About Me

Hi I am Yash Rathod :wave:,

Four years in automotive manufacturing taught me that the hard part is rarely the engineering - it’s keeping suppliers, production, and OEE Projects timelines aligned without anything slipping through the cracks.

I bring the same instinct home, running a Proxmox and OPNsense homelab where I’m constantly the one making disparate systems talk to each other. That’s the muscle I’m building toward formally with a PMP, as I move into Technical Project Management.

You can checkout my projects here.

Jr. Process Engineer, PowerCor, A division of Linamar

2023-08-23 — Current

— Developed process flows by conducting time studies and tracking cycle times to improve efficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs per piece.
— Performed various process engineering activities, including continuous improvement suggestions, process development, capability studies, cost control, and profitability analysis in coordination with engineers and the production team.
— Collaborated with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation were available for production.
— Identified bottlenecks in the manufacturing line through 8D analysis and implemented Corrective Actions (CAR) to enhance production with a low scrap rate.
— Improved the design of fixtures, tools, and tool holders using SolidWorks 3D.
— Conducted reverse engineering by creating SolidWorks drawings from parts as needed.
— Optimized tooling costs and tool life by performing various tool tests and analyzing the results.
— Organized Material Review Board (MRB) meetings, targeted high-scrap areas for reduction, improved First Time Quality, and reduced the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
— Participated in PFMEA review meetings and updated Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) based on scrap reports.
— Updated and maintained process documents in alignment with engineering change requests (ECR).
— Ensured adherence to automotive manufacturing process quality standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
— Performed weekly SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) claims for the organization.
— Conducted Core Team Meetings (CTM) and presented monthly production data in Customer Focus Meetings (CFM).


Researcher - Mechanical Design, WIMTACH, Centennial College

2022-05-01 — 2023-05-01

— Integrated and developed new components and hardware as per changing design requirements. — Executed the assigned design responsibilities by the timely release of drawings by working closely with the Project Leader.
— Implemented/followed GD&T regulations with drawings.
— Testing integrity and durability of various types of e-Textiles and conductive adhesives to meet project specifications.
— Maintained effective and ongoing communication with Mechanical, Electrical and Tooling engineering during the design process.
— Researched and quality tested new e-textiles and conductive adhesives using oscilloscopes and Meggers.
— Generated report and sheets from research to quantify and measure the discoveries.
— Identified and worked on priority tasks to meet the project deadlines..


Junior Er. Design, Bectochem Lodige Pvt. Ltd.

2019-09-01 — 2020-07-01

— Responsible for designing and drafting of Bag Packing Unit compliant with cGMP Standards.
— Created General Arrangement and P&ID of various pharmaceutical equipment compliant with cGMP Standard for client review and approval.
— Exercised various CAD software platforms during the design process, including Solid Edge, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight to create General Arrangement (GA) Drawing and Pneumatic and Instrumentation Design (P&ID) Drawing.
— Designed detailed drawings, weldments, and assembly drawings for manufacturing according to BIS and ASME specifications.
— Prepared BOM based on projects requirement and uploaded into ERP (SAP) system, resulting in improved tracking and inventory management.
— Performed equipment selection based on the size and budget according to the project requirements.
— Produced standard manufacturing drawings of high-demand equipment, reducing future work hours.


Industrial Trainee, NTPC, Bharuch, India

2018-05-16 — 2018-05-30

— Completed 15 days of industrial training in gas-powered power plant operations and functions.
— Developed comprehensive knowledge of techniques to enhance efficiency and minimize maintenance time.
— Hands-on experience with control unit, DM water unit, switchyard, cooling tower, and gas/steam turbine.


CAD Packages

3D Modelling and Simulation

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Training and Certifications

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