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Vaidehi Bag

@vaidehibag

Mechanical engineer at University of Toronto’s Flight Systems & Control Lab who designed a UAV retractable landing mechanism.

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At the University of Toronto’s Flight Systems & Control Lab, I designed the T-15 UAV retractable landing mechanism in CATIA, from kinematic constraints and actuator sizing through fabrication-ready drawings and assembly models.

I refined 3D-printed prototypes through physical testing under five dynamic conditions. Using a MATLAB/Simulink state-estimation framework, I validated performance and improved accuracy by approximately 40% across 12 system states.

My other work includes manufacturing quality assurance at AMJ Corporation and a consulting project on supply chain constraints and operational risks through the Deloitte Mentorship Program. In academic projects, I designed a three-wheeler conversion kit and a competition robot, and led product development for a corn cob stripper.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Academic Operations Manager

Kumon

Standardized documentation, workflows, and scheduling for a 200+ learner operation, reducing overhead by 25% and improving process consistency through data-driven interventions.

Operations Management Process Improvement Data Analysis Documentation Scheduling

Quality Assurance Intern

AMJ Corporation

Performed dimensional compliance audits across manufacturing stations using vernier calipers, GO/NO-GO gauges, and GD&T references to verify parts met engineering specifications. Reviewed SOPs and control plans, collaborated on root-cause investigations, and maintained 5S visual management and defect traceability systems.

Quality Assurance GD&T Dimensional Inspection Caliper Use Go No Go Gauges SOP Compliance Root Cause Analysis 5S+Defect Traceability

Summer Research Intern

University of Toronto

Designed the T-15 UAV retractable landing mechanism in CATIA from concept to fabrication-ready delivery, including kinematic constraints, linkage and joint design, actuator sizing, and GD&T-annotated tolerances. Iterated through multiple 3D-printed prototypes and validated system performance using a MATLAB/Simulink state-estimation framework, improving accuracy by ~40% across 12 system states.

Catia Kinematics Actuator Sizing GD&T Mechanical Tolerance Analysis 3D Printing Matlab Simulink State Estimation Prototyping Design for Manufacturing

Consulting Project Analyst

Deloitte

Evaluated manufacturing supply chain constraints and operational risks, synthesizing findings into structured frameworks and concise reports for cross-functional stakeholder alignment.

Supply Chain Analysis Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management Reporting