Supraja Garnaik

I'm excited to be completing my Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University this December! As a Graduate Research Assistant, I utilize advanced Ansys Workbench and Fluent tools, focusing on tool design optimization and manufacturing process improvement.

Advanced Metal forming and Tribology Laboratory| Mechanical Design Engineer (Graduate Researcher) Jan 2024 – Present • Conducted research on hydrodynamic cavitation, identifying 6 research gaps, and developed an innovative tool design concept for precise fluid flow control for development of the lapping manufacturing processes • Designed 3D CAD parts and assemblies using SOLIDWORKS and developed corresponding 2D drawings to support manufacturing and assembly processes Applied the principles of Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) for better manufacturability. Designed and developed specialized tooling and fixtures, ensuring accurate and structured testing of experimental tool designs.

• Conduct design of experiments and laboratory testing of the industrial tool to validate the design • Oversaw prototype fabrication and documented iterative improvements, developed an experimental setup assembly integrating GD&T principles to ensure precise fit and alignment to validate the tool designs minimizing errors in the existing solid models.
• Selected OEM components and fabricated custom parts to build an experimental setup for validating the performance of a nozzle design.
• Collaborated with technicians, ensured component compatibility, and assembled the setup to ensure accurate testing conditions.
• Prepared Bills of Material (BOM) for sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Investigated and troubleshoot product design problems through optimization studies of experimental nozzle designs by design of experiments (DOE); oversaw nozzle component prototype fabrication and iterative improvements, building and testing models to validate product designs.
• Analyzed test data, benchmarked against similar designs, and documented test procedures and findings with great detail to write technical reports, design processes, results, and performance metrics to make high quality decisions

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 GPA: 3.78/4 Relevant Courses: Design of Electro-mechanical Systems, Fracture Mechanics, Engineering Design Optimization, FEA, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization, Agile Methodologies, Digital Manufacturing, Lean Practices