Senior Mechanical Engineer

HARSHA KUDIGRAM

Le Claire, IA 812-***-**** *********@*****.***

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Skilled Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of success supporting critical projects and programs in highly regulated environments. A record of compliance with federal, industry, and company standards, blending analysis, engineering principles, and detailed execution to meet key objectives and improve product performance, reliability, and safety.

Adaptable Team Leader dedicated to driving results, consistently enhancing knowledge of new technologies, software, and processes to improve product design, management, and testing. A history of introducing engineering and business solutions by drawing on mechanical expertise and business knowledge. CORE COMPETENCIES

Mechanical Engineering Leadership: Fire Protection Program Management Capex Project Execution FAA Certification Engine Rating Development Engine Performance Analysis & Calibration Continuous Improvement Processes Design for Six Sigma

(DFSS) & Lean Manufacturing Prototype & Production Component Development PLM Corporate Finance & Reporting Mechanical Systems & Environments: Natural Gas, Diesel & Dual Fuel Engines Diesel Engine Fuel Systems High-Pressure Common Rail Systems & Fuel Filters Commercial Refrigeration MRO (Maintenance Repair Organization), Nuclear Power Plant

& Aluminum Processing Operations

Compliance Knowledge & Technical Tools: NRC Regulations (10 CFR 50.48/Appx A/R),50.59, LS-AA-128, 50.7 FAA Regulations

(FAA 14 CFR Part 25) Aerospace Test Procedures - Environmental, Vibration & Shock Testing NSF ASME Y14.5 SAE(AS/AMS)

RTCA DO-160 C Solid Works Autodesk Inventor SAP Creo, Pro/Mechanica DOORS Excel Innovia Windchill Finario Oracle ERP CAD Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Sheet Metal Design HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Enhanced the Fire Protection Program at a 33.3M sq. ft. 2000 MW nuclear power plant, managing program teams, supporting the site during 3 outages, and engaging with external auditors, regulators, and insurance organizations for seamless audits.

Directed projects of up to $2M to introduce new capital equipment for Heat Treatment Furnaces and developed technical solutions to improve equipment reliability and product performance.

Drove innovation by developing an alternate conformity process for qualifying Centreline Drogue System components for the US Airforce KC-46 Supertanker and a new acceptance test procedure for implementation.

Played a key role in capturing a multi-million dollar contract for GE Locomotive/Rail Diesel Engines and $2M in additional revenue for Caterpillar by creating new emissions calibrations, engine protection and load control strategies, and new natural gas engine ratings.

Developed and implemented algorithms to convert Coons-Gordon surfaces to NURBS at Iowa State; contributed to software for a peptide and protein spectra calculation package developed at Iowa State University. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORDOVA, IL

Senior Engineer 2022 – 2024

Took charge of improvement initiatives for Fire Protection Program health, including preparing the Program Health Report, managing teams during outages, and evaluating impacts to program requirements. Maintained configuration control of the fire hazards analysis and reactor safe shutdown analysis.

Improved the Fire Protection Program health score by 15% in one year, addressing various program indicators by working with management to assign owners, establish due dates, monitor progress, and support timely item closure.

Conducted an extensive review of the program documentation to identify errors and collaborated with teams to improve content, correct errors, and release a new program report to reduce potential audit findings.

Evaluated the technical acceptability of proposed changes to the approved fire protection program and determined whether changes required approval of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Performed NFPA code design review to resolve NRC questions and evaluated the effect of plant configuration changes on the program’s combustible loading calculations and Fire Protection Requirements. Harsha Kudigram 812-***-**** *********@*****.*** Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT.

ARCONIC DAVENPORT, IA

Staff Engineer 2021 – 2022

Joined the Furnace Quality Assurance group in the Central Maintenance Department and leveraged project management tools to successfully lead and execute sustaining and new capital projects. Managed external vendors and contractors and provided design, material, installation, and other support functions.

Coordinated all project phases from scope development, specifications, and bid solicitation to design, installation, and project closure. Provided technical solutions and guidance for design, process, and application issues.

Built a business case for replacing underperforming heat exchangers for the aluminum heat treatment furnaces and gained leadership buy-in.

Delivered a successful installation that increased furnace cooling capacity, minimizing the risk of equipment failure and improving throughput, revenue, and profit.

Reversed a pattern of premature fan failure, furnace shutdown, and revenue losses by designing a solution to maintain belt tension and alignment for furnace cooling fan drives.

Oversaw the bidding, selection, manufacturing, and installation process, leading the project from end to end to grow furnace throughput and revenue.

HILLPHOENIX INC. KEOSAQUA, IA

Senior Product Engineer 2019 – 2021

Hired to lead projects through the design and improvement of new and existing commercial refrigeration, food storage, and display equipment. Worked with design and production engineers to resolve manufacturing issues and mentored junior engineers.

Conceptualized and implemented projects to enhance the performance and regulatory compliance of existing products while supporting continuous improvement initiatives for improving process capability.

Partnered with suppliers, designers, and purchasing to evaluate component alternatives that could be integrated into an existing product to improve quality and reduce cost.

Analyzed solutions for a non-compliant food merchandiser temperature controller, identifying a UL-compliant controller with remote capabilities and superior performance.

Eliminated the risk of fines, met regulatory standards, reduced costs, and increased food storage capacity and unit revenue. COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS DAVENPORT, IA

Senior Mechanical Engineer 2015 – 2019

Took on a senior engineering and technical lead role to support cross-functional teams in the design, integration, improvement, qualification, and testing of new and existing products and components. Led projects to design and improve new and existing Aerial Refueling components and test procedures.

Supported component and system level testing and FAA compliance of Aerial Refueling components prior to installation on the Boeing KC46 Supertanker for the US Air Force.

Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot test failures and supervised technicians and Junior Engineers in the development of test fixtures.

Strengthened compliance by ensuring customer (Boeing/US Airforce) and FAA product requirements were correctly interpreted and met.

Drove business impacts by participating in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities to enhance business processes.

Supported Aerial Refueling component suppliers in FAA Conformity activities for the Boeing KC 46 supertanker.

Managed supplier and test house selection activities including assessing technical capabilities and reviewing quotes. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, USA CONSTELLATION ENERGY

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering PG-14 Fire Protection Qualification Certification for Nuclear Power Plants

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY VT-2 Visual Leak Detection Qualification Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Certification for Nuclear Power Plants Design for Six Sigma Green Belt JOHN DEERE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Lean Manufacturing Training COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS Managerial Finance & Corporate Finance Reporting

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