Aerospace Design Engineer
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8+ years experience after MTech in Machine Design in aerospace design, defense R&D, and additive manufacturing. Skilled in 3D CAD, CAE and PLM tools with advanced engineering. Expertise in developing aircraft systems, conducting simulations, and optimizing designs while adhering to AS9100D, FAA and EASA standards.
● 3D CAD Modeling- CATIA, UG NX, SolidWorks
● Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) -Teamcenter,3DX
● Design for Manufacturability (DfM)
● Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM, 3D printing)
● 3D Printing - Makerbot Z18 Replicator
● Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAE – Ansys, LS-Dyna
● Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
● Data Analysis & Visualization - Python, SQL, Power BI
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Technology Specialist | Infosys BPM, Bangalore | Jun 2019- Present
● Supported design and development of 3D models and 2D drawings for aircraft systems, including primary and secondary components- fuselage, empennage, brackets, stringers, composite structures using UG NX, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements - AS9100, FAA, EASA.
● Conducted comprehensive design reviews, implemented modifications, and ensured adherence to performance, weight, cost, safety, and certification requirements for aerospace components.
● Performed advanced mechanical and thermal engineering analysis, including tolerance analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), fatigue, fracture mechanics, and weight optimization to validate design integrity and optimize performance.
● Managed Product Data Management (PDM) activities using PLM tools such as 3DX and Documentum, supporting change management activities and ensuring secure storage and version control of CAD files.
● Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless communication and the successful delivery of projects in alignment with business needs and schedules.
● Gained in-depth expertise in aerodynamics, avionics, fatigue (LCF,HCF) and corrosion analysis, stress analysis, material strength, and repair techniques, contributing to the safe and efficient lifecycle management of aerospace components.
● Provided technical expertise in life management, field issue resolution, and repair processes to support the safe and competitive life limits of critical engine parts, ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO, FAA, EASA compliance.
Junior Research Fellow | DRDO (Defence R&D Org.), Bangalore | Jan 2017- Jan 2019
● Contributed to critical defense projects, including bulletproof jacket design and food storage for extreme conditions as per MIL standards.
● Led a team of 3 to accomplish DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) using NX CAD, CATIA, and hands-on Rapid Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) operations on Makerbot Z18 Replicator for prototypes of defense projects.
● Integrated cutting-edge 3D printing technology to streamline prototype development, resulting in faster turnaround times. innovative approach reduced prototype manufacturing time by 80% and cost by more than 40%.
● Utilized FEA and CAE tools for stress analysis and impact analysis using LS-Dyna.
● Enhanced project success rates by 30% through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Mechanical Design Consultant | TATA-HAL Technologies Ltd. | Oct 2016- Jan 2017
● Designed 3D model and 2D drawings of the transmission deck of Light Utility Helicopter (LUH).
● Created comprehensive design documentation for the light utility helicopter transmission deck, including 3D CAD models, detailed and assembly drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and 2D drafting with GD&T, adhering to AS9100D and ASME Y14.5 standards.
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
● Master of Technology (MTech) | Machine Design | VTU | 2015
● Bachelor of Engineering (BE) | Mechanical Engineering | VTU | 2013
● “Professional in Product Design and Analysis” (NX CAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, GD&T) | CADD Centre
● “Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing” by Autodesk
● Knowledge of Python, SQL, Power Bi, and Data Science concepts.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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“Design and analysis of vertical fin of helicopter” |Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
● Designed and assembled 3D model of a lightweight and structurally sound vertical fin model for a 5-ton single-rotor helicopter using CAD tool UG NX.
● Performed comprehensive structural analysis to determine critical parameters like stress, displacement under load, and pressure.
● Optimized fin design to ensure it operates within allowable stress limits and avoids potential resonance issues with the tail rotor, thereby enhancing flight stability and safety.
“Study of design, analysis and manufacturing aspects of tail boom structure for helicopter application” |Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
● Designed and positioned an optimal tail structure for a 5-ton helicopter. This involved careful consideration of weight, strength, and aerodynamic performance.
● Generated Shear Force Diagrams (SFD) and Bending Moment Diagrams (BMD) to visualize and analyze the loads acting on the tail structure. Calculated stress distribution on the tailboom due to applied loads using the Nastran solver and verified results with analytical calculations.
● Performed a comparative analysis between analytical and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) results to validate the design and finalize the tailboom configuration.
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