Satej Gaikwad

About Satej Gaikwad

Experience in Automotive Seating -Knowledge of Automotive seating Layout Study Regulations ECE, FMVSS-Experience in Seating Benchmarking / Reverse engineering-Seating VAVE cost effective proposals: Geometry optimization, part elimination, material changes-Experience in the Automotive Plastic Product Design with Catia V5-Strong experience of modeling in part design surfacing, assembly module in Catia V5-Good visualization skills & communication skills helpful in solving problems-Good knowledge of Plastic parts Design, Product Design & Development for Automotive plastic components including feasibility Studies, B-Side Attachments and Drawings-Proficiency in working with CatiaV5 to capture design intent using effective methodology to fulfill the requirements of customer-Knowledge of part design, surfacing, assembly, Drafting module in Unigraphics (UG-NX)-Proactive participation in design reviews, capture feedback from cross-functional team and implement it to produce good design

Experience

1. Senior Professional

   Capgemini Engineering

   Mar 2018 — Present · Pune, IN

   Toyota Boshoku North AmericaWorking as TBA Contract engineer from offshore India Post Production Design & Modification Support. Working on current production problems and proposing VE Ideas Creating FSR report, interaction with suppliers and follow ups with them.Tachi-s (Japan)- Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi Seating VAVE cost effective proposals: Geometry optimization, part elimination, material changes. Design and development of Front seat plastic trims Armrest Frame, Foam, Plastic part design and development. Speaker Integrated Headrest Complete Packaging & Plastic, Foam pad, Frame design as per regulation study Easy entry Lever concept, Design calculation & development 2nd & 3rd Row MMC request Backboard modification study and drawing creation Document preparation for Various seat related benchmarking studyToyota Boshoku North America Rear seat plastic part Design and development and packaging A-Surface creation from scan data, 2D Section and new plastic parts development Responsible to make multiple proposals as per customer inputs and make feasible CAD solutions. Design of B-side attachment creation as per Toyota Boshoku standards. Kinematic study for designStudy of Different Inquires for Regulation like FMVSS, ECE, TWN Responsible for Interaction with Customer to understand their requirement’s Created Safety Layout Drawing for Front, Rear, Captain SeatResponsible to meet the scheduled delivery with the desired quality. Quick design modifications to support troubleshooting in vehicle development phase Responsible for to create Design Review and, Quality check document for Team.Toyota Boshoku Japan (Seat Benchmarking/Reverse Engineering)Active Participation in Seat tear down activities Proactive participation in Design check scan to cad comparison to enhance the quality. Proactive participation to attend Customer Queries and to resolve it within short time. Creation Reports,BOM with Exploded Drawing.

Education

• KIT'S College Of Engg. Kop.

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), production

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Automotive
• Introductory Knowledge of Automotive Seating
• Product Design
• Catia
• Automotive Plastic Product Design
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)