Analytical Prediction Leader

ADNAN GHANEM, P.Eng.

Greenville, NC • 252-***-**** • ***********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng.) with 25+ years of experience specializing in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural prediction, fatigue evaluation, and Computational Fluid Dynamics

(CFD). Proven leader with 14+ years guiding Analytical Prediction teams across multiple global design centers. Expert in Ansys Workbench, APDL, SpaceClaim, CFX, Fluent, nCode fatigue tools, NX CAD and Simcenter simulations. Strong record of improving product reliability, maturing new product designs, optimizing welded structures, and advancing AP tools and methods. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Finite Element Analysis: Linear & nonlinear FEA, fatigue life prediction, thermal analysis, CFD (CFX, Fluent), modal & harmonic vibration

• Testing & Validation: Weld quality assessment, data acquisition, load development

• Software: Ansys Workbench and APDL, SpaceClaim, Discovery; nCode DesignLife

& GlyphWorks; Siemens NX CAD & Simcenter 3D

• Problem Solving: Root cause failure investigation, workflow development, global process alignment

LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

• Team leadership and mentorship

• Cross functional collaboration

• Goal setting and performance evaluation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hyster-Yale Group — Greenville, NC

Analytical Prediction Chief Engineer Jan 2011 – Dec 2025

• Led the Analytical Prediction (AP) organization, directing engineers across multiple global design centers to support product development and ensure consistent analytical practices.

• Performed advanced FEA to assess structural behavior under static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue loading, and delivered design recommendations that improved durability and performance.

• Built and maintained a centralized database of analysis models for all product lines, significantly improving workflow efficiency and model reuse.

• Conducted root cause investigations for field failures and provided actionable corrective recommendations to design and manufacturing teams.

• Contributed to the development of standardized testing procedures for warehouse products, strengthening validation consistency across the organization.

• Coordinated global AP alignment initiatives, establishing shared standards, methodologies, and best practices across all design centers.

• Supported weld engineering teams by performing weld quality studies and recommending process improvements to enhance reliability and consistency.

• Managed direct reports through structured weekly updates, annual performance reviews, and individualized development planning.

• Researched and evaluated emerging virtual tools and analysis methods, expanding AP capabilities through continuous learning and participation in industry conferences and seminars.

Arctic Cat Inc. — Thief River Falls, MN

Senior FEA / Structural Engineer Dec 2004 – Jan 2011

• Performed FEA on ATV and snowmobile structures to evaluate stress, deformation, fatigue life, and crash performance.

• Conducted thermal analysis for engines and plastic components, ensuring proper heat dissipation and material integrity.

• Played a key role in data acquisition to capture real-world load inputs to use in FEA validation.

• Investigated field failures, identified root causes, and recommended design modifications for improved reliability.

• Developed internal testing standards for ATV frames and components to reduce reliance on real-world field tests.

• Conducted vibration analysis (modal & harmonic) for engine, transmission, and chassis components.

• Performed CFD on internal and external flows to enhance cooling and reduce drag.

• Reviewed manufacturing drawings for welded structures before production release.

• Completed non-linear plastic analyses on canopy components prior to physical crash testing.

• Documented all analysis work in detailed engineering reports for future reference.

Motor Coach Industries — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Design / FEA Engineer Apr 1998 – Dec 2004

• Evaluated structural integrity of 40-ft and 45-ft bus frames using linear and nonlinear FEA and recommended structural modifications to improve durability.

• Performed fatigue analysis on welded structures and contributed to vibration studies using beam-element models.

• Led redesign of MCI luxury coach frames (J4500 & E4500), reducing weight and cost while improving stiffness.

• Designed fuel tanks, baggage bay structures, frame components, and bogie assemblies using Unigraphics.

• Investigated field failures and recommended corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce warranty issues.

• Worked closely with manufacturing to resolve production problems related to chassis and frame assemblies.

• Prepared detailed stress analysis reports and reviewed drawings prior to release.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Option) University of Manitoba — Dec 1999

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (2004–Present)

• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

• NAFEMS Member

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• NX Solid Modeling & Assemblies

• NX simulations (Simcenter 3D)

• Composite Structures: Materials & Processes

• I-DEAS Pre/Post-Processing

• Ansys Structural Nonlinearities

• Fatigue of Weldments

• Virtual Lab Motion (Dynamics)

• Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis (SAE)

• Ansys CFX and fluent

• Leadership Essentials Program

• nCode Design-Life & GlyphWorks Training

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