Engineer Mechanical

Ramy Ibrahim Mechanical Engineer

Dearborn Hts, MI 48127 ■ 313-***-**** ■ *******@*******.*** ■linkedin.com/in/ramyibrahim

US Citizen

KEY STRENGTHS

FEA & CFD Theory and applications, Applied Tribology. Numerical methods in Tribology. Advanced

Applied Mathematics, LS-Dyna, Implicit and Explicit Dynamics, non-linearity, ANSYS, Catia, SolidWorks,

Creo/ProE, PLM, Hypermesh, High speed impact simulations, Automotive, Metal Forming, Stamping,

Internal Combustion engines, Powertrain applications, Statistical process control, Reliability modeling and

prediction, Design specifications, Mechanical design, Criticality analysis, FMEA, RCA, Application

engineering, Inspection, Testing conformance (functional, string, hydrostatic, hydraulic, calibration,

proving), Contract liability, client relations, Failure reporting. API, AMSE ASTM& HI codes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ITT-Syracuse, NY 01/2014-Present

Engineering Analyst: Vibrational, Structural, FEA & CFD Analysis. Rotordynamics. Apply broad

knowledge of principles, practices & procedures of FEA, CFD and rotordynamic analysis to support new

product and live order development. Engineering and coding of specialized applications for determination

of dynamic coefficients, sleeve bearings & hydraulic thrust. Study correlations between finite element,

computational fluid dynamics and experimental results and designs. Analyze data as applied to bearing

design and tribology considerations. Applications of rotordynamic and tribology concepts and codes to

reduce wear and heat generation in machinery start-ups, shut-downs and low speed regimes (boundary

and mixed lubrication). Analytical and on-site troubleshooting trouble. Preparing customer reports.

Recent Projects:

Study of evolution of axial thrust in multistage pumps under tribological and turbulence effects.

Improving numerical codes utilizing Black’s theory for determination of liquid seals dynamic s.

FORD Motor Company - Dearborn, MI, USA 09/2010-12/2013

RESEARCH ENGINEER: Conduct research tasks in design and manufacturing of automotive parts.

Establish CAE tasks and analysis in multiple research projects. Apply modern technologies in high speed

and conventional sheet metal forming. Mathematical modeling. Utilize explicit and multi-physics FEA/CFD

codes to run baseline CAE analysis. Verify/validate results and feedback conclusions to optimize designs.

Review and assess model results using various element formulations, contact/impact and governing

theories to assure design reliability. Investigate and resolve numerical problems and incompatibilities.

Applying tribology concepts to investigate the effect of lubrication and wear at interacting surfaces.

Improvement of numerical methods used to determine the contact stresses in explicit FEA codes. Die

durability studies in high speed forming. Suggest alternative design solutions for failed processes .

Recent Publications:

Impact/contact stresses in High Speed Forming. JMEP Journal 2014

Pulsed Electrohydraulic springback calibration of stamped parts. JMPT Journal 2014

“Analysis of Contact Stresses In High Speed Sheet Metal Forming Processes” Proceedings of the

th

5 International Conference On High Speed Forming – ICHSF 2012, Dortmund, Germany 2012,

http://hdl.handle.net/2003/29526.

“An Improved Numerical Integration Method for Springback Predictions” AIP Conference

Proceedings Volume 1383, pp. 1151-1158.

SGS-North America - Houston, TX, USA 06/2009-06/2010

INDUSTRIAL INSPECTOR: Establish technical inspections and performance checking activities on site

and at vendor facilities during manufacture fabrication, installation and operational testing. Verification of

vendor compliance to purchase orders and specifications. Defining requirements of inspection programs

for facilities and plant equipment.

Recent projects:

GROB SYSTEMS-GENERAL MOTORS Head assembly line: Operational Stations Integrity.

Ramy Ibrahim Mechanical Engineer

Dearborn Hts, MI 48127 ■ 313-***-**** ■ *******@*******.*** ■linkedin.com/in/ramyibrahim

US Citizen

CLYDEUNION: Direct Acting Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, Hydro Test, Mechanical Run, NPSH,

Sound, Performance Tests, On dock inspection.

TOTAL-FMC Technologies Metering Package: PIM, Punchlist resolution, FAT, Functional and

calibration test, Final Testing.

Petroleum Pipelines Co., SUMED - Alexandria 01/2002-04/2009

RELIABILITY/LOSS CONTROL ENGINEER: Recommendations to reduce the risk of fracture,

corrosion, overheating, contamination, excessive vibration, and other modes of physical failure. Perform

in-service loss prevention inspections to verify safe plant operation, evaluating the condition of pumps,

turbines, vessel internals, and plant machinery during outages, documenting pre- outage conditions and

repair results, performing plant surveys and in-process audits. Enhancement of the site's production

availability and equipment reliability while reducing overall maintenance costs. Participation in the

development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans. Design and

implementation of codes for detection of sudden failures of rotating equipment.

Recent projects:

Nuovo Pignone Pumps: On-site Progressive Installation, Inspection, Testing & Monitoring.

JISKOOT samplers: Controller software implementation and DCS Development.

Thermo Fischer Scientific /Turbine Meters: FAT, Controllers Software Final Testing.

Oil vertical storage Tanks: Construction and Rehabilitation Inspection, vertical tank settlement

surveys and assessments to API codes.

09/2000 – 01/2002

ProMinent Co.-

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER: Design, construction of treatment facilities and chemical processes plants.

Education

Oakland University:

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Present Michigan, USA

University of Michigan:

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering 2012 Michigan, USA

Ain Shams Uni.(Faculty of Engineering):

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering 1999

American Uni. In Cairo (AUC):

Certified Studies in Computer science 2008

Manufacturing system automation & QC

Computer Skills

CAE/FEA: Extensive experience in finite element and mathematical modeling using Hypermesh,

LS-Dyna, ANSYS, DYNAFORM, Catia, Solidworks.

Programming: C#.NET, VB.NET, C++, C (Embedded Systems) and Matlab.

Database: ACCESS, SQL SERVER.

Drafting and CAD: ProE (Creo), Catia, Solidworks.

Computer Science: Software Engineering, Neural networks, Genetic algorithms, Artificial

Intelligence (Diploma in Computer Science)

Technical Training

Reliability Engineering, rotating equipment, Vibrations, statistical process control.

Pumps design, construction and operation.

Multiple training sessions in ASTM, API, IP, ASME and ISO guidelines

Corrosion control, Design and Principles for W ater Treatment Instrumentation.

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