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Raj Ghodasara

Rochester,USA

Summary

Accomplished mechanical engineer with expertise in equipment design, specifications, bid evaluation, and cost calculations. Utilizes advanced technical knowledge to develop and enhance products, expanding marketing opportunities. Detail-driven professional with exceptional communication skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Shawndra Products Inc
Lima, NY
07.2023 - Current

Design and Application Engineer

Shawndra Products
10.2017 - 06.2023
  • Achieved successful design and development of multiple ASME Code Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2 pressure vessels, industrial filter housings, and elements through the use of Designcalcs, a pressure vessel design software, and SolidWorks.
  • Provided technical support to customers and conducted comprehensive engineering specification reviews, ensuring compliance with project/ASME code requirements.
  • Conducted rapid prototyping and various types of engineering computations, including ASME code evaluations, to prepare approval drawings, BOMs, and weld maps for vessel fabrication.
  • Assisted welder with troubleshooting a variety of problems that arose throughout the fabrication process for ASME code pressure vessels.
  • Contributed significantly in enhancing modeling efficiency through switch to 3D software.
  • Played a critical role in enhancing efficiency and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective management of procurement procedures for long turnaround time raw materials.
  • Collaborated with weld shop team management to oversee production scheduling, coordinating vendor services and workload balancing for timely equipment delivery.
  • Supervised the work of junior Mechanical Design Engineers and drafters in tasks related to ASME Section VIII, Division 1, and Engineering Code calculations.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Jaidan Industries Inc.
Port Washington, USA
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Developed custom window assembly patterns and produced detailed blueprints for the window frames using AutoCAD.
  • Conducted tolerance analysis according to customer-provided engineering specifications utilizing GD&T.
  • Attained reduced U-factor readings by performing thermal analysis on unique window designs to meet project requirements.
  • Collaborated effectively with various stakeholders including architects, contractors, and government bodies to achieve project milestones while meeting design specifications.
  • Utilized AutoCAD to generate bill of material (BOMs), while estimating project costs via Excel spreadsheet.

Application Engineer

Felder Group India
Mumbai, India
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Effectively communicated with potential customers, leading to a 5% rise in the sale of woodworking machinery
  • Conducted comprehensive product training sessions for sales and marketing personnel facilitating better comprehension of the newly launched products.
  • Conducted on-site start-up and training services at customer locations.
  • Contributed to a successful exhibition by actively participating alongside the sales team.

Education

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
05.2017

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
05.2013

Skills

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project Management
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Non-DestructiveTesting and Troubleshooting
  • Welding Techniques

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Shawndra Products Inc
07.2023 - Current

Design and Application Engineer

Shawndra Products
10.2017 - 06.2023

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Jaidan Industries Inc.
09.2016 - 01.2017

Application Engineer

Felder Group India
01.2014 - 06.2014

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -

University of Mumbai
Raj Ghodasara