Rashid Bharucha
About Rashid Bharucha
Rashid Bharucha serves as the Engineering Director for Work Truck at Safe Fleet, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in engineering and product development, having previously worked at companies such as ROM Corporation, Rheem Manufacturing, and Pella Corporation.
Work at Safe Fleet
Rashid Bharucha has been serving as the Engineering Director for the Work Truck division at Safe Fleet since 2014. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and initiatives related to work truck safety and efficiency. Based in St. Paul, MN, Bharucha has contributed to the company's focus on innovative solutions for fleet management and vehicle safety.
Previous Experience at ROM Corporation
Prior to his current position, Rashid Bharucha worked at ROM Corporation as the Director of Engineering for a period of 10 months in 2013 to 2014. During his tenure at the company's Prime Design location in West St. Paul, MN, he was responsible for leading engineering efforts and managing product development.
Background in Engineering Management
Rashid Bharucha has extensive experience in engineering management, having worked at Rheem Manufacturing from 2005 to 2013 as Engineering Manager and Senior Project Engineer. His role focused on water heater innovations, where he managed engineering teams and projects in Eagan, MN.
Education and Expertise
Rashid Bharucha earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 1991 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering career, enabling him to develop products that meet industry standards.
Patents and Product Development
Rashid Bharucha holds US Patent No. 7,661,226, which pertains to an installation method for storm doors. He has also submitted three patent applications related to storm door installations. His work in product development includes co-leading the Pella Rolscreen storm door project, which generated approximately $50 million in sales in 2005.