Mahek Kotak
Aerospace Structural Design Engineer | MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design specializing in Aircraft Structures at Cranfield University
- Role
- Design Engineer at Defy Aerospace
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mahek Kotak
At Defy Aerospace, my focus is on the meticulous design and development of aircraft structures. With a Master\'s from Cranfield University in Aerospace Vehicle Design, I\'ve honed my skills in engineering design, particularly CAD modeling and prototyping, ensuring manufacturability aligns with aerospace standards.Contributing to a multidisciplinary team, we create detailed manufacturing drawings and participate in testing protocols. I aim to meld safety with performance, embodying the precision and innovative spirit that is essential in the aerospace industry.
Experience
Design Engineer
Dec 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Project Leadership: Currently leading a specialized team at Defy Aerospace in the innovative design and development of drone systems, managing the design process from concept to final delivery.Airworthiness & Documentation: Managing comprehensive technical documentation, including airworthiness certification and requirements capture, to meet evolving regulatory landscapes.High-End Simulation: Performing complex FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) using Ansys 2025 to push the boundaries of drone endurance and structural efficiency.Strategic Design Reviews: Facilitating critical design review meetings to troubleshoot engineering challenges, advise the team on best practices, and maintain project momentum.CAD Mastery: Leveraging CATIA V5 for precision modeling of complex components, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical and electronic drone systems.
Education
Cranfield University
Master's in Aerospace Vehicle Design
2021 — 2022
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
2017 — 2021
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