Harsh Patel
Upper Kedron,QLD
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in product design, production engineering, and process optimization within manufacturing environments. Skilled in CAD modelling, design-for-manufacture (DFMA), lean practices, and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. A hands-on problem-solver with a proven track record of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and mentoring junior staff. Seeking to step into a Team Lead role, driving product design and engineering workflows in a fast-growing, innovative company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Packweigh
08.2021 - Current
- Lead the design and development of custom-engineered solutions, creating detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
- Optimize designs for manufacturability, reducing production costs by 10% through DFMA principles and close collaboration with manufacturing teams.
- Mentor a team of 2 junior engineers and drafters, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring adherence to design standards.
- Implement parametric design workflows, automating repetitive tasks and improving design efficiency by 15%.
- Support pre-production engineering, refining configure-to-order product ranges and ensuring compliance with client specifications.
- Collaborate with sales teams to provide application engineering expertise, enabling tailored solutions for client-specific projects.
Mechanical Engineer
Packweigh
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Designed and refined 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for industrial equipment, including conveyors, pneumatics, pumps, and power transmission, ensuring manufacturability and quality.
- Streamlined engineering processes by standardizing workflows, reducing design iteration time by 10%.
- Worked hands-on with production teams to troubleshoot technical challenges and implement design improvements, enhancing product reliability.
- Utilized design verification tools to validate designs, achieving a 10% reduction in rectification costs.
Operations Assistant
Vekta Automation
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinated materials ordering and resolved bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery of machines, improving production schedules by collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
- Maintained optimum inventory levels for standard components, reducing downtime and supporting efficient assembly workflows.
- Processed supplier invoices and recorded job data in ERP software (Ostendo), enhancing operational accuracy and traceability.
- Supported sales team by preparing production reports to track customer orders, ensuring alignment between engineering and client needs.
- Reviewed safe work method statements (SWMS) and contributed to project safety audits, promoting compliance and process standardization.
Trade Assist
Vekta Automation
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted fitters in assembling new machines and subassemblies, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing and quality control processes.
- Conducted quality checks on incoming components, ensuring adherence to specifications and reducing production errors.
- Supported packaging and dispatch of finished machines, streamlining pre-production workflows and meeting delivery timelines.
- Managed tool organization and workshop housekeeping, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
- Coordinated delivery and receipt of assembly components, building foundational skills in supply chain and production support.
Production Engineer
Larsen & Toubro
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Oversaw production shop operations, managing planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance to ensure efficient delivery of manufactured products.
- Established manufacturing standards based on engineering principles and safety regulations, improving process reliability and compliance.
- Integrated lean manufacturing practices (5S, Kanban) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), boosting machine OEE from 60% to 80% over two years.
- Designed innovative fixtures to reduce copper scrap by 80%, saving $100k annually and earning the “Ground Breaker Innovation” award.
- Served as an internal auditor and safety committee member, enhancing operational safety and process standardization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY
INDIASkills
- Product Design & Development in SolidWorks
- Parametric & Modular Design
- Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA)
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Engineering Process Improvement
- Pre-Production Engineering & Inventory Management
- Digital Tools & ERP Systems (eg, Ostendo)
- Problem-Solving & Technical Coordination
- Problem-Solving & Technical Troubleshooting
- Quality Standards
- Safety Compliance
Accomplishments
- Improved design-to-production timeline by 15% through process standardization and parametric modelling at Packweigh.
- Successfully led a small team to deliver a high-profile project under tight deadlines, exceeding client expectations.
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Packweigh
08.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Packweigh
03.2019 - 08.2021
Operations Assistant
Vekta Automation
07.2017 - 02.2019
Trade Assist
Vekta Automation
03.2016 - 07.2017
Production Engineer
Larsen & Toubro
07.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY
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