Alan González

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CFD and CAE Engineer - Brake Cooling System @ Ford Motor Company
Toluca, Méx., MX
Alan González's Location
Toluca, México, Mexico, Mexico
About Alan González

Aeronautical Engineer graduated from the Design-and-Construction specialty, focused on topics about design and simulation by employing CAD and CAE software, which were applied in competitions of unmanned-vehicle-aircrafts development, as well as in the automotive industry. Also, with experience in the Aviation Safety area. Having knowledge of languages as English, French and German, used for engineering reunions and dealing with authorities. Capable of analyzing the situations for an optimal decision-making, facility to adapt to the work environment and with passion for continuously preparing myself to face new challenges.

Alan González's Current Company Details
Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

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CFD and CAE Engineer - Brake Cooling System
Toluca, Méx., MX
Website:
ford.com
Employees:
143803
Alan González Work Experience Details
  • Ford Motor Company
    Cfd And Cae Engineer - Brake Cooling System
    Ford Motor Company
    Toluca, Méx., Mx
  • Ford Motor Company
    Cfd/Cae Engineer - Brake Cooling System
    Ford Motor Company Aug 2022 - Present
    Employ CAE tools to run aerodynamic analyses to calculate the Heat Transfer Coefficients (HTCs) of the brake systems (front and rear components) to estimate the temperatures that the brake system can reach according to physical tests. Touch base with the Brake sizing team to get the energy tables that will be used in the thermal model. Contact the aerodynamics team to obtain the CFD models of the full vehicle. Search the reports of physical tests done to correlate those results with the… Show more Employ CAE tools to run aerodynamic analyses to calculate the Heat Transfer Coefficients (HTCs) of the brake systems (front and rear components) to estimate the temperatures that the brake system can reach according to physical tests. Touch base with the Brake sizing team to get the energy tables that will be used in the thermal model. Contact the aerodynamics team to obtain the CFD models of the full vehicle. Search the reports of physical tests done to correlate those results with the software simulation. Generate RSMs for the sizing team for their models in their software (BEAST).• Participated in the coordination of a physical test (SimGG) for the Bronco Sport made in the IMT (Instituto Mexicano del Transporte). Worked with VEV team to get an instrumented vehicle and a track to run the physical test.• Analyzed the energy split of a front brake of a Ranger using CFD tools. Noticed that the energy split is not constant and extended more than sizing team estimated.• Worked in an interdisciplinary team to patent a bracket for the Bronco Doors, as part of an innovation initiative. Show less
  • Ford Motor Company
    Design & Release (D&R) Engineer - Hood & Fenders
    Ford Motor Company Jan 2020 - Sep 2022
    Responsible to design and release the components belonging to the commodity of hood and fenders. Participate in design reviews and engineering sign off process through program milestones. Work along with suppliers and other areas such as CAD, Studio, CAE, Stamping Business Unit (SBU) and Vehicle Operations (VO), among others, to validate and improve the component design in order to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. Audit and update Bill of Material… Show more Responsible to design and release the components belonging to the commodity of hood and fenders. Participate in design reviews and engineering sign off process through program milestones. Work along with suppliers and other areas such as CAD, Studio, CAE, Stamping Business Unit (SBU) and Vehicle Operations (VO), among others, to validate and improve the component design in order to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. Audit and update Bill of Material (BOM) with correct part levels and usage for each milestone.• Developed the integration of a module based on the waterfall that will be attached to the hood in order to have a frunk system, as well as leading the process to bring together with other commodities the components that will be part of this module for the F-150 MY2022.• Lead the redesign of the fender nose with the areas of Studio and SBU to achieve stamping feasibility with no piece cost impact and improve the appearance for F-150 MY2022.• Collaborated in the Mach-E program during the last launch phases to support various activities, such as coordinating different tests to improve the torque conditions of hood and fenders, and also worked in the optimization of the fixture used to measure the closing efforts.• Managed the forum sessions for ideas and innovation within the area of hood and fenders to discuss with the team some proposals, best practices and lessons learned for future projects. Show less
  • General Motors
    Design Engineer - Powertrain Cooling System
    General Motors Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
    Mexico
    Employ CAD/PLM tools for designing pipes and hoses for the powertrain cooling system considering factors of assembly (DFA) and manufacturing (DFM), also making design audits of pieces based on the company’s best practices and verifying the methodology of design. Collaborate with the laboratory members for the elaboration of testing benches and experiments. Participation in weekly design reviews with engineers of different areas from USA facilities. Constant communication with CAE department for… Show more Employ CAD/PLM tools for designing pipes and hoses for the powertrain cooling system considering factors of assembly (DFA) and manufacturing (DFM), also making design audits of pieces based on the company’s best practices and verifying the methodology of design. Collaborate with the laboratory members for the elaboration of testing benches and experiments. Participation in weekly design reviews with engineers of different areas from USA facilities. Constant communication with CAE department for stress analyses and simulations, and elaborate formats for costing the materials employed in designs.• Accomplished bills of materials for the costs department, also I sent them properly and in time, and I got a recognition for that from the team leader, having in count the short time I had in the company since I entered.• Proposed a design for a new pipe route because the last design did not allow the assembly between a mechanical axe and a drive unit, so with the proposal I increased the separation between them, allowing the assembly and I got good comments from engineers from Michigan.• Supported in the elaboration of drawings of the design views and with GD&T specifications for the dimensional area, so it served for the design release.• Worked simultaneously with the laboratory staff to montage two testing benches for different design projects and verified with the tests that the filling velocity and volume of the pipes were similar to the result obtained from the software. Show less
  • Aero Personal, S. A. De C.V.
    Aviation Safety And Security Engineer
    Aero Personal, S. A. De C.V. Feb 2017 - Dec 2018
    Toluca Y Alrededores, México
