Hi, I’m
Kartik Agrawal
Rohtak
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer with project management background. Detail-oriented, creative, logical, problem-solving, and leadership skills honed over five years. Strong team player with energy, known for making critical decisions and collaborating effectively to achieve goals. Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Efficient collaborator with a knack for moving projects forward productively. Able to inspire stakeholders to share ideas and contribute to project success.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Morphle Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Mechanical Design Engineer
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Designing machine assemblies in CAD (Autodesk Fusion); Material selection
- Preparing GD&T (ASME Y14.5) drawings for metal manufacturing; Tolerance Stack-up
- Design documentations; Patent documentations
- Prototyping and testing novel mechanisms and concepts.
- Static FEA analysis; Root cause Analysis
- Bearings selection; Spring design, Cam design, gear design: Hand calculations for stresses; Actuator selection
- Implementing mechanisms such as: Pusher mechanism, Dog-heel mechanism, (Kelvin) Kinematic coupling
- Leading teams (5+) for fast delivery of product. Testing robotic assemblies. Multi-departmental communication for an overall better product.
Mechatronics Lab (MRL), IIT Kanpur
Research Assistant
03.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Developed and prototyped a Model for dual spin ballistic missile head.
- Contributed to manufacturing pipeline of the SVAN (Robot Dog) and aided in 3D design.
EndureAir Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Head of Manufacturing
10.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Promoted from Mechanical Engineer to Head of Manufacturing based on my performance in August 2021
- QCI Certification Team Lead; Organizing testing and samples for material and design
- Experience with designing transportation cases for military and commercial usage
- Lead technicians (10+) on production floor and ensuring on-time delivery
- Prepare and validate drawings as per GD&T and prepare other technical documentation (SOP, BOM etc)
- Experienced basics of Vendor Liaising, Procurement & Stock Management
- Innovation in manufacturing to improve quality management; Design and test Jigs and Fixtures for ease of assembly; Participated in FEA analysis
- Designed in-house machines for faster and cost effective prototyping (Vacuum Former, 4-axis hotwire CNC)
- Implementing Reduce, Reuse, Recycle policy to minimize wastage and cutting costs
- Inter-disciplinary team communication to drive the bigger picture and Product Development Cycle
- Played crucial role (Structural design) at various stages in PDC of 5 products; Material Selection
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Sky Map Global Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Executive - Drones
05.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Prototype designing; Made in-house 3D printer and a filament drying solution
- Participated in product ideation with hand calculations for design and CFD analysis
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, leading to significant cost savings while maintaining product quality and timely delivery.
- Developed & reviewed technical documentation (SOPs, QCI, BOM, Reports etc)
- Developed UAV training program (2 days training session)
- Boosted operational efficiency through implementation of lean principles, resulting in reduced waste and improved production timelines. Cost-reduction in Assembly (80% in drone transportation box, 40% in plastic parts)
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions.
SAIL BSP (Internship)
Project Head, Design of Steel Structure for EOT Crane
05.2017 - 07.2017
Job overview
- This project was completed under the guidance of DGM of Foundry shop of BSP
- Conducted research to design of steel structure for EOT with appropriate knowledge of structural engineering and adaptability with IS codes
- Implemented best practices in documentation management systems that improved efficiency, accessibility, and security of project-related information.
- Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
Ygeiax Sciences Pvt Ltd (Internship)
Product Designer
06.2016 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Coordinated with developers throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment between design vision and technical specifications. Designed a portable telescope to be used as an attachment with smartphone and cameras.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- The design required understanding of locking mechanisms, portability and aesthetic look for prototyping with additive manufacturing.
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
05.2018
University Overview
- 7.55 CGPA
- Chosen Electives - Optics and Lasers, Mobile Robotics, Robotics: Advanced Concepts, Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Rotordynamics
Model School, Rohtak
Senior Secondary Education (CBSE)
05.2013
University Overview
- Final Grade: 95.00 %
- Subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Fine Arts.
Skills
- Computer Skills - Ms Office, Google Suite, Project management Tools (Asana, Quire, SalesTrekk)
- Software Skills - Solidworks, AutoCAD, Grabcad Worbench, Basics of Creo
- Programming Skills - C, Java, HTML, MATLAB, RPi, Arduino
- Technical Skills - DFM, DFA, DFAM, DFMEA, GD&T; FDM (3D printing); Prototyping; CNC machines; Knowledge in Composites, Foams, Plastics & Metals; Gantt Chart, Knowledge of basic FEA and CFD
- Soft Skills - Leadership, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Projects
- Optimization of shell and helical coil tube Heat Exchanger AUG 2017 - APRIL 2018
The aim of my final year B. Tech project was to optimize a Heat Exchanger for a low-cost water heater operating on biofuel. A mathematical model was developed with appropriate expressions to match the practical system. The Optimization was performed in MATLAB with Optimization Toolbox which tried various approaches for the global optimum. - BAJA, ESI '17 AUG 2016 - JAN 2017
As a part of Brakes and Tires Department, I worked on the analysis and the assembling of disc brakes, brake pedal and throttle. The ATV we manufactured was able to clear the brake test in the first attempt. We scored an overall rank of 25 in the national event with about 150 teams from all over India. - Robocon 2017 SEPT 2016 - MARCH 2017
According to the theme of the competition, a manual bot was developed to throw frisbees at a target. My part included designing of the mechanism and the CAD model for manufacturing. - Autonomous Drone for Inventory check (Inter-IIT tech meet 2018) DEC 2018 - FEB 2018
An autonomous drone was developed with Pixhawk and RPi 3 for indoor navigation and inventory keeping by reading barcodes. As the leader of the project, my job was to design the flow chart of process & focus on design features of the quadcopter. - Self-Driving Bot with ML OCT 2017 - NOV 2017
It was a Mini-project for Robotics course in IITP. A Differential Drive robot model was developed with 3 Sonar sensors in the front. A tabulated Q-learning (ML) algorithm was used to train the bot in a simulated environment in V-Rep. My part was to design and manufacturing of the bot.
Participations
- Wall Painitng Competition competition in college events (Nov. 2015; Feb. 2016; Nov. 2016; Feb. 2018)
- Nukkad Natak (Street Play) in college events (Nov. 2014; Nov. 2018)
- Flash Mobs (Group Dance) in college events (Jan. 2016; Jan. 2017; Nov. 2018)
- Got 1st prize in English sentence formation competition in Anvesha (Feb. 2018)
- Got 1st prize in Rangoli competition in Reverberance (Nov. 2017)
- Got 3rd prize in Civil Maestro (AutoCad) competition (Oct. 2015)
- Participated in Hydraulic Arm Competition (Nov. 2014)
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
Morphle Labs Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Mechatronics Lab (MRL), IIT Kanpur
03.2023 - 05.2023
Head of Manufacturing
EndureAir Systems Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Executive - Drones
Sky Map Global Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 07.2020
Project Head, Design of Steel Structure for EOT Crane
SAIL BSP (Internship)
05.2017 - 07.2017
Product Designer
Ygeiax Sciences Pvt Ltd (Internship)
06.2016 - 07.2016
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Model School, Rohtak
Senior Secondary Education (CBSE)
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