Austin Hilton

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EDUCATION

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge La

Bachelor of Science/Arts Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

Minor in Materials Science

CAREER SKILLS

Suspension Geometry and Component Design Twin Tube And Monotube Shock Analysis

Formula SAE Vehicle Dynamics

and Analysis

Twin Tube Shock And Strut Design Driver for Formula SAE

Component and System Packaging Tuning of Formula SAE Suspension

CAREER ACHIEVMENTS

Chrysler Mini Van Twin Tube Shock Module Design – ZF Chassis Technology

Design of Prototype Shock Absorber for Design of Tunable Take Apart Units for

Testing and Development Utilizing Customer Vehicle Tuning

Optimization of Design for Manufacturing

Requirements and ZF Best Practices and Design

Standards Capability and Efficiency

Jeep Grand Cherokee/ Maserati SUV Front Suspension Structures Redesign – Chrysler Group LLC (Contract)

System Weight Reduction of 32 LBS 80mm Lower Roll Center Height for Desired

Increased Camber Stiffness in Knuckle Dynamic Response

Dynamic Steer Restriction for Component and

New Bushing Development

Increased Caster for EPS Gear Friction Wheelhouse Clearances

Compensation

EXPERIENCE

ZF North America – Product Design Engineer for Technical Sales Office ( Jan 2014 -Present)

Designed New Twin Tube Rear Shock Module for Chrysler RU Mini Van Program

Assisted on New Front Strut Design for Chrysler RU Program

Performed Root Cause Analysis of Warranty and Test Returns on Mono Tube and Twin Tube

Shocks/Struts

Released Drawings and Designs to the Production Plant for New Designs and Current Production Products

for Re-Tunes and Design Changes

Created and Executed Test Plans for Design Validations Utilizing in House and Outsourced Testing

Facilities for the DV and PV Levels

Interacted With the Customer on a Daily Basis to Work Through Open Issues Lists

Chrysler Chassis – W Program Modules, Design and Release Engineer (Contractor: Aug 2012 – Jan 2014)

Designed and Released Future W Program Aluminum FLCA, Knuckle, Stamped Steel FUCA, and

Bushings

Performed In-Depth Packaging and Clearance Studies of all New Components in the Wheelhouse

Analyzed FEA Results to Optimize the Design, Utilizing Optistruct as a Basis of the Design

Released Parts and Assemblies for Current Production

Created and Executed DVP&R and DFMEA’s

Resolved Warranty and Quality Related Issues

Coordinated Module Assembly Plant Issue Resolution

Worked With Tear 1, 2 and 3 Suppliers on Issue Resolution, and Cost and Weight Savings

Formula SAE- LSU TIGERRACING - Team Member (2008-2012) SAE President (Aug 2009 – May 2011)

2012: Suspension Design, Ergonomics Lead, FEA Lead, and Drivetrain Team Engineer

Vehicle Suspension Target Definition

Suspension Kinematic Design

Design, Analysis, Manufacture, and Integration of:

Lightweight Pedal Set - Featuring a 1 lb 7075-t6 aluminum brake pedal

Mechanical Shifter

Low Compliance Steering System

Seat and Harness

Jackshaft Gear Reduction Drivetrain

Sprocket Design and Weight Optimization

Performed All FEA, Load Analysis, and Weight Optimization for the Team

Formula SAE- LSU TIGERRACING - Continued

2011: Designed, Manufactured and Tested Pedal Set for 2011 Car

Aided in Suspension Kinematic Design

Designed and fabricated a “shock dyno” for testing and calibration of the dampers for the

Formula SAE, and Baja SAE cars’ suspensions.

Manufacture Assistance on Entire Car

2009: Design, Manufacture, and Integration of Carbon Fiber Seatpan/Cockpit E nclosure

Mold Manufacture (Vacuum Bagging Technique)

Technical Paper Written

Manufacture Assistance on Entire Car

Anvil Attachments – Engineering Intern (May 2011-May 2012)

Designed Single Line Operated Clamshell Bucket Per Customer Requirements

Utilized Ansys Finite Element Analysis for Stress and Weight Optimization

Received hands on Manufacturing in Fitting, Welding, CNC Plasma Cutting, and CNC Machining

Performed CNC Programming Using Machine Console and FeatureCAM Software Package

Appointed as Night Shift CNC Programmer and Machinist

Performed 2D and 3D CAD Modeling using AutoCad Mechanical and Inventor

Specialized Computer Skills

Soildworks: 5 Years of Experience on FSAE T eam (2007-2012)

3D Modeling

Solidworks Simulation

Complex Assemblies

Drawing

AutoDesk Inventor: 1 Year Experience at Anvil Attachments (2011-2012)

3D Modeling

Complex Assemblies

AutoDesk AutoCAD Mechanical: 1 Year Experience at Anvil Attachments (2011-2012)

2D Drawings

Layouts for 2D CNC Cutting

Customer and Shop Floor Assembly Drawings

ANSYS FEA:1 Year Experience at Anvil Attachments (2011-2012)

FEA of Complex assemblies

Static and Fatigue Analysis

FeatureCAM: 1 year Experience at Anvil Attachments and FSAE (2011-2012)

2D Milling Programs for 3 axis HAUS Mill

2D Turning for HAUS Lathe

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