    Supporting in the performance and surveillance of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), through hazard identification, risk management and continuous-improvement audits. Developing different manuals, audit and statistical reports, among other documents and procedures for the operation of general aviation companies and aircraft maintenance, also dealing with different authorities.• Realized the change management for the designation of the new Pilot Chief, so I solved one of… Show more Supporting in the performance and surveillance of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), through hazard identification, risk management and continuous-improvement audits. Developing different manuals, audit and statistical reports, among other documents and procedures for the operation of general aviation companies and aircraft maintenance, also dealing with different authorities.• Realized the change management for the designation of the new Pilot Chief, so I solved one of observations from a SMS Verification made to the company b the DGAC (Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil / Civil Aeronautics General Directorate).• Devised an innovative and easy-to-understand proposal for a new access procedure to the company's facilities, achieving the implementation and being part of the documentation.• Elaborated the first carbon emissions annual report to the DEHst (Deutsche Emissionshandelsstelle) from Germany that was assigned to my department, so I searched and gathered the required information and investigated the methodology for the elaboration of the report because it was a new responsibility. At the end the report was approved by the German authority. Show less
  • Dirección General De Aeronáutica Civil (D.G.A.C. México)
    Intern In Regional Command Of Air Inspection
    Dirección General De Aeronáutica Civil (D.G.A.C. México) May 2016 - Nov 2017
    Toluca Y Alrededores, México
    Intern in the Sixth Regional Air Inspection Command of the DGAC. Search of technical documentation (Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, etc.) of aircraft operating in the VI Region, as well as support in the analysis of the Mexican Aeronautical Legislation. Support in the preparation of reports and reports required by the central area of ​​the DGAC in relation to ramp inspections, inspections of aerodromes and heliports, as well as technical-administrative verifications assistance for… Show more Intern in the Sixth Regional Air Inspection Command of the DGAC. Search of technical documentation (Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, etc.) of aircraft operating in the VI Region, as well as support in the analysis of the Mexican Aeronautical Legislation. Support in the preparation of reports and reports required by the central area of ​​the DGAC in relation to ramp inspections, inspections of aerodromes and heliports, as well as technical-administrative verifications assistance for the supervision and surveillance of different concessionaires, permit holders and air operators. .• Guaranteed the correct content of the files of the technical-administrative verifications carried out in 2016 by the regional command, as well as the verifications carried out by the airport commands assigned to the VI Region; so I structured a record of these files, which was useful for the inspectors.• Identified an ​​opportunity area by sending a technical compliance document that must be delivered by the inspectors, after the verifications. Show less
  • Instituto Politécnico Nacional
    Assistantship At The Aerodynamics Laboratory
    Instituto Politécnico Nacional May 2015 - Dec 2015
    Assistance in laboratory tests, mainly in practices for the class of Experimental Aerodynamics. Maintenance of laboratory equipment (impact and suction wind tunnels), as well as the facilities of this. Also participated in the design in CAD (Computer Aided Design) and construction of flying model Eaglet 50 for tests in the wind tunnel.• Developed a fastening way for the wing and the fuselage of the flying model, so I took into account the most viable position in the structure of the… Show more Assistance in laboratory tests, mainly in practices for the class of Experimental Aerodynamics. Maintenance of laboratory equipment (impact and suction wind tunnels), as well as the facilities of this. Also participated in the design in CAD (Computer Aided Design) and construction of flying model Eaglet 50 for tests in the wind tunnel.• Developed a fastening way for the wing and the fuselage of the flying model, so I took into account the most viable position in the structure of the fuselage for the creation of a blasthole and avoided possible structural damage, and also modified the design of the wing’s root ribs and changed their material to be part of the support and had greater resistance. Show less
  • Kukulcán Aerodesign
    Team Member
    Kukulcán Aerodesign Sep 2013 - May 2015
    Mexico
    Unmanned-Aircrafts development, including the use of composite materials and the installation of electronic components. Preparation of technical reports for the organization SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), which I was a member. Search for sponsorships for the development of projects and constant communication with SAE personnel, besides participating in national and international competitions.• Designed an airfoil for obtaining an effective maximum lift coefficient, an optimal… Show more Unmanned-Aircrafts development, including the use of composite materials and the installation of electronic components. Preparation of technical reports for the organization SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), which I was a member. Search for sponsorships for the development of projects and constant communication with SAE personnel, besides participating in national and international competitions.• Designed an airfoil for obtaining an effective maximum lift coefficient, an optimal aerodynamic efficiency and a moment slope to make the airfoil stable, and I tested it with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) programs.• Made the aerodynamic design through CAD software of the aircraft "Tlacatián" and achieved with my team the sixth place in the SAE Aero Design East 2015 competition.• Carried out the calculations for the aircraft dimensions that participated in an international competition, so I determined an average of the weather conditions of previous years of the place of competition to obtain more accurately the value of air density.• Investigated the aerodynamic effects that endplates have on aircrafts and calculated the contribution they had for the "Tlacatián" project, being one of the first team’s projects to have this data.• Oversaw the stability and control area for the "Tlacatián" project and I made the longitudinal, lateral and directional stability calculations for it.• Won the first place in the SAE Aero Design Mexico 2014 competition in two different categories, with the "Zotz" and "Kusá" projects. Show less

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Alan González works for Ford Motor Company

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Alan González's current role is CFD and CAE Engineer - Brake Cooling System.

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Alan González attended Instituto Politécnico Nacional.

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