Technical Consultant

• Apr 2023 - Present

Engineering Lead

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

Providing technical guidance on design process, Reviewing and signatory authority for design documents for Rotatives. o Reviewing Interfaces and signing off documents in coordination with other functions like Blades, Shaft, Statics, HP/IP, Air system, Thermals, Subsystem. o Releasing documentation from Materials, Manufacturing and other key functions for design acceptance at various level of design review. Signing authority for Requirement documents and Detail design report. o Leading Zero defect strategy in consultation with manufacturing to arrive at acceptable tolerances for parts Leading a strong team for NPI program. This team is mandated to deliver a product improvement for an existing engine. o Leading Cost reduction program (CRAB tasks). This program is entitled to work on opportunities to reduce cost on existing parts. Show less

Design Lead/ Advance Engineer

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2020

Execution and Technical Expertise : o Requirement understanding (DOORS) and its validation against design. o Disc design for IPT meeting life, integrity, functional, manufacturing and system level requirements. o Design optimization: parametric model->DOEs (meeting requirements)-> regression equation-> design validation o Detailed FE analysis of components to estimate the capability of the design under all aggressive operating conditions and calculate fatigue life for certification. o Bolt integrity analysis and stack up calculations for builds and gaps. o Supporting Build review for Build, Balance and assembly process. o Zero defect strategy by understanding Manufacturing process capability o Risk mitigation with effective use of DFM, XFMEA. o Authoring design definition reports, Engineering critical component parts plan, Test plan, Component requirement document. o Interface control with cross-functional team . o As a part of Cost reduction program, responsible for development of a low-cost material for its application for Civil large engines ensuring the optimal weight/cost ratio. Collaboration with Material, Testing and manufacturing team to develop process for the new material. Management activities : Complete Project ownership of Component Engineering’s (Rotatives) cost reduction activities (material change) for Large Rolls-Royce commercial Engine Programs. o Project Management of Intermediate pressure turbine Rotating components, owning the responsibility of Engineering planning, Resource estimation, cross functional inter-actions, task execution and delivery. As a 5s focal responsible for the teams management in terms of data handling with appropriate Export Control licensing. o Setting up folder structure and laying down process for data transfer. Show less

Engineering Lead/Engineering Analyst/Senior Design Engineer

• Oct 2007 - Dec 2016

Technical Expertise and Execution :o Design and development of steam turbine components like Rotor blades for Nuclear, Geothermal, Solar, Fossil Fuel and Industrial Applications. Design of Vanes, Diaphragms, Rotor, HP/IP/LP Inner & Outer Casings, Bearing Pedestals, Gland Casings and Turbine Train arrangements. o FEM , Strength Calculations, 3D Model building, Manufacturing Drawing , BOM , Design for Assembly and manufacturing, Inspection & Test Plans.o Factory visit (Birr, Switzerland) for manufacturing inputs. Tool redesign with reduced cost.o Design ownership of low pressure, last stage rotating blades and rotors, Engineering plan, resource estimation, cross functional inter-actions.Team Management tasks :o Preparing capability matrix for the teamo Identifying training needs & project opportunities for the team members.o Supporting performance review of the team. Show less

Engineering Lead

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

-Aircraft Interiors design- Cabinet/Ottoman design for Aircraft