Snehasree N.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Experience
Jun 2022 - Present
3 years 6 monthsUnited States
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Medtronic
- Designed mechanical components for handheld surgical instruments combining plastics and machined parts.
- Incorporated surgeon and clinician feedback into early design iterations.
- Created 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings in SolidWorks.
- Collaborated with machine shop staff to produce functional prototypes.
- Conducted tolerance and assembly analysis to ensure performance reliability.
- Participated in design reviews with R&D and manufacturing teams.
- Supported verification testing, including fixtures and test setups.
- Authored engineering reports summarizing prototype evaluations.
- Coordinated with suppliers on tooling feasibility for injection-molded components.
- Partnered with quality engineers to document design changes under ISO 13485 standards.
- Applied GD&T principles to maintain robust production drawings.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective design updates.
- Balanced cost, manufacturability, and performance in design decisions.
- Mentored junior engineers on CAD practices and documentation.
- Streamlined prototype build processes, reducing turnaround time by 15%.
Oct 2020 - May 2022
1 year 8 monthsUnited States
Design Engineer
Smiths Medical
- Developed mechanical assemblies for infusion pump systems, including sheet metal enclosures and machined brackets.
- Created CAD models and engineering drawings in SolidWorks.
- Assisted in prototype builds and functional testing for early validation.
- Worked with manufacturing engineers to optimize assembly workflows.
- Authored test procedures and supported reliability testing (drop, vibration, environmental).
- Managed ECOs for design revisions through product lifecycle.
- Collaborated with suppliers to resolve fabrication challenges.
- Conducted tolerance analysis to ensure consistent part fit.
- Integrated mechanical designs with internal electronic assemblies.
- Documented lessons learned from pilot builds for manufacturability improvements.
- Evaluated material options to meet durability and biocompatibility requirements.
- Participated in FMEA sessions to identify potential product risks.
- Assisted in setting up test fixtures and running functional lab tests.
- Coordinated inspection and dimensional verification with QA teams.
- Supported senior engineers in preparing regulatory documentation.
Mar 2019 - Sep 2020
1 year 7 monthsUnited States
Mechanical Engineer
Flex
- Designed enclosures and precision components using plastics, sheet metal, and machined parts.
- Developed detailed 3D models and engineering drawings in SolidWorks.
- Collaborated with toolmakers on injection-molded plastic parts and tooling feasibility.
- Created sheet metal flat patterns and validated bend allowances.
- Partnered with machinists on aluminum housings and tolerance-critical parts.
- Participated in cross-functional design reviews balancing cost, weight, and durability.
- Built and tested prototypes in the model shop.
- Conducted basic FEA analysis for structural verification.
- Managed ECOs and drawing revisions in the PLM system.
- Worked with suppliers to qualify materials and components.
- Participated in first-article inspections for vendor-supplied parts.
- Investigated material substitutions to reduce cost while maintaining performance.
- Authored prototype testing reports.
- Supported transition from prototype to production, maintaining design intent.
- Gained broad exposure to high-volume manufacturing processes for plastics and metals.
Summary
Sr. Mechanical Engineer with 6 years of experience designing and developing products in the medical device and manufacturing industries.
Skilled in creating practical solutions using plastics, sheet metal, and precision-machined components.
Experienced in taking concepts through prototyping, testing, and production while collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Proficient in SolidWorks with hands-on exposure to machine shop processes and product validation.
Languages
English
AdvancedEducation
JNTUH
Bachelor of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Hyderabad, India
SIUE
Master of Science · Industrial Engineering · United States
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