PAVANKUMAR SHETTY
Ben Guerir, Marrakesh-Safi,
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Design Manager with 12 years of experience in Rotary Equipment and Industrial Valve design, CAD modeling, FEA, and team leadership. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative mechanical solutions while ensuring cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards. Skilled in project management, design optimization, and process improvement. Passionate about driving innovation and improving design efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Manager
Phova Technology
Ben Guerir, Marrakesh-Safi,
01.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of 12 engineers and designers in developing centrifugal pumps and valves for mining applications.
- New product development for the global market using appropriate processes and resources.
- Oversee technicalactivities to ensure smooth business transactions and project execution.
- Successfully handled technical bidding activities including application engineering, technical documentation submission for tender.
- Management of the project team, Coordinate internal functions and sub-suppliers.
- Oversee all stages of product development, from concept to manufacturing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Developed a database and implemented Spaix – a pump sizing tool.
- The project's follow-up includes continuous communication with the cross-functional teams.
- Core member of YouTube and LinkedIn technical engagement programs.
Technical Lead
Trillium Flow Services, TEPS
Bangalore
04.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Design Engineer
Trillium Flow Services, TEPS
Bangalore
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinate with business unit teams across the world to meet overall quality, on-time delivery, and keep track of the Project Orders.
- Valve design catering to ASME Sec 3 or API 6D, ASME B 16.34 gate, globe, check, butterfly valves, and plug.
- Responsible for order engineering activities (Design, BOM & GA drawings) and NPD in accordance with customer's requirements and BU needs.
- Developed a sizing tool database and MATHCAD calculation template for gate valves and check valves.
- Worked with CFT to direct investigation and resolution of shop floor problems, and site issues relating to equipment failure; conducted root cause analysis, prepared Six Sigma DMAIC problem-solving worksheet, 5 Whys, and made corrections & developed and implemented permanent, cost-effective solutions
- Expertise in Engineering calculations (thread strength, flange bolting, wall thickness, torque, spring forces, valve flow, buckling, and cavitation calculation formulated in MATHCAD
Staff Engineer
Flowserve Controls Pvt Ltd, GTEC
Bangalore
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Sizing and selection of general and severe service trim for control valve applications.
- Designed and developed a complete size range of control valves (1” to 24” size) for a Concentrated Solar Power Plant for molten salt application by following the Product Development and Release process (PDR).his is one of the major projects toward reducing carbon emission intensity.
- Successfully completed 2 months onsite deputation in Villach Austria to finishing-priority Maxflo Order which would have a great consequence if delayed
- Engineering subject matter experts for master data management tasks. Worked with 27 global engineering teams to integrate data from various data sources into a single PLM and ERP system.
- Executed Kaizen, and lean CIP activities & demonstrated strong problem-solving and decision-making ability by applying structured tools such as Fishbone, Brainstorming, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and achieved an 18% reduction in the overall lead time of molten salt valve design.
Associate Design Engineer
Polyhydron Systems Pvt Ltd, PSPL
BELAGAVI CITY
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Experience in the design and development of hydro-mechanical system design and linear-rotary actuators for aerospace and marine applications.
- Automated the 3D modeling and 2D drafting of controlled parts by linking SolidWorks to MATHCAD, thereby reducing new design turnover time by 40%.
- Managed all phases of the design process for parts, assemblies, and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, and tolerancing; performed FMEA; validated designs through prototyping and testing; and released engineering documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
KLECET
BELAGAVI05-2013
High School Diploma -
GSS COLLEGE
BELAGAVI04-2009
Skills
- CAD Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Solid Edge
- BOM: ERP, Oracle, M3, IGS
- PLM Software: PTC Windchill, Adept, Teamcenter
- Programming: MATLAB, Spaix Pump Sizing Tool
Technical Profile
- Experience in the design of Centrifugal Pumps, Control valves, Forged gate valves, and Butterfly valves for Industrial application.
- Expert in design of Hydraulic and Mechanical components for Pumps.
- Proficient in the design of Hydraulic power packs, actuators, test stands, and manifold blocks for different hydraulic applications
- Experience in parts sourcing like castings, machined parts etc
- Experience in negotiation with sub suppliers all necessary equipment for an specific project by interacting with the Procurement team.
Accomplishments
- Designed a complete size range of low-pressure class forged gate valves with pressure seal gasket bonnet for North American Nuclear Market requirements and provided innovative solutions- ideas for cost reduction & weight reduction of valves by value-adding Value Engineering (VA VE). I received Genius of the Year award from Trillium company.
- For the new product development of Molten salt valve results in a 10% increase in order booking and the company has received more than 280 Valve orders on the Molten Salt application and was awarded the Spirit of Flowserve for my contributions to this project.
- Received the “Spirit of Flowserve” award from the Villach Engineering Manager for my support to finish the Liquid Hydrogen project on time with high KQI.
- Designed 500kN & 1000kN Servo Actuators for flight simulation applications. Recognized with the Spotlight award.
Languages
KANNADA
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Design Manager
Phova Technology
01.2024 - Current
Technical Lead
Trillium Flow Services, TEPS
04.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Design Engineer
Trillium Flow Services, TEPS
07.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Engineer
Flowserve Controls Pvt Ltd, GTEC
08.2016 - 07.2022
Associate Design Engineer
Polyhydron Systems Pvt Ltd, PSPL
11.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
KLECET
High School Diploma -
GSS COLLEGE
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