mechanical engineer

PARV BHANDARI

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Grand Rapids, MI

PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly dedicated, disciplined and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering graduate with bias for action and a dynamic ability to fit in any work environment. Practical work experience within the automotive design sector; technical skills in SolidWorks, Creo Elements/Pro, ABAQUS and AutoCAD; and a foundation in automobile designing, analysis, and simulation modelling techniques. Proficient at creating detailed mechanical drawings for piece parts and assemblies and adept in maximizing form, fit and function through meticulous design model evaluation.

Holds a master’s degree from the prestigious Texas A&M University, and have pioneered several design projects, notable among which is the design of a Formula car and Go-Kart on SolidWorks, winning the ‘best design award’ at the National Go-Kart Championship in 2013.

Dedicated, loyal and dependable; strive to exceed expectations with service that is second-to-none. Possesses effective communication, refined leadership, and dynamic people management skills with poise for excellence in different work environments.

Currently seeking an exciting engineering design opportunity where a combination of rare creativity and ownership mindset is encouraged; leveraging skills to contribute own quota to overall organizational growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Solid & Parametric Modelling and Finite Element Analysis

Project Management

DFM - Design for Manufacturability

Analytical thinking

Mechanical Design & Engineering Schematics

Strategic Planning

Continuous Improvement

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Budgeting/Cost Management

Team building/Leadership

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of best practices and tools regarding the design and analysis of mechanical equipment using PTC Creo, SolidWorks, GD&T, ABAQUS (FEA), Siemens NX (UG), ASME/AISI/SAE norms, CATIA, AutoCAD, MATLAB and engineering drawings.

Adept in Windows, Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visual Basics).

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles – India Intern (Parts design and development). May 2018 – Aug. 2018

Prepared hardware comparison chart by redesigning bolts in Creo 2.0 and reduced hardware cost by approx. 300 thousand USD. Established 3D models in Creo 2.0 for Automobile contour based on Model vehicle’s point cloud data to analyse vehicle drag force and turbulence.

Redesigned and simulated fuel tank assembly by removing pipe mountings and adjusting casing dimensions using Creo 2.0 to reduce costs up to 140 thousand USD.

Assembled mountings and accessories on chassis of heavy commercial vehicles using Creo 2.0.

Software used: Creo 2.0, Microsoft Excel, Windchill.

Bosch - India Mechanical design engineer. January 2015 - August 2017

Leads design on new product lines or development projects. Manages and reviews design work related to those projects and develop DVP&R from design and analysis results.

Revise and alter detailed and layout drawings to conform to engineering changes.

Contribute to the development of systems and improvement in working practices and processes.

Responsible for mechanical design, CAD model development with SolidWorks, and engineering drawing the development of powertrain (transmission, driveshaft, differential), and other automotive components like fuel systems, brakes, suspension.

Work to a project schedule and budget, ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficiency of the work being performed.

Prepare using 2D and 3D CAD software mechanical drawings, thermodynamic analysis, GD&T, detailed drawings and assembly models complete with calculated dimensions and tolerances.

Software used: Solidworks, ANSYS, AutoCAD, MS Excel, Wrike, Enovia.

DESIGN PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES

Impact on Composite Armor Dec. 2018

Analysis of composite armour using materials like Kevlar 29 fibres and T800 S carbon fibres reinforced epoxy.

Modelling and simulation of the impact of 9mm bullet on composite armour on ABAQUS 2017.

Results show 97% of energy absorption of the bullet upon impact to the composite armour on ABAQUS and 95% on siemens NX.

Software used: ABAQUS 2017, Siemens NX (UG). Solidworks, MS Excel.

LPG Refrigeration System Jan. 2016

Design and fabrication of a Refrigerator using LPG as a refrigerant as a major project with a team of 5 members.

Reduction of ozone depletion potential (ODP) to zero and improvement of overall efficiency by 20%.

Formula Student Japan (SAE) Sep.2014

Secured 1st position amongst South East Asian countries and represented university in Japan.

Designed the vehicle on Solidworks and led the design and analysis team of 4 members.

Designed chassis in Solidworks and FEA for torsional rigidity, front impact and side impact using Solidworks and ANSYS.

Software used: Solidworks, ANSYS, MS Excel.

National Go-Kart Championship, India Nov. 2013

Served as captain and led the team of 18 members, secured 2nd position overall and was awarded the best design award in the event.

Designed the Go-Kart vehicle using Solidworks and designed the harnesses using cabling module in Solidworks for ignition and odometer.

Software used: Solidworks, CATIA, ANSYS, MS Excel.

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, Texas MSc. in Mechanical Engineering (CGPA: 3.58) - 2019

Master Project: Impact Analysis of Kevlar and Carbon Fibre Composite Armor

Acropolis Technical Campus, India B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - 2016

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