{"success":true,"data":[{"id":"proj-01","title":"Engineering Workflow Transformation","slug":"engineering-workflow-transformation","description":"Led a multi-disciplinary team to improve engineering productivity through Teamcenter PLM integration and CAD workflow optimization. Achieved a 30% productivity gain and 25% faster design cycle.","content":"## Problem\n\nThe engineering division was struggling with delayed product releases. Design data was siloed across different departments, leading to a 15% error rate in Bill of Materials (BOM) handoffs and excessive manual data entry that consumed 20 hours per week per engineer.\n\n## Approach\n\nI initiated a comprehensive audit of the existing CAD and release workflows. By mapping the lifecycle of key assemblies, I identified that the primary bottleneck was the manual metadata synchronization between Siemens NX and the legacy ERP system. \n\nWe adopted a phased PLM integration strategy:\n1. **Standardization:** Defined strict naming conventions and metadata requirements within CAD templates.\n2. **Integration:** Deployed Teamcenter to act as the single source of truth.\n3. **Automation:** Developed custom NX Open scripts to automate BOM extraction and metadata validation before Teamcenter check-in.\n\n## Solution\n\nThe final solution was a fully integrated Teamcenter-NX environment. Engineers now work entirely within the CAD interface, with custom dialogs guiding them through release requirements. Automated workflows in Teamcenter handle the approval routing and ERP synchronization without human intervention.\n\n## Results\n\n* **30% Productivity Gain** across the mechanical engineering team.\n* **25% Faster Design Cycle** from concept to release.\n* **99% Accuracy** in BOM and metadata handoffs.\n* Eliminated over **20 hours/week** of manual data entry.","featuredImage":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581091226825-a6a2a5aee158?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80","technologies":["Teamcenter","Siemens NX","NX Open","PLM"],"tags":["Workflow Optimization","BOM Management"],"status":"published","publishedAt":"2026-06-18 12:00:38","category":"PLM / PDM","clientName":null,"projectUrl":null,"repositoryUrl":null,"designUrl":null,"role":null,"teamSize":1,"githubUrl":null,"demoUrl":null,"metaTitle":null,"metaDescription":null,"displayOrder":1,"isFeatured":true,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"createdAt":"2026-06-18 12:00:38","updatedAt":"2026-06-24T05:02:28.243Z","deletedAt":null},{"id":"proj-02","title":"Automated CAD Tooling Generator","slug":"automated-cad-tooling-generator","description":"Developed a parametric design toolkit that automates the generation of complex manufacturing tooling, reducing design time from days to minutes.","content":"## Problem\n\nThe manufacturing team required custom tooling fixtures for every new product iteration. Designing these fixtures in Siemens NX was a repetitive, manual process that took an average of 3 days per product, causing severe bottlenecks in the prototyping phase.\n\n## Approach\n\nI analyzed the geometry of the last 50 tooling fixtures to identify common patterns and constraints. I realized that 80% of the geometry could be mathematically derived from the product's bounding box and mounting points.\n\n## Solution\n\nI developed a custom application using C# and NX Open API. The engineer simply selects the product body and specifies the required manufacturing process. The application automatically generates the tooling fixture, calculates optimal mounting points, and applies the correct tolerances.\n\n## Results\n\n* Reduced tooling design time from **3 days to 15 minutes**.\n* Standardized tooling design, reducing manufacturing errors by **40%**.\n* Saved an estimated **$120,000 annually** in engineering hours.","featuredImage":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531403009284-440f080d1e12?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80","technologies":["Siemens NX","C#","NX Open API"],"tags":["CAD Automation","Parametric Design"],"status":"published","publishedAt":"2026-06-08 12:00:38","category":"CAD Automation","clientName":null,"projectUrl":null,"repositoryUrl":null,"designUrl":null,"role":null,"teamSize":null,"githubUrl":null,"demoUrl":null,"metaTitle":null,"metaDescription":null,"displayOrder":2,"isFeatured":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"createdAt":"2026-06-18 12:00:38","updatedAt":"2026-06-18 12:00:38","deletedAt":null},{"id":"proj-03","title":"Heavy Equipment Product Redesign","slug":"heavy-equipment-product-redesign","description":"Led the mechanical design and structural optimization of a new industrial equipment line, reducing material cost while improving load capacity.","content":"## Problem\n\nA legacy line of industrial lifting equipment was losing market share due to its heavy weight and high manufacturing costs. The challenge was to reduce the overall weight by 15% without compromising the 5-ton load capacity.\n\n## Approach\n\nWe started with a topological optimization approach. By simulating the extreme load cases using Ansys, we identified \"dead zones\" in the cast steel components where material wasn't contributing to structural integrity. \n\n## Solution\n\nI redesigned the primary load-bearing chassis using a combination of hollow extrusions and strategically placed ribbing. The design was entirely modeled in SolidWorks, utilizing advanced surfacing techniques for the cast components to ensure manufacturability.\n\n## Results\n\n* Reduced overall weight by **18%**, exceeding the target.\n* Lowered manufacturing material costs by **12%**.\n* Maintained a safety factor of 3.0 across all critical load paths.","featuredImage":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504328345606-18bbc8c9d7d1?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80","technologies":["SolidWorks","Ansys","FEA"],"tags":["Product Development","Structural Optimization"],"status":"published","publishedAt":"2026-05-29 12:00:38","category":"Mechanical Design","clientName":null,"projectUrl":null,"repositoryUrl":null,"designUrl":null,"role":null,"teamSize":null,"githubUrl":null,"demoUrl":null,"metaTitle":null,"metaDescription":null,"displayOrder":3,"isFeatured":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"createdAt":"2026-06-18 12:00:38","updatedAt":"2026-06-18 12:00:38","deletedAt":null},{"id":"proj-04","title":"Cross-Functional Agile Transformation","slug":"cross-functional-agile-transformation","description":"Spearheaded the transition of a 20-person hardware engineering department to Agile methodologies, drastically improving project visibility.","content":"## Problem\n\nThe hardware engineering team was missing deadlines. They operated using a rigid waterfall methodology, meaning design flaws were often discovered too late in the prototyping phase, leading to expensive rework.\n\n## Approach\n\nHardware development isn't software; you can't \"compile\" a physical product in seconds. I adapted Agile/Scrum methodologies specifically for mechanical engineering constraints, introducing 2-week \"design sprints\" combined with rapid 3D printing for validation.\n\n## Solution\n\nI implemented Jira for hardware tracking, integrating it with our PDM system. 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