Pranavi Vutukuri
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Quality Assurance Engineer with 3+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, and allied sectors, ensuring product quality through design, development, and production stages. Adept at utilizing various inspection methods and industry-standard software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD to analyze results and implement process improvements. Skilled in modal analysis, CAD/CAE/CAM analysis, and proficient in 3D printing and laser cutting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer
ORDAQA, GW
08.2021 - 12.2022
- DGAQA, C/o DRDL, DRDO
- Quality Assurance coverage of Airborne stores such as Missiles, Weapons, UAV etc., during design, development and production DRDO Labs, PSU’s (BDL, MIDHANI, ECIL) from initial stage to final release trials at IAF
- Performed Destructive Testing like Impact Testing, Hardness, Fatigue, Bend and Charpy V-Notch Test & Non- Destructive Testing such as Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing and Visual Inspection of various Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical grade materials at private firms
- Conducted visual inspections and used various Inspection tools such as Micrometres, Dial Indicators and Gauges to do measurements on assembled components to ensure they meet quality standards and taking note of functionality
- Scrutiny of documents such as Bill of Materials, Quality Assurance Plan, Acceptance Test Procedure Qualification Test Procedure, Master Drawing Index, Safety Flight Test etc.
- Witnessing Qualification/Acceptance level testing of sub systems used in Air Borne Stores
- Association in Pre-Dispatch Inspection (Acceptance Testing) of Main Wheel and Nose wheel tires of SU-30 Aircraft and inner tubes for Kiran and Chetak Helicopters
- Preparation of Quality Assurance Matrix to speed up/regulate processes and increase productivity.
Mechanical Apprentice
Bharat Dynamics Limited
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the assembly of mechanical components, following established procedures and guidelines
- Learned and applied proper techniques for assembling products to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Performing Internal Dimension and association in raw material testing at NABL laboratories
- Used various tools for assembling and Fastening screws etc
- An impact wrench to tighten and loosen fasteners, and then a torque wrench to ensure uniform and specified torque from QAP for all bolts
- Used SolidWorks to model complex assemblies, ensuring accurate fit and alignment of components during the manufacturing and assembly processes
- Operated various mechanical tools and equipment used in the assembly process
- And learn to use precision tools for measurements and adjustments
- Used ANSYS metal properties and aided in selecting appropriate materials for specific applications based on performance requirements for outer domes and Jigs & fixtures
- Documented and reported the results of ANSYS simulations using MATLAB to provide a clear understanding of how mechanical components perform under various conditions
- Operated overhead cranes to lift or move Heavy or sensible items such as Missile outer bodies or Canisters inside the manufacturing plant and Missile Integration Centre.
Education
Master of Computer Technology and Management - undefined
Lindsey Wilson Collage
Aug 2024
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological university
May 2019
Skills
- TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS Workbench, CATIA, Star CCM, Basic Java, MATLAB, Python, MS Office
- Skills: Modal Analysis, CAD, CAE and CAM Analysis, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Wood Shop and Metal Shop, Inspection Methods
Accomplishments
- Design and Fabrication of a Miniature Wind Turbine
- Created a small-scale wind turbine that can harness wind energy to power small electronic devices
- The project involved designing aerodynamic turbine blades using XFLR5 and used Permanent Magnet DC (PMDC) Generator for power, assembled the models in CATIA and performed structural analysis like stress and strain in ANSYS Workbench, and ran numerical analysis with various design variables in MATLAB
- The Collected data on power output and RPM and analyzed the data
- A prototype was manufactured using 3D printing with SLA resin and was tested under Wind tunnel testing equipment for aerodynamic analysis
- Design and Analysis of a Suspension System:
- Designed and analyzed a suspension system for a go kart vehicle to improve ride comfort and handling
- The key components include suspension geometry, analysis of forces, spring and damper selection, simulation and testing, and optimization
- Tools and software such as AutoCAD for modelling, Star CCM for FEA and vehicle dynamics simulation using MATLAB were used for analysis.
Additional Information
- Currently based at IN and open to relocate.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer
ORDAQA, GW
08.2021 - 12.2022
Mechanical Apprentice
Bharat Dynamics Limited
06.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Computer Technology and Management - undefined
Lindsey Wilson Collage
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological university
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