Harsh Parekh
Bangalore
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in air and fluid systems. Proven track record in mechanical design, project leadership, and team management. Expert level knowledge in fluid systems (Automotive engine filtration such as oil/fuel/air filters, air intake manifolds, crankcase ventilation, coolant centrifugal pump). Expertise in virtual validation CAE (Computer-Aided-Engineering) using CFD/FEA commercial codes such as Star CCM+ and ANSYS to solve aerodynamics, structural, and thermal problems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager
Saint-Gobain
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for development of filter media for air filter application
- Managed end-to-end product design cycle, from concept to validation of industrial air filters
- Implemented NPD stage gate process: idea generation, scoping, building business case, testing, and launch
- Maintained technical documentation (CAD drawings, FMEA, DVP, test reports)
- Met product costing targets by implementing VAVE and standardization
- Provided technical assistance to manufacturing and sales teams
- Led testing and evaluation of filter prototypes
- Led engineering team to build a robust product portfolio in industrial air filtration
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
Manager New Product Development
Spectrum Filtration Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed plastic parts for industrial filter applications
- Improved productivity by 15% through new manufacturing processes
- Improved paint holding capacity of filters by 30% with innovative design
- Selected and sourced appropriate materials from vendors
- Supervised R&D engineering of new products
- Coordinated new process development with latest technology manufacturing equipment
Lead Product Development
Varroc Polymer Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed design and manufacturing improvement projects for air and fluid systems
- Collaborated with customers, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders
- Implemented cost reduction and VAVE strategies, resulting in a 15% decrease in production cost
- Documented TGR/TGW records using FTR approach
- Participated in product spec finalization and DFMEA
- Benchmarked competitor products, built prototypes, and tested in-house
- Created DVP as per customer requirements
- Led CAE for CFD and FEA analysis
- Designed filter elements for minimum pressure drop
- Developed design guidelines and test standards as per ISO
- Used statistical tools (DOE, ANOVA, SPC) to improve product quality
- Published patents and research papers
Sr. Simulation Engineer
Sogefi - MNR Engine Systems India Pvt. Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Designed and developed filtration systems and automotive engine products
- Conducted R&D and prototyping for new product development
- Led a team of engineers, balancing team management and individual responsibilities
- Executed fluid flow (CFD) and structural simulation (FEA) analysis
- Prepared technical presentations
- Improved product design to meet customer specifications
- Trained student interns in simulation tools and software
Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)
L&T ECC Division
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Researched, planned, designed, and developed sustainable mechanical systems for HVAC
- Reviewed system design, produced shop drawings, and ensured quality control
- Supervised site works and ensured implementation of design intent
- Conducted testing and commissioning of systems
Project Administrator (Part-time)
Lean-Thinking Ltd
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Delivered radical improvement in project delivery using PERT and CPM
- Updated scheduled and planned tasks for construction management consultancy
- Produced presentable data such as critical path, buffer chart, and preparation sheets
- Used Microsoft Project and Excel extensively
Intern
IMB
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Conducted numerical study on vortex kinematics and pressure drag on truck models
- Reduced aerodynamic drag of a truck by 30% using active and passive control strategies
- Project funded by Renault, France
Education
MSc - Advanced Computational Methods For Aeronautics
Imperial College London
London01.2011
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
VTU
Belgaum01.2010
Skills
- Air and Fluid Systems for Automotive
- Project Management
- Design for Manufacture
- Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE)
- R&D and Prototyping
- New Product Development
- CFD: Star CCM
- FEA: ANSYS
- CAD: Pro/E, SpaceClaim
- Programming Languages: Python, Excel VBA
- Applications: Microsoft Project
- Applications: Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Timeline
Technical Manager
Saint-Gobain
07.2023 - Current
Manager New Product Development
Spectrum Filtration Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Product Development
Varroc Polymer Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 11.2021
Sr. Simulation Engineer
Sogefi - MNR Engine Systems India Pvt. Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2018
Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)
L&T ECC Division
09.2012 - 04.2013
Project Administrator (Part-time)
Lean-Thinking Ltd
09.2011 - 09.2012
Intern
IMB
06.2011 - 08.2011
MSc - Advanced Computational Methods For Aeronautics
Imperial College London
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
VTU
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