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Professional Summary: Outcome-driven, solutions-focused professional with a comprehensive background within the defence, aerospace, nuclear, oil & gas and railway industries. Adept in the design and development of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems, with experience in blast attenuation systems for armoured vehicles, flight control systems, railway platform screen doors, furniture, defence training equipment, robotic arm and more. Proficient in concept modelling, injection moulded components, prototype development, 3D printing, Sheet metal components and frame design.
Selected Achievements:
• Successfully Designed, developed and commercialized world's first automatic awning integrated with roof rack for cars (Aphcarios Engineeering Solutions LLC, Oman)
• Facilitated the design of a remote operated robotic arm with boom for cleaning of nuclear reactor damaged during 2011 tsunami disaster.
• Successfully designed multiple systems for the Ajax tank (UK MOD tank programme) and expertly reviewed and checked technical drawings (Pennant International PLC).
• Diligently lead a team in the execution and delivery of an ELMS panel cable harness project, completing assignment on time and to budget (GE Aviation).
• Led the design and development of platform screen doors for the Elizabeth Line, London, with facility is now open for public use.
• Facilitated the design of a remote operated damaged pipe connector for a sub-sea application for a major North Sea oil company (Hydratight Ltd).
• Oversaw multi-location teams of engineers across the UK, India, and China in the engineering modification of existing product lines (Saprev Ltd)
• Expertly designed and modelled robotic arm in collaboration with Kuka robotor and Kingston University, London.

Experience

  • Head of Engineering Aphcarios Engineering Solutions LLC · Part-time Jan 2022 – Present 2 yrs 4 mos Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman - Heading team of 20 cross-functional engineers for R&D of 3 world's first products.
    - Responsible for implementation of engineering best practices across major engineering functions, i.e., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Software.
    - Responsible for Inventory control
    - Responsible for Product Quality control
    - Responsible for Multiple Project Management
    - Introductions of multiple business processes for successful completion of R&D projects and smooth transition towards commercialization of each products.
    - Deputizing CEO of company and decision making in operations management
  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Veolia Nuclear solutions ltd., UK · Freelance Mar 2021 – Aug 2021 5 mos Abingdon, England, United Kingdom • Instrumental in the design and development of robotic arm with boom, tool pan & tilt and wand.
    • Extensively collaborated with external suppliers to design & develop light weight wand to perform debris removal operation in damaged reactor.
    • Assisted with technical query writing and answering technical queries from external stake holders.
    • Decision maker in terms of material selection for multiple components depending on exposure to the radiation environment.
    • Successfully designed junction plate to define the solid junction between remote operated robot and control cubicle.
  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Pennant International PLC, UK · Freelance Feb 2019 – Jan 2021 1 yrs 11 mos Staverton, England, United Kingdom • Instrumental in the design and development of maintenance training equipment for Ajax tanks through General Dynamics.
    • Emulated LRUs from different tank systems (main distribution box, main processing unit, emergency shifts, CIDS, Power CAN Node, etc) to design new Line Replacement Units.
    • Collaborated with other technicians to design electrical systems and incorporate designs into mechanical enclosures through the utilisation of CAD tools (Solidworks 2018, etc).
    • Assisted with onsite training, facilitated day to day design tasks, and interfaced with the project and electrical teams to streamline workflow and productivity.
    • Created electrical components on E2i software for the company’s digital library, created drawings to BS8888 and ASME/MIL standards, and conducted expert checks on drawings and BOMs.
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer GE Aviation · Freelance Oct 2017 – Feb 2019 1 yrs 4 mos Bishops Cleeve, England, United Kingdom • Led a team of design engineers in harness design and development activities, spanning Electrical Load Management Systems (ELMS) panels for Boeing 777x, components, and cable harness/formboard drawings.
    • Leveraged CAD tools and design software such as NX10.0 & Capital (Mentorgraphics), served as main point of contact for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements, & liaised with suppliers in accordance with GE standards.
  • Mechanical Design Engineer Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Ltd · Freelance Aug 2015 – Oct 2017 2 yrs 2 mos Melksham, England, United Kingdom • Integral team member in the design and development of platform screen doors (PSD) for the Crossrail Project for the London Underground, creating detailed designs for eight stations with Pro/E Creo 2.0.
    • Identified suitable British Railways-compliant material, steered the civil structural integration on platform screen doors structure designs, and modified existing designs for feasibility purposes.
    • Participated in FEA activities (design related) and the incorporation of relevant changes to the design based on FEA results.
  • Mechanical Design Engineer Armourworks International Ltd. · Full-time Sep 2014 – Jul 2015 10 mos Brockworth, England, United Kingdom • Designed and developed armoured vehicle blast seats and armour for blast attenuation control, facilitating project planning with MS project, and providing support to other departments as required.
  • Mechanical Design Engineer Hydratight Ltd. · Freelance Apr 2014 – Sep 2014 5 mos Walsall, England, United Kingdom • Key member of the team responsible for the design of sub-sea devices and equipment, producing concept designs, 3D models and drawings, and carrying out stress analysis assessments
  • Mechanical Design Engineer BAE SYSTEMS · Freelance Jul 2013 – Apr 2014 9 mos Rochester, England, United Kingdom • Developed components and systems for classified avionics and defence products, electro-mechanical components, and related optical products.
  • Product Development Consultant Saprev Ltd · Full-time Jun 2012 – Jun 2013 1 yrs London, England, United Kingdom • Supported clients across the UK and Europe as the technical interface in the design and development of innovative industrial products, translating technical requirements in a relatable, comprehendible manner.
  • Senior Executive, Design & Development godrej and boyce mumbai · Full-time Jul 2008 – Oct 2010 2 yrs 3 mos Mumbai, MH, India • Produced engineering documentation and specifications (2D drawings, 3D modelling, BOM generation, GD&T) in alignment with ISO 9001, product criteria, and design & performance requirements for the furniture division.

