Nalik Kenia: Rapid Concept Development Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI

- Created parametric concept models of advanced Body in White (BIW) structures using SFE Concept software based on DFX principles - Pre-processed BIW mesh for NVH assessments in ANSA - Conducted a root cause failure analysis to identify weaknesses in baseline model - Benchmarked the competition for concept idea generation and developed CAD/FE mesh for concepts - Assessed various concepts using NVH load cases such as bend twist, normal modes & static stiffness using NASTRAN - Compared different concept design and provided CAD model of the most weight efficient for validation by functional teams - Conducted single design objective optimization in OPTISTRUCT for additional mass saving opportunities within the design space - Participated in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) project for optimizing roof structure for NVH and durability requirements Skills: SFE concept , ANSA , Hypergraph , Metapost , Catia V5 , Siemens Teamcenter , NX unigraphics , Optistruct , Nastran , CAE , CAD , product design , NVH analysis

- Developed parametric model of body in white (BIW) & closures in white (CIW) vehicle structures using SFE Concept - Morphed CAD of production automotive parts for future product line in order to reduce designing time - Conducted mesh refinement & mesh edits in HyperMesh to meet OEM standards - Coordinated with NVH engineers for ideas on new concept designs Skills: SFE concept , Hypermesh , Catia V5 , Siemens Teamcenter , NX unigraphics , Nastran , CAE , CAD , product design , NVH analysis

- Determined accuracy of Reduced Iwan Plus Pinning (RIPP) model used for jointed structures to variable loading - Optimized parameters of Iwan jointed beam model to match experimental response data - Used LabView to collect response data from single & multi degree of freedom system experiments and performed modal analysis Skills: Structural analysis , Vibrational analysis , Finite element analysis, modal analysis, CAD, CAE, ANSYS, SolidWorks, NASTRAN, MATLAB, Labview

- Streamlined database updating process as part of continuous improvement initiative - Formalized testing plan for applications to prevent loss of revenue after launch Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, SQL, Product Management , Tableau

- Used LMS Testlab to conduct frequency response (FRF) & experimental modal testing - Identified the non-linear behavior exhibited by lap jointed structures & created a 3-D visualization of the same - Developed a non-parametric model using restoring force surface (RFS) to simplify jointed structure models Skills: Structural analysis , Vibrational analysis, modal analysis, MATLAB, LMS, Testing

- Selected & integrated instruments using trades studies & weighted parameter method for optimal selection - Prepared instrument operation schedule, risk assessment & mitigation strategy, CAD model & conducted clash analysis - Presented CubeSat proposal to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Skills: Solidworks , ANSYS , NASTRAN, MATLAB , Labview , FMEA , Risk management , Structural analysis , Thermal Analysis , Finite element analysis , CAD , CAE

- Procured high value & load lead time plant equipment for multiple projects simultaneously - Successfully implemented cost reduction techniques like alternate vendor sourcing, package de-scope & bulk purchasing - Used SAP & eALPS for procurement, material tracking, quality clearance & vendor billing - Planned & scheduled resources, handled project finances, client billing and vendor invoicing as a project engineer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, SAP,Primavera, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineering,Manufacturing, Project Management, Project Planning, Oil & Gas, Negotiation

- Designed using SolidWorks & manufactured using rapid prototyping a hemispherical air box to minimize turbulence at intake - Used Fluent to perform flow analysis and Ricardo to simulate engine performance - Field tested assembled car to evaluate the engine performance and noise level to meet the requirements Skills: Solidworks ,Ricardo , FMEA , CFD, Thermal Analysis , Finite element analysis , CAD , CAE , Rapid Prototyping