Resume for Rahul Vadakke Veetil

1. RAHUL VEETIL. MS, PMP, CSSGB
Mesa, AZ 85205 | (205) 657-9876 | veetil.rahul@gmail.com| linkedin.com/in/rahulveetil
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
PMP certified Engineering Project Manager with 11+ years of U.S. OEM experience including new product development,
project management, CAD, PLM, DFMEA, problem-solving, cost reduction, validation, technical documentation, cross
functional collaboration and launch. Results-oriented professional who is skillful in product lifecycle stages from concept
to production. Experience in assisting manufacturing dept. at six OEM assembly plants. Strong interpersonal skills,
excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven analytical ability. Awarded by Ford Motor Company for cost
reduction efforts. Functions well in a fast-paced environment.
Key areas of competence include:
 New product development  Automotive OEM experience  Root cause analysis
 Project management  Corrective actions  Manufacturing support
 Plastic and sheet metal parts  Six Sigma Green Belt (ASQ)  Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
 Design for manufacturability  Cost reduction projects  Test plans and reports
 Cross functional collaboration  Continuous Improvement  CATIA V5, NX, Teamcenter
Key technical skills include:
Product Development: DFSS, DFM, DFA, DFC, DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, Validation, Testing, Release
CAD: CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks
PLM: Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle
Other applications: Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Google Suite, ERP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ElectraMeccanica, Mesa, AZ July 2022 to Present
Engineering Project Manager
 Responsible for the Solo G4 project
ALTEN, Greensboro, NC May 2022 to July 2022
Senior Mechanical Engineer
 Completed design project for CONMET
Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH March 2021 to April 2022
Senior Development Engineer – Power Wheelchairs
 Led Power wheelchair projects (TDX SP2, Aviva FX, Storm RX) for North American region
 Executed cost reduction projects, identified risks, performed DFMEA, maintained open issues list and change log
 Ensured that the product meets FDA, ISO standards, led design reviews, coordinated ISO 7176 series testing
Chrysler Technical Center, Auburn Hills, MI March 2017 to February 2021
Senior Product Engineer, RACAR Engineering, Novi, MI
 Design & release of Double Dash assembly (stamped) with NVH pads in 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (NX, Teamcenter)
 Design & release of Rear Sport bar assembly and Retainer (stamped) in 2020 Jeep Gladiator (NX, Teamcenter)
 Proposed and implemented two cost reduction ideas in Rear Sport bar assembly of 2020 Jeep Gladiator
 Performed FMEA, conducted root cause analysis, resolved project issues, managed changes, implemented Six Sigma
 Led design reviews, supported prototype and pre-series builds of 2020 Gladiator at KUKA, Toledo assembly plants

2. Honda R&D Americas, Raymond, OH August 2014 to March 2017
Senior Design Engineer, RACAR International, Dublin, OH
 Design of stiffeners in CATIA V5 for pillar components (stamped) for Civic, RDX, MDX (CATIA V5, Teamcenter)
 Presented designs to senior management with simulation results for cost effectiveness and manufacturability
Ford Automatic Transmission New Product Center, Livonia, MI February 2013 to August 2014
Design & Release Engineer, MSX International, Detroit, MI
 Primary technical contact for driveline systems in Explorer, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT vehicles in North America
 Optimized design for weight, function & cost (CATIA V5, Teamcenter), conducted 8D problem solving, updated BOM
 Earned engineering excellence award for a cost reduction idea on U-joint seal of 2016 Explorer driveline
 Improved the installation process of driveshaft flange to Rear Differential Unit in Explorer at Chicago plant
 Suggested corrective actions for warranty claims of driveline in east west powertrain vehicles in North America
 Supported prototype builds of Explorer, Taurus, Flex, MKS and MKT at Chicago and Oakville assembly plants
Ford Product Development Center, Dearborn, MI October 2011 to December 2012
Project Engineer, EASi, Troy, MI
 Developed designs for I/P and Console components (plastic) using CATIA V5 for Taurus, MKS (CATIA V5, Teamcenter)
 Developed and implemented templates for Coordinate Cut Planes (CCP) to make Resultant Construction Sections
(RCS) for hard trim & door trim, which can be applied to any sedan model, saving 80 working hours per program
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering,
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA,
August 2011, GPA: 3.75/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
Government College of Engineering, Kannur, Kerala, India,
May 2007, GPA: 3.81/4.0
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Graduate Level Project (The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA)
Stress analysis of beveled semi-elliptical surface cracks in friction stir welded Al 2195 plates;
Funded by NASA MSFC (2009 to 2011)
Undergraduate Level Project (Government College of Engineering, Kannur, Kerala, India)
Documentation for implementing ISO 9001:2000 at Government College of Engineering, Kannur, India (2006)
AFFILIATIONS and AWARDS
Six Sigma Green Belt - CSSGB (American Society for Quality, 2022, No expiry date)
PMP Certification (Project Management Institute, 2020 to 2026)
Award winner for Engineering Excellence (Ford Motor Company, 2014)
Completed ‘GD&T’ course (Ford Motor Company, 2013)
Certified Teamcenter user (Siemens, 2012)
Certified CATIA V5 engineer (TATA Technologies, 2011)