BIKRAM A. UPRETI
Fort Worth
Summary
Results-oriented engineering professional skilled in designing and delivering complex technical systems across aerospace, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing high-risk projects to meet stringent technical and regulatory standards. Seeking to contribute as a U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer, driving expeditionary construction and infrastructure development for national defense.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed advanced activities of design engineering, including designing aircraft structures and components in compliance with FAA regulations, customers, and OEM requirements.
- Designed and drafted parts and assemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.
- Experience leading engineering teams in high-stakes environments.
- Expertise in structural systems, system integration, and technical risk management.
- Executed design and evaluation of hardware, applying sound engineering practices to meet business standards and program requirements.
- Participated and presented in formal and informal technical reviews for all design tasks and output with Controlled Title Holders, following the documented NPI and RCA Processes.
- Utilized knowledge of CAD 2D/3D systems (CATIA V5), to design aircraft components that meet customer expectations.
- Validated details parts and assemblies against Model Based Definition (MBD) and methodology using CATIA V5.
- Prepared complete production detail drawings; for final release, contributed design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations and designed structural & System Installation modification to support Flight Test, Experimental aircraft.
- Generated 2D drawings in line with ASME Y14.5 standards using GD&T and created 3D models, using standard aerospace drafting practices.
- Created detail, assembly, and installation airframe 3D models, 2D drawings and engineering bill of materials and ensured deliverables are on target and meet specified requirements.
- Reviewed detail, assembly, and installation design definition to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to align project deliverables with established schedules.
- Provided Manufacturing Engineering support during fabrication and assembly of components ensure initial concept design is optimized for stress review.
- Reviewed and understood customer specifications, technical documentation, ICD’s and aircraft structural / system configurations.
- Led and oversaw the technical design aspects for F-22 fuselage structures and system installation.
- Performed the stress analysis to predict the service life and failure mode.
- Conducted the drawing review/check for the complex aircraft structures to facilitate the release process.
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer
Ericsson USA
Lewisville
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) software (CATIA V5) to develop detailed designs and specifications for instruments, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, and heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and energy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on design, production, and quality control to ensure successful development of primary structural components using metallic and composite materials.
- Planned, designed, and executed infrastructure projects to enhance functionality.
- Prepare the technical documentation, drawings and reports.
- Successfully combined technical, analytical problem-solving, collaboration, and project management skills with research to plan, 3D design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines.
- Appointed to participate in pre-development, early-phase study activities and forums including Ericsson Generic Production Platform and Design for Manufacturing Final Assembly.
- Contributed to successful new product introductions and maintenance initiatives through collaborative efforts.
- Applied robust experimental design to mitigate uncertainty and streamline technical communication.
- Contributed to Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) by providing input on best practices in the manufacturing/production environment.
- Planned layouts, drawings, and revised part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, notes and discussions with engineers, and standard data using CATIA V5.
- Developed architectural requirements with customers, analyzed requirements and design criteria, developed cost estimates, assured validation of requirements, and evaluated schedules and the feasibility of project accomplishments.
- Conducted analysis and applied findings from comprehensive technical reviews regarding facilities design projects.
- Created the component and subsystem designs and released models following Model-Based Definition practices.
- Developed 3D-printed prototypes to validate design concepts and facilitate iterative design improvements using CATIA V5.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Charter Communications
Coppell
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Specified, created, characterized, and validated mechanical designs to enhance production efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Crafted clear, concise engineering documentation and schematics using CAD and spatial/GIS software platforms.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for design, production, and testing of mechanical systems using CATIA V5, ensuring clarity and compliance with specifications.
- Managed contract obligations and deliverables to ensure timely project completion and adherence to client requirements.
- Ensured 100% support for existing or new commercial/residential customers by building HFC broadband plant.
- Facilitated project reconciliation by managing, updating, and maintaining records, reports, process invoices, documents, and digital construction as-builds.
- Certified completion and accuracy of submissions according to functional specifications and standards frameworks.
- Uphold design standards and timelines based on statements of work (SOWs) throughout all documentation.
- Determined scaling required; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations using CATIA V5.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Expert Tool & Machine INC
Dallas
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted mechanical design and analysis of heavy-duty and aeroderivative gas turbine components.
- Designed and analyzed turbine blades, nozzles, shrouds, and rotors using ANSYS.
- Managed all phases of the detail engineering design process for plastic, rubber, sheet metal, machining, casting, and extrusion components.
- Produced multiple parts, assemblies, and subassemblies using CREO for drafting, dimensioning, and tolerance.
- Utilized engineering principles to maintain mechanical products, systems, equipment, and processes during creation of solid model parts/assemblies.
- Assessed practicality of designs through feasibility studies and cost analyses to inform engineering decisions.
- Used CAD to prepare and complete production detail drawings; contributed 3D design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitated manufacturing operations.
Physics Research Scientist
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed and tested theoretical models to explain experimental results.
- Conducted experiments and analyzed data using statistical methods and computational techniques to derive meaningful insights.
- Drafted scientific papers, reports, and proposals to communicate research findings.
- Collaborated with post-doctoral staff to advance development of vacuum systems and improve instrumentation repair processes.
- Enhanced understanding of energetic effects in electrochemical experiments by developing an image identification neural network.
- Participated in scientific discussions and debates with field researchers.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in laboratory settings by following standard operating procedures.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
01.2019
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE & ARTS -
Lonestar College
01.2017
Skills
- Product Design
- 3D modeling
- Prototype
- Development
- Mockups
- System designs
- MATLAB
- CFD
- FEA
- Simulation
- ANSYS
- SolidWorks
- CATIA V5/V6
- PTC CREO
- NX
- Autodesk Inventor
- CAM
- CAE
- PLM
- Windchill
- SAP
- VBA
- C
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Machining
- Flight Test
- Human Factor Engineering
- Anthropometric modeling
- Team collaboration
Security Clearance
Active
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
Lockheed Martin
07.2023 - 07.2024
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer
Ericsson USA
01.2022 - 04.2023
Mechanical Design Engineer
Charter Communications
01.2021 - 12.2021
Mechanical Design Engineer
Expert Tool & Machine INC
12.2019 - 01.2021
Physics Research Scientist
Texas Tech University
01.2018 - 01.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE & ARTS -
Lonestar College