Balaji Meda Ravindra
Senior Mechanical Engineer @Greenpower Motor Company Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Mechanical Engineer @Greenpower Motor Company Inc
Riverside, CA, US
Collaborated with the team to develop an innovative solution addressing a specific brake requirement for school buses- Designed and 3D printed a custom housing for a PCB assembly, exposing connectors for easy external access and secure integration- Conducted FEA on seat mounting structures to evaluate failure modes under FMVSS testing conditions- Supported school bus seat vendors in preparation and execution of FMVSS seat compliance tests- Provided ongoing engineering and regulatory support to the production team in converting a school bus to meet ADA compliance requirements- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to establish, implement, and maintain an effective change management process. Finalized bill of materials (BOM) and vehicle equipment layouts based on specific customer requirements and configuration needs- Worked closely with the after-sales team to troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of customer-reported issues- Performed compliance reviews of various school bus variants against state-specific regulations- Led a team of drafters, managing workloads, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining quality standards- Coordinated with overseas vendors to finalize vehicle body design and construction.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
PES institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Structural Analysis & Design Optimization of Engineering Structures and Systems, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT BALAJI MEDA RAVINDRA
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with ~10 years of experience designing components, assemblies, and mechanical systems across the semiconductor, medical device, and electric commercial vehicle industries. Proficient in SolidWorks and Creo with hands-on expertise in Ansys and SolidWorks Simulation for FEA. Skilled in managing high-volume production programs, having released over 2,500 parts across 15+ products and supported manufacturing of over units annually. Experienced with diverse manufacturing methods including machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing. Adept in PLM systems such as SAP and Teamcenter, with working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, and Simulink modeling for vehicle dynamics. Demonstrated success in cost reduction, quality improvement, and global sourcing—achieving up to 75% cost savings on fixtures and 55% on components through supplier development. Strong leadership background as head of the India engineering division, mentoring engineers and negotiating business partnerships. Currently leading an electric school bus development program, with cross-functional collaboration across electrical, software, supply chain, and service teams. Well-versed in FMVSS, SAE, and ISO 13485 standards, with hands-on experience in compliance testing, root cause analysis, and post-sale technical support. Known for delivering structurally sound, manufacturable, and regulation-compliant solutions in safety-critical applications.
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