OBJECTIVE

• Proven skills in CAE Analysis and working experience as CAE Engineer, creating FEA Models, performing CAE Simulations, evaluating and reporting CAE results, providing technical information and input in the creation of component specification, and other technical engineering design documents where CAE analysis plays a pivotal role, utilizing ABAQUS and AFC Abaqus For Catia
• Over23years experience in Design, CAE analysis simulations, Manufacturing and Quality Control
• Proven skills in designing projects from concept to completion including product assemblies, holding fixtures, tools and dies using CSA, ASME Y14.5 and GD&T and creating the engineering drawings for manufacturing and final quality control, simulations, analysis and engineering reports
• ABAQUS, AFC: Abaqus For Catia, MSC - ADAMS Chassis, ANSA, FE-SAFE, Matlab, Hypermesh, Optistruct, Isight, SolidWorks, Cadkey, Mechanical Desktop, Autocad, Confidential C3p NG, TCE Team Center Engineering, Smart Team, Mastercam, Pdm, Vpm Enovia, Fast Form and Lotus.
• CatiaV5 Dassault Systemes rated "Catia Certified Professional” as Catia Part Design Specialist, Catia Surface Design Specialist, Catia Assembly Design Specialist. Utilized Modules: FEA Generative Structural Analysis, Advanced Meshing Tools, Parts, Assembly, Wireframe, Surface, Drafting, Sheet Metal, Knowledgeware, Space Analysis Automation and Dmu.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail, demonstrated ability to deliver overall technical solutions on projects, ability to generate and evaluate creative ideas.
• MS: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Languages: Fluent in Albanian, Italian, Greek, conversational German, French and Russian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAE Engineer, Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed CAE Analysis of Modal Analysis, Frequencies of Vibrations, Steady State Dynamic Modal and Steady State Dynamic Direct Analysis On Rubber Isolator ASM of Hydrobuster on Steering Module for CD6 Program Confidential Fusion
• Evaluated through CAE Analysis in Abaqus the stability of Viscoelasticity material model of Rubber Isolators to the given coefficients from Test data for three different Temperatures
• Performed CAE analysis of Modal Analysis, Frequencies of Vibrations, Steady State Dynamic Modal and Steady State Dynamic Direct Analysis For the ASM of TMD Tuned Mass Damper for Front Strut for D554 Program
• Performed CAE Stress Analysis based on road loads for welded bracket of the ASM of TMD Tuned Mass Damper for Front Strut for D554 Program
• Led and conceptualized the strategy for CAE analyses of Rear Suspension components, subsystems and main assembly of Rear Suspension and Subframe with all Flexible and all Rigid elements on CD6 Confidential Fusion Program utilizing nonlinear finite element methods using Abaqus, AFC Abaqus for Catia, MSC-ADAMS Chassis, Catia and Matlab
• Created Mesh Weld Connections for all subframe elements and created all Connectors between Knuckle, LCA, UCA, Toe and Subframe at hardpoints location with Bushing stiffness values also created hybrid mesh, boundary conditions, properties and applied loads.
• Performed CAE Analysis in upper level main assembly in order to get the angle values for Knuckle, LCA, UCA and TOE, to build the contribution chart of these elements in the Compliance of Camber and Caster angle
• Analyzed the results of graphics angle values for Camber, Caster and Toe and create the General Excel File for compare with ADAMS values. Determined stress distribution along critical areas, evaluated the results and decided changes in Geometry, Hardpoints, Spring or Bushing rates in order to meet the targets. Analyzed displacements and forces at hardpoints and compare with target values and real values of bushing rates used in test vehicle and based on this analysis propose changes. Created Power Point report presentation. Reports were archived for future reference.
• Led CAE analyses in component level for the Knuckle, LCA Lower Control Arm, UCA Upper Control Arm, Toe, which consist on creating the FEA model, mesh, boundary conditions, applied loads, run analysis and calculate stiffness Confidential for programs Fusion, Confidential Focus and Audi A6
• Analyzed the results, determined stress distribution along critical areas, compare targets, provided design geometry changes to improve stiffness and lower the weight, documented the results in excel file and create PowerPoint report presentation. Reports were archived for future reference.
• Created the reverse engineering design file from scan data for Knuckle and LCA of Audi A6 parts
• Provided input in the creation of component specification, Compliance Cascade Process
• Implemented a CAE Analysis Study for Knuckle Optimization of stiffness and lower weight, provided design changes, created report which was archived for future reference.
• Implemented a CAE Analysis study for the contribution of subframe in Camber and Caster angles Compliance, by changing subframe thickness and build the graphic.
• Utilized multi-body dynamic modeling software MSC ADAMS Chassis in order to get animation, graphics and report file, making changings and update results.
• Participated and presented the CAE Analysis files and proposed design changes in weekly meetings of Subframe Design, Rear Suspension Design, Compliance Cascade Process and SME
• Demonstrated ability in roles requiring high levels of technical communication and interpretation of analytical results to Design Engineers and Technical Management

