Sumit Rathod

Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, project execution, procurement, inventory management, and supplier coordination within automotive and manufacturing environments. Skilled in handling RFQ processes, vendor management, cost analysis, material planning, and cross-functional team collaboration. Proficient in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, and implementing process improvements to optimize quality, cost, and project timelines.

Engineer (Prototyping) - Matter Motor Works Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-05)

• Managed end-to-end project execution for prototype development activities while ensuring adherence to quality standards, project timelines, and technical requirements.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams including R&D, design, procurement, and production departments to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Led prototype development involving plastic (FDM, SLA, DLP) with a focus on manufacturability, functional performance, and process optimization.
• Managed procurement activities including RFQ generation, supplier evaluation, quotation analysis, vendor coordination, and purchase planning.
• Established strong supplier relationships and ensured timely material procurement to support production schedules and minimize operational disruptions.
• Conducted cost analysis and prepared comparison reports for supplier selection, contributing to procurement cost optimization initiatives.
• Planned and monitored inventory levels of raw materials and machine spare parts to maintain uninterrupted operations and avoid shortages.
• Perform high-quality finishing: sanding, painting, and installing heat-set inserts or thread tapping.
• Validate dimensions using precision tools to ensure prototypes meet functional tolerances.
• Generated SOP, work orders, scheduled prototype manufacturing activities, and optimized resource utilization for improved operational efficiency.
• Utilized Siemens NX and SolidWorks for design optimization, engineering changes, and product manufacturability improvements.
• Maintained technical documentation, procurement records, project reports, and material tracking systems for effective project management and decision-making.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, cost reduction, process efficiency, and quality enhancement.

Additive Manufacturing Engineer (Design Engineer) - Cubein Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

(2020-08 - 2023-05)

• Spearheaded end-to-end project planning, execution, and resource allocation for client prototyping workflows, consistently maintaining 100% on-time delivery.
• Managed the setup, continuous calibration, post-processing parameters, and preventative maintenance of multi-technology industrial 3D printers (FDM, SLA) and vacuum casting infrastructure.
• Served as the primary technical interface for enterprise clients, translating complex user specifications into actionable product layout blueprints.
• Applied advanced reverse engineering methodologies to analyze and redesign mechanical components, significantly improving functional performance and yield rate.
• Managed the inbound commercial RFQ ecosystem, leveraging detailed technical consulting to convert more than 80% of client proposals into active production pipelines.
• Executed continuous process improvement (CPI) workflows to minimize manufacturing cycle times, eliminate post-processing material scrap, and enforce lean standards.

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Charusat University, Anand (2015 - 2019)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Krishna International School, Rajkot (2013 - 2015)