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C J VARGHESE

United Kingdom

Summary

Mechanical innovation engineer delivering high-integrity, novel systems across defense, industrial, and sustainable projects. Experienced in full product lifecycle management—from concept to delivery—across complex, mission-critical systems. Holder of multiple patents, I excel at leading cross-functional teams to develop market-leading, commercially impactful solutions that drive product success, outperform competitive technology, and set industry benchmarks.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Cranfield University
11.2023 - 08.2025
  • UKRI Project: Creator of first of its kind commercial methane extraction and detection system from fluids.
  • Broke world records and created history during tests. Initiated patent filing and field trial with industries.
  • Engineered novel fluid mechanisms, degassing strategies and compact design with 87% reduction in planned size.
  • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation project: Development of mechanical and biaxial airflow control components.
  • Technical analysis and ideation support for biological waste treatment system.
  • C-DICE project: Developed automated fire suppression system for startup, from scratch where previous efforts had failed.
  • Creator of novel compact electro-mechanical cartridge puncture mechanism.
  • Led sketching, iterative prototyping, fabrication, CAD, CFD, FEA, thermal and environmental analyses.
  • Led development of test rigs, electronics integration, experimentation, technical reports and patent drafting.
  • Collaborated with academics, technicians, departments, industries, clients and investors.

Student Ambassador (Part-Time)

Cranfield University
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Utilized design and ideation expertise to contribute to projects within department, and other departments.

Research and Development Lead

CRAFT (Armasen Integrated)
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Established in 2019, Armasen Integrated has clients including MARCOS, SPG, PARA SF, Indian Army, and other law enforcement.
  • Delivered 16 unique selling propositions and 7 patentable mechanisms, driving product lifecycle optimization and ensuring alignment with customer requirements through comprehensive technical documentation.
  • Engineered 160+ advanced CAD concepts, leading development of innovative firearm, grenade, and novel dual-action mechanism for 9mm training rounds.
  • Established in 2019, Armasen Integrated has clients including MARCOS, SPG, PARA SF, Indian Army, and other law enforcement.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Unipak Packaging Machinery
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: Established in 1994, Unipak Packaging Machinery has been selling its machinery in India and has exported it to 16 countries worldwide.
  • Led development of India’s first fully automatic electro-mechanical link-operated packaging machines in production for solids and liquids, ensuring strict compliance with engineering standards.
  • Implemented novel drive and tuning system, cutting costs 30% and reducing project timelines 60%.
  • Optimized pneumatic and mechanical liquid-filling/vacuum-sealing machines using CAD and GD&T, boosting performance 70% and cutting production time 20%.
  • Designed fast-disassembly mechanism, reducing service time to 20 minutes.
  • Partnered with technicians and clients to deliver tailored solutions; presented innovations at exhibitions, winning new business.
  • Established in 1994, Unipak Packaging Machinery has been selling its machinery in India and has exported it to 16 countries worldwide.

Patents

02.2017 - 06.2020
  • Engineered and patented six innovative solutions, solving complex problems that challenged top organizations globally. Through rigorous research, testing and stakeholder engagements.
  • (IN 515036) Hand-portable Kamikaze drone.
  • (IN 544361, IN 457028) APS Hard Kill Shooter to counter direct, overhead, and 90-degree threats 60% faster than competition.
  • (IN 529748) First of its kind multiple artillery rocket interceptor kill vehicle system.
  • (IN 441889) First of its kind sea-skimming interceptor kill-vehicle system to intercept agile threats to ship at close range.
  • (IN 202041003051) Engineered first-of-its-kind 80% faster gas-operated recoilless rifle cartridge case ejector mechanism.

Education

MDes - Design Thinking

Cranfield University
09.2022 - 09.2023

BEng - Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering Munnar
07.2014 - 04.2018

Skills

  • Spatial Ability
  • IT Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Miro
  • CAD Skills
  • Solidworks
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • CATIA
  • Inventor
  • Creo
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Persistence
  • Determination

Websites

Accomplishments

  • At 16, became the first school student invited by ISRO and recognized with a memento for designing moon rover mechanisms.
  • Holder of five iconic globally unique patents and one pending. Featured by multiple media outlets.
  • Led groundbreaking, commercially viable innovations for industry and academia, achieving record-setting results and patents through active participation in the full development process.
  • Formally recognized by India’s Department of Defence Production and Secretary of Defence for advancing national innovation; invited to engage with senior leaders across key organizations.

Timeline

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Cranfield University
11.2023 - 08.2025

Student Ambassador (Part-Time)

Cranfield University
04.2023 - 12.2023

MDes - Design Thinking

Cranfield University
09.2022 - 09.2023

Mechanical Design Engineer

Unipak Packaging Machinery
11.2021 - 06.2022

Research and Development Lead

CRAFT (Armasen Integrated)
08.2020 - 12.2022

Patents

02.2017 - 06.2020

BEng - Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering Munnar
07.2014 - 04.2018

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