Nainesh Lad

Experience

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  Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2022

  Mechanical Engineer Intern

  ▪ Optimized maintenance workflows for 16 metro trains by analyzing KPI reports, reducing downtime by 25% and ensuring reliable service▪ Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop a visual inspection matrix, boosting fault detection efficiency and reducing servicetime by 30 minutes per train▪ Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, decreasing recurring HVAC issues by 15% and enhancing system reliability▪ Created standardized technical documentation, streamlining maintenance workflows and saving 5+ hours per week for the team Show less

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  Knorr- Bremse Systems for Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. Pune

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

  ▪ Engineered an Anti-Roll Back (ARB) valve prototype in SOLIDWORKS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve a 91%reduction in vehicle rollbacks, enhancing driver safety▪ Revamped the valve housing using DFMA and reverse engineering principles, integrating the mounting bracket, eliminating 4 fasteners,and reducing assembly time by 10%▪ Performed stress analysis using FEA in Ansys, identifying 2 optimizations areas under pressure conditions to enhance structural integrity▪ Validated the ARB valve on a universal test rig, achieving a 5 second brake pressure hold time under real conditions to ensure reliability Show less

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  University of Colorado Boulder

  Aug 2024 - now

  Program Assistant

  ▪ MCEN 4085: Senior Design - Engineering for Social Innovation under Professor Daniel Riffell▪ Mentoring 5 teams (30 students) over 9-month projects, driving progress from conceptual ideas to prototypes through detailed reviews▪ Trained 10 students for CAD/Manufacturing Engineer role, improving proficiency in 3D modeling, assembly design and role deliverables▪ Provided actionable feedback during 10+ PDR and CDR reviews, resolving design risks and enhancing prototype functionality▪ Reviewed 150+ engineering drawings during MRR reviews, refining tolerances, materials, and processes to meet ASME Y14.5 standards▪ Evaluated and validated test plans for feasibility, recommending test process improvements to ensure alignment with requirements Show less