Pratik Hore

Mechanical Design & Simulation Engineer with 6 years of experience across the UK and India, specializing in CFD, FEA, thermal analysis, and new product development. Delivered simulation-led design optimization for commercial refrigeration systems, structural assemblies, and industrial equipment using ANSYS Fluent, CFX, and Mechanical. Contributed to the development of multiple products from concept through validation and production release, achieving up to 15% improvement in thermal performance, 35% reduction in prototype lead times, and 30% increase in manufacturing efficiency through engineering analysis, design optimization, and DFM implementation.

Experienced in CFD modelling, structural integrity assessment, thermal management, product validation, material selection, FMEA, and engineering calculations. MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Merit), University of Leeds, and Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA).

TECHNICAL LEAD-ENGINEERING (CONTRACT) - LT Elevators Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2026-01 - 2026-06)

• Directed end-to-end structural and mechanical design of next-generation elevator systems, covering load-bearing components, safety-critical assemblies, and compliance with IS/EN 81 elevator standards.
• Led material qualification programmes for 8+ components, achieving an estimated 12% reduction in per-unit material cost while maintaining structural integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Delivered technical reports, design validation outputs, and engineering recommendations to senior stakeholders, enabling informed design decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary design reviews involving mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams, resolving integration challenges and supporting programme delivery.

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Hoshizaki Europe Limited - United Kingdom

(2024-02 - 2025-09)

• Led thermal design and new product development of 2 commercial ice machines from concept through pre-production.
• Applied ANSYS CFX and Fluent CFD simulations across 15+ design iterations, improving COP (Coefficient of Performance) by 15% and reducing peak operating temperatures by 8°C.
• Reduced prototyping lead time by approximately 35% by designing refrigeration components for FDM 3D printing, enabling faster design-test-iterate development cycles prior to tooling release.
• Conducted performance validation testing across a 10°C–42°C ambient range using thermocouple arrays and AMR sensors, generating datasets that directly supported R&D decisions with Hoshizaki Japan.
• Prepared and presented detailed simulation and validation reports to the Japanese R&D team, supporting global design alignment and accelerating international product certification activities.

DESIGN AND COSTING ENGINEER - Hobb International Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2020-06 - 2021-11)

• Produced 2D and 3D engineering designs in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for 10+ product lines, while preparing competitive cost sheets that contributed to securing 3 international tender bids.
• Performed FEA simulations using ANSYS Structural across static, modal, and fatigue load cases, and developed FMEA documentation that helped reduce post-production defect rates by 18%.
• Led 2 major cross-functional projects from design freeze through production handover, achieving a 30% improvement in manufacturing efficiency through DFM (Design for Manufacture) optimisation.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Hilight Industries - India

(2019-12 - 2020-05)

• Designed and detailed 5+ product assemblies using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA V5, while selecting materials in compliance with IS and ASME pressure vessel and structural design codes.
• Performed stress and load calculations for static and dynamic operating conditions, ensuring designs satisfied tender safety factor requirements and presenting technical reports directly to government procurement officials.

JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Tulsi Weigh Solutions Pvt Ltd. - India

(2018-08 - 2019-11)

• Designed structural FEA models for modular weighbridges up to 20 m in length using SolidWorks and ANSYS, calculating safe axle load capacities for weigh-in-motion (WIM) applications.
• Applied FMEA methodology to redesign 3 critical weighbridge sub-assemblies, reducing measurement error by 2% and extending estimated service life by 15%.
• Co-developed an improved production workflow that reduced per unit manufacturing time by 50%, delivering an estimated saving of 8 man-hours per weighbridge produced.

TRAINEE ENGINEER - Steel Authority of India Limited - India

(2017-06 - 2017-07)

• Completed industrial training across key steel production departments, including Blast Furnace, SMS, CCP, Sinter Plant, Coke Oven, and Rolling Mills.
• Observed manufacturing processes, material flow, maintenance practices, and quality assurance procedures within an integrated steel plant environment.

MSc - Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS CFX and Fluent) - University of Leeds (2022-09 - 2023-09)

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Future Institute of Engineering and Management (2014-08 - 2018-07)