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Niles, Michigan

Niles, Michigan

New Troy, Mi

Perform simulation to support automotive engine mount design, including hyperelastic analysis and topology optimizationReduced engine mount bracket cost and weight by optimizing geometry to replace cast iron with cast aluminumProvided simulation and structural design support for a successful powertrain mounting system proposal

Created concept and first prototype of a quick exhaust valve as part of the product design teamIdentified and implemented design changes to current products for assembly scrap reduction as part of a cross-functional continuous improvement teamCompleted engineering change orders by working with sales, fabrication, inspection, and assembly

Support the product and manufacturing groups by designing machines, fixtures, and part gages.Create print packages including bill of materials for release to purchasing and fabrication.

Performed structural and functional simulations of brake system components and sub-systems to support product engineeringCreated comprehensive engineering reports that documented analysis procedure, results, conclusions, and recommendations for product and cost improvementsPerformed investigative analysis to determine the cause of failed product tests and provided solutionsDeveloped multiple non-linear material, hyperelastic, and transient thermal models for correlation… Show more Performed structural and functional simulations of brake system components and sub-systems to support product engineeringCreated comprehensive engineering reports that documented analysis procedure, results, conclusions, and recommendations for product and cost improvementsPerformed investigative analysis to determine the cause of failed product tests and provided solutionsDeveloped multiple non-linear material, hyperelastic, and transient thermal models for correlation to test dataStreamlined the design process by training and supporting designer use of linear FEA tools Show less

Completed automation system designs by working with applications, controls, assembly, and engineering teamsTroubleshoot problem machinery during machine assembly debugDesigned an indexing conveyor and fixtures for manual dishwasher door assemblyCoordinated a stress experiment to verify the accuracy of c-frame press FEA methodologyResponsible for Failure Modes Effects Analysis on major projectsCreated detailed drawings for Lead Design… Show more Completed automation system designs by working with applications, controls, assembly, and engineering teamsTroubleshoot problem machinery during machine assembly debugDesigned an indexing conveyor and fixtures for manual dishwasher door assemblyCoordinated a stress experiment to verify the accuracy of c-frame press FEA methodologyResponsible for Failure Modes Effects Analysis on major projectsCreated detailed drawings for Lead Design EngineersExperience in machine assembly Show less