Mechanical Design Engineer

MOHAMMAD TALHA AWAIS

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position to work on challenging engineering problems, particularly in the field of mechanical design and analysis. My ideal job title would be Mechanical Design Engineer.

SUMMARY

Hands-on experience with FEA & CFD analysis using Abaqus, HyperMesh, ANSYS, Star-CCM+, Fluent and Pointwise

Accomplished CAD engineer with 5+ years of 2D/3D experience on SolidWorks, Pro/E, Creo, AutoCAD and CATIA V5

Well-acquainted with GD&T guidelines, the ASME Y14.5 standard, and proficient in reading and comprehending P&IDs

Working knowledge of DFM, DVP&R, FMEA and Six-Sigma principles

Proven ability in analyzing complex mechanical designs and developing components from concept to finished product

Ability to effectively communicate and work with people from diverse backgrounds (Class Representative throughout four years of undergrad), self-starter and a motivated team-player

EXPERIENCE

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse NY, USA

Research Assistant: Design and Optimization of a Composite Morphing Wing January 2016-May 2016

Project objective was to redesign an aluminum wing (modeled on Bombardier CRJ-900) with lighter composite materials so that its shape may be altered during flight to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce fuel burn

Altair HyperMesh was used for FEA and a 3-step optimization process employed to minimize composite skin mass

A to-scale, test-bed model of the wing was manufactured and evaluated for compliance with simulation results in terms of overall deformation of the wing skin

The final design achieved 56% improvement in aerodynamic performance with a 19% reduction in total weight

TALAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Design Engineer: Exhaust System of a 4-stroke CNG Auto Rickshaw August 2013-October 2013

Utilizing GD&T principles, generated assembly drawings of the muffler and exhaust pipe in SolidWorks

Saved $5k in manufacturing costs by employing minimalistic design and eliminating unnecessary steps

Generated and kept track of BoMs using Microsoft Excel

Design Engineer: Shipping Container Design for Hyundai Shehzore Micro Van October 2013-December 2013

Used SolidWorks to modify the existing design to incorporate refrigeration units in a new line of dairy delivery vans

Conducted FEA of the new design in ANSYS to ensure durability of the container remained uncompromised

Oversaw various manufacturing operations (corrugation, welding, riveting etc.) on the factory floor

Generated and kept track of BoMs using Microsoft Excel

ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LAB, COLLEGE OF E&ME, NUST Islamabad, Pakistan

CAE Engineer: Design and CFD Analysis of a Flapping-Wing UAV October 2012-June 2013

Designed a single d.o.f. flapping mechanism UAV in SolidWorks for use in reconnaissance and rescue missions

Used XFLR5 for airfoil selection and ANSYS Fluent for 2D CFD analysis of the high-lift, low-Re airfoil

Learnt CNC programming to machine wing framework; i.e., airfoil, linkages and gears out of carbon fiber sheets

Investigated various pitch angles (2-26deg) and flapping motions on a test-bed to determine airworthiness of the concept

Secured 2nd place in university-wide senior design project competition, 2013

FARABI PETROCHEMICALS Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Co-Op Trainee: Maintenance and Reliability July 2011-August 2011

Orientation with petrochemical plant infrastructure, focused on preventive and reliability-centered maintenance

Trained on Emerson and Centum CS3000 DCS systems and contributed in laying out plans for a new rack-room

Learnt ladder logic and programmed PLCs to regulate flow control valves on freshly installed boilers

Delivered presentations to new interns at the end of my training on TRACCESS CI and PRIMEDIA softwares and SMPs

MOHAMMAD TALHA AWAIS

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse NY, USA

CFD Analysis of NACA 63-3-418 Airfoil March 2015-April 2015

The project was undertaken to validate the accuracy of the newly-acquired Star-CCM+ software by calculating coefficients of lift and drag of the airfoil and comparing them with experimental results

The effects of using different mesh types (C-type, O-type etc.) and turbulence models (Spalart-Allmaras, k-ε and k-ω) were studied vis-à-vis convergence rates and accuracy

Results achieved, on average, more than 90% conformity for 7 different angles-of-attack between -15 and 25deg

CFD Design Evaluation of Audi RS8 Race-Prepped Model April 2015-May 2015

Evaluated modifications to the engine’s air-induction system, the availability of cooling air for rear brakes and radiator systems, and the contribution to drag reduction by the rear wing as a function of its profile and position

Car modeled in CATIA V5 and 3D CFD analysis conducted using Star-CCM+ to calculate mass flow rate through the ducts, drag coefficient of the spoiler and aerodynamic contribution to the weight distribution between front and rear wheels at different driving speeds

Improved aerodynamic performance by suggesting design alterations to the rear wing and intercooler ducts

Solar Air-Conditioning System in Mosques using Minaret as a Thermal Chimney February 2015-May 2015

Project objective was to improve indoor thermal comfort in a mosque by employing principles of natural ventilation

Modifications were made to the minaret to incorporate glass slabs with varying tilt angles and black absorbers

Climate data for Riyadh, SA was imported and buoyant model in CHAMPS was used to model temperature variations

Relative humidity within the building was reduced by almost 30%

EDUCATION

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse NY, USA

Master of Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering GPA: 3.6/4 2014-2016

Relevant Coursework: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Advanced Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, CAD/CAM, Mechanics of Materials, Methods of Analysis (Linear algebra & PDEs), Building Materials & Envelopes, Biomechanics

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY Islamabad, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering GPA: 2.67/4 2009-2013

Relevant Coursework: Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Project Management, Engineering Economics, Mechanical Vibrations, Thermodynamics, Design of Machines, Electromechanical Systems, Design of Mechatronics Systems, Control Systems, Robotics, Digital Logic Design, Micro-Controller Based Systems, Computer Programming, Electronic Circuits

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ANSYS Workbench

Abaqus

Solidworks

PTC Creo, Pro/E

AutoCAD

CATIA V5

MATLAB/Simulink

HyperMesh

MAPLE

Star-CCM+

C++

Fluent

Microsoft Office

Pointwise

PUBLICATIONS

Awais, T.; Jameel, A.; Khalid, S.; Khan, M.; Kamal, K.; Mathavan, S.; Zafar, T.; “A Bio-Inspired UAV Model based on Corvus Splendens”, 7th International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, 2015, pp. 797-802

Awais, T.; Michaud, F.; Dalir, H.; Joncas, S.; “Design and Optimization of a Composite Wing: Morphing Skin”, Journal of Aircraft (AIAA), forthcoming

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), Dassault Systemès August 2016

Engineer in Training (EIT), New York State, NCEES August 2016 (expected)

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