Aditya Bagalkot

A disciplined and driven professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement. Highly curious and enthusiastic, with the ability to take on new challenges and rapidly acquire new skills. Values clarity, precision, and quality in work, consistently delivering efficient and well-structured solutions. Eager to contribute meaningfully with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER at L&T Valves (2024-07 – Present)

This company is a leading global manufacturer of industrial valves, delivering high-performance flow-control solutions for critical sectors such as oil & gas, power, defense, and nuclear. A part of the Larsen & Toubro, the company is known for its engineering excellence, innovation, and adherence to stringent international quality standards. Part of special projects team dealing with customers from defense, nuclear and aerospace sectors including NPCIL, DRDO, BARC, L&T defense, ISRO and ITER.

Currently involved with civil nuclear and AIP submarine projects.

• Prepare and review General Assembly Drawings (GAD)
• Develop and review Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOM)
• Prepare calculations for valves as per API/ASME standard requirements
• Prepare 3D models for idea visualization and validation
• Create and review manufacturing drawings
• Resolve manufacturing queries
• Handle queries and enquiries from customers
• Maintain ISO 19443:2018 documentation

PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN at Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (2024-01 – 2024-04)

This company is a leading Indian manufacturer of precision machine tools and advanced manufacturing solutions, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, and defense. Renowned for its innovation and engineering excellence, BFW delivers high-performance CNC machines and turnkey solutions aligned with global quality standards.

• Reduced CNC VTL assembly lead time
• Conducted shopfloor analysis and gathered data by Gemba walks
• Identified bottlenecks
• Presented data-driven insights to the management of the company

DESIGN INTERN at Uttejna Technologies LLP (2023-05 – 2023-06)

This company provides Design Consultancy services in Idea Creation, Problem Solving, Industrial Design, Systems Design and Engineering Domain for a global clientele in healthcare domain. Worked on projects like simulation and optimization of base frame structure, Design and Implementation of Pneumatic Circuit for Material Handling Automation Process and POC of Paper Indentation Machine.

• Design for manufacturing various components
• Created detailed, precise technical drawings by applying principles of GD&T
• Effectively communicated with cross-functional teams to address design-related inquiries
• Managed vendors for on-time delivery of ordered goods

Technical Manager and Vehicle Dynamics Engineer at Team Jaabaz, VIT (2021-01 – 2024-01)

• Led cross-functional coordination as Technical Manager
• Tracked departmental progress and conducted technical design reviews
• Planned project schedules
• Designed and optimized wheel hub and upright using SolidWorks and ANSYS
• Handled rear wheel manufacturing and assembly
• Selected appropriate shock absorbers
• Managed vendor selection for cost-effective component production

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering – Vellore Institute of Technology (2020-09 – 2024-05)

Karnataka PUC – Oxford Independent PU College (2018-06 – 2020-07)

ICSE – Sri Vani Education Centre (2006-06 – 2018-05)