Harsh Shah
About Harsh Shah
Harsh Shah is a Manufacturing Process Engineer with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various roles within the manufacturing sector. He has worked at notable organizations including Clemson University, GMP Pros, and Rani Therapeutics, utilizing methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Current Role at Rani Therapeutics
Harsh Shah serves as a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Rani Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for conducting equipment development and qualification from the prototype to the manufacturing stage. His work involves process characterization, design of experiments (DOE), and ensuring compliance with FDA regulatory standards through the drafting of preventive maintenance procedures, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Previous Experience at Clemson University
Prior to his current role, Harsh Shah worked at Clemson University as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2019 to 2020. During this 11-month tenure, he contributed to various research projects, enhancing his knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering. Additionally, he served as a Sustainable Energy Intern at the Clemson University Industrial Assessment Center from 2019 to 2020, where he focused on sustainable energy solutions for manufacturing processes.
Experience at GMP Pros
Harsh Shah was employed as a Process Engineer at GMP Pros from 2020 to 2022. In this position, he worked in the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area, where he applied his engineering skills to improve manufacturing processes. His role involved utilizing Toyota's 8-step problem-solving methodology to investigate manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Harsh Shah holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai from 2015 to 2018. He also obtained an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering from K. J. Somaiya Polytechnic, studying there from 2012 to 2015. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles.
Internships and Early Career Development
In addition to his academic achievements, Harsh Shah gained practical experience through various internships. He worked as a Quality Engineering Intern at BorgWarner Inc. for three months in 2019 and later as an Applications Engineering Co-op for four months in 2020. These roles provided him with valuable insights into quality assurance and applications engineering within the automotive industry.