Mechanical Engineer Intern

Ziad Alaswad

Greater Atlanta Metro Region Remote 216-***-****

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Mechanical Design / Product Development Engineer

Transform Science into Commercial Reality Deliver Innovative Engineering Solutions Via Design & Simulation

Creative problem solver adept at developing analyses and modeling that inform design decisions through data-driven approach. Highly competent in developing parts, assemblies, and technical components via prototyping and testing. Leveraging professional, academic, and research experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, numerical analysis, and product design to guide technical initiatives from conceptualization to production. Skillful in maintaining quality control and handling engineering documentation. Dedicated team player utilizing communication skills to interface cross-functionally in resolving issues, ensuring on-time project completion, and streamlining workflows.

Has a Green Card to work and live permanently in the United States.

Core Competencies

Fluid Dynamics / Thermal Design

Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)

Product Design / Program Management

Vendor Relations / Excellence

Strategic Thinking / Analysis

Research / Development

Interpersonal Skills / Communication

Cross-Functional Coordination

Technology Proficiencies

Catia V5 SolidWorks AutoCAD Creo FEA Mechanical CFD ANSYS Fluent LabView Simulink

Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel) C Visual Studio Python MATLAB Oracle Agile PLM SAP CFD Post

Professional Experience

AZENTA LIFE SCIENCES, Atlanta, GA 2022

Mechanical Design Engineer II

Designed parts, assemblies, and drawings for cryogenic freezers. Conducted test programs for prototyping and validation. Engaged in research and development (R&D) to identify product improvement.

Managed engineering change orders (ECOs) by creating part numbers, drawings, and structure bills of material (BOMs), using Agile EC in adherence to ISO standards for medical devices to uphold compliance.

Initiated CFD simulations to map temperatures within the cryogenic freezers, locating points of greatest temperature variation, reducing heat leak, and comparing results with experimental testing; Devised solutions that decreased the heat leak of freezers by 18%.

Performed static structural analysis via calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to find the stress applied on the freezers' main shaft, determining the weakest spots along the shaft.

ZF GROUP, Windsor, ON, Canada 2020 - 2021

Manufacturing Engineer

Served as sole mechanical engineer, applying problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to troubleshoot PLCs, design equipment, and resolve technical issues on the line to reduce cycle time.

Operated independently to redesign an obsolete pressing machine suitable for new struts, enabling use of the machine for production while generating $50K in cost savings.

Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Production departments, implementing process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) to identify areas of opportunity, streamline workflows, and bolster operational efficiency while delivering zero-defect products that achieved client satisfaction.

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SMI AUTOMATION, Windsor, ON, Canada 2019 - 2020

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Oversaw product design for truck hood bonders, die sets, and drilling and routing machines, delegating and prioritizing tasks for a team of five mechanics, ensuring on-time project completion while performing FEA with ANSYS to identify and resolve structural and performance issues.

Interfaced extensively with customers domestically and globally, utilizing communication skills to explain and translate needs and synthesize complex information regarding design to be easily understood.

Improved design and machining skills through working as a machine builder for few months, resulting in optimizing creativity skills to create simpler designs for assembly

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, Windsor, ON, Canada 2017 - 2019

Graduate Research Assistant

Conducted research into fluid mechanics and design by constructing an experimental facility for a synthetic jet ejector, developing 2-D and 3-D CFD Fluent simulations, and performing experiments in conjunction with numerical analysis; built a CFD model that enhanced Volume Flow Rate efficiency by 82%.

Commenced analysis on vortex ring generator models involving mixing in a thermally stratified environment, devising a simplified CFD Fluent fan model that resulted in more effective mixing than previous studies.

FCA CANADA, Windsor, ON, Canada 2015 - 2016

Process Reliability Management Co-Op Engineer

Monitored equipment utilization and machine downtime, facilitating the implementation of corrective and preventive actions for the HVAC system of the newly launched Pacifica.

Played an important role in assisting with development of risk assessment, FMEA, DCP, FTC improvement, process flows, and quality procedures.

Analyzed 1MIS warranty claims which resulted in 30% reduction of assembly defects with issue containment.

Education

Master of Applied Science (MAS), Mechanical Engineer Concentration, Fluid Mechanics, University of Windsor (3.71 GPA), Windsor, ON, Canada

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Mechanical Engineering, University of Windsor (3.52 GPA), Windsor, ON, Canada

Professional Development

Advanced Numerical Simulations Using Ansys Fluent - Udemy 2022 Advanced Numerical Simulations Using Ansys Fluent - 2022 2021 Complete Python Bootcamp - Front Zero to Hero in Python

Certifications

Engineer Intern (EIT) - Ohio Society of Professional Engineers 2022 Lean Six Sigma Greet Belt (ICGB) Management and Strategy Institute (2020) Siemens Certified Mechatronics Systems Assistant (SMSCP) - Siemens (2020) Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations - Cornell University (2020)

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