DHANANJAY KHEDKAR
Pune
Summary
- CFD Engineer with a Master’s in Thermal Engineering and 3.5+ years of experience in advanced simulation for the automotive industry, specializing in aerodynamics and under-hood thermal management. - Proven expertise in model building, case setup, and post-processing using industry-standard tools like ANSA, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Taitherm and Ensight. - Certified in Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems, with emerging experience in GT-Suite for hybrid electric vehicle simulation, demonstrating commitment to staying aligned with modern automotive trends. - Skilled in Python programming, enabling automation of repetitive tasks and data-driven simulation workflows. - Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams (design, testing, CAE) to translate simulation insights into impactful design decisions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior CAE Engineer
TATA TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD
08.2023 - Current
- - Built high-fidelity 3D CFD models using ANSA, ensuring accurate geometry clean-up, meshing, and boundary condition setup
- Conducted result analysis and post-processing using Ensight, delivering actionable insights for design refinement and performance improvements
- - Participated in design reviews and client presentations, showcasing CFD findings in a clear and actionable manner
- - Collaborated with cross-functional teams (design, testing, CAE) to integrate simulation results into the product development process
- - Automated simulation workflows using Python, reducing manual effort by ~25% and enhancing project turnaround
- - Gained introductory exposure to GT-Suite for hybrid electric vehicle simulations
- Client: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles ltd
Project Engineer
IDIADA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INDIA PVT. LTD
08.2021 - 08.2023
- - Performed geometry clean-up & integration with proper meshing parameter & quality criteria as per client requirement and carried out aerodynamics analysis with post processing in META with detailed technical report
- - Performed under hood thermal management to evaluate thermal risk zone in under hood and underbody region at different working condition by using ANSYS-fluent and Taitherm software
- The results of simulation were evaluated and recommendation as per the particular attention to the area of interest on potential design modification were analyzed
- - Conducted post-processing with Ensight & Meta-Post; compiled reports and design recommendations based on simulation findings
- - Applied STAR-CCM+ for aerodynamic and thermal optimization, targeting performance and efficiency improvements
- Client: Stellantis
Education
MTech - Thermal Engineering
Government College of Engineering
Amravati01.2020
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering
Pune01.2016
Skills
- - CFD Tools: ANSA, ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM, Taitherm, OpenFOAM
- - Post-Processing: Ensight, MetaPost
- - System Simulation (Basic Exposure): GT-Suite
- - Scripting & Automation: Python (Simulation workflow automation, data extraction), MATLAB
- - CAD & Design: CATIA
- - Documentation: Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word
EXTRA-CURRICULAR & INTERESTS
- GATE Qualified| Cricket | Volunteering - Strong interest in Project Management & Leadership with hands-on experience leading simulation teams. - Skilled in Cross-Functional Collaboration and Effective Communication in high-performance engineering environments - Advocates Continuous Learning and Adaptability through certifications, self-driven upskilling, and diverse project experience.
Timeline
Senior CAE Engineer
TATA TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD
08.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
IDIADA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INDIA PVT. LTD
08.2021 - 08.2023
MTech - Thermal Engineering
Government College of Engineering
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering
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