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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL Cost Effective Design / Assessment & Design Improvement

Creative Design / Project Management / Analytical Software

A dynamic team spirited and performance driven engineering professional with an extraordinary blend of

leadership, business, and manufacturing industry knowledge. Recognized for keen ability to improve

component designs, increase efficiency, and decrease the need for re-engineering. Ability to communicate and

motivate team members to enhance strategic goals and bottom line objectives. Creative problem solving and

troubleshooting skills complemented by meticulous and creative detail to drawings and specifications.

Education

M.App.Sc. (Honors) Mechanical Engineering with Scholarship & Research Assistantship Currently Pursuing

University of Windsor, Windsor ON.

Concentration: Engineering Thermo Fluids, Micro Channel Heat Exchanger Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer

B.App.Sc. (Honors) Mechanical Engineering with Minor in Mathematics (E.I.T) Graduated Oct, 2008

University of Windsor, Windsor ON.

GPA: 3.7 Equivalents (11.0/13.0 @ University of Windsor). Appearances in Deans List, Presidents Roll

Core Competencies

Efficiency Improvements Creative Problem Solving Database Management

Product Improvement Multi Project Coordination Assessment / Design / Implementation

ASME & ISO Standards Root Cause Analysis Process Validation

� CAD Tools: CATIA V5 (Assembly/FEA/Animation), Solid Works, Solid Edge, Autodesk, AutoCAD

� Programming: MasterCAM, MicroTech CNC Simulator, Matlab, Simulink, Engineering Equation Solver

� Engineering: Statics, Dynamics, Stress Analysis, Machine Design, Noise, Vibrations, Materials

� Drafting/Design: Manual drafting, Blueprint Reading & Interpreting, GD&T, Tolerance Testing

� Fluid Mechanics/Thermodynamics: Fluent, Gambit, Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Micro Channel &

Conventional Heat Exchangers, Radiators, Compressors, Centrifugal Pumps, Thermal Management

Highlights of Relevant Experience

University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada 2007 – Present

Employment and academic projects allowing experience in different positions throughout Engineering Dept.

Design Engineering Sep 2007 – Present

� Leader of Capstone 4th Year Single Passenger Vehicle Design project, coordinating with materials

managements and procurement to ensure all standards are met within deadline & budget constraints.

� Served as liaison coordinating projects and communicating design changes with product engineering,

manufacturing, procurement, program management, and various other personnel as needed.

� Coordinated efforts with project supervisor working with component design, preparing drawing

release, and bill of materials for new/redesigned parts.

Test Engineering Apr 2008 – Present

� Co-Developed, maintained and assembled automated testing tools and data acquisition systems.

� Supported technicians in resolving manufacturing issues in order to meet the production schedules

� Executed test plans & test cases for Micro Channel Heat Exchanger research facility & vehicle design.

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Research & Development Assistant Apr 2008 – Present

� Assisted in running experiments, collecting data, recording into database & ordering necessary supplies

� Assisted with assembly and disassembly of laboratory hardware and troubleshooting data acquisition

software packages.

� Participated in ensuring the smooth functioning of the research facility operations and organizations.

� Served as liaison coordinating in grant applications and execution

� Supported professors, project members, & technicians by acting as resource person for policies and

procedures

� Performed numerical analysis of fluid flow & heat transfer in heat exchangers using FLUENT & GAMBIT.

Stress Engineering May 2007 – Present

� Performed finite element analysis and maintained database for static, fatigue, and fracture analysis of

various components in Vehicle Design project, Pump Jack design project, and research laboratory

structural components using CAD packages CATIA, SolidWorks, and ANSYS.

� Ensured proper static analysis for repair and overhaul material review tags to verify structural

acceptability of the designed vehicle, pump jack mechanism, and research laboratory structures.

� Solely responsible for accurately incorporating and updating various component fatigue files with new

custom supplied load information.

Product Engineering Jan 2008 – Present

� Provided technical support to all aspects of Micro Channel Heat Exchanger research program and

Vehicle Design Program.

� Served as research facility liaison communicating with suppliers, vendors, and shop floor personnel.

� Created drawing change notifications, new bill of materials, & assisted in design for proposed changes.

� Participated in product & process improvements & made improvements within manufacturing facility.

Automotive Engineering May 2007 – Aug 2008

� Performed extensive testing of automotive engines, emissions control and alternative fuels

� Performed analysis of various suspension geometries, vehicle handling, steering characteristics, noise

characteristics, tire and ride behavior

� Provided technical support and assistance in testing vehicle thermal management and HVAC systems

Quality Engineering May 2008 – Aug 2008

� Improved efficiency of inspection by providing accurate engineering guidance to quality inspectors

� Tracked, Analyzed, Inspected, and tested to assure the functioning quality of electronics

� Conducted quality cost tests using requirements & data provided by inspectors & relevant sources

Teaching Assistant Sep 2006 – Present

� Assisted in the educational development of students under guidance of the professors since 2006.

� Supported the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students & help monitor progress.

� Provided instructional and clerical support for professors, allowing them more time for lesson planning

and teaching.

� Supported professors with administrative tasks and other tasks from time to time as required,

enforced regulations and kept current with internal communications, timesheets, schedule, etc.

Continuing Professional Development & Involvements

� Enrolled as Engineer In Training member in, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

� Member of Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers

� Member of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

� Gained solid understanding of CAD/CAM by completing a short course in CNC programming at college

References available upon request