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Engineer I @ Bell Flight | Cost Analysis, Design Engineering

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Airframe / Structural Design Engineer with 2+ years of experience supporting rotary-wing aircraft programs under airworthiness and certification requirements. Currently working on Bell 529 and Bell 429 programs, contributing to airframe structures, door assemblies, and system integrations. Experienced in the design and release of sheet metal, machined, and composite components, with strong exposure to Digital Product Definition (DPD) and PLM-controlled environments. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. Recognized with Spot Awards for rapid delivery of fireproofing packages and effective resolution of in-service issues. Proficient in CATIA V6, ENOVIA PLM, GD&T, weight estimation, and should-cost modeling, with a strong interest in contributing to Airbus aircraft structures and future programs. 🔧 Tools: CATIA V5/V6, ENOVIA, SEER 3D ✈️ Domain: Airframe & Structural Design, Aircraft Structures, DFM 📍 Location: Bengaluru, India

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Engineer I at Bell Flight, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Performed weight estimation for newly designed components and customer-specific customization kits. Developed SEER 3D should-cost models for machined, sheet metal, and composite parts to support cost optimization. Programs: Bell 525, Bell 529, Bell 429, Bell 505, Bell 412, Bell 407

Graduate Engineer at Bell Flight, Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos, Designed and released sheet metal fireproofing components supporting safety and certification requirements for the Bell 529 program. Supported airframe door assemblies from design through release, ensuring compliance with PAR 29 airworthiness regulations. Designed machined fittings and latch mechanisms, including integration of a new supplier latch system on the Bell 429. Contributed to rotor package and structural integration activities for Bell 529. Programs: Bell 529, Bell 429

Design Engineering Intern at Bell Flight, Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 · 6 mos, Created CATIA V6 Digital Product Definitions (DPD) and engineering drawings for composite, machined, and sheet metal components. Released engineering data using ENOVIA PLM, following configuration control processes. Assisted in resolving Class IIa issues and creating variances improving product reliability and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering, Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology

CBSE, Computer Science, Chinmaya Vidyalaya