Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Mechanical Skills
Projects
Achievements
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Mahek Pankhaniya

Mahek Pankhaniya

Koblenz

Summary

Results-driven Mechanical Design Engineer with 4 years of experience and training in engineering design creation. Leverages mechanical engineering techniques, drafting designs, and industry best practices to accomplish project goals consistently. Determines feasibility, analyzes end-user experiences, and assesses long-term objectives and costs when devising solutions. Talented in transforming detailed technical specifications into efficient, effective, and quality designs. Collaborates well with teammates to complete technical projects on time and within budget.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

ATS LIFE SCIENCE
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine the shape, dimensions, hardness, etc In developing Healthcare equipment, processes, and products.
  • Reduced BOM cost by 15% using reverse engineering and optimization.
  • Produce concepts, working drawings, detail drawings, sub-assemblies, and automatic Life sciences products, using Creo Elements SolidWorks, Cutting edge technology, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
  • Creating Engineering BOM, CAD BOM, and Project BOM, Using Product Lifecycle Management by Autodesk Upchain, Thick client, and DB-max
  • Analyze designs and systems for compliance with applicable standards
  • Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, and hardness.
  • Communicate all requested design changes to the project or team lead.
  • Perform engineering calculations concerning engineering properties related to machine and tool designs.
  • Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGIENEER

COLUMBIA MACHINE ENGINEERIGN INDIA PVT LTD.
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led the product design of concrete product machinery and palletizer using SolidWorks, Creo & Autodesk Inventor, and applied engineering Calculations.
  • Planned 3 projects from beginning to end, focusing on timelines, and mechanical feasibility.
  • Used Standardization principles to optimize operator and robot work pathways by evaluating processes.
  • Designed and analyzed automatic mechanical systems and mechanisms.
  • Involved in developing product automation using knowledge of pneumatics and sensor technology.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of engineers assigned to the project.
  • Created Standard Parts Design, Sheet Metal Design, Assemblies, General Layouts, BOM, and Manufacturing drawings involving GD&T.
  • Managed complete Design Process and communicated with international teams and Vendors.
  • Used Autodesk Vault to manage Design Data and organize BOMs.
  • Managed Documentation and Project Reports.

JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

TWSPL- ARODO
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Led the mechanical design of special-purpose Automatic and Semi-automatic Food Processing and packaging machinery; responsible for offer drawings, layouts, designing, Data sourcing, Prototyping, manufacturing, and testing.
  • Planned and monitored projects.
  • Designed and built a stretch wrapper and sealing machine using the reverse engineering principle.
  • Created 3D models and 2D drafts using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor and GD&T.
  • Followed a Systematic product Development Process on all projects.
  • Improved DFM on subassemblies, reducing BOM costs by 35%.
  • Designed custom components based on client specifications, exceeding expectations with timely delivery.

JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

GERATEX MACHINERY PVT LTD
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Designed textile wet processing machinery using Solid Works, Creo, and Autodesk Inventor.
  • Improved DFM/A On assemblies reducing BOM by 27%
  • Created sheet metal, Standard parts, and assembly CAD models using Creo and Inventor.
  • Created detailed manufacturing drawings using GD&T and BOM.
  • Supported all stages of the project including Design, Planning, and Manufacturing process.
  • Improved overall productivity within the team by streamlining workflows and introducing more efficient collaboration tools.

APPRENTICE TRAINEE - MECHANICAL DESIGN

KUSTERS CALICO MACHINERY PVT LTD- JAGANBERG AG (GERMANY)
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • .Designed a textile wet processing automatic machinery Using the Standardization principle to reduce design process time by 25%.
  • Developed Machine's Hood Design using necessary technical calculations to reduce weight by 15%.
  • Created Laser cutting DXFs and Layouts Using AutoCAD.
  • Used Teamcenter PLM to manage design data and organize BOMs.
  • Created 3D CAD Models and Engineering Drawings using Inventor.
  • Learned To read German Engineering drawings.

AUTOMOTIVE INTERN

GOKUL FORD - GOVERDHAN CARS PVT LTD
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Inspected engine and other mechanical components to diagnose issues accurately.
  • Conducted routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts, etc,) to vehicle functionality and longevity.
  • Scheduled future maintenance sessions and advised motorists on good vehicle use.
  • Repaired and replaced broken or dysfunctional parts and fixed issues
  • Kept logs on work and issues.

Education

Master of Science - Mathematical Modeling, Simulation And Optimization

University of Koblenz
Koblenz, Germany
04.2025

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

Babaria Institute of Technology
India
01.2017

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

RMS Polytechnic Sigma Group Of Institute
India
01.2014

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Solidworks
  • CATIA
  • PTC Creo
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Autodesk Vault
  • Solid edge
  • Finite element analysis
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • SAP

Mechanical Skills

  • DFM I Reverse engineering I DFA I GD&T I Product lifecycle management
  • PDM I Standardization I Technical Calculations

Projects

Synthetic Data Generation Using Differential Evolution Algorithm.

Keywords: - Differential Evolution Algorithm, Synthetic Data Generation, Optimization, fitness value calculation, Parameter impact analysis,


Mechanical engineering problem solving by 'Particle Swarm Optimization.

Keywords: - Particle Swarm Optimization, Shape sizing dynamic optimization, metaheuristic methods, Size optimization, Stochastic algorithm, PSO using Mat Lab Coding.,


Four-wheel steer drive mechanism.

Key Words: - Four-wheel drive, Mechanical kinematic walker. Keywords: - Robot, Four Leg, 8 left, walk like Human, Walk on any uneven surface.,



Achievements

Completed course - Introduction to FEA Analysis at Udemy in 2024,

Completed Course - Product life cycle management using Upchain PLM at ATS Life science in 2023.,

Participated in Project fair at BITS Edu Campus Project Fair in 2017.,

Participated in workshop on Solid Edge - Design and Development.

Languages

German
Intermediate (B1)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

ATS LIFE SCIENCE
05.2023 - 09.2023

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGIENEER

COLUMBIA MACHINE ENGINEERIGN INDIA PVT LTD.
11.2020 - 06.2021

JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

TWSPL- ARODO
10.2019 - 11.2020

JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

GERATEX MACHINERY PVT LTD
03.2019 - 09.2019

APPRENTICE TRAINEE - MECHANICAL DESIGN

KUSTERS CALICO MACHINERY PVT LTD- JAGANBERG AG (GERMANY)
09.2017 - 09.2018

AUTOMOTIVE INTERN

GOKUL FORD - GOVERDHAN CARS PVT LTD
02.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Mathematical Modeling, Simulation And Optimization

University of Koblenz

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

Babaria Institute of Technology

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

RMS Polytechnic Sigma Group Of Institute
Mahek Pankhaniya