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Anaheim, Ca, Us

Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

• Led 2 teams of 3 to research, design, and manufacture the tube frame and front/rear suspension systems• Redesigned the tube frame in SOLIDWORKS, achieving a 13% increase in torsional rigidity (simulated in Ansys) and a 7.4% decrease in yaw inertia, improving vehicle handling and dynamic behavior• Implemented manufacturing processes for custom suspension tooling, applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles such as sheet metal bending, weld draw, tolerancing, self-jigging, and interference fits• Managed team manufacturing operations, overseeing component production through various manufacturing processes and achieving savings of over $12,000 in material and tooling costs• Developed a tire data analysis program in MATLAB and Excel to optimize suspension points, reducing the maximum steering torque below 6 Nm to minimize driver effort for autocross and endurance events

Irvine, California, United States

• Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) static simulations in SOLIDWORKS to ensure deflections of various points on the chassis do not exceed 25 millimeters from 50 pound-force of downforce and drag from the rear wing• Designed and 3D printed positioning fixtures to precisely place mounting tabs to the chassis for welding• MIG Welded specially designed tabs to the chassis offering mounting of various subsystems

Torrance, California, United States

• Designed a fixture using SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal to rigidly hold a fender for auto body technicians to work on while minimizing part quantity and manufacturing cost• Modified the car body rotisseries to achieve a 20% increase in floor space by removing tripping hazards for the technicians• Constructed an automated Excel spreadsheet for the Manufacturing Engineering team that calculates the standard time of each workstation to assess production floor efficiency• Developed a new flow of material to streamline workflow by employing kit carts that ship from the warehouse to the buffer location and move with the vehicle on the assembly line

Irvine, California, United States

• Ensured a safe and productive work environment by enforcing safety protocols and organization in the lab• Calibrated hardware to maximize equipment efficiency by leveling print beds, unclogging nozzles, replacing worn-out components, and cleaning laser cutter lenses and mirrors• Coordinated 10+ training sessions a week on 3D printers and laser cutters noting their capability and proper use• Fulfilled customer requests and advised recommendations focusing on the design and fabrication of their parts

Gavà, Catalonia, Spain

• Curated a portfolio of CAD models to pitch various product design solutions to an assortment of customers keeping customer requirements, design for additive manufacturing (DFAM), aesthetics, and functionality in mind• Generated G-code to manufacture parts with FDM printing and tuned slicer settings to optimize print quality, cost, and time • Exercised intercultural communication by coordinating with local engineers in Spain

• Collaborated with 10 other individuals across a multidisciplinary team to produce a Preliminary Design Review of a space mission that collects data from the near-Earth asteroid, 2022 OE2, to develop correct planetary protection strategies• Designed instrumentation in Siemens NX to properly visualize its size and meet volumetric requirements of the payload• Implemented a thermal management system into the lander using passive and active temperature regulators, such as Multi-Layer Insulation, radiators, heat pipes, and electric heaters• Determined an approximate thermal environment of the asteroid using hand calculations and heat flow maps to prepare for the maximum and minimum temperatures that the lander may operate in

Orange, California, United States

• Conducted abuse testing to identify ineffective load paths and redesign components to withstand 5-foot drops• Devised 29 in-depth work instructions to streamline new employees on to the assembly line• Corrected component quantity in bills of materials (BOM) of subassemblies to ensure accurate inventory control• Quality-controlled 100+ subassemblies to administer industry standards and meet the standards of the OEM warranty

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

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