Harshal Bhudargade

Lead Mechanical Engineer @Wabtec Corporation

Bengaluru, IN

Led end to end New Product Introduction (NPI) for braking and air management subsystems, owning mechanical design, system integration, validation, and release for rail applications.•Defined system architecture and mechanical concepts for AGTU and pneumatic subsystems, translating customer requirements and tender specifications into robust, manufacturable designs.•Drove DFSS, DFM/DFA, and tolerance stack-up analysis, achieving measurable improvements in cost, weight, and assembly robustness while meeting safety and reliability targets.•Collaborated cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and global Centers of Excellence to resolve integration risks and accelerate time-to-market.•Led prototype build, validation testing, and technical reviews, ensuring compliance with performance, regulatory, and customer requirements prior to release.•Mentored junior engineers and standardized design processes, reducing design rework and improving development cycle efficiency.