Navaneethakrishnan K R

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ABOUT NAVANEETHAKRISHNAN K R

Seasoned aviation professional with expertise in Mechanical Design, Stress Analysis, and Project Management across Electromechanics, Gas Turbines, and UAV sectors.Experienced in managing and delivering Innovate UK (IUK) projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams within the organization and with partner companies. A passionate learner with a proven ability to apply core engineering skills across various departments, including research, design, development, testing, and systems engineering.• Managed the design, development, and testing of UAVs powered by batteries and fuel cells.• Led and coached second/third-tier organizations in the design and development of new products. Applied project management techniques and facilitated Design Gate Reviews. Identified and managed design risks.• Expertise in UAV design, composite and metallic structures, aero engine components, pneumatic valves, pipes, brackets, and cockpit display units.• Experienced in designing for statics and vibration, rotor dynamics, fracture, impact and containment, and heat transfer.• Skilled in Design & Stress Analysis within the Aerospace sector with a solid understanding of airworthiness regulations (Power Plant requirements under FAA/EASA - CS-25, CS-E, and UAV regulations). Proficient in preparing and reviewing Certification Stress Reports.• Extensive experience in developing new products from concept through to final design, including design reviews, prototype manufacturing, qualification, and certification.• Applied Six Sigma tools to design and develop solenoid valves for gas turbine engines, supporting prototype development, testing, and qualification of solenoid valves.• Proficient in Ansys Customization, Ansys ACT, Abaqus, Hypermesh, MSC NASTRAN, PATRAN, NX, Pro/Engineer, MathCAD, Python, MATLAB, Excel and Powerpoint.