Devansh Agrawal

About Devansh Agrawal

I’m a dynamic Mechanical Engineer with a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in automotive manufacturing, New Product Development (NPD), and cross-functional project execution. With a strong foundation in mechanical design and production engineering, I focus on developing manufacturable, cost-efficient solutions that accelerate product timelines and enhance quality.Proficient in SolidWorks and advanced CAD tools, I bring hands-on experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), GD & T, tolerance stack-up, and prototyping. I’ve contributed to several full-cycle product launches—from concept design to production ramp-up—working closely with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment at every stage.Skilled in project planning and stakeholder coordination, I thrive in fast-paced environments where engineering meets execution. My goal is to drive innovation on the shop floor and in the boardroom—delivering mechanical solutions that are as strategic as they are robust.Let’s connect and create products that work better, build smarter, and ship faster.

Experience

1. Powertrain Engineer

   Toyota North America

   Aug 2022 — Present · Jackson, TN, US

   Led cross-functional coordination of equipment procurement, installation, and casting trials for new hybridtransmission models, managing end-to-end execution from design to SOP readiness.• Directed daily operations and safety meetings for general contractors, setting and tracking work targets thatenabled 100% on-time milestone delivery during equipment installation phases.• Planned and managed capital budgets and project timelines for die and equipment development, maintainingstrict adherence to Toyota’s lean manufacturing and cost-efficiency principles.• Executed pre-production planning for aluminum transmission casings and housings, ensuring processreadiness and alignment with quality and performance objectives.• Oversaw procurement and validation of new casting dies, managing 200+ specification checkpoints acrossteams in North America and TMH (Japan) for product compliance and process stability.• Developed and executed production trials, authored comprehensive punchlists, and led issue resolutionefforts—reducing die and machine-related startup defects by ~30%.• Designed and validated die improvement jigs, including the Roll-Over Jig and Slide Core Lifting Jig, ensuringergonomics and operational efficiency based on feedback from die shop technicians.• Spearheaded Kaizen activities and process modifications based on trial outcomes and shop-floor feedback,resulting in measurable cycle time improvements and reduced downtime.• Established casting process parameters for trial runs of new dies, contributing to early-stage and quality assurance.• Mentored and trained junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical skilldevelopment; independently conducted part inspections and provided quality approval decisions.

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering

• Navrachana University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical engineering

• Trine University

  Master of Science - MS, Engineering/Industrial Management