Ben Cornwell-Mott, P.Eng Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Bc

Vancouver, Canada Area

Vancouver, Canada Area

Responsibilities• Full stack development of fleet management software using PHP/MySQL for backend (API, customer billing, member support) and Bootstrap, JQuery, PHP for front end (staff-facing pages)• Designed and developed vehicle firmware for STM32F4 controller with SPI, CAN, USB, USART protocols in C• Championed the implementation of a company-wide ERP system (ERPNext), including the development of custom integrations with CAD software for document control (through Autodesk… Show more Responsibilities• Full stack development of fleet management software using PHP/MySQL for backend (API, customer billing, member support) and Bootstrap, JQuery, PHP for front end (staff-facing pages)• Designed and developed vehicle firmware for STM32F4 controller with SPI, CAN, USB, USART protocols in C• Championed the implementation of a company-wide ERP system (ERPNext), including the development of custom integrations with CAD software for document control (through Autodesk Inventor Add-In/standalone C++ applications)• Created and reviewed designs and engineering drawings for all mechanical subsystems using Autodesk Inventor• Lead analysis of vehicle mechanical performance and reliability through FEA and DFMEA studies Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Managed multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers to successfully launch and operate a pilot fleet of vehicles at UBC, and develop the next-generation vehicle and support systems• Championed the implementation of engineer best practices including versioning control, automated testing, establishing sandboxes (software), document release control and drawing checklists (mechanical). • Lead interviews and hiring of full time engineers and interns

Vancouver, Canada Area

Responsibilities• Design the mechanical systems for an all-electric enclosed tricycle, including chassis, suspension and drivetrain using Autodesk Inventor• Analyse and optimize mechanical components and assemblies to maximize performance and minimize cost• Create DFMEA, engineering drawings and BOMs for mechanical components, sub-assemblies and full vehicle systems• Develop and implement vehicle control software including state machines, motor controller and sensor processing… Show more Responsibilities• Design the mechanical systems for an all-electric enclosed tricycle, including chassis, suspension and drivetrain using Autodesk Inventor• Analyse and optimize mechanical components and assemblies to maximize performance and minimize cost• Create DFMEA, engineering drawings and BOMs for mechanical components, sub-assemblies and full vehicle systems• Develop and implement vehicle control software including state machines, motor controller and sensor processing using ScicosLab/E4Coder • Verify and validate mechanical prototype of vehicle Show less

Flex-N-Gate Bradford

Responsibilities • Manage all aspects of design and engineering on five park brake programs • Generate DFMEAs and review engineering drawings, stack-ups and stress analysis reports for design releases• Regular travel throughout North America to visit customer, supplier and company plants• Lead quality investigations using 8D and 5-whys techniquesAccomplishments• Successfully launched a Ford park brake program while meeting strict time and budget constraints•… Show more Responsibilities • Manage all aspects of design and engineering on five park brake programs • Generate DFMEAs and review engineering drawings, stack-ups and stress analysis reports for design releases• Regular travel throughout North America to visit customer, supplier and company plants• Lead quality investigations using 8D and 5-whys techniquesAccomplishments• Successfully launched a Ford park brake program while meeting strict time and budget constraints• Developed an innovative solution to resolve an unexpected design failure while simultaneously reducing tooling and piece costs• Created a comprehensive new quotation sheet to reduce quote preparation time, standardize costs and improve accuracy of quotes (to be implemented across all 50 company plants)• Built successful relationships with customer design and plant engineers, as well as sub-suppliers• Improved procedures through internal TS16949 audits of manufacturing and procurement processes • Developed simulations to minimize part size while meeting customer performance requirements Show less

Toronto, On, Canada

• Developed sophisticated simulations of nano-toughened materials using a combination of finite element and molecular dynamics models to examine mechanical and electrical properties• Conducted experimental testing of properties of novel nano-toughened polymers prepared in lab to validate simulation results• Presented research through oral and visual presentations at conferences in Canada and the US • Awarded a merit-based Ontario Graduate Scholarship for PhD research• Designed… Show more • Developed sophisticated simulations of nano-toughened materials using a combination of finite element and molecular dynamics models to examine mechanical and electrical properties• Conducted experimental testing of properties of novel nano-toughened polymers prepared in lab to validate simulation results• Presented research through oral and visual presentations at conferences in Canada and the US • Awarded a merit-based Ontario Graduate Scholarship for PhD research• Designed and developed an in-house, high-speed motion tracking camera system to measure deformations of a simulated spine during a high energy impact• Procured and refurbished equipment for the Mechanics and Aerospace Design Lab Show less

Toronto, On, Canada

• Conducted laboratory sessions for students in Microprocessor Applications (3 years), Mechanics of Solids (2 years), Mechatronics Principles (1 year)• Overhauled the laboratory component of the courses and implemented new hardware and teaching tools to improve student learning

Bradford, On, Canada

• Developed engineering specifications that were implemented across all park brake product lines• Designed and upgraded hardware and software for park brake durability testing equipment • Synthesized complex calculation sheets and led the development of an novel electric park brake• Investigated quality investigations resulting in manufacturing and design changes.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) [Incomplete], Mechanical Engineering, Gpa: 3.86

Completed all coursework and qualifying exam. Researched the health monitoring of aerospace nanocomposites using CAD & finite element.

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Suspension Engineer with UofT Formula SAE, Sound Engineer for SkuleNite