SAMEER SYED JAFFRI
* ****** ***** ( East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
908-***-**** ( ****@****.***
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ~ DESIGN ENGINEER
Hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with more than 6 years of experience and
education spanning a full range of mechanical engineering and technical
support. Recently attained M.S. in Mechanical Engineering; prepared to
excel in the field of mechanical/design engineering and project management.
. Well-equipped with solid knowledge and expertise in root cause analysis,
corrective actions, and quality control.
. Practiced in utilizing engineering tools and technologies such as Pro
Engineer, Ansys IDEAS, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and
Mathcad.
. Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills, complemented by
meticulous and creative detail to drawings and specifications.
. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; interfaces
effectively with upper management, staff, peers and users.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Newark, New Jersey ( 2004-2010
Student (2004-2010)
Pursued and obtained both B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Skillfully planned and executed technical research, analysis, and
deployment for numerous undergraduate and graduate course studies.
Interfaced extensively with peers and professors.
Selected Achievements:
. Successfully completed key courses and projects; gained invaluable
knowledge and expertise in all aspects of mechanical engineering and sub-
disciplines including Statics, Finite Element Analysis, Dynamics,
Mechanics of Materials, Stress Analysis, Kinematics, Thermodynamics,
Fluid Mechanics, Tribology, Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Aided
Engineering, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Solid Modeling, Engineering
Cost Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Heat Transfer, and Project
Management.
Notable Projects:
. Analyzed stress, strain, contact pressure, and deflection on a bolted
joint assembly.
. Evaluated response of a circuit board to random vibration environment.
. Implemented basic principles from Navier-Stokes' equations to analyze
turbulent flow on a blimp using CFX (ANSYS).
. Simulated and analyzed flow in a butterfly valve using CFX (ANSYS) to
determine pressure, velocity, and mass flow rate.
. Simulated air flow through an electronic enclosure assembly; utilized CFX
(ANSYS) to determine velocity, pressure, and path of fluid flow.
. Incorporated fundamental principles of fluid mechanics to simulate wind
tunnel air flow on a sports car body using Fluent (ANSYS) to determine
drag.
. Identified first 4 modal frequencies on an AC unit to prevent failure
while subjected to a vibration environment.
. Evaluated the fatigue and failure life of a piston block using Pro-
Mechancia to find the most optimized design.
. Designed to manufacture a solid model of an oil pump assembly using Pro-
Engineer and Pro-Manufacture.
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Notable Projects Continued:
. Implemented Pro-Engineer to design various solid models of parts and
mechanisms such as, tractor cart, ball and valve assembly, brake rotor,
and pump housing.
. Led a team in conducting root cause analysis of primer detachment of an M-
16 assault rifle cartridge to resolve issue of firearm freezing.
. Redesigned barrel extension arm on M-2 Browning machine gun to improve
previous design.
Computer Technician, Computer Maintenance Facility (2009-2010)
Delivery Technician, Instructional Technology & Media Services (2006-2007)
Provided high level support for hundreds of users campus-wide, skillfully
performing PC, software and hardware installations and repair, break-fix
support, virus and malware removal, system upgrades; ensuring continuous
delivery of top quality service and performance. Added users to NJIT domain
and established Exchange Server Outlook accounts.
Selected Achievements:
. Praised for customer service mentality and the ability to clarify issues
and set user expectations.
. Administered appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures, preventive
maintenance and troubleshooting techniques for PC components, desktop
systems, laptops, networks, printers, and peripherals.
. Acknowledged for high level of productivity, analyzing and resolving
technical issues within 24 hours.
. Tracked a broad range of industry best practices and emerging
technologies to consistently deliver high-quality solutions early and at
significantly less cost than budgeted.
. Built productive relationships with both colleagues and users, earning
reputation as 'go-to' resource for high-risk projects and technical
issues.
Note: Additional career history includes roles as Assembler/Customer
Service Representative for Lowe's (2006-2010) and Wireless/Customer Service
Representative for Best Buy (2003-2006).
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (12/2010; GPA 3.05)
Bachelor Science, Mechanical Engineering (8/2009)
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey
AFFILIATIONS
Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E)
American Society of Mechanical Engineer (A.S.M.E)
*Willing to Relocate*