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Kunal Sonawane

Product Engineer

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States4 yrs 4 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led multi-million-dollar brownfield projects at Reliance Industries.
  • Designed innovative suspension systems for a Student Formula car.
  • Expert in additive manufacturing and mechanical design.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Additive Manufacturing and Design Engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementDesign EngineeringLeadership

Other Skills

ModelingProject PlanningProblem SolvingSimulation SoftwareArduino IDEManufacturing EngineeringAutodesk Fusion 360Finite Element Analysis (FEA)3D RenderingDFMRapid PrototypingAdditive ManufacturingDesign ReviewConcept SelectionMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)

About

I’m a Mechanical Engineer pursuing my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Design, Additive Manufacturing, and Electromechanical Systems. I bridge the gap between concept and reality — from 3D CAD Modeling to Simulation, Prototyping, and Testing — to deliver high-performance, Manufacturable Designs. At Reliance Industries, I led Mechanical layouts for multi-million-dollar brownfield projects, producing 615+ isometrics and ensuring compliance with ASME and OISD standards. At CMU, I’ve worked on projects such as optimizing Additive Manufacturing parameters for improved motor casing Thermal Performance and developing a tracked snow/ice-melting robot incorporating obstacle detection, solution level monitoring, live camera feed, and remote control via a mobile interface. Core Strengths: ⦿ Full product lifecycle: concept → CAD/CAE → prototyping → validation ⦿ Additive manufacturing (LPBF & polymers) with DfAM expertise ⦿ Electromechanical integration for robotics and smart products ⦿ Hands-on fabrication: CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing ⦿ Data-driven design improvements through testing & instrumentation I’m passionate about designing innovative Mechanical Solutions for Robotics, Electronics, and Consumer Products that balance performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer who can own the build process end-to-end — and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty turning ideas into working prototypes.

Experience

4 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Reliance industries limited

Plant Design & Piping Engineer

Aug 2022Jun 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Jamnagar, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • ⦿ Conceptualization and Modeling: Developed pipe routing and equipment layouts for brownfield projects, ensuring compliance with ASME 31.1, ASME 31.3, and OISD 118 standards.
  • ⦿ Isometric Extraction: Extracted over 615 isometrics for various projects, including E20 Augmentation and Mix Loading, contributing to a $2.7M capex enhancement.
  • ⦿ Management of Change (MOC): Conducted site visits to execute minor brownfield MOCs, involving metallurgy changes and component resizing.
  • ⦿ Model Review Coordination: Facilitated model review meetings with departments and clients to incorporate feedback and finalize layouts.
  • ⦿ Shutdown Planning and Support: Strategically planned shutdown schedules and provided on-site engineering support for unit revamps and debottlenecking.
ModelingProject PlanningMechanical EngineeringProject Management

Mahindra group

Internship Trainee

Jun 2021Aug 2021 · 2 mos · Nashik, Maharashtra, India

  • ⦿ Successfully studied and implemented the Assembly process of a 2.2L mHawk engine and an open differential.
  • ⦿ Efficiently managed the supply of spare parts from inventory to the shopfloor, while working closely with the Floor-Coordinator.

Axis,vnit nagpur

Organiser

Feb 2020Jun 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Leadership

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Organizer

Feb 2020Mar 2020 · 1 mo

  • ⦿ Led a team of 14 people in managing the hospitality department.
  • ⦿ Resolved various on-spot problems faced by participating teams.
  • ⦿ Assisted the supervising team during the Technical Inspection round
Leadership

Team v_locity, vnit

Member Of Suspension Department

Jul 2019Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

  • ⦿ Designed and optimized a Double Wishbone push-rod suspension system for a Student Formula car, achieving a Factor of Safety of 2.11 and improved stiffness over the previous McPherson Strut design.
  • ⦿ Performed suspension geometry optimization in Lotus Shark, minimizing camber change, maintaining Roll Center stability, and Reducing bump steer.
  • ⦿ Conducted Force analysis on Four-bar linkages for both front and rear suspension, selecting springs (45,000 N/m) and designing bell cranks to match load requirements.
  • ⦿ Engineered Knuckles, Wishbones, and Adapter plates with a focus on Weight Reduction and Manufacturability.
  • ⦿ Developed a rack-and-pinion steering system delivering a turning radius of 2.88 meters, fine-tuned for minimal scrub radius using CATIA simulations.
  • ⦿ Collaborated cross-functionally with chassis and braking teams to ensure component integration, driver ergonomics, and serviceability.
Problem SolvingSimulation SoftwareMechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Science - MS — Mechanical Engineering

Aug 2024Dec 2025

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Under Graduate — Mechanical Engineering

Jul 2018May 2022

Krantiveer Vasantrao Narayanrao Naik Education Societys Arts, Commerce & Science College, Canada Corner, Sharanpur Road, Nashik 422002

HSC

Jun 2015Mar 2018

Ryan International School

ICSE

Apr 2009Mar 2015

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