Chirag Parikh
Senior Engineer at FEV North America, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Agile: It's Not Just for Software
LinkedInSep, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteNov, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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FEV North America, Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Engineer
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Aug 2011 - Present
SENIOR ENGINEER (Resident at GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company, Erie, PA) • Demonstrate expertise in implementing and supporting a broad range of customer programs through meticulous development and validation processes which consistently exceed customer expectations. • Spearhead all aspects of component development, reliability, data analysis, predictive maintenance, and emission and performance development, currently with five approved patents. • Employ control and authorization… Show more SENIOR ENGINEER (Resident at GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company, Erie, PA) • Demonstrate expertise in implementing and supporting a broad range of customer programs through meticulous development and validation processes which consistently exceed customer expectations. • Spearhead all aspects of component development, reliability, data analysis, predictive maintenance, and emission and performance development, currently with five approved patents. • Employ control and authorization over engine performance, emissions and calibration development for a novel engine controller. • Heighten cost containment efforts, realizing savings of more than $1M by identifying signature and developing algorithms for a selective fuel pump replacement. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to industrialize and monetize insights utilizing an algorithm for health evaluation, enabling proactive replacement of parts prior to actual failure. • Authored and published a paper on “In-service Remote Monitoring of Engine Performance to Increase Locomotive Availability” at CIMAC conference in 2019. • Originated, evaluated, and released a fault analysis manual in DOORs application within strict time constraints alongside engine, fuel, control, and cooling teams. • Attained the highest level of praise by multiple customers for timely release and detailed work. Show less SENIOR ENGINEER (Resident at GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company, Erie, PA) • Demonstrate expertise in implementing and supporting a broad range of customer programs through meticulous development and validation processes which consistently exceed customer expectations. • Spearhead all aspects of component development, reliability, data analysis, predictive maintenance, and emission and performance development, currently with five approved patents. • Employ control and authorization… Show more SENIOR ENGINEER (Resident at GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company, Erie, PA) • Demonstrate expertise in implementing and supporting a broad range of customer programs through meticulous development and validation processes which consistently exceed customer expectations. • Spearhead all aspects of component development, reliability, data analysis, predictive maintenance, and emission and performance development, currently with five approved patents. • Employ control and authorization over engine performance, emissions and calibration development for a novel engine controller. • Heighten cost containment efforts, realizing savings of more than $1M by identifying signature and developing algorithms for a selective fuel pump replacement. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to industrialize and monetize insights utilizing an algorithm for health evaluation, enabling proactive replacement of parts prior to actual failure. • Authored and published a paper on “In-service Remote Monitoring of Engine Performance to Increase Locomotive Availability” at CIMAC conference in 2019. • Originated, evaluated, and released a fault analysis manual in DOORs application within strict time constraints alongside engine, fuel, control, and cooling teams. • Attained the highest level of praise by multiple customers for timely release and detailed work. Show less
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Navistar Inc
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Engineer
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Nov 2007 - Aug 2011
• Achieved measurable success in integrating the Navistar Engine for Caterpillar Truck Applications consisting of over 50 drawing and design releases. • Investigated, assessed, and fully resolved diverse packaging and manufacturing issues by delivering innovative design solutions. • Accountable for all facets of GD&T and tolerance stack-up, drawing release, and bills of material. • Operated as liaison for offshore work management and received consistent customer… Show more • Achieved measurable success in integrating the Navistar Engine for Caterpillar Truck Applications consisting of over 50 drawing and design releases. • Investigated, assessed, and fully resolved diverse packaging and manufacturing issues by delivering innovative design solutions. • Accountable for all facets of GD&T and tolerance stack-up, drawing release, and bills of material. • Operated as liaison for offshore work management and received consistent customer satisfaction ratings and continual increased revenue. Show less • Achieved measurable success in integrating the Navistar Engine for Caterpillar Truck Applications consisting of over 50 drawing and design releases. • Investigated, assessed, and fully resolved diverse packaging and manufacturing issues by delivering innovative design solutions. • Accountable for all facets of GD&T and tolerance stack-up, drawing release, and bills of material. • Operated as liaison for offshore work management and received consistent customer… Show more • Achieved measurable success in integrating the Navistar Engine for Caterpillar Truck Applications consisting of over 50 drawing and design releases. • Investigated, assessed, and fully resolved diverse packaging and manufacturing issues by delivering innovative design solutions. • Accountable for all facets of GD&T and tolerance stack-up, drawing release, and bills of material. • Operated as liaison for offshore work management and received consistent customer satisfaction ratings and continual increased revenue. Show less
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Mahindra Engineering
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India
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Automotive
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Project Leader
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May 2005 - Nov 2007
• Delegated and coordinated resources with an onsite/offshore model for more than 500 drawings and component design releases. • Presided over cross-functional team idea generation sessions as well as headed engine tear down and concept generations for cost reduction projects. • Delegated and coordinated resources with an onsite/offshore model for more than 500 drawings and component design releases. • Presided over cross-functional team idea generation sessions as well as headed engine tear down and concept generations for cost reduction projects.
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Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]
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India
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Engineer
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Apr 2003 - May 2005
• Delivered expert 2 Cylinder engine development and validation support for tractor applications. • Monitored and resolved engineering product reliability issues while leading cost optimization efforts. • Delivered expert 2 Cylinder engine development and validation support for tractor applications. • Monitored and resolved engineering product reliability issues while leading cost optimization efforts.
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Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
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India
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Automotive
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2002 - Feb 2003
• Orchestrated in-depth analysis of cylinder bore deformation aimed at reducing oil consumption. • Orchestrated in-depth analysis of cylinder bore deformation aimed at reducing oil consumption.
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Education
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2001 - 2003
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
Masters In Engineering, Mechanical -
2003 - 2005
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
PGDBM, OPERATIONS -
1995 - 1999
Lukhdhirji Engineering College - Morbi
B.E., Mechanical -
Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli
Diploma, Internal Qualityt Auditing & QS900
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