Aliakbar Eranpurwala

Aliakbar eranpurwala

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer | Business Development | Design & Optimization | Additive Manufacturing | Machine Learning |

  • Education

    • Clemson university international center for automotive research

      2020 - 2021
      Phd automotive

      •Responsible for developing a software framework to detect defects within additively manufactured components•Successfully carried out extensive literature review to find potential research gaps within the domain•Drafted a review paper elaborating various defects, its causes, past and current machine learning algorithms for defect detection and defect characterization methodologies

    • University of mumbai

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor's degree mechanical engineering a-

      Activities and Societies: SAE collegiate club, Mechanical Engineers Student Association (MESA) Courses: Engineering Design, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Heat Transfer, Thermal Engineering, Theory of MachinesAchievements :-Mechanical major topper during my freshman and junior year of engineering-Mechanical major third topper during my sophomore and Senior year of Engineering

    • University at buffalo

      2018 - 2020
      Master of sc mechanical engineering

      Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Student at the Design of Open Engineering Systems Lab •Responsible for presenting a novel algorithm for build orientation prediction of additively manufactured parts•Developed a unique methodology, incorporating deep learning, machine learning and computer vision concepts to predict part build orientation using Python libraries•Successfully established a relationship between 18 mechanical machining features like holes, slots, chamfers, etc. and part build orientation using a combinatory learning algorithm applying 3D Convolutional Neural… Show more •Responsible for presenting a novel algorithm for build orientation prediction of additively manufactured parts•Developed a unique methodology, incorporating deep learning, machine learning and computer vision concepts to predict part build orientation using Python libraries•Successfully established a relationship between 18 mechanical machining features like holes, slots, chamfers, etc. and part build orientation using a combinatory learning algorithm applying 3D Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) classification, object semantic segmentation and regression analyses for efficient orientation prediction with 92% accuracy.•Reduced build orientation computation time for multi-machining feature parts from an average of 6 hours to approximately 3 minutes. Show less

    • University at buffalo

      2011 - 2013
      Master's degree aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering 3.25

      Activities and Societies: *Graduate Research Student for New York State Center for Engineering Design and Industrial Innovation •Implemented the use of Phoenix Integration’s ModelCenter to perform optimization and Design of Experiments (DOE) on chosen test cases including an aircraft wing, focusing on two main disciplines –Structures and Aerodynamics. •Modeled test cases in Solidworks and ANSYS APDL. •Performed structural analysis using ANSYS APDL and aerodynamic analysis (wind tunnel testing) using ANSYSFLUENT.•Successfully optimized the test cases to reduce displacement and further performed design of… Show more •Implemented the use of Phoenix Integration’s ModelCenter to perform optimization and Design of Experiments (DOE) on chosen test cases including an aircraft wing, focusing on two main disciplines –Structures and Aerodynamics. •Modeled test cases in Solidworks and ANSYS APDL. •Performed structural analysis using ANSYS APDL and aerodynamic analysis (wind tunnel testing) using ANSYSFLUENT.•Successfully optimized the test cases to reduce displacement and further performed design of experiments (DOE) to find the best possible design. Show less

  • Experience

    • Param enterprises

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2011
      Mechanical design intern (4 summers)

      •Presented conceptual design ideas based on customer specifications, design-function relationships, serviceability, and manufacturability.•Responsible for design and analysis on products including aerospace tools, industrial roller bearings, and sheet metal products using software platforms like CATIA, ANSYS and ABAQUS.•Prepared technical documents such as approval to detail drawings, stress reports, test procedures and analysis reports.•Successfully reduced production time by 12% by the design and implementation of high precision jigs and fixtures. Show less

    • Zimmer

      Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
      Product development engineer

      •Participated in design control processes for new and existing prosthetic hip implants based on FDA regulations•Supported new product development through concept generation, CAD modeling and engineering analysis and simulations•Participated in review meetings for product design evaluations•Collaborated with manufacturing teams to generate conceptual and functional prototypes for design evaluation and testing•Conducted risk management activities (DFMEA and PFMEA) for new and existing products•Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) to analyze mating components for assembly and function•Evaluated design prints for errors and identified gaps in verification & validation activities for print changes•Assisted with design history files (DHFs) organization and management for accuracy and completeness•Prepared design control traceability matrix (DCTMs) and functional relationship analysis (FRAs) for implants•Documented drawings, material requirements and relevant change orders (DCOs/ECOs) for technical and managerial approvals Show less

    • Sam carbis solutions group

      Dec 2014 - Jan 2018
      Senior mechanical engineer

      •Responsible for product lifecycle management and new product development for industrial safety and fall protection equipment •Conceptualized functional requirements and created mechanical product design, following various regulatory standards•Developed complex mechanical assemblies to generate production detailed drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM) •Worked with multi-disciplinary teams for new design process development as well as existing process enhancements •Collaborated with cross-functioning teams to create and manage various design control operations•Performed risk analysis to assess potential failure modes (DFMEA) in industrial loading arms and safety platforms•Conducted technical evaluations and created weekly status reports on various process and equipment updates •Reduced production costs for the year 2017 by $98000 with the introduction of design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)•Successfully led a team of engineers for design environment transition from 2D AutoCAD to 3D Solidworks Show less

    • Wishbone medical, inc.

      Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
      Senior product development engineer

      •Designed and developed single-use and reusable external fixator implants and instruments•Supported new product introduction through concept generation, engineering analysis, simulation, and physical testing•Collaborated with surgeons, marketing, and sales to define user needs and derive related design inputs to create design matrices•Generated functional prototypes for design evaluation and preliminary testing, collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain•Evaluated design prints and performed tolerance analysis on components and assemblies•Drafted design control documents and maintained design history files (DHFs) per company procedures•Developed novel Universal Clamp concept for external fixator systems [Provisional Patent – US 63/317,481] Show less

    • Amphenol canada corp.

      Oct 2022 - now
      Business development engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Abaqus cae

      Pro-sim india pvt, ltd
      Jun 2010
    • Catia v5

      Cadd centre training services pvt ltd.
      Jun 2008
    • Advanced open water diver

      Padi
      Jan 2018
    • Open water diver

      Padi
      Dec 2016
    • Solidworks essentials,advanced and weldments

      Tpm
      Oct 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Aliakbar Eranpurwala
      Honored for scoring Highest GPA during the Freshman and Junior year of College University of Mumbai Aug 2010 Honored by the University School of Engineering for scoring the highest GPA during the Freshman and Junior year of college in the Mechanical Engineering department