David Vinitski

Experience

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  Safran

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Manufacturing Engineer

  • Analysis and inspection of the surface finishes of the MLG with the use of the mold and the 3D scans from the company CREAFORM.• Modification of cutting tool technical drawing.• Measurement and study of standard operation times.• Planning and preparation of research and development project on the transfer of temperature of the main fittings in the 5 axes• Analysis of projects needs and search for distributors.• Creation of production and inspection reports using VBA.• Help creating a workflow for document distribution in the factory with the 3DExperience from Dassault Systems. Show less

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  Baja ETS

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  Builder

  • Participated in the development and manufacturing of the 2018 Baja vehicle.• In 2018, our team finished 5th Overall after completing three different competitions.

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  Dassault Systèmes

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Service Application Consulting

  • The department of 3D Digital Transformation is a worldwide department that helps companies from almost every industry to create applications that automate their design.• Worked on Catia 2016x, 2017x and 2018x on the 3DExperience platform. • Completed a training in Part design, Assembly design, Generative Shape Design, etc. • Learned and used EKL knowledge (Enterprise Knowledge Language) to create actions or rules on Catia.• Used KML (Know-How App Logic) and KAC ( Know-How App Creation).• Managed and created an application for the industry of Consumer Packaged Goods. Show less

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  Formule ETS Montréal

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Control algorithm using Matlab/Simulink and IPG CarMaker.• Using a longitudinal speed estimator for the new all-wheel-drive electric vehicle.• Integrated parameter of influence to quickly modify the vehicle's behavior.• Designing custom carbon fibre wheels. • Responsible for the development of the braking system, pedal box, and cooling system of the vehicle.• Responsible for leading the cost report for each competition which involves a step by step production analysis of the entire car. • Participating in the development and manufacturing of the 2019 Formula ETS in the department of dynamics and powertrain.• Also, highly involved in the making of the cost report (Step by step production analysis of the whole vehicle) and the business plan.• So far in 2019, our team finished 1st place at Formula SAE North and 3rd place at Formula SAE Michigan.

  • Vehicle Dynamics & Control

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Vehicle Dynamics

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Vehicle Dynamics & Powertrain

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Taiga Motors

  May 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Performed in the fast-paced environment of a start-up with 70 employees.• Multi-disciplined skills by designing, constructing & testing the first electric snowmobile sold in theworld.• Designed the rear suspension on Siemens NX achieving cost savings of 15% while increasing thestructural rigidity of the assembly.• Calibrating the suspension components involves developing specific testing sessions during the winter.

  • R&D - Snowmobile Platform

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Mechanical Engineering - Snowmobile Platform

    May 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Oxford Brookes Racing

  Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Leadership: responsible for a team of ~30 students while overseeing simulations, performance and FEA.• Creating a regen model accurate to the vehicle on AVL VSM.• Teamwork: Introduced a new IMU/GNSS for data acquisition and to use as input for torque vectoring,requiring teamwork across departments,• Lap Time Simulation: Optimising and validating the vehicle's performance using AVL VSM.• Kinematics: Developing the vehicle and team objectives by collaborating with other departments tocreate the kinematics for OBR25 using AVL KinSolver. Show less

  • Vehicle Dynamics Suspension Co-Lead

    Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

  • Vehicle Dynamics Lead

    Oct 2023 - Jun 2024
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  NGT RACING

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux• Data Analysis: Assessment of testing and racing sessions using PI toolbox.• Data Management using HH Data Management to monitor tyre pressures, vehicle setup, and sessiondata, along with driver and engineering comments.• Competitor Analysis using HH Timing to observe our competitor's performance and qualifying pushstrategy.• KPI visualiser to visualise and observe tyre grip evolution, stability analysis and fuel consumption onSpotfire.• Trackside Experience: Assisting the team with each testing session and racing event and assisting withthe performance.• Performance Testing suggests and organises run plans for three Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. Show less

  • Performance Engineer - Track Side

    Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Race Engineer

    Jun 2024 - Jul 2024