Virendra Chavan

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*/*,*, ******** ***** Niwas, Saivihar, Bhandup West, Mumbai 400078, India

Accomplished and focused Mechanical Engineer with experience in devising processes for the design and manufacture of mechanical equipments. Recognized for professionalism, positive attitude, commitment to excellence and ability to communicate and work with senior management, associates and customers.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Advanced Mechanical Engineering

2010 – 2012

University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom

Grade 2:1

Modules: Finite Element Modeling, CFD, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Principles of Automotive Design, Turbo machinery, Engine Testing and Modeling, Heat Transfer Applications, Mechanical Dynamics

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering

2006 – 2009

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

67.44%

Modules: CAD-CAM and FEA, Industrial Engineering, Strength of Materials, Kinematics-Dynamics of Machinery, Thermal Engineering, Mechatronics, CNC and NC Programming, Hydraulic Machinery, IC Engine, Supply Chain Management, Production Process

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

2003 – 2006

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai, India

63.46%

Modules: CNC and NC Programming, Machine Design, Metrology, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Power, Strength of Materials

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Product Design and Development Engineer

Firefly Solar Generators, Lewes, UK

June 2013 – March 2014

1. Participated in the design and development process of various generators.

2. Designed canopies and solar panel systems using SolidWorks for new products and working towards building new product prototypes insuring product passes required tests and achieve high IP rating.

3. Improved design of existing mechanical components and performed stress analysis.

4. Liaised with the component manufacturers, suppliers and purchasing and production departments.

Process Design Engineer

Murzello Metal Finish Systems Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India

January - August 2010

1. Participated in the design and development process of various shot blasting machines.

2. Examined the AutoCAD components and assembly design mark-ups provided by the Design department and made the necessary corrections to get them approved for the Production department.

3. Liaised with the managers and associates to get the drawings approved.

4. Actively involved in project planning, management and procurement. Followed up with the vendors to co-ordinate the material supply.

5. Organised and assisted subordinates in the production process.

6. Participated in commissioning and testing of the machinery and machine parts and preparing test certificates.

Acquired Skills:

* Increased output by optimising production process and production time.

* Career history of achieving employment goals and quality work carried to timely completion.

* Participated in related exhibitions, seminars and conferences to showcase and introduce up-coming products to the market and involved in technical sales.

Mechanical Graduate Engineer

Dynamic Valves Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India

September-December 2009

Company business consists of Design and Manufacturing of Butterfly Valve (Tight Shut-Off Valves and Low Leakage Damper Valves).

1. Supervised the production process and various butterfly valves assemblies.

2. Monitored the company’s paper and electronic database.

3. Planned various production tasks with minimizing time and optimizing cost, scheduled dates and quoted the best possible values of products for tenders and assignments.

4. Prepared technical design files of Butterfly valves in AutoCAD.

5. Participated in cyclic testing of various butterfly valves, prepared test certificates and Bills of Materials.

Acquired skills:

* Learned new production concepts of valves and supervised a group of six workers.

Customer Service Assistant

British Petroleum, Hove, UK

June 2011 - February 2012

General Assistant

J Sainsbury’s PLC, Lewes Road, Brighton, UK

March – December 2012

Hollister California Co, Brighton, UK

January 2013 – March 2014

* Inventory management.

* Code checking and stock replenishment.

* Solving customer queries.

PROJECTS

The Simulation of Future Car (performed during MSc course)

* Individually designed a Diesel-Electric Hybrid car in Matlab atmosphere.

* Simulated the car in MATLAB/ SIMULINK tools using European driving cycles in order to improve the overall efficiency and decreasing the fuel consumption rate of a normal turbocharged diesel engine vehicle.

The Design of Leak Testing Apparatus for Pharmaceutical Applications (performed during Bachelors)

* Designed an instrument to detect a leak as small as a micron in diameter in medical capsule strips. This prevents the capsules from oxidation.

* Led a team of three. Responsible for product design and its manufacturing.

The Design of Cascaded Hydro-Pneumatic Braking System (performed during Diploma)

* Designed a system for three wheeler vehicles that exhibited the importance of effective braking. It overcomes the drawbacks of the hydraulic and pneumatic braking systems.

* Led a team of four. Solely responsible for the system design and manufacturing of its separate components.

* Among the top five best projects of Mechanical department in that academic year.

STUDY PROJECTS in FEA MODELLING and CFD FLUENT

* Analysis of a seat belt buckle clip

* Finite element analysis of a Flywheel

* Turbulent flow over a forward facing step

* Flow around a compressor cascade

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* 3D Modelling-Solid Works, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD 2D and 3D, CATIA V5, Autodesk Inventor

* Engineering packages- Ansys (Intermediate), Fluent

* Microsoft products-MS Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 2003/2007/2010

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Training: Underwent Solid works and Ansys Fluent Trainings at university

Organizational: Conceptualized and executed cultural programs at University of Sussex

Event Management: Managed the ‘European International Business Academy’s 38th Conference (EIBA 2012)’ in University of Sussex

Volunteering: Mumbai Marathon, Brighton Marathon, Jugai Welfare Association

Interests: Formula1 races, football, travelling, driving, gardening and listening to music

Affiliations: Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Member, Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) Member

LinkedIn Profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/virendra-chavan/29/4a7/944

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