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Vinod Lonkar

Vinod Lonkar

Bengaluru

Summary

Aero-thermal Professional with 12+ years of experience in aircraft nacelle thermal and aerodynamic analysis. Proficient in simulation tools i.e. Thermal Desktop and Starccm+. Strong desire to expand my learning in aerospace, and apply my technical and interpersonal skills to help the organization and contribute back to the industry

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Lead Engineer

Collins Aerospace
Bengaluru
07.2011 - Current

Programs: Boeing 787, A320neo, Embrear E2 Jet and Dassault Falcon Biz jet.

  • Extensively performed thermal simulations of nacelle components like Inlet, Fancowl, Thrust reverser, Exhaust, Engine build-up.
  • Experienced knowledge of fluid flow (CFD) simulation, Ventilation and Pressure relief analysis
  • Performed design trades/optimization activities in support of nacelle development and certification
  • Working knowledge of metallic and composite structures
  • Support to Stress and loads group in pressure and temperature mapping
  • Working knowledge of nacelle fire safety requirements, fire test plan and test report documentation.
  • Test Data correlation and model validation
  • Writing thermodynamic reports to support certification
  • Actively participated in process improvement activities and standard work creation
  • Create and maintain project documents per company QMS standard ISO 9001 standards, and support the internal and external quality audits

Planning Engineer

KSB Pumps Ltd
Pune
11.2007 - 08.2009
  • Performed Material Resource Planning and Production Planning activities of industrial centrifugal pumps using SAP ERP, PP and MM Modules

Education

M.Tech - Thermal Power Engineering

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumkuru
07-2011

Skills

  • Nacelle Structure
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Aerodynamic and Fluid flow analysis (CFD)
  • Ventilation analysis
  • Nacelle Fire Safety, Test plan and report documentation
  • Engineering Production Support

Tools Expertize

  • Thermal Desktop (35/5)
  • Starccm (3/5)
  • Hypermesh (3/5)
  • Catia V5 (4/5)
  • VBA (3/5)

Accomplishments

  • A patent filed on “improving anti-icing performance”
  • Have experience to driving departmental initiatives and the innovation culture in team

Timeline

Sr. Lead Engineer

Collins Aerospace
07.2011 - Current

Planning Engineer

KSB Pumps Ltd
11.2007 - 08.2009

M.Tech - Thermal Power Engineering

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Vinod Lonkar