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Collaboratively designed and developed airline simulator parts and assemblies while working as a contract designer at CAE.1. Meticulously chose components and materials to align with functional and reliability design requirements.2. Executed intricate 3D designs for sheet-metal parts and assemblies of simulators.3. Developed comprehensive 2D drawings for manufacturing, assembly, and installation purposes.4. Generated Bills of Materials essential for the internal production… Show more Collaboratively designed and developed airline simulator parts and assemblies while working as a contract designer at CAE.1. Meticulously chose components and materials to align with functional and reliability design requirements.2. Executed intricate 3D designs for sheet-metal parts and assemblies of simulators.3. Developed comprehensive 2D drawings for manufacturing, assembly, and installation purposes.4. Generated Bills of Materials essential for the internal production line.5. Provided indispensable production support by effectively diagnosing and resolving assembly and fabrication challenges. Show less

Designed parts and assemblies of the home security systems (Doorbell, Camera, Motion detector, etc.) 1. Developed mechanical concepts based on received industrial design. 2. Performed detailed 3D designs of plastic and sheet-metal parts and assembly considering design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA) and design for reliability (DFR).3. Created 2D drawings based on tolerance stack-up calculation, GD&T and manufacturing process know-how such as plastic injection… Show more Designed parts and assemblies of the home security systems (Doorbell, Camera, Motion detector, etc.) 1. Developed mechanical concepts based on received industrial design. 2. Performed detailed 3D designs of plastic and sheet-metal parts and assembly considering design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA) and design for reliability (DFR).3. Created 2D drawings based on tolerance stack-up calculation, GD&T and manufacturing process know-how such as plastic injection molding, stamping and CNC.4. Initiated and facilitated technical discussions with part manufacturing suppliers and contractors during pivotal phases of product tooling development or modification.5. Orchestrated prototyping and rigorous testing of components and assemblies, ensuring their readiness for subsequent electrical product certification.6. Delivered invaluable technical support throughout the mass production phase, reinforcing seamless production processes and product quality assurance. Show less

1. Designed sheet-metal parts and plastic parts for existing and new commercial cooking equipments2. Created and revised assembly drawings and customer service drawings 3. Created and maintained Bills of Materials within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Developed and designed Airbag Electronic Control Units and Park Assistant ECUs for European and Asia automotive OEMs 1. Collaborated closely with customers during the requirement development phase, ensuring a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of their needs.2. Devised multiple innovative mechanical concepts, to meet customer-specific requirements.3. Executed meticulous 3D designs for components and assemblies, meticulously integrating principles of Design for… Show more Developed and designed Airbag Electronic Control Units and Park Assistant ECUs for European and Asia automotive OEMs 1. Collaborated closely with customers during the requirement development phase, ensuring a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of their needs.2. Devised multiple innovative mechanical concepts, to meet customer-specific requirements.3. Executed meticulous 3D designs for components and assemblies, meticulously integrating principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Reliability (DFR).4. Generated 2D drawings with precise tolerance calculations, GD&T specs, and manufacturing insights.5. Initiated and led technical discussions with part manufacturing vendors and internal assembly engineering teams, encompassing pivotal aspects like tooling, manufacturing processes, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) considerations. 6. Collaborated with reliability engineers to outline appropriate design verification and validation test plans, swiftly addressing and resolving any issues arising from Design Verification Plan (DVP) test failures. 7. Offered technical support throughout the mass production phase, ensuring the seamless translation of designs into high-quality, manufacturable products. Show less

• Carried out an Mg alloys research project funded by Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council Canada• Constructed the isothermal section of the Mg-Zn-Zr system at 450 ᵒC based on the experimental investigations• Designed, tracked and optimized the experiments /tests• Performed casting, heat treatment and material property analysis using technical equipments • Published a Journal paper on the Journal of Alloys and Compounds