Akash Ahire
Thane
Summary
Process Engineer with 5+ years of experience in pharma and biopharma process engineering, specializing in P&ID development, process calculations Hands-on experience in CIP/SIP systems, FAT execution, and project coordination for domestic and international pharmaceutical facilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Pharmadule Engineering India (Mori-matsu Group)
Thane
12.2023 - Current
- Preparation of GMP-compliant P&IDs in alignment with Client URS, project specifications, and industry standards.
- Worked on Cipla USA – MDI facility, P&G Romania, and MSD Animal Health – Austria (Animal Vaccine Facility) projects.
- Performed process calculations, including line sizing, pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, and utility consumption estimation.
- Developed process flow diagrams, valve matrices, and line lists for fermentors, process vessels, CIP/SIP systems, and associated piping.
- Prepared datasheets for pumps, valves, and process equipment based on calculated duties.
- Traveled to China for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) activities for Cipla MDI project and P&G Romania, supporting FAT execution, punch point resolution, and compliance checks.
- Coordinated directly with Chinese manufacturing teams and global clients during FAT and execution phases.
Process Executive
Prajhipurty Systems Ltd
Mumbai
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked on Reliance – Plasma Project (Dindori Plant), providing process design and engineering support.
- Developed P&IDs in compliance with Client URS and project specifications.
- Performed process calculations, including line sizing, pump sizing, and utility requirement estimation.
- Prepared technical quotations and commercial offers, including calculations, scope definition, and technical clarifications.
- Conducted technical discussions with clients and coordinated with internal engineering and sales teams for project execution.
Proposal & Process Design Engineer
Watermass Systems Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Executed process design and proposal engineering for domestic and international projects, including Algeria-based projects.
- Performed utility consumption calculations and preliminary process sizing during proposal stage.
- Prepared P&IDs, technical proposals, and commercial offers.
- Actively involved in presales engineering, handling multiple enquiries and client coordination.
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
Pharmatech Equipments Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Prepared P&IDs, GA drawings for process vessels, liquid plants, and ointment plants.
- Assisted in basic process and equipment sizing calculations for pharma manufacturing systems.
- Involved in the design and execution of Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. – Ointment Plant and Sanpras Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. – Liquid Plant projects.
- Supported manufacturing, inspection, and documentation activities to ensure compliance with project and quality requirements
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Production
Shivaji Rao Jondhale College of Engineering
Mumbai06-2020
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Muchhala Polytechnic
Thane05-2015
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Skills
- Process engineering – Pharma and biopharma
- P&ID development and review
- URS compliance and design verification
- Process calculations
- CIP and SIP
- Factory acceptance testing support
- Technical proposals
- Cost estimation and presales engineering
Timeline
Process Engineer
Pharmadule Engineering India (Mori-matsu Group)
12.2023 - Current
Process Executive
Prajhipurty Systems Ltd
06.2023 - 11.2023
Proposal & Process Design Engineer
Watermass Systems Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2023
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
Pharmatech Equipments Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Production
Shivaji Rao Jondhale College of Engineering
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Muchhala Polytechnic