Sai Charan Murkhalla
Mechanical Design Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer with 5 years of experience delivering high-performance design solutions in Aerospace Industries. Specialized in 3D Modelling, Electrical wire harness design, and product design using Siemens NX. Proven track record of improving design efficiency, reducing development time, and supporting end-to-end product lifecycle—from concept to production.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
IDC Engineering Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
01.2026 - Current
- Performed 3D modeling and routing of electrical pipes, conduits, and mechanical routing systems using Siemens NX for Daimler Truck vehicle platforms.
- Designed electrical and mechanical routing layouts, ensuring optimal packaging, manufacturability, and compliance with Daimler Truck engineering standards.
- Developed sheet metal brackets, clamps, and mounting structures for supporting pipes and harness assemblies using sheet metal design features such as bend, flange, emboss, and flattening.
- Created Surface models for vehicle integration areas to support routing feasibility and packaging studies.
- Conducted DMU clearance checks and interference analysis to validate routing paths, and ensure proper installation within vehicle assemblies.
- Performed pipe breakpoint calculations to determine optimal support locations, and maintain proper pipe stability during vehicle operation.
- Executed thermal expansion checks and thermal feasibility analysis to ensure pipe durability under temperature variations.
- Performed vibration and durability feasibility checks to validate routing reliability under dynamic vehicle conditions.
- Generated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T, BOMs, and installation documentation for production release.
- Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
- Proactively identified potential risks in the design process and developed contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts on project timelines or budgets.
Design Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Bengaluru, India
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Optimized detailed 3D modeling of aircraft engine externals, including brackets, end fittings, and pipe routings, utilizing Siemens NX and CATIA V5, significantly enhances assembly precision and manufacturability.
- Designed and optimized Pipe routing layouts for fuel, oil, and air systems, ensuring clearance, safety, and compliance with aerospace standards.
- Cultivated vendor relationships through clear communication of design requirements and negotiation of terms to align project goals.
- Improved engine performance and safety through robust engineering practices, resulting in better structural integrity, vibration resistance, and system reliability.
- GD&T application and tolerance stack-up analysis using advanced 3D modeling software and CAD tools to enhance aerospace quality and ensure assembly precision across complex assemblies with tight tolerances.
- Generated clearance and interface reports for external engine hardware to validate design feasibility during digital mockup (DMU) reviews.
- Created bolt and rivet calculation sheets to validate bracket and clip assemblies in accordance with aerospace engineering standards.
- Facilitated product lifecycle management using Teamcenter PLM, managing part creation, BOM updates, version control, and release processes to ensure product quality.
- Compiled weight estimation reports and cost analysis sheets for new components with better accuracy to support project planning and customer proposals.
- Streamlined PDM alignment and configuration management using PLM software to maintain data accuracy and enhance efficiency across the digital engineering environment.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Raghu Engineering College (Autonomous)
Visakhapatnam 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Narayana Junior College
Visakhapatnam, India 04.2001 -
Matriculation - Science
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Nausenabaugh
Visakhapatnam, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Aerospace Design Engineering
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Siemens NX
Pipe Routing (Electrical & Mechanical)
Sheet Metal Modelling
Solid Modelling
Drafting
CATIA
Manufacturing processes
Material selection
Engineering calculations
Product lifecycle management
Research and development
Structural analysis
Design validation
SolidWorks 3D models
Automotive engineering
HVAC system design
Hydraulic and pneumatic design
American society of mechanical engineers (ASME) 145 Y
Computer-aided design
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
IDC Engineering Pvt Ltd
01.2026 - Current
Design Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2021 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Raghu Engineering College (Autonomous)
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Narayana Junior College
04.2001 -
Matriculation - Science
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Nausenabaugh
04.2001 -