Design Engineer Mechanical

LAKMAAL G. SILVA

Mechanical Design Engineer

Torrance, CA 310-***-**** *******.*****@*****.*** Mechanical Designer with extensive Catia V4, V5 and V6 Solid modeling and Surfacing experience. Excellent knowledge in ANSI Y14.5M-1982 & ASME Y14.5M-1994 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances. Proven ability to design complex 3D models and create drawings for casting, machined parts, electrical harnesses well as complex assemblies, cabin interiors and drawings of critical component areas. Highly skilled in customizing parts design, bottom-up products and tool designs. Self-motivated, detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to ensuring the highest quality.

EDUCATION

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Design Engineering) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Boeing (BDS) - Tukwila, WA

Structural Payload Engineer/Liaison Engineer

November 2023 - Present

● Supported VC-25B Air Force One wire harness team, utilizing Catia V5, Enovia, and IVT. Revised drawings and Models (MBD) per requests.

● Assisted the B1-B program as a Liaison Engineer, writing Test Evaluation Work Sheet (TEWS) and inspection reports following stress tests.

Faraday Future, (EV)- Gardena, CA Sep, 2021 – Present CAD Design Engineer (Body Engineering)

● Created models and drawings for system and sub-assemblies, hardware components and tooling

● Designed and developed fixtures, plastic injections, 3D printing metal and plastics by utilizing CATIA V6 Modeling, Surfacing and ENOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE.

● Prepared CAD data for import/export to suppliers

● Designed necessary brackets fixtures and tooling for company crash test certification

● Created build books for closures and body related components to improve the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle production

Hutchinsons Aerospace- Burbank, CA Oct, 2014 – May 2020 Senior Design Engineer

● Designed anti-vibration units such as Isolators (APU) and engine mounts for fixed wing and rotary engine aircrafts for Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Pratt and Whitney, and Embraer

● Created models and drawings for system assemblies, hardware components, tooling fixtures, molds for rubber and plastic injections and sheet metal designs utilizing CATIA V5 and V6 and ENOVIA Smarteam.

● Developed test procedures and for validation of design approval

● Responsible for new and modified designs, drawings, bill of material and drawing changes across several product lines

● Designed electrical wire harnesses for test rigs and sensor boxes via wire diagrams

● Prepared reports for validation for critical design review (CDR)

● Assured drawings and reports were in compliance with design specifications

● Lead designer for proposals and a major component in implementing company-wide Smarteam

● Represented engineering in MRB

● Prepared models for 3D printing

C & D Zodiac, Inc- Cypress, CA May 2013 – Sep, 2014 Design Engineer

● Designed interior seating, lavatory and overhead bins for Airbus A350 Cabin

● Designed and developDed necessary hardware for proper fitment and secure ability including plastic injection molding

● Prepare Engineering Design Requirements (EDR) reports and make sure it meets all customer requirements

● Investigate possible solutions and make presentations for customers for possible design changes

● Advance product designs for new and refurbished aircrafts interior (electrical and mechanical)

● Created electrical harnesses per Wiring Diagrams and support hardware

● Designed necessary tooling for easy installation and viability of design

● Utilized ENOVIA Smarteam, CATIA V5 and AUTOCAD

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Arrowhead Products- Santa Ana, CA July, 2011 – Jan, 2013 Contract Employee through Ad-Tek Engineering Services Design Engineer

● Supported design team with design of high pressure/low Pressure bleed air ducting systems, bellows, and ball joints for use in Arrowhead Products Space Launch Systems (SLS) for Boeing Atlas rocket booster and Northrop BAMS drone systems

● Designed new tooling fixtures and jigs to Validate per design requirements.

● Made necessary layouts of 3D/2D concepts for viability of design using Catia V5.

● Assisted development engineering team with Rig testing and new concepts

● Assisted team members with solutions pertaining to CATIA V5 Solid Modeling and Surfacing, design, drafting and GD&T

Honda Performance and Development (HPD)- Valencia, CA June, 2005 – August 2010 Design Engineer

● Supported design of electrical and fuel Induction group with ACG Brackets, electrical harnesses and other electrical and mechanical components for Indy and American La Mans series racing vehicles

● Designed exhaust system for various Chassis

● Development of mechanical and electronic components using CATIA V5

● Created 3D concepts, tests and analyzed designs

● Prepared necessary reports for viability of design

● Was a key component in bringing Honda motorsport components to production status Honeywell Turbo Technology and Thermal Systems- Torrance, CA Nov, 1984 – March 2005 Designer

● Created Turbocharger 3D model components, sub-assemblies, assemblies and engineering drawings in Catia V5 and Pro-E

● Performed tolerance stack-ups for turbochargers and drawings that confirmed product functionality for each new project

● Created critical layouts for the new design of turbochargers and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to meet customer requirements

● Designed and supported critical programs developed by Application Engineers for Ford and Mazda

● Mentored other design staff members for use of the Catia system

● Used Smarteam in Catia V5 for design implementation

● Prepared proposal 3D models and drawings for new program contracts

● Developed design layouts, complex 3D models, detail and proposal drawings

● Performed tolerance stack-up per written instructions and current standards.

● Prepared complete reference package for quality assurance PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● Catia V5 part and surfaces

● Catia V5 assembly

● Smarteam for Catia V5

● ProE Basic

● AutoCad

● Tolerance stack-up analysis

● Measuring and Gaging Tolerancing

● Microsoft Office

● Code of Conduct training

● Total Quality Leadership (TQL)

● IPMD

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