Jay Patel
Mechanical Project Engineer
Parramatta
Summary
Dedicated Project Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering and supply chain management. Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, specifications, and standards. Bringing leadership, drive, valuable industry experience and the skills to achieve results. Adept in developing key relationships with strategic partners and committed to ensuring a company continually moves in the right direction. Skilled in maintaining high levels of organisation, while effectively prioritising tasks. Driven, goal-oriented and committed to exceeding expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Project Engineer
Hartex Engineering
Sydney, NSW
7 2021 - Current
- Managed project management tasks for projects valued between $500,000 and $2 million, leading teams of 3–7 personnel.
- Worked to ensure successful project execution according to established objectives, timelines, and costs, in supply chain and manufacturing department.
- Achieved cost-effective procurement outcomes by establishing strong relationships with vendors and partners.
- Supervised production and manufacturing processes at fabrication facility, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Acted as liaison between engineering design stage and manufacturing stage to ensure seamless project progression.
- Managed logistics and freight operations for transportation of oversized fabricated steel structures to various sites across Australia.
- Co-managed installation phase, including: Liaising with construction project engineers and customers for effective project execution.
- Preparing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements as per Australian standards.
- Completing and submitting documentation for personnel and plant equipment inductions.
- Exceeded client expectations consistently by delivering high-quality results tailored to their unique needs while adhering to agreed-upon timelines and budgets
- Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for potential projects, providing accurate data to inform decision-making processes
- Managed budgets effectively by closely monitoring expenses, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers when appropriate
- Contributed to continuous improvement of organizational processes by sharing insights and lessons learned from completed projects, fostering culture of collaboration and growth
- Delivered expert technical support during project installation phases, resolving any issues swiftly to minimize delays and maintain client satisfaction levels
Process Improvement Engineering Intern
Thermax
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Applied continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN, KAIZEN, and 6-sigma (DMAIC) to eliminate non-value-adding processes, resulting in 9% reduction in overall Takt time of production system
- Calculated and monitored KPIs, and process capabilities of production system to attain operational targets
- Determined focus on three pillars of quality, i.e., quality assurance, quality control, and quality management, to instil continuous improvement methodology
- Managed 13 Quality Index Reports and submitted them to quality manager for delivery-ready products.
Education
Master of Engineering Science - Manufacturing Engineering and Management
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Sydney, NSW 02.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (formerly PDPU)
Gandhinagar 06.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
Project Management
References
Available upon request
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