RAHUL VADAKKE VEETIL

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Dublin, OH 43017

Phone: 205-***-****

Email: v7ca07@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Promising stress engineer with 3+ years of experience in aviation and automotive industry and a master’s degree

CORE COMPETENCIES

* Deep knowledge in stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculation

* Experience in using ANSYS, Abaqus, CATIA V5 and Pro/E

* Skillful at report writing and managing projects

* Expertise in structural analysis for composite & metallic materials using classical methods

* ‘Best Engineer’ award holder at CADD CENTRE, Thrissur, India for 2008

* Saved a total of 8,200$ and 118 working hours by finishing projects before deadline at CADD CENTRE

* Tactful at communication with a diverse group of people and possesses strong computer skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design Engineer

Honda Lock, Columbus, Ohio; September 2011- Present

* Design of rear view mirrors, sill plate etc using CATIA V5

Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; January 2009 – August 2011

* Successfully completed stress analysis of semi-elliptical surface cracks in Al 2195 plates using Abaqus; Greatly appreciated by NASA MSFC, Huntsville for implementing in analyzing cracks in engine tank

* Stress analysis of wing spar for Valkyrie composite experimental airplane using Abaqus

* Preliminary structural analysis using classical hand calculation of an airplane passenger seat for NEXUS

* Analyzed (using classical methods) and designed (using Solidworks) tool fixtures for structural tests

* Instructor for undergraduate students in mechanics of materials and fatigue analysis laboratory

Stress Analysis Team Leader

CADD CENTRE (Mechanical Consulting Dept.), Thrissur, India; June 2006 – December 2008

* Carefully documented user requirements for 10 design projects and completed before deadline

* Utilized engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEA, and DFMA to validate design content

* Reverse engineered composite instrument panel, composite visor and interior lighting assembly for 2-seater Luscombe aircraft from concept to final production. Saved 2800$ to the firm.

* Stress analysis of frame for Mahindra Marshal DI (SUV) using classical methods & FEA using ANSYS

* Design of chassis for Sigma car systems, India using Pro/E

* Design (2D & 3D) and structural analysis (classical methods) of frame for a special edition moped using CATIA V5 & ABAQUS for TVS Motors, India; Was able to obtain 3 more projects from them (onsite work)

Internship; Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru, India: May 2005 – August 2005

* Assisted senior engineers in the analysis of a dual – mode aircraft

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Aerospace & Astronautics Engineering August 2011, GPA 3.75/4.0

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2006, GPA 3.8/4.0

Government College of Engineering, Kannur

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

ANSYS: Design and model analysis of alloy wheel for Sigma car systems, India

ANSYS: Static and model analysis of liquid fuel and air atomizer skid of 70 megawatt gas turbine

Abaqus and Hypermesh: Stress analysis of tapered Al 2195 plugs for friction stir plug welding

Abaqus: 1D Structural analysis of the frame of Felt F-70 racing bike

Abaqus: 2D Analysis of supporting structures of fuel tank and accumulator assembly for a 60/70 ton truck

CATIA V5: Design (2D & 3D) of single speed reduction gear box for V-Guard Ltd, Kerala, India

CATIA V5: Design (3D) of cargo liner, seating base and dashboard for Mahindra Bolero 2009 edition

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

CAD: AutoCAD, CATIA V5, Pro/E, Solidworks

Finite Element Analysis: Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS, Hypermesh

Programming: Fortran, MATLAB, C++, MathCAD

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