Drivetrain Subteam Leader
Currento Coordinated subsystem projects and ensured design and manufacturing timelines were upheldo Contributed fresh and innovative design ideas to shifting mechanisms for both the driver interface and internal gearbox components by introducing over-center linkages for integrated locking and adaptive mechanical advantage, resulting in vastly increased reliability and ease of use in adverse terrain conditionso Designed a fully custom front differential casing and associated mounting to significantly reduce overall weight (over 40% dry weight savings, augmented by reduced oil volume) and improve ease of maintenance and manufacturabilityo Implemented a novel sliding differential mounting bracket system to eliminate jigs, using a 3D-printed differential casing and gears for bracket alignment, increasing location accuracyo Drafted and coordinated the manufacturing of shifting mechanisms and front differential componentso Performed extensive FEA analyses of all critical components for multiple use cases