About
I鈥檓 Abu Shahama Khan, a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert and Mechanical Design Engineer with 12+ years of experience delivering DFM-optimized, production-ready designs for global clients in automotive, medical devices, industrial machinery, and IoT. My work blends technical precision with entrepreneurial agility, ensuring designs are cost-effective, compliant, and manufacturable.
Key Accomplishments
馃彮 Industrial Machinery & Acoustic Studios
Led the design of 6,000+ sheet metal assemblies for Netflix/Amazon-tier acoustic studios, reducing assembly errors by 30% via GD&T and SolidWorks equations.
Engineered CNC routers, silos, and conveyor systems for automotive and food storage clients, optimizing workflows with ANSYS FEA/CFD.
馃殫 Automotive & Transportation
Designed EV battery housings and low-bed trailers, improving structural integrity by 35% while reducing weight through carbon fiber optimization.
Redesigned Ford Transit conveyor systems for package delivery, cutting fabrication costs by 25%.
馃彞 Medical Devices
Developed FDA-compliant enclosures for surgical laser systems (Theralase Technologies), passing all regulatory tests.
Prototyped 3D-printed prosthetic limbs with 30% cost reduction via material science and DFM.
馃攲 Consumer Electronics & IoT
Delivered IoT parcel lockers with RFID security and climate control for smart apartments.
Designed premium electrical enclosures (IP65-rated) for outdoor TVs and advertising displays.
Technical Expertise
Software & Tools
CAD/CAE:
SOLIDWORKS (Sheet Metal, GD&T, Large Assemblies)
CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, Creo, SolidEdge, Unigraphics-NX
ANSYS (FEA, CFD), AutoCAD (2D Drafting, Advanced Steel)
Rendering & Simulation:
KeyShot (Photorealistic Renders), Moldflow (Injection Molding)
Manufacturing & Prototyping:
3D Printing (FDM, SLS), CNC Machining, Laser Cutting (DXF/STEP Files)
Core Skills
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Optimized 150+ projects for cost, material efficiency, and tooling compatibility.
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T): ASME Y14.5-certified precision for seamless assembly.
Materials: Carbon fiber composites, stainless steel, tool steels (P20/H13), ABS/PC.
Compliance & Standards
ISO 9001, ASME Y14.5, ASTM, UL/CE, FDA.
Education & Certifications
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering | Integral University, Lucknow
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) | Advanced Sheet Metal
GD&T ASME Y14.5 Certified
Why Partner With Me?
Whether you need a prototype optimized for CNC or a large-scale sheet metal assembly, I combine freelance flexibility with corporate-grade precision to deliver compliant, market-ready solutions. My expertise in SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and DFM ensures your project is built to last and ready for production.
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Experience
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Founder & Lead Engineer
Arrant Engineering Solutions 路 Self-employed
Jan 2016 –
Present
9 yrs 11 mos
Lucknow, UP, India
Delivered 300+ global projects across 50+ countries as a Top 30 SolidWorks Freelancer, achieving a 97% success rate and 4.8/5 client rating.
Key Projects:
Medical Devices: FDA-compliant laser enclosures (Theralase Technologies), surgical tools, and 3D-printed prosthetics with 30% cost reduction.
Automotive: Lightweight EV battery housings, Ford Transit conveyor systems, and low-bed trailers optimized for 35% durability improvement.
IoT & Consumer Electronics: IP65-rated outdoor TV enclosures, RFID-enabled parcel lockers, and premium electrical boards with removable batteries.
Industrial Machinery: CNC routers, silos, and hydraulic presses compliant with ASTM/CE standards.
Tools: SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, KeyShot, GD&T.
Industries: Automotive, Medical Devices, IoT, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Machinery.
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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Global Acoustic Studio Manufacturer (Sweden) 路 Contract
Aug 2023 –
Feb 2025
1 yrs 6 mos
Sweden
Spearheaded end-to-end design of 6,000+ sheet metal assemblies for Netflix/Amazon-tier sound studios, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ASME Y14.5 standards.
Automated BOM generation using SolidWorks equations, reducing assembly errors by 30% and accelerating project timelines by 15%.
Mentored cross-functional teams in advanced sheet metal workflows and trained a German SolidWorks trainer on studio-specific design requirements.
Tools: SolidWorks (Sheet Metal, Equations), ANSYS (FEA), GD&T, AutoCAD.
Key Industries: Industrial Machinery, Media & Entertainment.
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Senior/Junior Design Engineer
SYNERGY i-DESIGN (India) 路 Full-time
Jun 2012 –
Nov 2015
3 yrs 5 mos
Lucknow, UP, India
Designed consumer electronics and home appliances, mastering GD&T standards and rapid prototyping workflows.
Collaborated with clients to refine ergonomic and aesthetic product designs, reducing prototyping iterations by 20%.
Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor.
Education
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INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
achelor of Technology (B.Tech), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
2008 – 2012
Activities and Societies:
Member, Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA)
Participant, National CAD Modeling Competitions (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Organizer, Machine Design Workshops (GD&T, CNC Machining)
Focused on applied mechanics, thermodynamics, and CAD/CAM systems, with hands-on projects in traditional prototyping, material science, and machine design. Key academic achievements:
Designed a solar-powered hydraulic jack for rural applications (final-year project).
Completed advanced coursework in GD&T, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and CNC programming.
Trained in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD through university-certified workshops, laying the foundation for professional CAD expertise.