Manan Dharod

Senior Engineer I - Product Design & Development at Asteria Aerospace Limited
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, IN
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi Professional working proficiency
  • Marathi Professional working proficiency
  • Gujarati Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Kutchi Native or bilingual proficiency

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Rachana Bhanushali

I had the pleasure of working with Manan for close to two years at the National Centre for Aerospace Innovation and Research. As a research associate in the composites group, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Manan on several projects. During that period, I've not only seen him excel at the core elements of his job - like 3D modeling and composite manufacturing - but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of his role like material characterization including sample preparation and testing. His willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities is something to be desired in any professional and explains why everyone enjoys working with Manan, no matter where they fall on the organization chart. Manan's mastery for his core role led to the filing of a design patent for a composite tray (for aerospace application) adding value to the company. I only have optimistic predictions for his career trajectory.

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Manan joined our team as a junior suspension engineer and was quick to grasp the technicalities needed to engineer the whole race car prototype. He always displayed a deeper insight to aggregate information from other sub systems that would eventually allow us to design a robust and a lighter wheel package. His contribution was pivotal in helping us reach top 25 in Design at Formula Student Germany 2014 and overall National champions at FDC 2015. I wish him the best in his endeavors.

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Credentials

  • Certificate of Championship
    Formula Bharat
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Participation
    Formula Student Germany GmbH
    Aug, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Participation on "Formula Student Vehicle Design & Dynamics"
    Optimum G
    Jan, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Membership
    SAEINDIA
    Jan, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Membership
    ISHRAE
    Jan, 2012
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • India
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Engineer I - Product Design & Development
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      - Lead & own the design, development, prototyping & release of multiple sub-systems & elements of UAV system, ground support infrastructure & new product & process introduction. - Select materials & manufacturing processes keeping in mind system requirements, manufacturing technologies, quality assurance & cost. - Analyze component, assemblies, systems & structures made from composites/metal/plastic/other using engineering principles & FEA to ensure that all requirements with respect to loads, weight, operation environment & functionality are met. - Test, validate & certify UAS & UAV system against requirement & criteria. - Document requirement, design report, analysis report etc. at all stages of product development that is right from the ideation to production release GD&T drawing & BOM & Data management in PDM/PLM. - Mentor other engineer & technician in R&D Prototyping & Production as well as drive continuous process improvement in design activities & workflow. - Co-ordinate & collaborate with multi-disciplinary team & management for planning, budgeting, procuring & delivery of product/project. Show less

    • Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer
      • Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

      Lead small cross-functional team & responsible for mechanical & electromechanical design of high performance electric vehicle (hypercars & racecars) components & systems from concept to manufacturing prototype to all the way to validation & market launch. - Design, analyze & build Lightest Electric Car - Ekonk - Design & Documented the Composite Monocoque, Metallic Crash Structure & CFRP Exterior Trims for Shul Lead small cross-functional team & responsible for mechanical & electromechanical design of high performance electric vehicle (hypercars & racecars) components & systems from concept to manufacturing prototype to all the way to validation & market launch. - Design, analyze & build Lightest Electric Car - Ekonk - Design & Documented the Composite Monocoque, Metallic Crash Structure & CFRP Exterior Trims for Shul

    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Research Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - Feb 2019

      Part of Mechanical Design & Advance Composites Group. Support & assist researchers & industry experts in Aerospace & Defense R&D activities as well as design & develop lightweight metallic & composite structures along with researching new applications for cutting edge technology such as 3D Printing, IoT etc. - Co-developed & patented a novel technique for Electronic Line Replaceable Unit Module Structure. - Optimized a Cannister Structure Production Process. - Characterise & validate different high-end components. - Manufactured different Composite Parts using dry & prepregs (carbon, aramid, glass) material & Hand-layup, VARIM, RTM, OOA, Autoclave Processes. Show less

    • India
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technical Head & Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
      • Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

      Design & build single seat formula racecar & compete in series of International FS / FSAE competitions (like Formula Student Germany, Formula Bharat etc.). The competition challenges engineers to put their knowledge to the test by incorporating it into building & manufacturing a durable & agile vehicle as well as considering the business & economic aspects side by side. - Won 1st prize at Formula Bharat 2016 & 2015 (also known as Formula Design Challenge in 2015) - Won 1st prize in Cost event at Formula Student Germany 2016. - Rank 27th in Design event & 9th in Business Plan event at Formula Student Germany 2014. Show less

Education

  • BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes
    Master of Technology - MTech, Digital Manufacturing
    2021 - 2023
  • K.J.Somaiya College of Engineering (Autonomous Affiliated to Mumbai University)
    Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
    2011 - 2015
  • Royal Junior College
    Higher Secondary Education (H.S.C.), Vocational Science
    2009 - 2011
  • St. John High School
    Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.), Distinction
    1999 - 2009

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