Javal Modh

Led multi-functional teams across engineering design and project execution, ensuring timely and quality-driven delivery of PFA-lined pumps and valves. Directed end-to-end execution—from order engineering and product development to commissioning—for niche chemical process applications. Designed complete pump skid systems (baseplates, coupling guards, canopies) for Mag-drive and mechanical seal pumps with complex seal plans, and developed mounting arrangements for valve automation accessories. Drove localization and standardization initiatives for Richter-lined pumps and valves to enhance adaptability, reduce cost, and streamline manufacturing for the Indian market. Managed engineering change management (ECR), BOM creation (JD Edwards), and 3D models/GAD-CSD drawings, improving design accuracy and efficiency. Handled technical documentation (PCS, MR, PO, project specifications) and executed vendor technical evaluations for critical components. Led customer and EPC interactions—including project reviews, kick-off meetings, and technical clarifications—to ensure risk mitigation and alignment with specifications. Delivered successful projects for key clients such as Reliance Industries, Grasim Industries, Bayer, SRF Ltd., and Jubilant Life Sciences, and collaborated with EPCs like Technip, Bechtel, and TCE across pump and valve solutions. Provided cross-functional support to Sales, Application, and Aftermarket teams for assembly, troubleshooting, field failures, and spares management. Continuously optimized engineering processes to improve order processing, reduce lead times, and enhance customer satisfaction. International Exposure: Completed a 15-day onsite training at Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH, Kempen, Germany, covering product (valves & pumps) design for localization, engineering best practices, JDE/SPAIX/CREO workflows, and pump testing/balancing machine operations for setting up similar capabilities in India

Leading Design and sustenance engineering team of Richter Industrial lined Valves and Pumps (Mag Drive) used in niche chemical processes. Developed and managed BoMs (JD Edward), 3D models (CREO), General arrangement drawings (GAD), technical drawings, ECR/ECN processes. Designed mounting arrangements for accessories like Actuator, Positioner, Limit switch, AFR and QEV. Provided technical support to Sales, Application, and Operations teams, ensuring timely and efficient project execution. Spearheaded localization initiatives for Richter-lined valve and pumps tailored for Indian market. Standardized products to streamline production and improve order processing efficiency, leading to enhanced delivery timeline. Automated Excel-based tools for generating component drawings like Canopy, couplings, brackets etc. Achievements: Completed Reduced order booking process avg. time from 1 week to 2-3 days, and GAD submission time from 2 weeks to 1 week with almost zero errors. Got Recognition with AA rating.

Held global design and development responsibility for the Hydraulic Valves portfolio. Led product development projects following Bosch Rexroth’s PEP (Product Engineering Process) framework, ensuring adherence to Quality Gates (QG) across Planning, Concept, Development, Validation, and Launch phases. Managed project activities including requirement gathering, design calculations, risk assessments (D-FMEA), verification planning, and release documentation. Created, reviewed, and released BoMs, 3D models, technical drawings, D-FMEA, MTTFd, Test Specifications, and DfE documentation. Designed hydraulic valve components with advanced engineering calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, and compliance to international standards. Directed engineering change management (ECR/ECN) and collaborated with cross-functional global teams across manufacturing, quality, and product management. Provided technical support for global manufacturing plants, addressing field complaints and product improvements. Supported product verification and validation efforts, ensuring alignment with project milestones and quality standards. Conducted fatigue strength verification and structural analysis using FEM simulations. Successfully executed pressure upgradation and standardization (CIP) projects for Flow Control Valves, Pressure Valves, Subplates, and Pressure Switches. Effectively mentored design engineers, achieving on-time delivery, quality compliance, and process adherence within global project frameworks. Projects Worked: Pressure up-gradation projects of Flow Control valves and Pressure valves State of art and CIP project for old Flow Control valves, Sub plates and Pressure Switches Achievements: Got appreciation certificate for Completing product transfer Germany to India. Got department Reward and Recognition in years 2020 and 2021.

Worldwide lead engineering responsibility of Hydraulic valves (e.g., Pressure switches, Check valves, Flow control valves…etc.) portfolio.

Teaching, Guiding and Mentoring engineering students to achieve excellence in field of Thermal, Heat & Mass transfer and Fluid engineering subjects.

M.tech Project with ITER-INDIA design department (Institute of Plasma Research). Focus area: Thermal engineering and CFD Project Title: Vacuum Vessel Ingress of Coolant Event Impact Study.

Internship Title: Study on HyperVapotron Technology for transferring very high heat flux. Brief of Project: The project intends to study working principle of HyperVapotron as a high heat flux device used in ITER Project. The aim was to check capability to handle heat flux up to 30 MW.

Supporting and assisting Professors regarding teaching activities as a part of Masters of Technology Stipend policy.

Univesity: Gujarat Technological University, Gandhinagar