Daniel Hardin Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

•Responsible for all aspects of NVH simulation of a vehicle: - Performed White-Body simulation to find chassis modes and body stiffness - Performed Trim-Body simulation to find the acoustic sensitivity in the vehicle cabin - Performed Full-Vehicle simulation to find suspension modes and acoustic cavity modes•Designed and implemented countermeasures for problems involving NVH phenomena •Performed impact testing on test vehicles, compared to simulation data, and improved CAE/test correlation -Questioned and improved CAE modeling methods to better reflect actual test conditions

Auburn, Alabama Area

• Conducted office hours to teach students to solve problems and instill an engineering mindset• Created a lesson plan and taught a class lecture

• Won 2016 Lincoln Formula SAE Championship, 1st of 70 teams• Designed and manufactured the first Auburn formula exhaust system to pass FSAE Sound Tech Inspection on first attempt for FSAE Michigan and Lincoln 2016• Created and implemented standards for the new design section of exhaust acoustics using transfer matrix method and spectral analysis to pass Tech inspection while balancing engine power and weight• Competed on a global scale overseas in Hockenheim, Germany

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Performed routine 5-S audits to maximize company efficiency.• Modeled and created layouts for plant floor to facilitate navigation

• Lead and mentored 32 engineering students living in the residence halls. • Motivated students to pursue extracurricular activities in order to enhance both their knowledge and their appreciation of the college experience.• Participated in both the Service and Educational Committees to create and perform service projects to give back to the community.

• Planned and completed construction engineering projects, including erosion problems.• Managed truss remediation of plant• Contacted and coordinated with vendors to complete projects

• Started the design of a PKI lab to help with company security.• Assisted with Helpdesk which augmented problem solving• Managed computer access to employees within the company in order to boost security.

• Managed computer access to employees within the company in order to boost security.• Assisted with Helpdesk which augmented problem solving.

• Managed computer access to employees within the company in order to boost security.• Assisted with Helpdesk which augmented problem solving.

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Auburn University Formula TeamAcoustics Engineer conducting acoustical analysis, vibrational & noise control

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME (Student Chair), BAJA Team, SAE Member, Residential Assistant, Educational Committee, Tutoring, INROADS

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Leaders' Club, Basketball, Track, Golf