MECHANICAL DESIGN • MANUFACTURING • PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Mechanical engineer specializing in design and manufacturing, with hands-on experience turning industrial challenges into practical, manufacturable solutions.
Ask me about Ashish's projects, skills, experience, or research.
ENGINEERING WORK
Advanced ManufacturingDesigned and analyzed a detailed metal casting project for ME 8750: Advanced Manufacturing Processes at Clemson University using SolidWorks and Altair Inspire Cast. The project focused on optimizing casting design through simulation and analysis.
Applied Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology to improve the X-ray inspection process for electroplated components at Aalberts Surface Technologies.
Reworked a hoist caster assembly so wheel replacement can be completed at the installation point without removing the heavy assembly or performing hot work.
Improved access to difficult mid-assembly connections and addressed rotation-related wear in an industrial electrocoating setup.
Research ProjectDeveloped and tested a multipurpose Agricultural Utility Vehicle by adapting a compact vehicle platform for grass cutting, cultivation, and row making, progressing through fabrication, painting, prototype testing, failure analysis, and redesign.
INTERACTIVE ENGINEERING LAB
Pick a project and move through the engineering story: problem, approach, result, and the thinking behind the design.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hands-on experience across industrial engineering, mechanical design, vehicle maintenance, railway engineering, manufacturing, testing, and technical documentation.
Current engineering co-op focused on hands-on engineering work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Designed and developed 15+ mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, improving design turnaround time by 20% while ensuring manufacturability and reducing production cost.
• Collaborated with a team of 6 engineers to implement lean layout changes, reducing assembly time by 15% and improving material flow efficiency.
• Conducted performance analysis on 10+ design iterations, improving component durability by 15% through design optimization.
• Participated in cross-functional design reviews with 5+ stakeholders, ensuring 100% compliance with manufacturing and quality standards.
• Assisted in diagnosing 25+ mechanical failures in commercial vehicles, improving troubleshooting efficiency by 20%.
• Performed maintenance on 50+ heavy vehicles (HMV, MCV, HCV), ensuring operational reliability and reduced downtime.
• Utilized OEM diagnostic tools and service manuals to improve repair accuracy and maintenance efficiency.
• Applied preventive maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns by 15% and improve vehicle reliability.
• Coordinated with 5+ technicians to ensure proper torque, alignment, and assembly practices, improving service quality.
• Supported reliability assessment of 20+ mechanical systems, improving maintenance documentation accuracy.
• Assisted in system inspections and technical reporting, contributing to a 10% improvement in operational efficiency.
• Gained hands-on experience in mechanical systems maintenance, documentation, and safety compliance.
EDUCATION
Academic training focused on mechanical engineering with a strong emphasis on design, manufacturing, CAD, analysis, and product development.
Graduate study in Mechanical Engineering with a design and manufacturing focus.
Undergraduate mechanical engineering education forming the foundation for CAD, manufacturing, mechanical systems, and product development work.
CAPABILITY STACK
SolidWorks • AutoCAD • Mechanical assemblies • Design iteration
DFM/DFA • Fabrication • Prototyping • 3D printing
Root-cause analysis • 5 Whys • Fishbone • Six Sigma
Mechanisms • Maintenance • Materials • Technical documentation
GD&T • DFM/DFA • Tolerance Stack-Up • FEA • Design Optimization
SolidWorks (Certified) • AutoCAD (Certified) • Inventor
MATLAB • Minitab • Excel
Prototyping • Material Selection • Performance Evaluation • Field Testing
RESEARCH
Research and academic work presented with the same emphasis on clear problem definition, method, evidence, and technical communication.
Publication details, abstract, methodology, contribution, and downloadable paper can live here.
RESUME
View the current resume for education, experience, projects, skills, and research.
CONTACT
Open to mechanical design, manufacturing, product development, and related engineering opportunities.
