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Amit Arvind Kadam

Mechanical design engineer
Pune

Summary

Resourceful New Product Specialist offering expertise in Product design and development, CAD and CAE tools and delivering quality. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Specialist

Kone Cranes and Demag Private Limited
07.2019 - Current
  • Developed innovative design solutions for DH Hoist special frames, turning of load applications, platform cases, resulting in improved product performance.
  • Enhanced product design efficiency by harmonizing the designs available and implementing advanced CAD software such as Creo, AutoCAD and Nx.
  • Performed finite element analysis for structural integrity assessment, reducing design iterations.
  • Utilized cutting-edge simulation tools like Ansys, Nx Nastran, Matlab and tensile and fatigue testing facilities to analyse designs under various operating conditions, loads, enabling more accurate performance and reliability predictions.
  • Reduced production costs by optimizing materials usage and refining manufacturing processes.
  • Performed complex calculations to analyze stresses and justify the design as per FEM or DIN, CMAA and ASME standards .
  • Quality champion for DH Order engineering for last 3 years.

Design Engineer

Consolidated Hoists Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 06.2019
  • Designing Hoists and Cranes as per IS3177, IS3938, IS 807 & FEM standards, preparing/checking estimates, calculations, datasheets and GA drawings for client approval.
  • Used Creo for 3D and AutoCAD for 2D to design, develop and engineer high-quality open winch hoist designs .
  • Managed multiple orders from BHEL, BARC, NTPC, L&T simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Responsibilities include selection of Motors, Gearbox for Hoisting, Cross Travel and for Long Travel. Selection of Brakes. Designing mounting arrangement for brakes, motor gearboxes as per GA drawing. Selecting wheel and rope drum bearing and designing covers facilitating possible lubrication demands.
  • Performed mathematical formulas to generate engineering models and calculations for system performance.
  • Optimized existing designs with use of FEA with Ansys , reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.

Design Engineer

Maya Engineering
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Designing and development of Diesel generator set in view of acoustic insulation, sheet metal enclosure with air circulating louvers.
  • Responsibilities include creating assembly drawings, bill of materials and detail drawings for doors, side columns, walls, diesel engine and fuel tank mounting arrangement.
  • Used SolidWorks for 3D and AutoCAD for 2D to design. Handled CNC cutting and bending machines .
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • FEA of lifting hooks , support columns with use of Ansys. Designed louvers for air intake required by engine.

CAD Designer

ITS Digitech Now FACC
07.2011 - 08.2012
  • Responsibilities include creating part and assembly drawings for tooling of aircraft wing and galleys using Catia V5.
  • Reverse engineered seam welding machine for Bosch for larger dimensions of workpiece.
  • Maintaining drawing interface as per industry standards of NIMAK, AIRBUS, FACC and ANOLIS.
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with counterpart teams through effective communication with GO TO Meeting.
  • Reduced errors in final designs by conducting thorough quality checks as per AS9100 on all CAD files before submission.

CAD Trainer

Vast Technologies
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Worked as CAD trainer for Catia V5.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Pune University
Pune, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Computer-aided design

    Structural analysis

    Fatigue analysis

    ISO quality standards

    Finite element analysis

    Customer relations

Software

AI tools and machine learning

C Programming

Microsoft Excel

Creo 20

AutoCAD

Ansys structural

Nx Nastran

Certification

Factory Processes, Demag Cranes and Components, Wetter - 3 weeks

Hobbies

In my free time I would like to watch F1 race events on TV and Pop music

Timeline

Specialist

Kone Cranes and Demag Private Limited
07.2019 - Current

Design Engineer

Consolidated Hoists Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 06.2019

Design Engineer

Maya Engineering
01.2014 - 09.2016

CAD Designer

ITS Digitech Now FACC
07.2011 - 08.2012

CAD Trainer

Vast Technologies
09.2010 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Pune University
04.2001 -
Amit Arvind KadamMechanical design engineer