DIGAMBAR BHASKAR KUTE

Senior Design Engineer | Plastic Product & Mold Design Specialist
Nashik, IN.

About

An accomplished and dynamic Design Engineer with over 4.5 years of expertise in plastic product and mold design, specializing in electric/electronic and automotive components. Proven ability to streamline prototyping processes, reduce lead times by up to two weeks, and optimize manufacturing efficiency through advanced CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks) and mold flow analysis. Eager to leverage deep technical understanding and project leadership skills to drive innovation and deliver high-impact engineering solutions in a challenging environment.

Work

TAPARIA TOOLS LTD
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Sr. Design Engineer

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Currently leading the design and development of innovative molds for plier sleeves and toolsets, optimizing prototyping processes and collaborating for manufacturing efficiency.

Highlights

Designed and developed advanced molds for pliers sleeves and toolsets using NX 12, streamlining prototyping and reducing lead times by an average of two weeks.

Engineered high-precision vertical injection molds for intricate screwdriver bits and sets, ensuring optimal product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Applied deep expertise in manufacturing and assembly processes to develop robust mold design concepts, collaborating with teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

InvensysCAD Solutions
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Design Engineer

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Spearheaded the design and development of plastic products and molds, optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing product quality for diverse clients.

Highlights

Engineered de-flashing and Warpage Prevention Fixtures (WPF) for injection and compression molded plastic parts using Creo, significantly improving part quality.

Designed complex plastic products and molds leveraging PTC Creo extensions (TDO, EMX, ISDX), independently developing precise injection molds for electric and automotive components.

Conducted detailed DFM assessments and mold flow analysis in Creo, proactively identifying challenges and boosting mold performance for peak manufacturing outcomes.

Defined and implemented standardized procedures and technical documentation for multiple projects, enhancing delivery efficiency and client satisfaction.

Gayatri Tooling Solutions
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Mould Design Engineer

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Engineered and optimized molds for automotive, medical, and electrical components, ensuring precision and cost-effectiveness through advanced design and data management.

Highlights

Engineered high-precision molds for complex automotive, medical, and electrical components utilizing NX 10, meeting diverse industry specifications.

Designed critical secondary tooling components, including wire-cut EDM and electrodes for core and cavity, enhancing manufacturing precision.

Developed detailed EDM electrode, wire-cut, and 2D mold base drawings, ensuring accurate production and assembly.

Systematically organized and maintained extensive design data in 5S format (DWG, DXF, PDF), improving data retrieval efficiency and supporting design integrity.

Education

Government Polytechnic
Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Diploma

Plastic Engineering

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi

Certificates

NX CAD [P]

Issued By

Technocad CAD/CAM

Skills

CAD Software

SIEMENS NX 12, CREO 10, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, PTC Creo Extensions (TDO, EMX, ISDX).

Design & Analysis

Plastic Product Design, Mold Design, Surfacing, Assembly, Mold Flow Analysis, Product Analysis, Simulation, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), Core & Cavity Extraction, Parting Surface Generation.

Project Management

Project Management, Technical Documentation, Team Leadership, Client Engagement.

Office Productivity

MS Office.

Interests

Sports

Cricket, Football.

Projects

Optical Termination Box Assembly Design

Summary

Led a team of design engineers for the design and development of Optical Termination Box (OTB) products and mold designs for Adishwar-Tele-Networks.

IAI Tube & Honeywell Duct Tube Gauge Design

Summary

Led a team of design engineers in the creation and development of 3D gauge models for IAI tubes and Honeywell Duct Tubes for Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co.Ltd.

K4-Canister Assembly Design

Summary

Led a team in the design and development of the K4-canister assembly for Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co.Ltd., collaborating closely with the client.

WPF & DE-Flashing Fixtures Design

Summary

Designed and developed de-flashing and warpage prevention fixtures for injection compression molded plastic components for Schneider Electric.

KH37137-H-Ring Product Design

Summary

Held sole ownership for the product design of the KH37137-H Ring for Rolls-Royce, aligning with stringent customer specifications.

2-Ton Winch Machine Design

Summary

Initiated and led the project for a winch machine engineered for a 2-ton load capacity for Reliable Autotech Pvt.Ltd.

DIGAMBAR BHASKAR KUTE