1. MIHIR MISTRY- www.linkedin.com/in/mihir-mistry-504280104
Detroit, MI-Fr7068@wayne.edu-(313) 898-1056
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with major in solid mechanics,May 2016.GPA-3.22
 Experience in designing Mechanical components using Unigraphics NX, CATIA and generating 2D drafting.
 Design and Release Engineering experience of a complex machine. (Vacuum Forming Machine)
 Hands on experience in 3D CAD modeling of powertrain components design and body engineering of interior and exterior
systems using Catia V5 and manage data within Teamcenter.
 Fiat Chrysler Power train live project on cost reduction, process improvement and Quality improvement.
 Knowledge of material selection, manufacturing Processes, quality control involved with full scale product design lifecycles.
 Certification in Unigraphics NX, Catia, six sigma-green belt.
 Experience and several projects in Crash simulation and Post processing using Hypermesh, Abaqus and LS PrePost of full
vehicle considering various FMVSS regulations.
 Knowledge of different batteries- Lithium-air, Lithium-ion. Electrical sub-system- serial data logging, vehicle infotainment,
vehicletesting, Nanotechnology.
 Validation programs- Vehicle Spy, CANoe, lan, ATT (automatic test tool) tool, CarSim.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Certifications- Unigraphics CAD/CAM, Six sigma Green belt, Projectcompetition - Solar engine.
 Software’s - NX CAD/CAM, CatiaV5,Hypermesh, Abaqus, LS-dyna, AutoCAD, Minitab and Microsoft OfficeSuite.
 Lean manufacturing- Kanban,Kaizen,Continuous Improvement, Pareto chart,FMEA, DFMEA.
 Problem solving methodologies- 5S, 8D, Root causeanalysis,Fishbone.
 Application of APQP guidelines, WCM methodology, Gage R&R, ProjectManagement.
 SPC (Statistical point control), GD&T, DVP&R, knowledge of BOM and DCP (Dynamic control plan)
EDUCATION:
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering. (Wayne state University,Detroit, Michigan) May 2016
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Rizvi Collegeof Engineering, Mumbai, India) May 2013
Diploma of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Thakur Polytecnic,Mumbai,India) August 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan – CAE Research Assistant August 2016 (Present)
 Tasks includelead the creation of FE models, present developed design plan and give inputrelated to design performance,
develop standard modelingprocedure, post-processingof results,and technical writingof reports.
 Designingthe car components in CATIA and setting up Truck/SUV model for sidecrash analysisincludingHII I dummy,seat belt
and airbagto be impacted by an IIHS deformable barrier and with a stationary polein LS-Dyna.
 Analysis of dummy HIC No, resultantforce Crash absorption,total energy absorption,displacement, declaration Head Injury,
Criterion Valueand deformation at A and B pillar.Applyingcompositematerials atdifferent areas in the truck and SUV and
analyzingthe optimizations.
Sakthi Automotive Group, Detroit, USA – Trainee Quality Engineer November 2015 – December 2015
 Inspection of the manufactured parts with Hand gauges and Functional gauges. (Parts - A1AC, Brackets, Macpherson,4 links)
(Tier 1 supplier for General Motors)
 Performed Incoming Inspection of Materials, Performed Internal Audits, Updated the PPAP documents such as Gauge R&R,
Capability Index, Control Plan, PFMEA, run at rate and Process Flow Diagrams.
 Maintainingthequality control,5S/8D, APQP documentation, forwardinggood parts for shipping,rejectingbad.
 Supported samplerun and launch of GM program and generated R&M reports.
 Assisted in developingBill of Material, Dynamic plan control,DMAIC, Tolerance test and root causeanalysis.
 Plan and Organize Kaizen Events and Work towards Continuous Improvement and attending weekly meetings, giving
presentations, dealing with customers and meeting deadlines.
The Gold Star Group, Mumbai, India – (Design and Release Engineer) April 2014 – July 2014 (Full Time)
Automatic/Continuous Vacuum Forming Machine (Model: GSG 841)
 Use of NX CAD and CATIAV5, extensively to design machinecomponents like the body frame, Sensors,Electronic panel,heater
box, coolingtable, forming plugand practically fabricated the vacuumforming machine.

2.  Supported product development process including productplanning,development, GD&T, launch activities.Load Calculations,
BOM creation,Solid Modeling,Assemblingand Detailing.
