Ali Alwaznee
St. John's,NL
Summary
Experienced with mechanical design and analysis, applying technical knowledge to enhance system performance. Utilizes CAD software and project management techniques to ensure timely project completion. Track record of effective problem-solving and innovation in developing cost-effective mechanical solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer - Internship/Coop
Transportation & Infrastructure - Government of NL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Optimized building envelope wall designs for Northern NL by evaluating vertical rigid insulation and double stud wall systems, achieving 40% improvement in thermal resistance and reducing energy consumption.
- Supported development of Excel-based Asset Management Toolkit based on VBA automation in collaboration with consultants to assist small municipalities in NL. Toolkit enables municipalities to proactively manage assets independently through 5–20 year forecasting, reducing unexpected risks of failures and costly expenditures.
- Conducted data collection and analysis of contractor unit costs for infrastructure projects (e.g., water, sewer, and road improvements) to improve funding accuracy and minimize cost overruns for materials and labor.
- Worked with external consulting engineering firms on municipal infrastructure projects, supporting project management processes including cost forecasting, planning, and documentation.
Mechanical Design 4680 Cell Manufacturing Engineer - Internship
Tesla Motors
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed, led and assessed multiple projects for new machine/solution commission to remove bottlenecks and increase yield of product by 2%
- Performed mechanical designs and assemblies with GD&T Principles (e.g., enclosures, gating systems, jigs/fixtures, etc.) to increase line ppm by 20%
- Improved Quality measurement process to obtain true value using mechanical concepts and decrease variation from previous process by 15%
- Supported in in SATs and FATs for tool/process upgrades as well as audited assembly material and process from external suppliers to continuously improve OEE and maintain 95+% yield
- Used statistical programs (JMP and MATLAB) to determine process capability performance (e.g., Ppk)
- Created new improved procedures for production/quality tasks completed by technicians, and updated MIs to increase machine availability
Terra Nova (TN) DCI Drilling Engineer - Internship
Suncor Energy
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyzed drilling and mud data to assess drill fluid losses (loss of circulation) in Terra Nova wells by development of database, where trends and root causes were determined for objective to remove severe drill fluid loss.
- Performed inventory checks and reviewed specifications on TN completion equipment for reliability and performance improvements.
- Assisted DCI team in evaluating project feasibility for usage in future TN well designs with focus on (but not limited to) Multilateral Drilling tool.
Technical Project Engineering on Offshore Digitalization NL - Internship
Atlantic XL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Researched and communicated with 10+ clients/vendors on areas such as digitalization, telecommunication infrastructure, and NL offshore O&G operations/assets (e.g., Hebron) to gain interest from industries.
- Developed and designed conceptual strategies for multi-million dollar telecommunication infrastructure implementation in offshore NL to obtain High Bandwidth-Low Latency (HBLL).
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
Experimental and Fabrication Mechanical Engineer - Internship
C-Core
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Fabricated support systems for various Gas Hydrate project components
- Assisted in assembly of CO2 capture Nozzle (CCN) system for initial project phase to decrease energy efficiency for industrial scaling of emission reduction.
- Operated Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) laser for CO2 particle size & velocity analysis.
- Designed connector holes and fitting sleeves for usage in electrical box and pipe components of the Gas Hydrate to reduce system pressure drop by 80%.
Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Internship
Drilling Technology Laboratory (DTL) R&D group at Memorial University
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Designed and assisted in fabricating an HDPE mold enclosure system using SolidWorks, enabling drill bit wear measurements through injection molding.
- Developed and fabricated a Core Barrel Support system in SolidWorks for borehole survey simulation and geological mapping/predictive modelling for sustainable mining by drilling.
- Database development in Excel to catalog radar and mechanical properties of rocks, supported by a comprehensive literature review for geological signature implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Newfoundland
Newfoundland And Labrador05.2025
Skills
- CAD design: SolidWorks, FEA, CFD, GD&T & OnShape
- Experienced in RCA, DoE, FAT, SAT, and prototyping
- Experienced in mechanical product/process design and manufacture
- Experienced with Manual machining and 3D printing
- Experienced in hands-on design and fabrication - woodworking and machining
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Presentations
- Document Control
- Computer-aided design
- Data analysis
- Root-cause analysis
- Manufacturing processes
- 5S Lean Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List 2021 - Applied Science and Engineering
- MUN Dr. S.M Blair Scholarship recipient ($500)
- MUN Entrance scholarship recipient ($2550.00)
- Harrison McCain scholarship recipient ($16,000.00)
- International Baccalaureate program diploma recipient
Certification
- NLS Lifeguarding
- LEVEL C / AED Training
- Standard First Aid Training
- Valid NL Driver’s License - LEVEL 5
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Arabic
Awards
Dean’s List 2021 - Applied Science and Engineering, MUN Dr. S.M Blair Scholarship recipient ($500), MUN Entrance scholarship recipient ($2550.00), Harrison McCain scholarship recipient ($16,000.00), International Baccalaureate program diploma recipient
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer - Internship/Coop
Transportation & Infrastructure - Government of NL
08.2024 - 12.2024
Mechanical Design 4680 Cell Manufacturing Engineer - Internship
Tesla Motors
01.2024 - 04.2024
Terra Nova (TN) DCI Drilling Engineer - Internship
Suncor Energy
05.2023 - 08.2023
Technical Project Engineering on Offshore Digitalization NL - Internship
Atlantic XL
08.2022 - 12.2022
Experimental and Fabrication Mechanical Engineer - Internship
C-Core
01.2022 - 04.2022
Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Internship
Drilling Technology Laboratory (DTL) R&D group at Memorial University
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Newfoundland
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