Leo Kiawi
Windsor,ON
Summary
Mechanical design engineer with 2+ years of experience in part design, research and development, and finite element simulation. Key achievement: Brainstormed with a team of engineers to build a fluid flow testing fixture for an engine coolant flow control valve that drastically improved its testing efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
University Of Windsor (MAME Department)
Windsor, Ontario
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted research on innovative forming process called oscillation enhanced superplastic forming for production of aluminum parts for high-end vehicles which has lead to 3 scientific publications.
- Fabricated finite element simulation using LS-DYNA that captured stress-strain behavior of 5083 aluminum and will be used by industrial sponsors to predict aluminum sheet thickness after forming.
- Performed hands-on, high temperature (450C) tensile tests on Aluminum, complying diligently to ASTM E2448-18 testing standards.
- Programmed MATLAB script that automatically generated stress-strain curves, read and wrote Excel files, and significantly improved work efficiency.
- Utilized MS Word to generate 60+ page industrial report, and other research text used for publications.
- Utilized MS PowerPoint to present findings to industrial sponsors which was well received and led to more project funding.
Test Engineer Intern
Vitesco Technologies Group AG
Chatham, Ontario
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted team of engineers to successfully remodel company’s Electric Vehicle Throttle Control Valve which is currently used in many vehicles.
- Designed fixtures for company's Electric vehicle Water Pump (EWP) during its research and development phase.
- Modeled large-scale climatic vibration test chamber setup with CATIA that helped lab technicians to replicate test conditions accurately.
- Documented test logs, and prepared weekly reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Prepared multiple engineering drawings and gained valuable knowledge in geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
R&D Engineer Intern
Vitesco Technologies Group AG
Chatham, Ontario
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Designed and built fixture that drastically improved testing efficiency of coolant flow control valve (CFCV) used in hybrid vehicles for companies such as Volvo and BMW.
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership by collaborating with team of engineers and lab technicians to brainstorm ideas, conduct research, and successfully meet project deliverables within schedule.
- Utilized CATIA to design parts, prepare engineering drawings, and present 3D models of various fixtures that were approved and built successfully.
- Drafted technical drawings using GD&T knowledge and communicated build instructions clearly and concisely with in-house machinists.
Education
Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON05.2024
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON10.2021
Skills
- 3D CAD Modeling
- FE Analysis
- Research and Development
- Product Design Engineering
- Report writing
- Programming
- Leadership
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
University Of Windsor (MAME Department)
01.2022 - Current
Test Engineer Intern
Vitesco Technologies Group AG
09.2021 - 12.2021
R&D Engineer Intern
Vitesco Technologies Group AG
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
References
Available upon request.
Projects
Autonomous Vehicle Design - Capstone Project Leader
University of Windsor, 01/2021 - 07/2021
- Guided Capstone group to successfully design autonomous vehicle, and to meet team deliverables within the deadlines.
- Developed project plans, arranged meetings, and lead by example, taking responsibility over multiple tasks throughout the project.
- Collaborated well with team members and helped each person utilize their skills effectively to improve the team progress.
- Created detailed reports outlining project milestones, tasks completed and budget expenditures.
- Designed vehicle chassis and braking system, and ran FEA simulations with CATIA.
Tools and Software
- LS-DYNA
- CATIA
- MATLAB
- LABVIEW
- MS WORD, EXCEL, & POWERPOINT
Honors And Awards
- Dean's List
- Golden Key International Honor Society Membership (Top 15% in Program)
- Hall of Fame Award (Mentorship)
References
- Available upon request.
Other Experiences
Graduate Teacher Assistant, University of Windsor, ON
01/2022 – Present
Student Mentor (Volunteer), Student Offering Support (SOS), Windsor, ON
01/2021 – 12/2021
R&D Engineer Intern, Continental Powertrain, Chatham, ON
01/2020 – 04/2020
Research Assistant, University of Windsor, ON
05/2019 – 08/2019
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