Yash Parikh

About Yash Parikh

I am a PMP-certified Mechanical Engineer and FE (Mechanical) qualified engineering professional with over six years of experience in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of custom capital industrial equipment for oil & gas, chemical, medical, and pharmaceutical industries. My expertise spans pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, and storage systems designed in accordance with ASME, API, TEMA, and international engineering standards.In my current role as Lead Mechanical Engineer, I contribute to the full lifecycle of complex engineering projects—from technical design and feasibility analysis to manufacturing support, quality assurance, and code compliance. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, manufacturing, and quality to ensure projects meet technical, schedule, and business objectives. My work also involves supporting digital transformation initiatives, cost optimization strategies, and technology adoption efforts to improve operational efficiency and project performance.My technical strengths include finite element analysis (FEA), thermal and structural design, engineering calculations, and code compliance, along with strong project management capabilities in risk management, scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder coordination. I also have experience supporting business development through technical feasibility assessments, pricing analysis, and process optimization.I hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s in Project Management, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Techpreneurship to further develop expertise in technology commercialization, innovation strategy, and business-driven engineering leadership.I am passionate about applying engineering, project management, and innovation principles to develop efficient, compliant, and scalable industrial solutions while contributing to organizational growth and technological advancement.

Experience

1. Lead Mechanical Engineer

   Roben Manufacturing Company, Inc

   May 2025 — Present

   Planning and developing digital transformation initiatives to streamline engineering workflows, improve cross-functional coordination, and reduce project turnaround time.• Participate in cross-functional strategic planning sessions to align engineering execution with revenue targets, capacity planning, and long-term growth objectives.• Contribute to the development of data-driven pricing and cost optimization models to improve project profitability.• Evaluating new technology adoption opportunities, including automation, advanced simulation tools, and digital quality control systems to enhance operational efficiency.• Contributing to business development strategy by assessing market demand, competitive positioning, and technical feasibility for custom industrial equipment.• Mentoring junior engineers in project leadership, financial accountability, and risk-based decision-making.• Applying engineering and project management skills to trade studies, risk management, technical reviews, and other deliverables.• Define project definitions, create and evaluate project flow, and design requirements.• Review, update, and maintain project progress reports, estimate project duration, and timelines.• Provide technical support for design & drafting personnel to generate drawings.• Provide technical support to the sales department and help with budgeting prices for custom capital equipment.• Provide technical support to the manufacturing department to manufacture equipment.• Communicate with cross functional Departments for progress update reports and establish project timelines.• Schedule, manage, and assist code inspection visits using Project Management skills and methods.• Conduct design calculations under ASME, TEMA, ASCE, API 650, API 620, FEA analysis, etc.• Conduct thermal, structural, seismic, and wind designs in accordance with code and client requirements.

Education

• Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Project Management

• Rutgers University

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2017 — 2020

• SVIT, Vasad Official

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2013 — 2017