Puneet Jagpaul
Vancouver,BC (Open To Relocate)
Summary
Product Engineer with 6+ years of experience in product development, design optimization, research, and engineering analysis. Proficient in Creo, SolidWorks, Ansys, Windchill PDM/PLM, and RV&S Integrity, with expertise in GD&T, FEA, and change management. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring engineering projects in academic and industry settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Engineer
Cespira (JV of Westport Fuel Systems & Volvo)
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the Product Owner in managing responsibilities and tasks, driving the successful delivery of L2 deliverables, including detailed design documents, functional specifications, and implementation plans.
- Developed Design Verification Plans (DVP) to meet functional, safety and performance standard
- Used Windchill RV&S Integrity for requirements management
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, specifications and requirements
- Handled FRACAS issues; conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective actions following 7-step FRACAS process
- Identified gaps in handling and release of Spare Part Drawings (SPD) and service kits; led a team to establish traceability and structure standardized procedures for SPD creation and release
- Applied Design of Experiments (DOE) to study and verify various metal-to-metal seals for performance and reliability
- Defined requirements for surface finish, torque, and hardness for different metallic seals, ensuring cross-product compatibility
- Conducted stress, fatigue and burst analysis using Creo Simulink, Ansys Workbench
- Implement ISO 9001 to achieve product and process quality by establishing a standardized QMS
- Directed, guided and monitored support engineers and in-house operational personnel.
- Communicated with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to align on requirements, resolve issues, manage expectations, and ensure quality
- Provided technical support to sales teams, enabling them to better communicate product benefits and features to customers.
- Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
Junior Product Engineer
Westport Fuel System
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Contributed to the development of Dual fuel Injector and Gas Rail injector for Hydrogen and LNG Fuels through APQP phases
- Performed 3D modeling and created 2D drawings using PTC Creo
- Applied ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles and performed tolerance stack-up analysis for high-precision components
- Led design reviews, performed hand calculations, and conducted FEA analysis to verify product performance and structural integrity
- Utilized PTC Windchill for Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLC)
- Managed 50+ Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) through their E, D, L, P lifecycles; Led Change Review Board (CRB), assess impacts and review implementation plans with stakeholders
- Oversaw processes for change objects (PR, CR, CN) in PTC Windchill. Coordinated peer reviews of drawings and specifications using JIRA
- Designed, released, and procured 30 + prototype parts for concept development programs and conducted prototype testing
- Prepared and managed detailed part, assembly, customer and layout drawings throughout the product lifecycle
- Independently handled release of BOM release of 52 components
- Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.
Research Assistant, Stress and Vibration Analyst
Concordia Center for Composites
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed a non-destructive crack detection technique for composite structures based on their free Vibration
- Verified linear and non-linear numerical models in Ansys, Abaqus, and MATLAB
- Analyzed free/forced vibration, stiffness and stress in composite laminte for various fiber orientations
- Conducted stress, vibration, strength, and fracture analysis of rotating structures
- Performed Mode-I and Mode-II failure tests to assess non-linear crack progression
- Visualized FEA data with graphs and plots for in-depth result analysis
- Documented findings in detailed technical reports and a comprehensive 200-page dissertation
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Enhanced research accuracy by meticulously organizing and analyzing data sets.
- Supported grant writing efforts, securing essential funding for groundbreaking research projects.
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Supervised experiments and delivered tutorial lectures to mechanical undergraduate Students related to Theory of Machines, and Mechanical Vibration courses
- Supervised undergrad students for their research course projects
- Mentored 250+ students in 5 semesters
Mechanical Engineer
Quality Pressing
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Created 3D models and generate drawings using solidworks
- Applied GD&T to communicate engineering tolerances on detailed drawings
- Participated in root cause failure investigation, real life testing, design optimization of mechanical components
- Conducted stress, vibration, fatigue, durability and failure analysis of automotive components using Ansys
- Participated in root cause failure investigation, real life testing, design optimization of mechanical components
- Acted as interface between design and manufacturing departments
- Collaborated with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure feasible manufacturing of concepts
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovation within engineering department.
Education
Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Concordia University
03.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State Technical Campus
04.2016
Skills
- Research and Development
- CAD software proficiency
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA )
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Product lifecycle & database management (PLC/PDM)
- Design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA)
- Root-cause analysis (RCA)
- Prototype development
- Design of experiments and Statistical data analysis
- BOM handling
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive)
Timeline
Product Engineer
Cespira (JV of Westport Fuel Systems & Volvo)
12.2023 - Current
Junior Product Engineer
Westport Fuel System
12.2021 - 12.2023
Research Assistant, Stress and Vibration Analyst
Concordia Center for Composites
09.2018 - 03.2021
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
09.2018 - 12.2020
Mechanical Engineer
Quality Pressing
01.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State Technical Campus
Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Concordia University
Projects
Structural Reliability of Airplane Landing Gear
Modeled airplane landing gear in Catia, performed stress analysis in Abaqus to determine factor of safety, and analyzed part reliability using Weibull, Gamma, and Normal distributions in MATLAB and Excel to calculate Mean Time to Failure (MTTF).
Fabrication of Composite Flower and Helmet using 4-D Printing Technique
Utilized matrix resin shrinkage and thermal contraction differences in composite laminae to activate shape change during curing, tailored fiber-reinforced prepreg with varying fiber angles, and stacked layers using hand-layup followed by autoclave curing and DSC testing to assess cure degree.
Stress and Strain Analysis of Aluminum and Steel Block
Analyzed displacement, stress, and strain distribution in a block of aluminum and steel, identifying failed material points due to yielding using appropriate failure criteria.
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