Education

  • Kingston University MSc in Advanced Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 1st with Distinction 2010 – 2011 Activities and Societies:  Member, Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) Course comprises of modules related to Advanced product design engineering including advanced CAD/CAM systems.
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad B.Eng. in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 1st with Distinction 2005 – 2008 Activities and Societies: Member of Mechanical engineering society Active Memeber of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) collegiate chapter.
  • Jamia Polytechnic Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 1st with Distinction 2002 – 2005
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Joined: May 2, 2023

Last seen: May 2, 2023

Area of Expertise
Aerospace Engineering Automotive Design Machine Design Oil & Gas General Design Gadgets Design General CAD Drafting Mechanical Drafting Display Design Industrial Design Services Concept Design Engineering Design Mechanical Engineering New Invention Development Electronic Devices Furniture Design Lighting Design Wearables Design Hourly Services Spacecraft Yacht & Marine Direct Digital Manufacturing Internet of Things (IoT) Prototype Design Services Reverse Engineering FEA Finite Element Analysis SolidWorks Design Services Sheet Metal Design Fabrication Drawings Services 3D Solid Modeling SolidWorks Engineering Services Part-to-CAD Modeling CAD Conversion Services 3D Furniture Modeling Services Rapid Prototyping Services Design Engineering Services 2D CAD Drafting Services Assembly Drawing Services Assembly Modeling Services Prototype Design Engineering Furniture Design and Engineering Services CAD Migration Services Robotics Design Services Machine Drawing Services Exercise Equipment Design Paper to CAD Conversion Mechanical Design Services Metal Design and Fabrication Creo Design Services 2D CAD Design Services PDF to CAD Conversion Electronic Prototyping and Design Services Mechanical CAD Design Manufacturing Drawings CAD Redrafting and Conversion Services Paper to AutoCAD Conversion 3D Product Demo Product Engineering Services 2D to 3D Modeling Marine Engineering Design Services Isometric Drawing Services Design for Assembly Services Mechanical Drawing Services Design for Manufacturing and Assembly DFM Services Design for Manufacturability (DFM Services) Design for Additive Manufacturing Steel Detailing Services Steel Shop Drawing Services CAD Data Conversion Services

Languages

English Full professional proficiency

Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency

Gujarati Native or bilingual proficiency

Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency

Arabic Elementary proficiency

Location

Seeb, Oman