1. ANKUSH A. WANKHEDE
1, Annapurna Appt. Jatharpeth, Akola 444 005, (M.S.), INDIA
Telephone: 09860300051 Date of Birth: 27 July 1982
Email: ankushwankhede08@gmail.com
Graduate Profile
• Multi skilled MSc Aerospace Materials Graduate, from Cranfield University,
United Kingdom, with strong Materials and Materials Technology background
with experience in several academic and professional projects.
• Exposure to the Innovative Technology and International Materials Research.
Well versed with the Engineering software.
• Proven skills and knowledge in manufacturing, processing and mechanical
testing.
• Looking forward to use acquired skills and knowledge to develop a career in
aerospace industry, composite industry.
• Committed team player with proven ability to work under pressure and meet the
deadlines with positive response.
Employment History/Professional Experience
1. Victor Technologies, Pune January 2009 - Present
Designation: CAD Designer
Seating System, Interiors, Mirror System
My Role: Hand Calculations, Participating in brain storming sessions, Client
Interaction, Adequate Inputs, Work Planning, Effort Estimation, Allocation &
Execution. QC Checklist Preparation, Trouble Shooting, Fixing GD&T,
Employment Benchmarking.
History
PRG-SPRG-07: Designing a Mechanical Height Adjuster for Driver Seat
PRG-SPRG-09: Designing the Head restraint & Trenches on foam.
PRG-SPRG-011: Designing the Recliner including side brackets
Other Programs:
• Converted 2D drawing & implemented GD&T for more than 200
components
• Packaging Study using different sub assemblies of seat system , i.e.
according to client requirements
• Foam modelling using STO’s & Layout creations

2. • Plastic part design for Interiors & Mirror Systems
Project Lead - Automotive Mirrors, Interiors & Seating.
My Role: Hand Calculation, Conducting brain storming sessions, Client
Interaction, Adequate Inputs, Work Planning, Effort Estimation, Allocation &
Execution. QC Checklist Preparation, Trouble Shooting, Fixing GD&T,
Benchmarking.
Employment
History PRG-MD/WO-21: Designing the FOLD AWAY MIRRORS.
PRG-AL/WO-001: Designing & Prototype development of lifting
mechanism for Hood (front grill) of Bur/Truck
Other Professional Skills:
• Material Selection, Tooling and Manufacturing
• Sheet Metal Forming, Stamping, Rolling, Welding, Forging
University Education
Advanced Materials Cranfield University, Bedford, UK 2006 to 2007
(Specialisation in Aerospace Materials)
Subjects:
• Fracture Mechanics
Masters • Composite Performance
• Surface Science and Engineering
• Properties and Processing of Metals
• Engineering Polymers and Polymer Composites
• Finite Element Analysis
• Materials Selection
“Carbon Fibre Composites for Aircraft Structures”
A project with Airbus and Toho-Tenex.
The project involved:
Major • Designing of a manufacturing technique and manufacturing composite panels
of newly invented carbon fibre binder yarn.
Projects • Mechanical testing.
• Finite Element Analysis
• Presentation of report for industrial sponsors and academic staff.

3. “Effect of Stress on Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) for an Aerospace
Application.” Part of a Rolls Royce Plc. Project.
The project involved:
• Determination of critical transformation temperatures.
• Mechanical testing of Ni-Ti SMA at constant load and prescribed temperature.
• Composition Analysis using EDX Scanning Electron Microscope
• Determination of transformation temperatures using Differential Scanning
Calorimeter.
• Use of data acquisition card to track the stress, strain and temperature changes.
• Stress Analysis.
• Mapping of Critical Stress.
• Presentation of thesis for industrial sponsors, external and academic staff.
• Manufacturing Techniques of Composites.
• Use of up to date technology for mechanical testing.
Hands-On
• Finite Element Analysis
Experience
• Process improvement
• Exposure to state of the art facilities and technologies.
• Preparation of reports and presentations
Bachelors Polymer Technology College of Engineering 2001 to 2005
& Technology, Akola, INDIA
Major Subjects:
• Polymer Rheology
• Structure Property and Relationship
• Polymer Processing
• Composite Technology
“Dielectric Properties of Polymers”
Major The project involved:
Projects • Mould design for polymer sample preparation.
• Manufacturing of test samples of different polymer materials using Injection
Moulding Machine.
• Testing of dielectric properties of polymer samples.
• Presentation of report
“Plastics and Space: Frontiers”
• Literature Survey
• Presentation of seminar paper on application of polymers in space.

4. Training, Skills and Qualities Profile
Nilkamal Plastics Ltd. INDIA Jan 2004 to March 2004
Training and • Operations of Injection Moulding Machines.
Development • Manufacturing of different furniture products.
• Quality and Control
• Raw materials quality check
Frazer Composites Ltd. INDIA Aug 2005 to Jan 2006
• Manufacturing of different composite parts e.g. automotive
• Quality and control
• Mechanical testing
Skills:
• Effective communication, written and presentation skills.
Skills and • Data interpretation and report writing.
• Problem solving ability and enjoy working as a team and meet deadlines.
Qualities
• Ready to take initiatives and inspire others.
Profile • Hands-On experience for excel data sheets, word and power point.
Personal Qualities:
• Eager to learn and develop with professional approach.
• Enjoy making and maintaining good relations.
Computer Skills
Computer C , AutoCAD, CatiaV5, ANSYS
Skills
Operating Windows 98/2000, XP, Windows Vista
Skills
Activities and Interests
Sports Cricket (College Captain), Archery
Interests Tabala (Indian musical instrument), Music, Reading
References
• Available on request.