SIDDHANT GHASGHASE
Lead Engineer
Pune
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Engineer with proven history of leading engineering teams to success. Effectively directed multiple projects from conception to completion, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and team leadership.
Overview
4
4
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer
Alten India
03.2022 - Current
- Working with a U.S.-based oil and gas MNC, supporting their engineering activities onsite and offshore.
- Designed and developed packaging machines for MNC clients, providing on-site and offshore support.
- Conducted FEA (CAE) analysis for brackets and structures.
- Developed conveying systems for food and liquid beverages through standard configurations using Tool CAD and SAP.
- Facilitated client engagement through on-site visits, enhancing communication and project alignment.
- Houston, US - Onsite support to Oil & Gas client.
- Portugal - Standardization project requirement studies, and meetings.
- Vadodara, Gujarat - Detailing and Documentation of Flow Wrapper Machine and Product Distribution System.
Senior Engineer-Design & Automation
Harsha Engineers International Limited
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Designed and implemented feeding and stacking systems for stamping processes, including hopper-elevator, pick-and-place, and linear-rotary configurations.
- Line automation for secondary processes (lines with 10-15 or more integrated equipment).
- Ensured proper sizing and selection of standard components to meet project specifications.
- Conducted inquiries and approvals for line layout, and standard machines and equipment.
- An active member of the DM and Automation pillar (TPM), working collaboratively with other pillars to achieve the pillars' KPIs and KAIs using TPM methodologies and tools (Kaizen, MP sheet, DFMEA, etc.).
- Collaborated with suppliers through discussions and site visits to facilitate new product development.
- FEA analysis of components of special-purpose machines, equipment, and stamped components.
Senior Engineer
H&G Technologies
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Client interactions for understanding requirements.
- Facilitated project planning sessions, defining scope and objectives to align team efforts.
- Developed the concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Design calculation (for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components) and selection.
- FEA (CAE) analysis (static and dynamic) - brackets and structures (CAE tool - Ansys Workbench).
Design Engineer
Monarch Innovation Private Limited
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Concept design for a pharmaceutical machine (tablet press) (CAD tool - SolidWorks).
- Utilized FEA software to analyze and optimize product designs (FEA tool - Ansys Workbench).
- Developed a DFMEA for a machine.
- Mechanical drive unit selection for tablet presses.
- Managed design calculations for standard parts selection, drive selection, and supplier interactions.
- Contributed to project development by collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborated on tablet press design for an MNC client, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Performed design calculations for standard parts selection and drive selection, facilitating effective supplier interactions.
Project Trainee
L&T Heavy Engineering Division
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Implemented an automated force control mechanism by parameterizing blank parameters (thickness, size, material, and shape to form) with limiting forming force to ensure successful head forming without tearing.
- Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of the forming process using Abaqus/CAE (Nonlinear analysis).
- Multi-point pressing dished head forming analysis using an analytical approach and FEA tool.
- Conducted static structural analysis of fixtures using analytical methods and FEA tools (Ansys Workbench, NX) to validate design integrity.
- 3D modeling and drawing (CAD tool - Solid Edge)
- Developed a concept design for an overlay welding machine as part of a design and development project, focusing on innovative solutions.
Education
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nirma Institute of Technology
Ahmedabad05-2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering
Jaysingpur05-2014
12th (Higher Secondary Certificate Examination) - Science
Tatyasaheb Kore Military Academy
Warana05-2010
Skills
SolidWorks
Timeline
Lead Engineer
Alten India
03.2022 - Current
Senior Engineer-Design & Automation
Harsha Engineers International Limited
03.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Engineer
H&G Technologies
09.2018 - 03.2019
Design Engineer
Monarch Innovation Private Limited
11.2017 - 08.2018
Project Trainee
L&T Heavy Engineering Division
05.2016 - 05.2017
12th (Higher Secondary Certificate Examination) - Science
Tatyasaheb Kore Military Academy
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nirma Institute of Technology