Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

• Product Design & Development Mode:
• Conceptualize and develop aesthetically, ergonomically and functionally sound products as per the PRD.
• Create 3D models, prototypes, and renderings for design validation and presentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for cost-effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency.
• Stay tuned with the consumer & market trends, and new technologies to drive product innovation.
• Material Mode:
• Research and integrate eco-friendly, cost effective materials for improved sustainability and durability.
• Explore materials, surface treatments and color finishes to enhance product appeal.
• Work with suppliers to enhance material properties, product cost and product longevity.
• Visualisation Market Mode:
• Develop modular, customizable designs to cater to various project needs.
• Generate digital assets (textures, patterns, and renderings) for marketing and client presentations.
• To conduct comparative analysis and prepare the report of the competitive product for the sales and marketing team.
• Manufacturing Mode:
• Partner with production teams to ensure seamless execution of CNC cutting, molding, and finishing.
• Optimize designs for efficient manufacturing, reducing material waste and costs.
• Support the creation of technical documentation, installation guides, and specifications.
• Evaluative Mode:
• Simulate the product functionality and manufacturing feasibility before it goes for the full fledged production.
• Work with software engineers to test and validate developed prototype and fully functional products.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (JSS 55555, ISO, CE, EN) for the products of their respective nature.
• Collaborative Mode:
• Oversee product testing and quality assurance protocols in collaboration with the Quality team.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, engineers, and product developers to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to translate market insights into product features.

Jun 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Responsibilities:
• To identify the needs and goals for the product, from functions to aesthetics.
• To create conceptual design & CAD model of the product and simulate it in context to thermal and design parameters.
• To prototype it using additive & conventional manufacturing.
• To promote the prototype further for inspection using product validation and usability testing techniques.
• Conduct human factors analysis on new products & product designs and accommodate the same if any comes up.
• Designing parts, fixtures and tooling to support development of product.
• Producing detailed, final hand drawings and specifications including parts lists and costings.
• Researching materials, processes or market requirements and identifying the suitability and availability of materials.
• Procurement of materials and components from vendors after finalization of prototypes.
• Engage with vendors to finalize them for manufacturing process i.e DVT/EVT/PVT/MP post of Mock-up of product.
• To review and constantly follow up with the vendors about the product and its development cycle.
• Devise the strategy and business model for the sale of the product.
• To maintain and dispatch products for the scheduled demos and the Expo's.
• To maintain and manage the inventory of products and related components for future developments.

Feb 2016 – May 2016 · 3 mos

• As a Design and 3D Printing Service Engineer I was majorly involved in managing Design & 3D print requests of customers via phone & emails and work with them to finalize the design file for final print. Assists customers in prototyping and suggests them the use of Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing expertise to help seek out new opportunities with various 3D Printing techniques among FDM, SLA, DLP, SLS, DMLS for their problem statements. Monitor the production process in all 3D Printers and ensure the smooth operations of it all with troubleshooting and maintenance if required. I was also involved in demonstration, sales, installations and after sales services of the 3D printers to various institutions.
• During the period, I have handled several projects of various nature amongst which two were flagship one i.e. Heart Stent and Wifi Dongle enclosure design and rapid prototyping with the help of additive manufacturing techniques. Also secured the sales of 03 units of UP Plus brand FDM based 3D Printers in the educational institutions. I have also conducted numerous workshops and seminars in educational and industrial institutions to aware the students and engineers about additive manufacturing technologies.