PRANJUL NAGPAL
Beaverton,USA
Summary
Results-driven Aerospace and Process Engineer with over 3 years of experience in manufacturing optimization, technical problem-solving, and aerospace systems design. Proven expertise in improving production efficiency, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements in high-paced environments. Skilled in SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, and statistical analysis tools (DOE, SPC). Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, enhancing thermal and propulsive efficiency in aerospace systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at collaborating with product development teams to ensure design and process compatibility. Passionate about leveraging engineering expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineering Supervisor
ANALOG DEVICES, INC
Beaverton, OR
02.2023 - Current
- Manage Process Engineering Technicians (PETs) by holding weekly one-on-ones and staff meetings
- Manage hiring of new PETs & drive continuous improvement projects for the process engineering team
- Serve as a primary backup of Process Engineering Manager
Process Engineer II
ANALOG DEVICES, INC
Beaverton, OR
11.2021 - Current
- Provide technical and sustaining engineering support in a fast-paced manufacturing area
- Recommend and implement equipment and process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques, and production yields for existing thin films chemical vapor deposition tools
- Develop and conduct statistical analysis such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) targeting physical cause of failure for yield loss and improving quality
- Interact with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible
Aerospace Research Assistant
NOVO AERO TECHNOLOGY, INC
Raleigh, NC
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Designed and manufactured an electric rotor to be used in an eVTOL aircraft
- Increased its thermal efficiency by 40% and propulsive efficiency by 25% to meet model's thrust requirements
- Analyzed testing station requirements to withstand the thrust generated by the mechanism
- Extensively used 14 CFR 21 & 135, Solidworks, MATLAB, Excel, ANSYS, etc
- To design an elaborate aircraft blueprint
- Fabricated, troubleshooted, assembled, and tested the engine assembly by (made up of titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum) connecting it to the electric motor, variable frequency drive, heat exchanger, etc
- Perform root cause analysis to surpass thrust expectations at each RPM setting of the lift-generating mechanism
Powerplants Engineering Intern
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintained turboprop, turbofan, and turboshaft engines, and conducted failure analysis at fuel systems laboratory
- Demonstrated heating and cooling of diesel engines via video presentations for utilization of other students
- Responded to student questions using knowledge of thermal energy, pneumatics, thrust reversers, turbochargers, fuel controls, swing de-icing, magnetos, and radial engines
Teaching Assistant - System Dynamics and Controls, Engineering
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Supported student learning in mechanical engineering systems, optical design controls, and vehicle dynamics
- Understood DC Motor Modelling, modeled frequency domain, designed feedback controllers, made Root Locus Plots, applied Laplace transfer functions, and simplified complex systems via block diagrams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics)
Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Tempe, AZ08-2021
Skills
- Solidworks
- JMP
- ANSYS
- Visual Basics (VBA)
- MATLAB
- Python
- MS Office
- Technical Writing
- Throughput Optimization
- 8D Problem Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Hardware Analysis
- Aircraft Systems Design
- Aerospace Structures
- Computer Aided Design
- Computer-aided manufacturing
- Computer-aided design
- Process validation
- Design of experiments
- Cost reduction strategies
- Quality control methodologies
- Continuous improvement projects
Projects
Air Devils (08/2017 - 05/2021)
Worked as a member of cross-functional team in evaluating and designing various unmanned aircraft for the Design Build Fly competition. Optimized material characteristics to facilitate, manufacture, and increase structural performance by 32%. Implemented design changes to ensure optimal flight and used wind tunnel system to analyze lift & drag coefficients. Drone Invisibility Research, 08/19, 12/19, Developed foldable screen on bottom and camera sensor at the top of the drone to enable invisible effect. Evaluated fluid simulation of propellers in ANSYS to minimize noise by 32% and enhance stealth capabilities.
Timeline
Process Engineering Supervisor
ANALOG DEVICES, INC
02.2023 - Current
Process Engineer II
ANALOG DEVICES, INC
11.2021 - Current
Aerospace Research Assistant
NOVO AERO TECHNOLOGY, INC
06.2021 - 11.2021
Powerplants Engineering Intern
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant - System Dynamics and Controls, Engineering
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics)
Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering