Arpankumar Rathod

Background

About Arpankumar Rathod

Bachelor’s in mechanical Engineer and certified value specialist with over 14 years of progressive work experience in CAD arena - Product design and development; product lifecycle management and project management. • Experienced in design and development of various products used in Industrial/Residential applications. • Complete understanding and thorough knowledge of various change management processes (e.g. ECOs, MCOs, DCOs etc.). 11+ years of experience using Agile PLM (Product Collaboration application). • Familiar with “Copy Exact” methodology. • Proficient in product configuration, smart assemblies and BOM management for customized products. • Supported client in rebranding activities; part obsolescence and EOL activities; and streamlining product migration efforts from old system to new system. • Validation of commercial/custom items (e.g. review certificates from Manufacturers) for RoHS/REACH requirements. • 6+ years of client facing experience in the USA (working as an individual contributor and onsite coordinator). • Proficient in managing projects by coordinating between functional groups, project stakeholders, clients, vendors, contract manufacturers, onsite/offshore teams. • Experienced in creating SOWs, proposals, tracking new business opportunities and preparing capability documents. • Familiar with ERP tools such as Oracle EBS etc. • Familiar with quality core tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), and programs such as CMMI, 5 Why Analysis. • Contributed to product certification projects (e.g. CSA, UL, FM and AB1953) Effective communicator, strong analytical, team building, knowledge sharing, problem solving & organizational skills. US work authorization: H1B