 Co-ordination between various groups includingsuppliers,manufacturing,quality team and validation engineers .
 Identifyingand selectingmaterials needed for production,listthe costinvolved and marketing of machine.
 Coordinated product design with project managers, lead designers, working closely with the CAE analysts for feasible design.
 Plastic products Outputs-covers for brush,eggs, plate’s etc. Machinein working condition.(Catia V5, Hypermesh)
S.K. METAL WORKS, Mumbai (Management Representative- Design and Quality department)
Supplier for Mahindra Company June 2012- December 2013(Full Time)
 Assisted in quality control, productdesign, process mapping, defect identification and analysis,SPC.
 Design for sheet metal, brackets,plastics,and interior,exterior trim components through DFMEA.
 Incorporated latedesign changes to resolve issues whilemeeting timing requirements. Used CatiaV5
 Design and Validation of Chassisand powertrain components likeuniversal joints, lock pins,suspension springs,transmission &
driveshafts,piston,and other components usingNX CAD, CATIA and Hypermesh. (Part Time)
 Acted as a liaison between client design shop floor team and l ocal engineering team to ensure accuracy, to strict project
timelines and maintaining quality standards.
 Preparingdocumentation and keeping track for the shippingparts and receivingrawcastingmaterials.
ACADAMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
Process Improvement in Fiat Chrysler Power train plant January 2016 – May 2016
 Used DMAIC methodology for power train productivity improvement and costreduction through process improvement.
 Created and understood Project charter, SIPOC,Flow map, Process capability and stability,Normality check,Fishbone, FMEA.
 Analyzed and reduced NVAA present on FCA’s Powertrain assembly lineresultingin cost/benefitimprovement of 59% and
productivity improvement of 3.1% annually.
 Outcome - Reduction in NVAA, Cost, Process improvement, increasein production,Learning of Minitab,dealingwith voiceof
supplier and customer relationship,strongproblemsolvingskills.
Crash Worthiness and Occupant Protection (Dynamic Simulation) and Finite Element Analysis January 2015 – December 2015
 Assessment of crashworthiness of vehicleand evaluateoccupantinjury for frontal, side,roof and head on crash following
FMVSS AND NCAP test procedure.
 Conducted CAE stimulations for models usingLS Dyna to ensure robustStructural design. Correlatestimulated results to
empirical resultsthatincludeModel, material property, Boundary conditions and load updates to achieve validated CAE models .
 Results achieved- HIC No, Crash absorption,total energy absorption,displacement, deformation at A and B pillar,Knowledge of
using LS-Dyna with commercial codes.
 Optimize the design, weight and strength of a Double WishboneSuspension System with the existingmanufacturingmaterial
(HSLA STEEL) with carbon fiber reinforced material (T800H).
 Used ABAQUS to determine fatigue lifeof in flip-chip packages to understand effect of under-fill material.
 Calculated the true stress- strain and truestress-plastic strain values for a platewith a circular hole.
 Performed static,linear and non-linear analysisusingABAQUS, Hypermesh and ABAQUS CAE.
 Used CAE tools to evaluate new design, productdevelopment and evaluated the stress optimization of a powertrain bracket.
 Estimated the bending, tortional stiffness and body frame analysisof a car Body in White (BIW) usingHypermesh and optistruct.
Hybrid and Electric vehicle and Nanotechnology August 2014 – December 2014
 Detailed practical and theoretical study was done includingreportwritingand presentation, in detecting Malaria diseaseto
ensure curabletreatment at an early stage. An electric Nano-biosensor was created (3D model designed in Catia) which worked
on Di-electro-phoresis process;the advanced study included the same principleusingGrapheneelectrode.
 A detailed research and paper writing was presentated on a topic of production aspects of Lithium-air battery.
 A study of electro-chemical compositions,Charging-dischargingof li-air battery,problems and their solution faced in production,
future use, cost, makinglighter weight and effective production was researched.
 Analyzed the performance dynamics of a car and influence of weight distribution of a car on its performance and simulatethe
data on CarSim.
 Acquired workingknowledge of Electrical equipments -Voltmeter, oscilloscopes,sensor,Electrodes,circuit,External AC current,
Lithium-air,Lithium-ion Batteries. Electrical sub-system-serial data logging,vehicleinfotainment, vehicletesting.
 Knowledge of Validation programs likeVehicleSpy, CANoe, lan,ATT (automatic test tool) tool, CarSim.