I'm Rahul Merh, a mechanical engineer with over 19 years of experience delivering technical solutions across aerospace, automotive, sub sea, industrial, mining and heavy engineering industries. My work spans from concept to manufacturing, with hands-on design, analysis and project leadership that helps teams turn ideas into reliable products. I hold certifications in German language (A1/A2 from IIT Madras), SolidWorks CSWP, Lean Kaizen, NX, and IIT Roorkee & IIT Madras design-for-manufacturing courses, and I’ve filed a provisional patent for the Mileage Gain Kit. I enjoy applying DFMA principles, leading cross-functional teams across geographies, and driving continuous improvement in product design and development.

Rahul Merh

I'm Rahul Merh, a mechanical engineer with over 19 years of experience delivering technical solutions across aerospace, automotive, sub sea, industrial, mining and heavy engineering industries. My work spans from concept to manufacturing, with hands-on design, analysis and project leadership that helps teams turn ideas into reliable products. I hold certifications in German language (A1/A2 from IIT Madras), SolidWorks CSWP, Lean Kaizen, NX, and IIT Roorkee & IIT Madras design-for-manufacturing courses, and I’ve filed a provisional patent for the Mileage Gain Kit. I enjoy applying DFMA principles, leading cross-functional teams across geographies, and driving continuous improvement in product design and development.

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I’m Rahul Merh, a mechanical engineer with over 19 years of experience delivering technical solutions across aerospace, automotive, sub sea, industrial, mining and heavy engineering industries. My work spans from concept to manufacturing, with hands-on design, analysis and project leadership that helps teams turn ideas into reliable products.
I hold certifications in German language (A1/A2 from IIT Madras), SolidWorks CSWP, Lean Kaizen, NX, and IIT Roorkee & IIT Madras design-for-manufacturing courses, and I’ve filed a provisional patent for the Mileage Gain Kit. I enjoy applying DFMA principles, leading cross-functional teams across geographies, and driving continuous improvement in product design and development.

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Experience Level

Language

German
Beginner

Work Experience

Technical Lead - Design (Technology & Innovation) at Orica
June 1, 2024 - Present
Leading product design & development, reverse engineering techniques, and prototype building/testing for mining products; performing manual calculations to validate concepts; coordinating with multidisciplinary teams; vendor development; prototype testing; streamline supply chain.
Team Lead Engineer-Design at Collins Aerospace / BE Aerospace / Fischer GmbH
November 1, 2012 - June 1, 2024
Team Lead for eVTOL seating from concept to manufacturing; led seating systems for helicopters and business jets; passenger layout planning, FAI/LOPA support, and DFMA mentoring; involved in design reviews and program management.
Sr. Design Engineer at Harsco India Pvt Ltd
December 1, 2010 - November 1, 2012
Project Lead for Industrial Air-X-Changers design; developed 3D models and detailed drawings for header lift lug assemblies and workhead assemblies with tolerance stack-ups.
Design Engineer II at Dell Engineering Services
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010
Team Lead on the Combine Harvester project; created 3D models and detailed drawings; designed laser-cut and bent sheet metal components; performed tolerance stack-up calculations.
Design Engineer at Tech Mahindra/ Satyam Computers Services
February 1, 2006 - November 1, 2009
Onsite coordination and design work for multiple programs including ROVs for Oceaneering, tread design for Goodyear Tires, and DFJ (Dassault Falcon Jet) 169/171 Series.
Intern at Z-AXIS DESIGN PRIVATE LIMITED
June 1, 2005 - September 1, 2005
Assisted IIT Delhi engineering team in brainstorming ideas for specially abled cycles and produced AutoCAD drawings based on preliminary designs.
Design Engineer at TECH MAHINDRA / SATYAM COMPUTERS SERVICES
February 1, 2006 - November 1, 2009
Worked on key design projects including Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) for Oceaneering, Tread Design for Goodyear Tires, and DFJ (Dassault Falcon Jet): 169 and 171 Series. Served as onsite coordinator for project execution and liaison with clients.

Education

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering at UP Technical University
June 1, 2001 - June 1, 2005
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at UP Technical University
June 1, 2001 - June 1, 2005

Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2007 - April 20, 2026
SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP)
December 1, 2007 - April 20, 2026
Six Sigma Black Belt
June 1, 2023 - April 20, 2026
Kaizen Lean Methodology for Continuous Improvement
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Siemens NX Certification - Experienced User and Sheet Metal Design
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
NPTEL Product Design and Development (IIT Roorkee)
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
NPTEL Design for Quality, Manufacturing and Assembly (IIT Madras)
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
German Language A1 & A2 Certifications (IIT Madras)
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2007 - April 30, 2007
SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP)
December 1, 2007 - April 20, 2026
Advanced Training on Reverse Engineering
April 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008
Product Training for Air-X-Changers
March 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Six Sigma Black Belt
June 1, 2023 - April 20, 2026
Design for Quality, Manufacturing and Assembly (NPTEL)
January 1, 2018 - April 20, 2026
Product Design and Development (NPTEL IIT Roorkee)
January 1, 2019 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other