Harshil Shah

• Assigning work to design team and must check and correct all work starting from sketch to final product including engineering calculations, CAD models and design data.
• Troubleshoots the problems in CAD software of the company to prepare 3D cad models & Drawings.
• Communicating with clients to understand actual need providing solutions and improvement to their exiting machine or developing new one.
• Interacted with clients to obtain critical design information necessary to complete projects within intended time frames.
• Managing all phases of design process for multitude of products, components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping and documenting results.
• Had taken customer validation at each stage of product development from concept to actual prototype development.
• Develop Design and drawings of SPM (Special Purpose Machine) according to client's requirements.
• Verifying drawings as per standards for proper tolerances and standardization of components.
• Using Application related 3D & 2D software such as PTC Creo, Solidworks, Catia, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, SketchUP and many more to Design, Develop & Engineer CAD Models, Assemblies and Drawings.
• Supervise subordinates and conduct Training for Design technologists, technicians, and drafters. Teach and guide junior engineers to perform tasks such as simulation, analysis, manufacturing drawing, material selection, and cost estimation.
• Draw master sketches with relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
• Explain drawings to production teams and provide adjustments as necessary.
• Reviewed all Technical Drawings, Fabrication and General Arrangement drawings for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
• Writing technical reports and draw charts that display statistics and data.
• Performed mathematical formulas to generate engineering models and calculations for system performance. Use Calculation base software like PTC MathCAD and MS Excel.
• Performing Computer Aided Engineering (Finite Element Analysis, CAD Kinematics and Computational Fluid Dynamics) in leading CAD/CAE software like Ansys, PTC Creo & Solidworks.
• Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
• Create design from Reverse Engineering method. (Manual Measurements, Advanced Measurement tools, 3D Scanners)
• Develop Rapid Prototypes of final design with Additive Manufacturing method (Use FDM 3D Printers) and also manufacture small quantity components.
• Discussing with development engineers, scientists and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Responsible for cost estimation, optimization of machine/components and proper material selection.
• Research Design and Simulation processes through academic and professional literature reviews.
• Suggested cost saving proposals on make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.
• Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
• Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development.
• Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility and manufacturers guidelines.
• Prepare Realistic 3D Rendering of products for marketing purpose. Using Vray and Keyshot software for realistic 3D rendering.
• Delivered hundreds of Seminars, Workshops and Webinars on CAD/CAM/CAE in Well known Academic Institutes and Industries.

Major Product and System Design Projects (Conceptual To Final Drawings)

• Mechanical Rotary Motion Parking System (RPS) for 16 Cars
• Automatic Concrete Mixer Vehicle
• Electric Scooter (2 Project)
• Water Storage Tanks (Panel Tanks) for Different Capacity
• Flexible Water Storage Tanks for Agricultural & Aqua Culture Application
• Fabricated Structures and Platforms for Different Applications
• Sheet Metal Enclosures for Electronic Devices.
• Developed lots of Plastic Toy Designs for Injection Molding Application

Design Analysis and Simulation Projects (FEA & CFD)

• Hydrostatic Pressure Analysis of Tanks (Various Capacity) at Ground Level and at elevated Structures. Using Ansys Workbench for this type of analysis.
• Wind Force Analysis (CFD) of Various capacity Tanks at Elevated Structures. Using Ansys CFX for Wind Force analysis.
• Structure Analysis (FEA) of Steel Structures and Platforms for Metro Rail Projects.

• Used 3D and 2D CAD tools to design, develop and engineer high-quality models.
• Identified potential operational issues to redesign products and improve functionality.
• Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
• Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.
• Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
• Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
• Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.

• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
• Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
• Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
• Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.

• Member of SAE India