Matthew Soldo

Solutions-oriented Mechanical Engineering student with a strong understanding of aviation fundamentals, eager to make an impact within a driven team environment. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

CWSA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Simulation)

MATLAB Onramp Course Completion

Western Undergraduate Engineering Society -  Clubs Commissioner 2023-2024

Oversaw 34 Engineering Clubs, coordinating competitions, project fund delegation, and representing the student club body during faculty meetings and votes. 

Western Aero Design - Multiple Positions 2019-2024

Mechanical Captain 2024

 • Lead a team of 65+ students in the mechanical design and manufacturing of a functional Heavy Lift RC Aircraft adhering to the rules and constraints of the SAE Aero Design Competition. 

 • Lead Business and sponsorship operations, obtaining $6000 of funding from industry sponsors.

 • Hired and Organized Lead Team structure and divided members into subsystem groups.

Landing Gear Lead 2023

 • Designed and Manufactured Primary Aircraft Landing Gear for the International SAE Aero Design Competition. 

Wing Mechanical Lead 2022 

 • Lead a team of 10+ Engineering Students in the Design and Aerodynamic Analysis and construction of a Heavy Lift RC Aircraft Wing for the SAE Aero Design competition.
• Used XFLR5 to perform airfoil and wing simulations.
• Created 3D Model of Primary Aircraft Wing using SOLIDWORKS.
• Designed and Manufactured composite spar for Primary Aircraft 

Manufacturing Lead 2021 

• Estimated and sourced material for gliders and main aircraft
• Divided and organized manufacturing responsibilities 

General Member 2019-2020 

• Aided in the design and fabrication of a heavy-lift RC aircraft
• Determined critical loading FBD's of aircraft fuselage and prepared shear force and bending moment diagrams.
• Completed drag vs lift performance analysis on main aircraft wing 

Leadership and Academic Mentorship Program - Engineering Mentor

 • Mentored a group of 12 first-year engineering students, providing tutoring, Co-Op advice, academic development workshops and social events.

Auxiliary Fuel Tank Testing

Associated with Diamond Aircraft Industries

• Designed and created test configuration to simulate crash landing effects on DA 62 auxiliary fuel tanks in order to ensure occupant safety during worst case landing conditions.
• Created simulation test plans, drawings, test reports and other supporting documentation for TCCA certification.

Punch Press Mechanism

Associated with Western University Coursework

• Performed synthesis of a crank slider mechanism to meet customer requirements.
• Created 3D assembly (Solidworks) of the mechanism and made corresponding 2D drawings.
• Used Solidworks Motion Simulation to calculate linear displacement, velocity, and acceleration of punch.
• Created a MATLAB code using a loop closure method on the mechanism in order to validate motion simulation results.

Graham Cartwright P.Eng.  Engineering Manager at Diamond Aircraft Industries

G.Cartwright@diamondaircraft.com

Rob Mohring, Production Supervisor at Systemair 

RobmMohring7@gmail.com

Western Engineering Competition Finalist, 2023 – Senior Design

Deans Honours List, 2022

Municipal Engineers Association Bursary, 2019

STA Tennis Team MVP, 2018