Bhargavan Kandala

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Expert in converting product design from specifications or scratch to mass production & commercial use.

Mechanical Project Engineer with over 4 years’ experience and master’s in mechanical engineering.

EXPERTISE

Project Engineering- Led several multimillion-dollar capital projects (Airports) from Sales to end use.

Engineering proficiency- Real-time technical problem-solving skills in design, manufacturing, and installation.

Design skills- Advanced electro-mechanical part modeling, analysis, prototype, testing, and implementation.

Systems & Quality- ERP (SAP) implementation & training, engineering release quality supervision.

Leadership skills- Led a team of 3 engineers & designers in project execution & product development (NPD).

Process excellence - Achieved material costs reduction and engineering deliverables with time savings.

Administrative support- Engineering process enhancements, analyzing KPI’s, efficient resource allocation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems/ Elevator- Fort Worth, TX Sep 2017 – Present

Sr. Mechanical Engineer with experience in multiple engineering processes

Continuous improvement

Design team supervision and guidance in product development- 3D modelling & 2D drawings in Inventor & analysis in ANSYS, DFM, prototype, testing, validation, and assembly of new products, jigs, and tools.

Achieved over $250,000 savings in 2019-2021 by material costs reduction, design improvements, and analyzing outsourcing resulting in 15% business growth.

Enhanced specification matrix for accurate sales estimation (material & labor costs) and interdepartmental kick-off meetings for superior project turnovers & execution.

Cost & technical review meetings of projects for enhanced budgeting & margins, competence in the market.

Systems design and implementation

Established Bill of Material (BOM) generation in SAP Configurator increasing the BOM accuracy by 25% and reducing Engineering time for release by 20% (approx. $50,000/ year savings).

Introduced several QMS-Eng. standard operation procedures, training documentation & work instructions, engineering process flows, and established priorities for engineering productivity improvement.

Project and design Engineer

Executed Airport infrastructure projects ($2million–$100million) from Sales to field commissioning per customer specifications (NFPA)- DFW, Charlotte Terminals-A, B & E, CHG- American Airlines & LAX Airports.

Controls/ electrical engineering coordination in integrating large scale Electro-mechanical components- as per FAA regulations by 3D modeling, GD&T.

Collaborated with Quality (QC) and R&D teams for static & dynamic stress analysis (FEA) using ANSYS.

Reviewed & overseen construction drawings, pricing or quote, submittals, 3D models & drawings (Inventor & CATIA), BOM releases & costs, site survey, field inspections, and customer acceptance tests (CAT).

Technical issue resolutions at multiple stages of the product- layouts & design, manufacturing, testing, field install, commissioning (punch lists) by 3D equipment modeling of complex assemblies.

Assisted Project Management in specification and quotations review, project scheduling and proposals, change order requests, site visit, and customer meetings for increased customer satisfaction.

Worked with vendors/ suppliers on DFM & cost reductions by design changes, outsourcing, & subcontracting

100% on time new design & BOM releases and resolved NCR’s, RFIs, ECRs, fitment issues by root cause analysis.

Worked with supply chain (PSM) team for supplier or manufacturer quality determination using structural and imaging testing methods on prototypes.

University of North Texas, Research Assistant Jan 2016 - May 2017

Tutored students Physics & Mechanics and conducted meetings to ensure 100% senior design project & assignment completion, constituted several innovative design & engineering ideas using 3D printing.

Enhanced the FDA/ISO compliant implantable Sensor size to reduce patients’ discomfort by 3D printing Carbon fiber inserts.

Collaborated with a team of four researchers to achieve the prototype test results within a range of 60% accuracy by using 3D printer.

Maruti Suzuki, Automobile Engineering Intern May 2014 - Aug 2014

Led a team of five technicians in improving workstation flows & training documents for a 10% increase in intake of car engine- transmission repairs and maintenance.

3D Modeling (CATIA) & analysis (ANSYS) to simulate and comprehend the strength of rotating shafts, rotary components, couplings, brakes, and clutches.

SKILLS

Design Software: Autodesk Inventor, Revit, CATIA, AutoCAD, ANSYS, AviPLAN.

Manufacturing tools:, 3D printing, CNC, injection molding, machining, routers.

Other tools: Jira, Agile, 5S, lean, root cause analysis, Gemba walk, PDM Vault.

EDUCATION

Master of Science Mechanical Engineering University of North Texas GPA: 3.85 Aug 2015 - May 2017

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Osmania University GPA: 3.70 Aug 2011 - May 2015

PROJECTS

Energy modeling on Revit and calculated loads for several commercial HVAC systems on eQuest.

Zero Energy Pump: Pedal-powered Reciprocating water pumps/ Sprayer - Part design (Gears, Flywheels, piping & Pump), simulation followed by prototyping using CNC and welding to benefit Indian rural areas to pump up to 20 GPM. Fabricated parts using molding, casting, and stamping.

Won third position in Efficycle competition- designed and prototyped Tricycle for SAE event (50 competitors).

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