Gaurav Patil

Spearheaded Research and Development initiatives for various new product developments, ensuring innovative and market-ready designs. • Successfully executed benchmarking of product designs to ensure competitive and high performance solutions. • Collaborated closely with clients to understand requirements, propose modifications, and deliver tailored solutions meeting their specifications. • Played a key role in the New Product Development (NPD) department, working effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes. • Acquired in-depth knowledge of product design, GD&T standards, and ISO 9001:2015 standards, applying them to achieve high-quality outcomes. • Provided vendors with necessary files and designs for manufacturing, ensuring adherence to specifications and timelines. • Designed and developed market-fit products by incorporating GD&T standards, cost considerations, and manufacturability in every stage of development. • Delivered measurable results, successfully completing three major projects within one year, including: o Limit Switch (2NO-2NC) o Belt Watch Master and Display o Belt Gard Safety Switch • Gained extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes within the company, applying practical insights to optimize design for production. • Learned and implemented ISO 9001:2015 standards on multiple projects, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Proficient in CAD software, including SolidWorks and ZW CAD, for 2D to 3D conversion, drafting, assembly, and sheet metal design.

Assisted in design calculations and hardware specifications for various mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements. • Gained hands-on experience in lever design and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles for accurate and manufacturable product designs. • Contributed to the modeling and design of sheet metal products, ensuring precision and adherence to industry standards. • Utilized PDM (Product Data Management) and Property Tab Builder for efficient data management, ensuring smooth design workflows and version control. • Leveraged SolidWorks for 3D modeling, drafting, assembly design, and pack and go functionality to streamline project management. • Applied industrial standards in design and manufacturing processes, maintaining a high level of quality and consistency across projects. • Gained familiarity with essential design tools and software features, enhancing overall efficiency in design and development tasks.