NAVDEEP SINGH
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Mechanical Project Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience managing mechanical projects from concept through completion. Experienced in design review, equipment selection, installation supervision, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
Strong technical foundation combined with practical site experience enables me to identify risks early, resolve technical challenges efficiently, and maintain alignment between engineering intent and execution. Adept at coordinating with design teams, procurement, manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, and QA/QC to ensure seamless project delivery.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and standards while ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements. Known for a structured approach, clear documentation, and effective stakeholder communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Project Engineer
KAB Seating Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and assessed engineering blueprints, focusing on specific welding specifications. Engineered and designed welded parts assemblies and structural components to enhance in-house manufacturing capabilities.
- Analyzed and updated welding processes documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards. Achieved consistent quality in welding operations by effectively managing and refining welding procedures and qualifications as per Australian Welding Standard AS/NZS 1554.
- Conducted thorough investigations of welding challenges to optimize production efficiency. Collaborated with engineering staff to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, ensuring project continuity.
- Analyzed production workflows and applied Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing principles to improve overall productivity and operational effectiveness by eliminating defect rates in production processes.
- Directed quality inspection of powder coating operations to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction. Analyzed production issues to identify root causes, facilitating enhancements in quality standards and overall productivity.
- Executed the development of detailed product documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for internal teams and customers, covering specifications, component part numbers, manufacturing jigs/tools, Solidworks drawings, modeling tools, datasheets, BOMs, installation instructions, work order documents, risk assessments, safe work order instructions, and technical manuals.
- Developed and implemented product training sessions and onboarding initiatives to ensure team members possess necessary skills for success.
- Achieved product compliance with local, regional, and international regulations through effective coordination of testing and certification processes. Streamlined documentation and record-keeping of testing reports and regulatory approvals, facilitating collaboration with legal and quality teams to address compliance issues. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations to support continuous product compliance throughout its lifecycle.
- Delivered innovative solutions through comprehensive feasibility studies that evaluated potential enhancements to existing products. Drove projects from concept to execution by collaborating effectively with sales, design, engineering, operations, and marketing teams to ensure technical feasibility. Achieved optimized product designs through 3D CAD modeling and finite element analysis (FEA). Coordinated successful prototype builds and testing activities while implementing robust testing procedures to ensure accurate assessment of critical failure modes.
- Achieved compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 through effective oversight of product qualification processes. Enhanced product reliability and performance by coordinating comprehensive testing and validation activities. Strengthened quality and safety measures by collaborating with manufacturers to audit and verify production processes.
Process Improvement/ Industrial Engineer
Macnaught Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked as an operator on three different assembly lines of BOP, P3, Retracta and Grease Coupler.
- Conducted the cycle time studies for every line.
- Eliminated the issues encountered during assembly to improve process flow and enhance efficiency.
- Conducted the Hose-clamp test analysis, swivel leakage tests used in retracta for choosing best clamp.
- Improved and revised the plant layout of the factory for maintenance purpose.
- Created the new safe work instructions and revised the old ones for better process flow to achieve optimum production rate.
- Improvised the drawings in SOLIDWORKS, wrote reports of analysis, created catalogues and OEM documents for foreign customers.
- Conducted root cause analysis of production problems and implemented the corrective actions.
Graduate Engineer
Rajindra Machines Private Limited
India
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Created detailed designs of lathe machine components using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for precision engineering.
- Programmed and controlled CNC machinery using fundamental G and M codes to produce tailored parts for local enterprises.
- Analyzed product performance through systematic testing and validation to determine failure modes and longevity.
- Performed detailed structural analysis through conventional hand calculations and swift FEA methods, contributing to effective product development and design processes.
- Streamlined inventory management by applying JIT principles to minimize excess stock and reduce waste.
- Achieved successful product launches through thorough investigation and evaluation of mock-ups and prototypes. Drove maintenance and administration efforts to optimize product support. Enhanced design processes, resulting in improved product quality and user satisfaction.
- Monitored and enforced strategy policies and standards to uphold management integrity at Rajindra Machines Private Limited.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical
Western Sydney University
Sydney, Australia01.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
Punjab, India01.2016
Skills
- Experienced with Solidworks & AutoCAD
- Proficient in Robot Welding programming, CNC Tube Bender & Waterjet cutting machine
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong mechanical and analytical skills with effective communication
- Manufacturing process controls
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Cost estimation & Scheduling
- Risk Management Assessment
- RFI and ITP documentation
- Procurement Management
Certification
- Certified Professional Engineering Technologist, Engineers Australia- 2023
- Certified Professional Mechanical Engineer, Engineers Australia - 2023
- Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing - 2025
Timeline
Mechanical Project Engineer
KAB Seating Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Process Improvement/ Industrial Engineer
Macnaught Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2021
Graduate Engineer
Rajindra Machines Private Limited
01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
Master of Engineering - Mechanical
Western Sydney University