Lakkundi_Avinash_Mechanical_Engineering_Resume

Obtain a full-time position in mechanical engineering with emphasis on product development, product design, analysis & research & development.

Company: Butler International
Client: CATERPILLAR (Contract) Decatur IL January 2007 – January 2009
Configuration Engineer
* Developed & communicated tractor & scraper concepts, created & managed product structure via Teamcenter IMAN/Pro/E Wildfire & EDS systems, managed/updated-status-reports for NPI design releases
* Responsible for concept generation, component packaging, systems integration & machine layout for next generation Tier IV Interim vehicle
* Conceptualized & refined new concept designs using Six Sigma tool ‘Pugh Matrix’ for system teams based on critical customer requirements
* Conceptualized & packaged designs for engine installation & CAT Cooling Emissions (after treatment) teams
* Developed mountings & brackets concept designs for engine platform components & after treatment
* Benchmarked system concepts & designs from other Caterpillar products & competitors
* Provided engineering support across system teams right through the concept phase of the NPI process
* Responsible for top level Pro/E models to remain at top quality regeneration
* Constructed light weight skeleton model, incorporated machine mechanisms for design checks & motions
* Created accurate motion envelopes in Pro/E Wildfire for use in interference and space claim studies
* Reviewed/reported model quality issues; responsible for delivering models to engineers & product support
* Participated/Assisted in virtual reviews & audits (interference, safety, serviceability & accessibility) & provided guidance to engineers on machine-level integration
* Maintained accurate Top Down Modeling & created top level lightweight visualization models (JT files)
* Lead in IC.IDO sessions for machine visibility, virtual audits, evaluation & verification of design concepts
* Assisted in releasing/maintaining Positive Bill of Material (PBOM) in the virtual world for the Tier IV series*

Company: Butler International (In-House) Decatur IL May 2006 – January 2007
Engineer
* Solid modeling & creation of design drawings using ASME Y14.5 & GD&T principles via Pro/E Wildfire 2 for parts, assemblies & groups for large mining trucks, motor graders & scrapers
* Detailed & routed hydraulic tubes/hoses for Caterpillar large mining & quarry construction trucks
* Released/Updated drawings in EDS & Teamcenter IMAN

* MS in Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita KS Spring 2006, GPA: 3.63/4.0
* BS in Mechanical Engineering, SDM College of Engineering & Technology, India Summer 2002

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Achievements:

* Successfully completed 6 Sigma DMEDI Green Belt Training at Caterpillar
* Developed system integration expertise at Caterpillar
* Completed Pro/E Wildfire Large Assembly Management training from PTC
* Developed virtual audit expertise using visualization tools
* Self-trained on IC.IDO Visual Decision Platform (VDP) to perform virtual audits
* Successfully completed "Effective communications skills" from TOASTMASTERS
* Completed "Simulated Work Environment" through Caterpillar Production System
* Received formal training in China Business
* Appeared on Wichita's KPTS aired 'On the Record'. Topic telecasted was on "Global Learning"