Swagat Kumbhar
Lead Mechanical Engineer @Wabtec Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Mechanical Engineer @Wabtec Corporation
Bengaluru, IN
Designed and developed casted lube oil Pipes:Designed lube oil pipe reducing costs 80% via modal/structural analysis + HCF evaluation. Led design reviews and verification/validation execution.Locomotive Vibration Survey Simulation: Pioneered system-level MBD model in FEV Virtual Dynamics, eliminating field tests via 3D-FFT.Evaluated 10 mount configurations using Campbell diagrams; redesigned engine foot via FEA.V16 Marine Diesel engine oil pan weld/durability:Executed oil pan durability via MBD simulations with crank flex models.Performed weld/base metal fatigue analysis using FEMFAT ChannelMAX.T3 eTurbo Wastegate Piping:Designed piping meeting HCF/LCF requirements with thermal FEA.Led field validation resolving bolted joints, cracking, exhaust leaks.Cost-Saving Initiatives:Identified $480K savings (2025-26) via second-sourcing, localization, optimization.Led fatigue testing of critical fasteners for $195K savings.Reliability case for radiator fan assembly failure in auxiliary power unit (APU) for Indian RailwayReliability case study investigating wiper pump failures in the Indian railways.Multi-body dynamic analysis using MSC Adams. Conducted tear-down, testing, and validation of bogie brakes 4. or root cause analysis of erratic breaking.Production change, supplier deviation requests and Production part approval process.LEAD Engineer Rotations (6 months each)R4: Led FEA for APU exhaust + Indian Railways fittings localization.R3: Managed supplier deviations; led PPAP for low-temp cab windows.R2: Developed MBD model for bogie brake validation.R1: Led multiple FEA projects for pantograph, shore connects using Simcentre NASTRAN.
EDUCATION
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Master of Technology - MTech, Mechanical Design
Walchand College of Engineering(A Govt. Aided Autonomous Institute),SANGLI-M.S
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics
ABOUT SWAGAT KUMBHAR
Lead Engineer at Wabtec with expertise in structural analysis (ANSYS/Fatigue), multibody dynamics (FEV Virtual Dynamics). Delivered NPI projects, cost saving of approx.$480K. Led verification and validation for multiple roles.Structural Analysis – Finite element analysis (FEA), Modal & Harmonic analysis, Fatigue: LCF & HCF, Inertia load & Lifting Analysis, Steady State & Transient Thermal, Thermo-Structural Analysis, 6 DOF.Multibody Dynamics Simulation – Rigid Body Dynamics Simulation, MNF generation, Flex-Body Dynamics – Displacement and Stress Evaluation, Oil pan durability study, System level Dynamics response.Design – Component Design – casting (Lube oil pipes), Hot Component (Exhaust Piping) Design, GD & T, Tolerance Stack-up, Testing and validation, Root cause analysis, fittings design, DFMEA, DFSS methodology, Bolted Joint design per VDI-2230, Production/supplier deviation requests. PPAP.AI/ML – Understanding of different ML models, Regression Model building, applied statistics.My journey in mechanical design has allowed me to work on a diverse range of projects, from intricate consumer products to complex industrial machinery. Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. I am a strong advocate for continuous improvement and adopt a proactive approach to adapt to evolving industry trends and technologies.Let\'s connect and explore the possibilities of working together to create innovative solutions that push the boundaries of mechanical engineering!
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