixture which helps to reduce overall cost of the product.

Education

Masters in Mechanical Engineering -

University of Windsor
01.2020

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering -

Gujarat Technological University
01.2018

Skills

  • Cimatron
  • Solidworks (CSWA)
  • Certified AutoCAD
  • Six Sigma Methodology
  • GD & T
  • Multi-Tasking

Custom

  • English
  • Gujarati

Custom

Reference available upon request

Timeline

Design Engineer

Laval Tool and Mold Ltd.
10.2022 - Current

Setup Technician

Laval Tool and Mold Ltd.
02.2021 - 09.2022

Fixture Designer

Shree Engineering Works
09.2017 - 07.2019

Masters in Mechanical Engineering -

University of Windsor

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering -

Gujarat Technological University

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