Experienced Lead R&D Engineer specializing in automation solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in HSRA preparation and FMEA analysis, mentoring junior engineers, and driving project success through effective communication and agile methodologies. Focused on optimizing design processes for improved efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead R&D Engineer
Vanderlande Industries Pvt Ltd
Pune
11.2018 - Current
Developed reliable transfer equipment solutions for pallet handling to address site failure issues.
Developed innovative automation solutions for material handling systems.
Preparation of HSRA of equipment modules in product portfolio helps in achieving safety compliancy for equipment.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and functionality.
Actively contributed to the agile methodology used in the organization as a dedicated member of the agile team, also serving as scrum master.
Responsible for timely delivery of documents of like manufacturing drawings, manuals, BOM, ordering material for prototype, test plan, HSRA, FMEA etc.
Coordinated prototype development and testing phases for new products.
As a development engineer review the work from colleagues and counterpart from other offices of company.
Mentored junior engineers on best practices in research and development methodologies.
Created detailed documentation for project specifications and engineering processes.
Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
Created 3D models of components using CAD software.
Prepared detailed project progress reports and findings to inform stakeholders.
Participated in brainstorming sessions with other members of the R&D team.
Offered technical insights on product development initiatives.
Led various development projects, including singulated flow optimizer development.
Project Engineer
Vanderlande Industries Pvt Ltd
Pune
11.2018 - 09.2022
Engineered airport baggage handling projects, adhering to established selection criteria to ensure optimal system performance.
Created project designs for Amazon, aligning with company-established criteria for system selection.
Working as a project design engineer for the projects of warehouses as per standards set by the organization for selection of system.
Managed resources including equipment, materials, personnel, and subcontractors to meet project objectives within timelines.
Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Generated specifications and BOM for systems and accessories, confirmed specs pre-release, and delivered necessary documentation including layouts, PD5 file, conveyor list, HSRA, and site instructions.
Developed technical specifications and documentation for engineering projects.
Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Senior Design Engineer
Vega conveyors and Automation Ltd
Pune
09.2017 - 10.2018
Led design projects for conveyor systems and automation solutions.
Designed conveyors, stoppers, pushers, pullers, hoppers, and spiral conveyors to meet project specifications.
Executing Design approval layout as per customer requirement for conveyors management.
Utilized CAD software to create detailed design specifications and models.
Implementing designs and testing the outcome.
Modeled assemblies to facilitate ease of manufacturing and implementation.
Developed innovative ideas to optimize workflow of conveying systems.
Validating the BOM and DWG available for new release machines to be manufactured.
Updated library of new standards for easy purchasing.
Mentored junior engineers on design principles and best practices.
Designed projects for the conveying system.
Design Engineer
Teknovance Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 08.2017
Developed models for new parts in accordance with design specifications.
Prepared assemblies based on markup drawings, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
Created detailed drawings to ensure proper application of GD&T and inclusion of welding symbols.
Making of new assembly and part drawing.
Studying and Analyzing design inputs available from customers.
Responded to customer queries and resolved issues during modeling, assembly, and drawing processes.
Validating the BOM and DWG available for new.
Uploading completed work to the customer drop boxes.
Updated library with customer inputs to ensure accurate access to design requirements. of inputs came from customers.
Mechanical Draftsman
JBTC, Bhosari, Pune (Universal Solutions Pvt Ltd.)
Bhosari
04.2014 - 03.2016
Validated BOM and DWG for new release machines to ensure manufacturing accuracy.
Executed designs based on research ideas using CAD software.
Resolved design issues by reworking and implementing updated designs.
Implementing designs and testing the outcome.
Updating library of new standards come for introduction for convenience of purchase.
Education
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Indira College of Engineering & Management
University of Pune
06-2013
Skills
Product lifecycle management
HSRA preparation
FMEA analysis
Agile methodologies and Scrum mastery
Automation solutions
Project management
Cross-functional collaboration
3D modeling
Agile methodologies
Equipment development
Project engineering
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor proficiency
Enovia software expertise
AutoCAD and Ansys skills
Mentoring junior engineers
Problem solving
Effective communication
Design optimization
Design development
DevTrack and Jira management
Freelancer mechanical engineer
I am experienced skilled mechanical design engineer, highly motivated to facilitate in mechanical design and developments.
Timeline
Lead R&D Engineer
Vanderlande Industries Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - Current
Project Engineer
Vanderlande Industries Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 09.2022
Senior Design Engineer
Vega conveyors and Automation Ltd
09.2017 - 10.2018
Design Engineer
Teknovance Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 08.2017
Mechanical Draftsman
JBTC, Bhosari, Pune (Universal Solutions Pvt Ltd.)