Kiran Nehate

Mechanical engineer with expertise in kitchen and bath product development. Experienced with Delta Faucet and Newport Brass. Skilled in 3D modelling, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and BOMs. Proficient in managing projects from concept to launch. Knowledgeable in industry codes, specs, and web documentation. Strong in data validation, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturable, cost-efficient designs on time.

Led engineering for kitchen and bath products on global NPD programs, providing offshore design support to U.S. teams and collaborating with international design centers and suppliers. • Conceptualized and developed designs for vanities, mirrors, bathtubs, and toilet seats, translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions. • Produced detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and assembly drawings, ensuring accuracy of form, fit & function, and maintaining high-quality BOMs.

Role And Responsibility: - To make a Design for assembly /Assembly Loading Study. Fit & Finish Concept feasibility. Material cost reduction in existing or new development items. Wire harness layout optimization to reduce wire length and sleeve sizes. Tolerance Stack Up Analysis. Design calculations, material selection, design for assembly, etc. Force and connectivity study for modular switches. well versed with Engineering plastic and other standard Raw materials.

Responsible for new product design, development, and improvement of existing products. Handled material selection (casting, springs, brass), prototyping, and testing. Designed jigs, fixtures, and tools for valve and regulator assembly. Coordinated with customer support, planning, marketing, manufacturing, and operations. Developed BOMs, supported design reviews, and led supplier development. Familiar with standards IS 9798, IS 742, IS 8737, IS 319, BS 15202.

Conducted product inspections to maintain quality standards. • Achieved production targets through efficient resource management. • Organized tools and fixtures systematically for optimized assembly processes. • Maintained assembly jig fixtures to ensure uninterrupted production.