HARDIK KANTIBHAI PATEL
Mechanical Design Engineer
Harrow Weald,HRW
Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in providing fluid transfer and filtration solutions within the motorsport industry, including Formula 1, GT series, and low-volume OEM projects. Skilled in balancing mechanical design theory with practical application, delivering client-focused solutions, and thriving under high-pressure environments. Proficient in 3D CAD tools such as Catia V5 and SOLIDWORKS, with a proven ability to adapt to new systems and environments. Excellent interpersonal and project delivery skills, coupled with a hands-on approach to problem-solving when required.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
FHS Dynamics Ltd
10.2023 - Current
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements of Formula 1 and Super Car Manufacturing Customers.
- Developed detailed 3D models and drawings with the Application of GD&T to BS8888, ensuring accurate communication of design intent to fabrication teams.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for high-quality components at competitive prices.
- Working on Concept Designs, Jigs and Fixtures with 3D CAD software.
- Take the Lead for Technical Decision making and ensure the needs of our Customer are always fully Understood and Delivered.
- Demonstrate a sound grasp of Mechanical Engineering Principles.
- Design of Concept Ideas and review of the same from other areas of the Group Engineering Category Teams.
- Complete and Release Designs and Documentation including 2D drawings with application of GD&T to BS8888.
- Designing 3D modelling & it’s assembly of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Hoses, Tube Fittings for Fluid Transmission System of Motorsport vehicles.
- Fast-paced evaluation of customer enquiries; production and conceptual that may be suitable for either mid volume (cost Improvement & manufacturability) or high performance (weight down & performance increases).
- Timely, accurate manufacturing drawings and parts lists to enable quotes.
- Productionizing and checking customer designs, design of jigs, production aid drawings, and the most importantly getting it all onto our MRP/ERP system quickly for quoting.
- End-to-end ownership for projects / new product design incorporating manufacture, build, and testing, including fault analysis and resolution.
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment with high quality standards, supporting with accurate work instructions and tooling design.
- Conduct design reviews independently with engineering team.
- Support checking responsibility for detailed drawings, including design review against customer specifications, and previous designs.
- Driving continuous improvement.
- Projects: Driver Cooling System for Formula 1 Customer; Fluid Transfer systems for Italian Robot Manufacturing Customer and Formula 1 Customers; Lubrication, cooling, brake and clutch Fluid Transfer system for Super car Manufacturing Customer.
Senior Design Engineer
L&T Technology Services
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Handling Truck Design, ECR Requests, NPD Design Requests
- Developed innovative design solutions for challenging engineering problems, resulting in improved product performance.
- Team Lead for Design Enhancement Activities
- Managing Sub Projects.
- Estimation and Final Deliveries.
- Involved Final QC Check Points.
- Query Resolution.
- Root Cause Analysis for Quality Errors and Various Issues.
- Maintaining Task Schedule, Planning and Communicate with Onsite.
- Modeling Of Various Types of Autoloader Refuse Truck Systems Such as Body, Tailgate, Hydraulics, Structural Components as per Guideline Given by Client.
- Work with design software like AutoCAD, Solidworks.
- Interpretation of various standards ASTM, IS, DIN, ISO, etc.
Junior Design Engineer
Rotex Automation Ltd
12.2016 - 07.2021
- Designing 3D modelling & it’s assembly of Hydraulic valves, Electrical solenoid valves, Electro Mechanical Valves, Mechanical principal valves for Fluid control systems which include machined, casting, extrusion & plastic components
- CFD analysis for verify Hydraulic and pneumatic flow of media through valve
- Carry out design calculation for child components such as spring, O-rings, nut-bolts, shafts, Gears, wall thickness, sheet metal parts design, bracket design etc.
- Making of 2D drawings with detailed GD&T, GAD & Data sheets of valves
- Responsible for engineering change management
- Maintaining records in JD Edwards (ERP) software
- Attend CFT meeting for DFMEA & product feasibility analysis
- Testing and validation of prototype samples.
- Use of various standard components such as flange, pipe, nut & bolts, O-rings etc. in day-to-day designs
- Interpretation of various standards ASTM, IS, DIN, ISO, etc
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Brunel University London
Uxbridge, United Kingdom 01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat, India 06.2012 - 06.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Vadodara, Gujarat, India 05.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Product development
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Solidworks
Design review
AutoCAD
Research and development
Project management
Engineering calculations
Failure analysis
CATIA V5
FMEA
Root-cause analysis
2D and 3D modeling
2D drawings
3D Printing
DFM - Design For Manufacturing
Engineering Change Management
Cross-functional Problem Solving
ANSYS - CFD analysis
ANSYS - FEA analysis
PTC Creo
Tolerance stack Analysis
DFSS - Design for Six Sigma
Certification
SolidWorks Professional Certification – Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation.
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
FHS Dynamics Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Brunel University London
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Design Engineer
L&T Technology Services
08.2021 - 12.2022
SolidWorks Professional Certification – Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation.
02-2018
Junior Design Engineer
Rotex Automation Ltd
12.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
06.2012 - 06.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
05.2009 - 05.2012