Kunal Gandevia

About Kunal Gandevia

Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with 12+ years of expertise in product development, innovation, and engineering solutions across multiple industries. Passionate about problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality designs that drive efficiency and performance.Key Highlights: Proven Leadership & Team Management – Led and managed a team of 10+ professionals across design, manufacturing, and sales, ensuring seamless project execution. Stakeholder Collaboration – Engaged with clients, internal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Business Growth & Customer Relations – Contributed to building a strong customer base and increasing product sales through innovative design solutions. Freelance Engineering Expertise – Successfully delivered structural and electrical component projects as a Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer. Innovation & Patents – Filed 3 USPTO patents, showcasing expertise in R&D, innovation, and product development. Diverse Industry Experience – Extensive background in New Product Development (NPD), Special Purpose Machines (SPM), Functional Validation (FVM), Automotive, HVAC, VAVE, Benchmarking, and Teardown Analysis. Materials & Manufacturing Expertise – Skilled in sheet metal, plastic, and casting component design with a strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles. Advanced CAD & PLM Proficiency – Hands-on experience with Creo, Windchill, SAP, CATIA V5, Teamcenter, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, and NX (Unigraphics).Driven by a passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement, I am always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to innovative product development. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate!

Experience

1. Lead Engineer

   Quest Global

   May 2025 — Present · Pune District, IN

   Led design and review of system layouts, wiring diagrams, and network topology markups for power systems. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate system integration and timely delivery. Implemented markup updates and maintained engineering documentation (cable schedules, interconnection lists, architecture diagrams). Supported FAT/SAT by resolving wiring and topology issues, ensuring smooth commissioning. Mentored junior engineers and ensured compliance with GE Vernova standards and industry codes. Contributed to process improvements, reducing rework and enhancing drawing quality.

Education

• S.M.Choksey high school,pune

  Ssc,

  2001 — 2002

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2005 — 2012

• S.M.Choksey High School

  HSC, Science

  2004 — 2005

Skills

• Autocad
• Automation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Continuous Improvement
• Automotive
• Siemens Nx
• Product Development
• Hvac
• Engineering
• Sheet Metal
• Machining
• Manufacturing
• Team Management
• Microsoft Word
• C
• Automotive Engineering
• Solidworks
• Product Design
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Cad
• 3d Modeling
• Solid Modeling
• Creo 2.0
• Ptc Creo
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Cad/Cam
• Teamcenter
• Catia
• Customer Service
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Ansys11
• Design Engineering
• Autodesk Inventor 2012
• Design for Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mastercamx5
• Pro Engineer