Engineer Mechanical Engineering

MANJIT SINGH WADHWA

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Troy, Michigan 48083 Email:

ablgv5@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A challenging position in the field of Structural Analysis with an organization that will utilize

Mechanical Engineering knowledge and Finite Element Analysis expertise as well as the

demonstrated ability to support design of engineering components and systems.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than eleven years of Mechanical Engineering experience in the field of Finite Element

Analysis based structural analysis support in multiple industries including automotive. Recognized

for expertise in linear as well as non-linear based strength and durability prediction and weight

and cost optimization. Demonstrated strong analytical skills with high performance standards, high

degree of technical expertise and energetic approach to working as a team member.

CAE AND OTHER TOOLS

MSC NASTRAN V2005, LS DYNA V970, HYPERWORKS 9.0, ANSA V13.0.3, ABAQUS v6.9, LS-

POST V2.0, Adams / View 2005, ANSYS, ICEFLOW v5.1 ( SYSTEMS: UNIX / WINDOWS)

AutoCAD R14, CATIA V4, Pro / ENGINEER 2000i, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chrysler Group LLC, Auburn Hills, MI

Automobile Manufacturer

CAE Engineer 04/2009- To date

Provide structural analysis support for chassis and body components systems by:

• Analyzing vehicle components and sub-systems for durability, strength, evaluating

structural adequacy, initiating and completing optimization for gage, weight, weld reduction

and cost, within stipulated time frame.

• Creating and updating FEA models, analyzing models, interpreting results, identifying

potential problem areas and working with the design team to resolve potential problems.

• Preparing reports, live presentations of analyses results for the clients.

• Gathering CAE related information from team for transfer to offshore locations.

• Mentoring global colleagues.

• Use ANSA and HYPERWORKS as pre and post processors, ABAQUS, LS DYNA,

NASTRAN and ICEFLOW as solving tools.

ARVIN MERITOR INC., Troy, MI

Automotive Part Supplier

Lead Engineer CAE 09/2008-01/2009

Provided structural analysis support for chassis components systems:

• Created and implemented standard documents for CAE modeling requirements, CAE

procedures and best practices for Chassis components, standard report templates.

• Analyzed vehicle components ( chassis systems and sub-systems ) for durability, strength

and NVH, evaluated structural adequacy, initiated and completed optimization for gage,

weight, weld reduction and cost, within stipulated time frame.

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• Used HYPERMESH and HYPERVIEW as pre and post processors, ANSYS and

OPTISTRUCT and RADIOSS as solving tools.

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE, Auburn Hills, MI

An Automotive Part Supplier

Lead CAE Engineer 03/2007-09/2008

Senior CAE Engineer 02/2004-03/2007

Provided structural analysis support for chassis components systems:

• Created ABAQUS model for Rear Suspension module bench load testing by modeling all

components and connecting them by appropriate joints and bushings to calculate fatigue

life. Correlated these results with those of individual components analyzed using cascaded

loads as well as physical bench testing results.

• Provided FEA support to GMT-166 / 168 project during all the phases of project right from

preparation of quotes to all design development stages including prototype build and

production release stage.

• Analyzed vehicle components ( chassis systems and sub-systems ) for durability, strength

and NVH, evaluated structural adequacy, initiated and completed optimization for gage,

weight, weld reduction and cost, within stipulated time frame.

• Created and updated FEA models, analyzed models, interpreted analysis results,

identified potential problem areas, worked with the design team to resolve problems.

• Kept track of tests performed and correlated test results with the FEA results and fine

tuned the FEA models for better correlation.

• Used HYPERWORKS as pre and post processors, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, OPTISTRUCT

and nCode as analyzing tools.

MSX INTERNATIONAL, Auburn Hills, MI

Engineering Company.

Analyst Engineer 05/2000-11/2003

• Supported design of body safety for FMVSS 207, 210, 214 and 225 for FORD projects.

• Modeled and analyzed vehicle trunk lid, roof, rear quarter panel for dent resistance and oil

canning for FORD and Mitsubishi projects.

• Carried out studies on handling rigidity for full vehicle and point mobility of power train.

• Used HYPERMESH as pre and post processors, LS DYNA, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, as

analyzing tools.

ASSEMBLIES INTERNATIONAL, Windsor, ON

Automotive Part Supplier

Process & Production Support Engineer 1998-2000

Accomplishments included modeling and analyzing glove box latches using ALGOR FEA

solver and processor.

INTERWRAP INDUSTRIES INC., Port Coquitlam, BC

A manufacturing company making Wrapping Materials

Project Engineer 1996-1998

Created layout of new plant, generated and modified drawings of parts using AutoCAD.

PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD, Patiala, India

Public utility Company.

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Design Engineer 1988-1996

Created designs of air conditioning systems, evaporative cooling systems, oil tanks of

distribution transformers and validated the designs by testing.

EDUCATION

MS, Mechanical Engineering, TIET, Patiala, India

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Institution of Engineers, India

MSME, completed 12 credit hours, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) License, British Columbia

Society of Automotive Engineer (SAE), Member

Institution of Engineers, India, Life Member

IMMIGRATION STATUS

Citizen, USA and Canada

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