More than 20 years of Machine design and development experience in different heavy customized equipment manufacturing organizations like Automation, construction, food processing, composite (Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber), and Material Handling • Proficient in Design complex Assemblies in software like SolidWorks, Pro E (Creo), Inventor, Draft sight, and AutoCAD, and analysis and calculations in Ansys and Mathcad respectively • Managed projects with milestones like creating concepts, making prototypes, and testing including making BOM and costing reports • Perform engineering calculations like Static, Kinematic, Torques, forces • Provide technical support for selection of materials and components like gearboxes and cylinders • Co-ordinate and manage projects according to customer specification, budget, and time frame • Collaborate with outside suppliers, contractors, or consultants for technical requirements • Travel to Clients and suppliers for measurements, Engineering requirements and installations

Tejas Dodiya

More than 20 years of Machine design and development experience in different heavy customized equipment manufacturing organizations like Automation, construction, food processing, composite (Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber), and Material Handling • Proficient in Design complex Assemblies in software like SolidWorks, Pro E (Creo), Inventor, Draft sight, and AutoCAD, and analysis and calculations in Ansys and Mathcad respectively • Managed projects with milestones like creating concepts, making prototypes, and testing including making BOM and costing reports • Perform engineering calculations like Static, Kinematic, Torques, forces • Provide technical support for selection of materials and components like gearboxes and cylinders • Co-ordinate and manage projects according to customer specification, budget, and time frame • Collaborate with outside suppliers, contractors, or consultants for technical requirements • Travel to Clients and suppliers for measurements, Engineering requirements and installations

Available to hire

More than 20 years of Machine design and development experience in different heavy customized equipment manufacturing organizations like Automation, construction, food processing, composite (Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber), and Material Handling

Proficient in Design complex Assemblies in software like SolidWorks, Pro E (Creo), Inventor, Draft sight, and AutoCAD, and analysis and calculations in Ansys and Mathcad respectively

Managed projects with milestones like creating concepts, making prototypes, and testing including making BOM and costing reports

Perform engineering calculations like Static, Kinematic, Torques, forces

Provide technical support for selection of materials and components like gearboxes and cylinders

Co-ordinate and manage projects according to customer specification, budget, and time frame

Collaborate with outside suppliers, contractors, or consultants for technical requirements

Travel to Clients and suppliers for measurements, Engineering requirements and installations

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer at Handling Specialty
October 1, 2022 - Present
Designing customized automated heavy material handling equipment; designing hydraulic/electro-mechanical systems, welding/fabrication processes, and GD&T; responsible for design validation, machine dynamics, fabrication design, power transmission component selection, preparation of drawing packages, BOM creation, and project documentation; performed FEA analysis; finalized projects from concept to detailed design; created project documentation including testing documents and manuals; conducted site visits for inputs and coordinated with customers and suppliers for design validation and correct component selection; collaborated with manufacturing and installation teams to achieve outputs.
Mechanical Designer / Project Coordinator at Proco Machinery
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Handled customized high-speed pick-and-place automation projects for packaging machinery from concept sign-off to testing; engaged with clients and all levels of the organization for project requirements and to maintain delivery schedules; visited sites for measurements and installation; created parts, assemblies, and drawings, including BOM and project layout; produced detailed drawings for machining, weldment, and sheet metal parts; involved in all required calculations.
Mechanical Designer / Project Coordinator at FRP Manufacturing INC.
July 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Produced CAD solid models, detailed drawings, layouts, and assemblies with BOM; coordinated with Project Manager to manage projects according to design and customer specifications; point of contact with sales and service team to identify and solve customer issues; visited customer site for measurements and product specification; assisted other departments for project documentation according to codes and standards.
Design and Development Manager at Image Enterprises
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Designed customized casting parts and assemblies for LED light products; calculated and defined technical specifications for customized requirements with sales team; site visits for measurement and development of erection and commissioning layouts; selected components based on strength and force; trained and guided junior engineers and technicians.
Asst Manager Design and Development at Esquire Group
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Created engineering concepts for new development and customized products; worked with sales and service departments to define project requirements; performed various calculations (structural, static, rotating); selected gear boxes, hydraulic and electrical systems; coordinated with outside vendors and contractors; managed multiple projects individually and as a team; developed jigs and fixtures for error-free production; site visits for measurements and installation of construction hoists; trained engineers and technicians; reviewed and approved drawings.
Executive Design Engineer at Axtel India Ltd
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing design services for food processing equipment; supported production for manufacturing equipment; performed required calculations for each manufacturing stage; created complex parts and assemblies with BOM; visited vendor and client to define product requirements; reverse engineered new machines.
Production and Design Engineer at Gandhi and Associates
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Designed and manufactured process equipment; executed piping line projects with filament-wound machinery; completed various piping erection and commissioning projects using GA and P&ID drawings; followed up with vendors for material procurement; calculated material consumption.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Shridhar University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Diploma at MS University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
CAD/CAM, Certificate Course at Smart CAD, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Computer Application, Certificate Course at Computech Computer Consultancy, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

CAD/CAM, Certificate – Smart CAD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Computer Application, Certificate – Computech Computer Consultancy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services