PRAVEEN KUMAR BHARGAV

• Accomplished Mechanical engineer with 15 years of experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in Tractor Design entailing Designing, Lay outing, Prototyping and Testing of Hydraulic Systems.
• A keen designer and knowledge seeker, applying innovative ideas into the designs.
• Proficiency in modelling, layout and design calculations involved in mobile hydraulics.
• Demonstrated excellence in control valves, linkages, CI housing, fluid conveyance systems, connectors and conductors design.
• Associate member of Fluid Power Society of India. FPSI membership ref no.- AM – 4223.

• Detailed technical drawings of Hitch control valve and hydraulic system housings, linkages, feedback mechanism.
• Preparation of layouts and schematics of the hydraulic systems.
• Tolerance stacking and analysis especially for new design.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) and documentation as per IATF 16949:2016.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing based on ASME Y14.5M 2018.
• Pipe Routing Layout preparation and calculations for hydraulic fluid conveyance arrangement.
• Systems integration of Hydraulics aggregate with transmission, three point linkage & tractor aggregate.
• VA/VE for cost reduction without compromising performance & reliability of product.
• Reliability improvement. Current product failure’s root causes analysis and appropriate resolution.
• Sealing system design in conjunction with manufacturers.
• Hydraulic pump requirement calculation & selection based on product specifications.
• Conversion of market specification to detailed technical specifications and documentation.
• Valve configuration design and manufacturing requirements.
• DFMEA, Virtual DFA, DFM & DFS.
• Design verification & validation through proto, rig and field testing.
• Auxiliary valve selection, calculation, layout and installation detailing.
• Adequate knowledge of SAP, PRAM, PDMLINK-Windchill.
• Interaction with suppliers/ manufacturers for parts development, feasibility analysis & proposal review for hydraulics components like seals, valves, steering unit, steering cylinders, pumps and fluid conveyance connectors etc.
• Basic awareness of Design verification & validation through CAE using ANSYS, Kinematics Analysis of linkages using MSC-ADAMS & Elementary knowledge regarding Hydraulics system characteristics / performance analysis using ITI simulation-X.

• Leading project to introduce hydro-mechanical power assisted steering system for 24-45 HP tractor segment. Designed a flow control unit to ensure constant flow requirement for steering unit.
• Involved in VAVE project of 5 series new ADDC which leads to savings of up to 10% and turned out better in terms of field performance. Prepared 2D layout of system as well as CAD models / drawings of components like housing, cylinder, piston, crank, shaft etc. Conducted calculations related to lift capacity, transport height, and tolerance stacking. Also conducted FEA of components like housing, shaft etc. Assisted in assembly during proto – build and line trials. Contributed in debugging hydraulic issues during various field trials and resolution of field complaints.
• Involved in design of small ADDC for newly launched 18 HP small tractors. Achieved stringent target of product compactness, cost competitive design as well suitability for all agriculture and haulage applications. Conducted field surveys to incorporate customer requirements in design prior to specs finalization. Conducted calculations for pump and sealing selection, lift capacity, lift time. Prepared 2D/3D layouts, CAD models/ drawings of components like rock shaft, crank, auto trip linkage, distributor housing etc. Assisted in proto typing and field/ performance testing.
• Involved in incorporation of Power steering feature in 30 to 80 HP segment models. Conducted calculation for flow requirement, pipe sizing, Pump, cylinder and steering valve selection, fittings and connectors. Developed pipe routings for the power steering arrangement.
• Actively involved in Reliability project of Hitch valve malfunction conducted field visits to understand customer complaint and Root cause analysis. Modified design testing, verification and validation for various field applications.
• Similarly handled other major reliability projects Rock shaft failure, Power lift housing breakage of current models, leakage / seepage through pipe joints & O-rings, & momentary steering jam / hard issue etc.
• Designing a new low cost control valve having multiple features like SA/DA change over, load sensing, jerk free smooth operation, pilot operated carry over, detent & single spool / double spool stackable units for Auxiliary applications.
• Geometric dimensioning & Tolerance of the Hydraulic system as per the functionality, performance requirements and system interrelationship.
• Prepared detailed assembly drawing of the patented hitch control valve along with elaboration of the specifications, manufacturing and testing requirements for most popular & reliable Hydraulic system of industry bench marked Hydromatic platform. Involved in the design of the sealing system for Hydraulic Shaft, cylinder, feedback linkages and sensing mechanism. This involves the selection of the sealing mechanism based on the operating environment, functional and performance requirements in conjunction with seal manufacturer / supplier.
• Designed fluid conveyance lines & connectors based on SAE standards J533B, J514 for conventional hydraulic systems as well as power steering arrangement and auxiliary valve application. Studied various type of sealing system being used across the globe.
• Part of the Cross Functional team for preparing the System Block Diagram, P-Diagram, DFMEA & DVP&R for Hydraulic System from system level to the component level. Acquired knowledge of the types of the failure modes and the effects along with the severity ratings associated with the various failure modes.
• Active member of various CSF projects like Zero leakage, FVPA, VA/VE, design data migration Windchill – PLM implementation etc.
• Responsible for design documentation and Product life cycle management in PDM link / Windchill. The associativity of every component along with its entire design history is managed through PDM link. Responsible for product life cycle management of complete hydraulic systems.
• Worked on various new technology projects like EHR- electro hydraulics, HST- Hydrostatic Transmission, Torque generator etc.
• On-going New Concept / Design projects– Low Cost control valve for auxiliary applications, Air Spring design for comfort seating, PTO mounted Radial Piston pump for auxiliary applications etc.

• Executive Development Programme (EDP) based on Seven habits of highly effective people.
• Management Development Programme (MDP), Performance Leadership Program & 4 Disciplines of execution at Chennai by Franklin covey.
• Corporate Finance Management tools, at Institute of Financial management & Research (IFMR) Sri city- Chennai.
• Fundamental of industrial and mobile hydraulics at CRISP Bhopal.
• Fundamental of spring design by IST at Mumbai.
• Creativity and innovation, Team building.
• Internal training on GD&T, DWM AND DFMEA.
• Fluid Power Technical Seminar on latest trends in fluid power technology organized by Fluid Power Society of India.
• Participated in paper presentation on ‘Pro-engineer with Windchill integration and application’ organized by PTC at Delhi.
• MOOC – Mechanics of material-I by Georgia institute of technology.
• MOOC - Fundamentals of fluid power by university of Minnesota.

• Mr. Rajesh Malik

Chief Engineer - CNHI Indore

Contact no. 9826950909

• Mr. Kamal Gaur

DGM - JCB India ltd

Contact no. 9999033916