KBE Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed and applied Knowledge Base Engineering (KBE) based study and part templates in CATIA V5 based on Chrysler Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinated with other vehicle systems to document SOPs and developed consistent vehicle level relationships which include component systems for theme feasibility and for production release.
• Worked in Advanced Vehicle Engineering department, AVE in Vehicle Occupant Packaging and Restraints, Safety group on positioning and validating Passenger Air Bag, Knee Air Bag and FMVSS IP 201 Head Impact for programs: Jeep, Chrysler, KL, UT, UF, MM, MA and RU

Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Created draft analysis for pull die direction process for interiors and exteriors
• Checked surfaces due to geometry standards, file numbers and proper revisions, and managed files in Share Point, and then transferred and managed in Smart Team Enovia
• Managed, conceptualized and implemented, the Release process from parts level until top level of large assemblies level, from Catia V5 R19 into Smart Team Enovia
• Checked parts and assemblies for conformity cooperating with other engineering departments

CAE Engineer Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Created CAE Analysis for components and assembly level of landing gear and calculated stiffness and strength utilizing Catia Elfini Fea Simulations
• Analyzed CAE analysis results and made recommendations for changes or modification and created analysis report files and Power Point presentations.
• Designed parts, assemblies, fixtures for producing parts for airframe structure and instrument panel for Bombardier plant 3 Dorval QC, Boeing, Canadair, Vought, Drs, L3-Com, IAI Israeli Aerospace Industries, Spar and Arnprior Aerospace

Product Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Optimized through CAE analysis in order to reduce weight by %18 to meet the target for these components, created the report file, propose design changes and create PowerPoint presentation
• Conceptualized Designed Holding Fixture Project for testing New Mechanism used in VXI Intake Manifolds which determined the most effective mechanism from concept idea to finished product
• Conceptualized and Designed the project for Flowbench Adapter Fixture Test for Audi V8 Intake Manifold, from concept idea to finished product
• Conceptualized and Designed the project for Sensor Adapter Test Assembly for Volkswagen from concept idea to finished product

Product Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed assemblies, subassemblies and 3D models of chassis including five crossmembers, two side rails and created 3D weldments attached to those assemblies
• Conceptualized and implemented new engineering drawings of assemblies, 3D models and updated to latest revision, applying GD&T, ASME Y14.5, BOM, welding and manufacturing standards
• Designed blank and nest to 3D models using Fast Form and implemented PDM for attaching drawings and 3D models files and taking EWO and DTR

Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed holding fixtures for different prototypes of roof rear frame of Confidential Focus.
• Designed 20 different projects from a sample pad concept to final assembly, for manufacturing of brake pads which competitively met market demands
• Experienced at both hands on design and overseeing technical aspect of project.

Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed in Catia V5 & Mastercam product assemblies, parts, tools, dies and holding fixtures
• Designed and programmed elements of transmission system of motorcycle "Api Big Brute V-twin" including house of transmission, hubs, brake pads houses and other parts
• Designed and programmed holding fixtures for producing parts for General Motors and John Deere using standards CSA, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, ANSI, QS9000

Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Collaborated in engineering team in development of products, specifications and designing methods
• Designed and optimized prototype components for Cut Down and Saw Electric machines
• Developed, improved and new designs for automotive structural members chassis, rear suspension, engines and transmission components as gears, shafts and axes. Created design alternatives by modifying component geometries.
• Developed engineering design projects for Heat Generators, Heat Exchangers, Ventilation Devices including engineering design calculations, material selections, created engineering designs for manufacturing, inspection and quality control.