Pranav Rajgor

Experience

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  Flovel Valves Pvt Ltd

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2009

  Design Engineer

  # Worked as an active team member for design and development of nozzle check valves to avoid cavitation free operation.# Preparing the assembly and its detail drawings of different valve part with the help of Pro-Engineer (CAD) tool.Analyzing Fluid behavior in actual working condition of Non Return Valve by simulating the product model in Fluent 6.3 (Ansys).# Applying the CFD concepts to optimize the design and make sure that valve operate without Cavitation and Erosion.# Involved in client interaction and coordination while carrying out design of valve part and optimization process. Show less

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  Indo German Tool Room Ahmedabad

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2011

  Design Engineer

  # Established credibility in the area of designing and detailing of various mechanical product parts and carrying out Finite Element analysis using various CAD and CAE tools.# Establishing various training programs in Modeling (CAD) and Analytical softwares used for engineering optimization.# Providing Module training in Pro Engineer wildfire 5, CATIA (Modules like 3D Modeling, Surfacing, Assembly, Mechanism simulation, Pro-Mechanica, GD&T etc.), ANSYS and HYPERWORKS (Structural, Thermal and Fluid analysis with Shell, Trias, Hex and Tet meshing elements). Show less

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  Elecon Engineering Company

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Senior Design Engineer

  # Worked as a R&D team member in MHE (Material Handling Equipment) division in the area of Heavy Machinery Design.# Worked on Pro Engineer wildfire 5 for generating models by using modules like 3D Modeling, Surfacing, Assembly, Mechanism simulation, EFX, Pro-Mechanica, GD&T, Skelton Assembly Modeling etc. # Experience on ANSYS software for FEA of various products like Stacker-Reclaimer Machines, Conveyors, Wagon Triplers, Ship Loaders etc.

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  Bombardier Transportation

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2020

  Part of Vehicle Architecture team at Bombardier Global Engineering & Technology Centre at Hyderabad, India.SD DD NG Product Development & RRTS Bid and RRTS Project Execution (From Aug’19 to Nov'20) - 4 months at BT Crespin-France site and then continued from BT Hyderabad Site.* Working on Train Arrangement & Layout definition, Vehicle Configuration, Requirement management, Risk & Opportunity analysis, Key Attribute definition, Vehicle Architecture Compliance with the customer requirements.* Working along with Performance and System Engineers to define vehicle and system concepts to ensure vehicle level compliances with optimized cost.* Development of TSI Compliant Interior layout.* Definition of Modular length carbody to cater different market segments.* Review of Carbody and Crash structure along with carbody team to develop according to EN 15227 & EN 12663.* Optimization of equipment distribution to improve weight balance on car level.* Review of Systems Key requirement documents (SRDs) from system engineers and align it with end customer requirements.QNGR AVP (From July ’18 to July’19) – 3 months at BT Brisbane site and then continued from BT Hyderabad Site.* Worked on Vehicle Compliance for QNGR AVP to ensure Australian DSAPT standard compliance.* Assessment of Requirements (Customer/Internal) for impact for the proposed DSAPT Modifications (i.e. addition of Universal Toilet), working closely with System Engineers to review its impact on design and system performances.* Assessment of Base contract QNGR Design & Testing(V&V) deliverables for impact for the proposed DSAPT Modifications to identify impacts. * Review of updated test procedures and idenfied the subsystem test to be redone for validation.* Worked closely with Weight Management team to optimize the design and balance the axle load to mitigate the risk of derailment and longitudinal imbalance. Show less AVENTRA Project - CL720 East Anglia (From Sept’17 to June’18) – 4 months at BT Derby site and then continued from BT Hyderabad Site.* Responsible for System Engineer - Coupler and Gangway Systems.* Worked through Preliminary and Detailed Design stages* Responsible for design and development of coupler and gangway system solution and its interfaces with vehicle.* Performed requirement management, contractual documents deliverables, Validation and Verification plan, supplier type test report reviews, system related vehicle test specifications, end customer design reviews and change management activities. Show less QNGR Project (From Sept’14 to Aug’16) – 6 months at BT Brisbane site (Design Centre) and then continued from BT Savli Site.-> Design Phase:* Worked as a cab and saloon integration team member for QNGR (Queensland New Generation Rolling stock) EMU Project, involved in Concept design of Cab interior & exterior trims and Cabinets.* Responsible for Concept Design of Centre Ceiling, HVAC ducts, Electric ducts, A & B pillar trims.* Contributed in preliminary design of Electrical Cabinets, Cab mask, Driver Desk trims, Coupler Cover.-> Production Phase:* Actively involved in manufacturing support for the QNGR train production activity at manufacturing plant in Savli, Vadodara. * Provided the alternate design solutions to resolve the issue for quick remedies to avoiddelays as well as for MEP (Margin Enhancement Program) of the project.* As a part of design change management team, ensuring the implementation of design change to improve takt-time as well as resolving production related issues.Delhi Metro Project (From Feb’12 to Aug’14):* Worked on design and documentation of Carbody Fittings, generation of 3D models, preparation of drawings, BoMs etc. as per Bombardier standards.* Worked closely with counterpart in Europe for installation and integration of various engineering systems like Gangway, Coupler, Windows & Wiper system and Driver Simulator system and its relateddeliverables in bid phase.* Team member of Engineering change implementation board responsible for updating design and documents to resolve the design issues in existing Delhi Metro carbody through CATIA, 3D COM (VPM) and PDM tools.* Resolved Customer open items and Engineering issues during production of Delhi Metro (RS5 & RS7)Cars.* Actively involved in coordination with overseas colleagues and supporting them to successfully accomplish various activities (like Weight management, crash concept, preparing EBoM etc.) for Delhi metro projects within timeline on requirement basis. Show less

  • Mechanical Architect

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Senior System Engineer

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Design Engineer

    Feb 2012 - Jan 2017
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  Alstom

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2024

  Leading General Studies team at Alstom's Train Develpement centre at Hyderabad. Responsible for # Team management# Workload Management# Hiring# Team's competency and performance evaluation# Ensuring on-time delivarbles for the projects associated with team within allocated efforts/budgeted cost# Co-ordinating with the global team for process deployment and maximize product standardization for # Managing the contractual requirements of the project defining the architecture concept, design review, and technical solution arbitration. - Mechanical Architecture- Train Layout definition- Weight Management- Gauging studies - Digital Mock-up studiesAdditional responsibility as a World class expert, leveraging my expertise in train arrangement and layout, train configuration, interior and exterior integration concepts, coupler and gangway systems, and vehicle physical integration for train interior and exterior design. Show less Leading Mechanical Architecture team for “first of its kind” Indian Semi-highspeed Train project, having accountability and Responsibility of following: Requirement Management – Contractual Compliance, Standards & Norms Compliance Architecture Concept Definition – Train Layouts, Carbody Design Concept Interface Management Design Review of Performance and Sub-System Engineering Technical Solution Arbitration Cross-functional Team allignment Global Process Deployment for Architecture Domain Show less

  • Domain Leader - General Studies (Expert)

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Project Lead - Mechanical Architecture

    Apr 2020 - Aug 2024
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  Bombardier Transportation

  Nov 2020 - Sept 2021

  Head of Mechanical Architecture - India

  Leading Mechanical Architecture team of 18 members. # Accountable for workload management of the team.# Co-ordinating with Global team for process deployment and standardization of architecture for Indian projects.

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  Sotech

  Aug 2024 - now

  Mechanical Engineering Manager