Ahmad M.

Experience

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  Self - Employed

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2013

  Auto Mechanic

  - Contributed to the design and development of a hybrid go kart- Submitted a patent for a heating and cooling cup holder using peltier plates - Completed various transmission, power steering, brake, coolant and oil changes- Installed new brake pads, rotor and calipers- Replaced the serpentine belt, timing belt, battery and spark plugs- Executed numerous welding techniques including MIG/TIG/Stick welding and spot welding- Performed tasks on a CNC machine, lathe, drill press, grinders, pneumatic and hydraulic tools Show less

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  University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  - Design and develop a Rear Underride Protection Device for Volvo Group Truck Technologies that would increase occupant safety and eliminate passenger compartment intrusion during a collision- Examined the effectiveness of current FMVSS/CMVSS standards and developed new testing criteria that drastically increased underride protection device’s performance during collisions- Used IIHS and NHTSA collision reports to validate our simulated results from LS-DYNA- Conducted FEA analysis as well as crash test analysis using LS-DYNA and Unigraphics NX- Built a 1/3rd scale of our final Rear Underride Protection Device for Capstone presentations Show less - Simulate crash safety testing analysis for dummy occupied vehicles with transport trucks in various scenarios- Examine seatbelt & airbag designs to improve occupant safety using LS-DYNA- Study the effects of using a seatbelt pre-tensioner and early air bag deployment on occupant safety- Developed an optimization program that calibrated the seatbelt pre-tensioner and airbag deployment time depending on vehicle speed before collision- Present my research at the Auto21 conference in Toronto to other industry partners researching vehicle safety- Present my research to industry experts from our sponsor, Volvo Group Trucks in North Carolina Show less

  • Capstone Graduation Project

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant - Crash Safety

    May 2013 - Apr 2014
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  Ford Motor Company

  Nov 2014 - May 2016

  Product Development Engineer

  - Designed Ford’s first low pressure molded carpeted quarter trim in North America- Conducted part release using Ford’s engineering release system and team center- Presented quarter trim status and development activities to multiple cross functional groups- Interfaced with program management, vehicle engineering, suppliers, purchasing and teams- Worked with CAE teams to ensure design feasibility and adherence to Ford’s design requirements- Coordinated a successful effort to manufacture production level parts in an expedited time frame - Participated in a new early design feasibility process in an effort to eliminate prototype tooling- Coordinated tool timing discussions to ensure part delivery per Ford’s vehicle milestones Show less

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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

  - Subjectively evaluated vehicle ride quality, steering feel performance for the new generation Ram 1500- Managed tire development to improve vehicle NVH, ride quality, performance in extreme conditions- Analyzed CAE data to develop performance targets for suspension systems- Developed a new database for steering wheel off center performance and vehicle alignment correlation - Maintained vehicle performance scorecard and presented program status to upper management - Synchronized rapid tire deflation testing procedures (FMVS110) between FCA US and FCA Italy- Created a new database to track component quantity, availability and storage location- Completed performance training at FCA, Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental and Goodyear proving grounds Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  Nov 2016 - now

  - Interior Architecture Engineer on the new BEV Architecture, Truck/SUV Vehicles focusing on Instrument Panels- Assessing cost, weight and feasibility impacts for multiple interior design studio themes - Ensuring advanced programs meet Federal safety requirements, Ford internal design requirements and customer expectations- Collaborated with cross functional teams to provide customers with new and innovative UX features- Benchmarking competitive vehicles for design/quality/cost/weight improvement ideas- Assisting in implementing additive manufacturing components to improve design quality and feasibility- Integrating Bluescape as an alternative presentation tool in lieu of PowerPoint- Managing our departments OneDrive file, including training new users, managing user access, ensuring members following Ford Motor Company security protocols- Developing new automotive interior patents Show less - Product development engineer on the new generation F-150/250, Mustang, Electric Vehicle, Autonomous Vehicle- Assessed cost, weight and feasibility impacts of multiple interior design studio themes - Completed various feasibility studies for advanced programs to ensure components met Federal safety requirements, Ford internal design requirements and met customer expectations- Collaborated with cross functional teams at market research events to improve vehicle ergonomics, component functionality and vehicle appearance- Managed the introduction of Ford’s new cost target setting and vehicle benchmarking process - Bench marked competitive vehicles for design/quality/cost/weight improvement ideas- Assisted in implementing additive manufacturing components to improve design quality and feasibility- Analyzed cost and weight benefits of introducing lightweight materials and technologies- Introduced multiple spreadsheets to facilitate team tasks and improve our work efficiency- Managed our departments SharePoint site and ensured company guidelines were followed- Created a hand-off checklist and PowerPoint presentation to facilitate program transition to applications team- Patented several automotive interior innovations Show less

  • Instrument Panel - Product Development Engineer

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Interior Architecture Engineer - Instrument Panels

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Product Development Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Sept 2019