Dhaval Rana
Summary
Detail-oriented Systems Engineer with over 3 years in the defense sector, specializing in the Columbia class submarine program. Active DoD secret clearance enables effective component development and MIL-STD compliance. Led failure investigations and ensured engineering integrity throughout product lifecycles while managing vendor relationships to fulfill project specifications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
System Engineer II
General Dynamic Electric Boat
New London, Connecticut
07.2023 - Current
- Direct design and development of acoustic air filters for Columbia-class submarines.
- Author government letters and technical presentations to inform program stakeholders and customers of project developments.
- Assess vendor proposals and manage Oracle requisitions to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Perform comprehensive vendor drawing reviews and change request evaluations.
- Led supplier site visits to validate hardware integrity and address design discrepancies, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Manage component procurement by generating scope of work requests and developing technical manuals.
- Collaborate with external suppliers using the SPARS program to enhance project outcomes.
- Execute root cause analysis for failure investigations, coordinating corrective actions with stakeholders.
System Engineer I
General Dynamic Electric Boat
New London, Connecticut
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Led development of system specifications for submarine electronic systems and components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate system designs efficiently.
- Utilize CAD tools to produce detail design documentation and schematics.
- Conduct system tests ensuring compliance with military standards and regulations.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during system integration phases.
- Deliver technical presentations to stakeholders regarding project status and updates.
- Maintain project schedules and documentation for engineering processes and deliverables.
- Generate technical reports for customers, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Intern System Engineer
Electro Miniatures Corporation
NJ
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Contributed to component development for US Army, enhancing design and manufacturing solutions.
- Conducted tests on new products to assess reliability, durability, and functionality.
- Drafted and inspected product quality, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Analyzed product failure causes, producing detailed lab reports.
- Resolved technical problems, providing effective solutions.
- Coordinated manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with specifications.
- Evaluated engineering change orders to uphold product integrity and reliability.
- Reviewed packaging designs, attaching necessary documentation and reports.
Education
BS - Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ04-2022
Skills
- System integration and Oracle ERP
- Project management
- CAD design expertise
- Creo 90 and SolidWorks
- AutoCAD and Abaqus
- Teamcenter and NX
- MATLAB analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Collaboration skills
- Effective communication
- Technical writing and documentation
- Proposal evaluation
- Vendor management
- CAD modeling
- Technical presentations
- Cost estimation
- Microsoft Project and Office Suite
- Visio
Projects
Capstone Project: Auto Board Cleaner
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to research and design mechanical systems and components
- Performed kinematic, static, finite element and stress analyses to evaluate systems structural performance
- Selected materials and applied relevant design standards for both prototypes and production models
- Developed Bills of Materials and produced physical prototypes for system validation
CREO Parametric and SolidWorks:
- CAD Portfolio, [Link to Portfolio]
Timeline
System Engineer I
General Dynamic Electric Boat
07.2023 - 11.2024
System Engineer II
General Dynamic Electric Boat
07.2023 - Current
Intern System Engineer
Electro Miniatures Corporation
06.2021 - 10.2021
BS - Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology