Lohit Vijapur

Experience

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  UTC Aerospace Systems

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Project Intern

  During my internship at UTC Aerospace Systems, I gained knowledge of landing gear systems and components, contributing to the design of a landing gear uplock mechanism using CATIA V5. My role included performing stress calculations through analytical methods and validating these calculations with stress analysis tools. I also conducted CFD analysis of flow through landing gear orifices and gained a comprehensive understanding of various aircraft components.

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  National Aerospace Laboratories

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

  Project Assistant

  At CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, I worked as a Project Assistant Level III, focusing on the fabrication and manufacturing of aerospace-grade polymer matrix composites. My responsibilities included hand layup, prepreg processing, and curing of composites for aircraft applications. I conducted material and component testing for mechanical and thermal properties, utilizing various Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and adhering to ASTM standards. Additionally, I was involved in documenting test results, coordinating with vendors and suppliers, and organizing customer meets to showcase new equipment capabilities. Show less

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  Boeing

  Feb 2019 - now

  As a Manufacturing Engineer at Boeing India, I have been responsible for creating and releasing visual instructions for manufacturing assemblies into the Manufacturing Execution System. My role includes performing root cause and corrective action analyses for assembly and test issues, developing and modifying Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM), and validating assembly process sequences. Additionally, I create standard work instructions, define build plans, and develop process flows, requirements, and manufacturing work instructions, ensuring alignment with SAP and drawing requirements. My expertise also extends to managing modifications to MBOMs and supporting out-of-scope manufacturing processes. Show less Designed and analyzed aircraft structural components, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with aerospace standards. Worked on mechanical system design and analysis for commercial and defense aircraft, focusing on primary and secondary structures, structural modifications, and component integration. Led design change management, seamlessly incorporating engineering improvements into production. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing engineers to resolve design challenges and optimize fabrication and assembly. Experienced in CAD modeling, GD&T, stress analysis, digital design tools, and automation. Passionate about advancing aerospace engineering through data-driven design and process. Show less

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2021