AKASH A
Bengaluru
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer with over 3 years of experience in R&D and product development of electromechanical systems. Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with a strong focus on concept-to-production design and BOM creation. Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative designs that reduce costs and comply with ISI/IEC standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. R&D Engineer – Mechanical Design
Mukunda Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current
- Led end-to-end design and development of electromechanical products, from concept sketches to mass production.
- Designed and developed a speed oven through detailed calculations in cavity resonance, waveguide coupling, structure, air flow, RF power, and thermal management.
- Developed cavity dimensions using mode resonance analysis to achieve uniform heating.
- Developed waveguide coupling for efficient power transfer, RF shielding and door choke structures to meet leakage standards.
- Designed 22L fryer with focus on mechanical stability, heat distribution, and safety compliance.
- Performed structural and heat analysis to ensure durability under high-temperature cycles.
- Selected suitable materials and coatings for thermal resistance, food safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Griller-Griddle: Achieved cost reduction through material optimization and component re-engineering.
- Conducted mechanical calculations for griller arm design, improving durability and ergonomics.
- Optimized constant load distribution across the pan to ensure uniform grilling and long-term reliability.
- New product development for the B2C category under the new brand name, Beyond Appliance, including component selection, testing and finalization, vendor development for manufacturing, prototype development and testing, and complete product lifecycle management.
- Created and maintained a part code index for all B2C products, ensuring streamlined documentation and traceability.
- Prepared and released detailed mechanical drawings, part lists, and BOMs in compliance with ISO/ISI standards. Applied GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and drafting best practices to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and interchangeability. Incorporated DFM/DFA principles to optimize cost, reliability, and ease of production.
- Collaborated with production, procurement, and quality teams to resolve field issues and product failures, implementing design improvements.
- Developed testing protocols to evaluate product performance and reliability under various conditions.
- Created detailed reports of project progress, experiments, and findings for management review.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies, materials, and processes for use in R&D projects.
- Innovated and redesigned existing products to improve functionality and reduce cost.
Education
BTech. - Mechanical Engineering
KMCT College Of Engineering
Kozhikode, KeralaSkills
- Product design and development
- 3D modeling and drafting
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Creo
- Design calculations and documentation
- Standardization and compliance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor management and relations
- Problem solving and analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Innovation and redesign
- DFMEA/PFMEA/ECN
- Sheet metal design
- GD&T
- Plastic component design
Timeline
Sr. R&D Engineer – Mechanical Design
Mukunda Foods Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
BTech. - Mechanical Engineering
KMCT College Of Engineering
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