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I specialise in structural design where simulation and physical validation align, so mass reduction doesn’t create hidden performance risk. In ANSYS, I set up load cases and boundary conditions that mirror expected service conditions, then review stress hotspots, deflection, and relevant factors of safety. With CATIA V5/V6, I iterate geometry efficiently and preserve design intent through revision control so downstream teams see consistent configurations. I’ve contributed to programmes where redesign work reduced component mass by around 12% while maintaining stiffness targets required for assembly and durability.

When results are borderline, I use a disciplined “analyse → refine → verify” loop rather than pushing changes blindly. I typically update thickness distributions, ribs, and attachment features, then re-run FEA to confirm improvement on the same KPI metrics. I also support check procedures that connect analysis outputs to verification evidence, which is essential in regulated or safety-minded automotive environments. If you’re hiring for mechanical-engineering roles, this approach translates into fewer late-stage changes and clearer sign-off at design reviews.

I design with tolerance in mind from the start, using GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up to protect fit and functional performance across manufacturing variability. In practice, I translate critical dimensions into datums and control frames, then coordinate tolerance requirements with production constraints. That work directly supports DFM decisions such as process capability assumptions and practical manufacturability. The output is a component that assembles reliably, with fewer escapes tied to misalignment or interface issues.

Alongside tolerance strategy, I apply DFMEA/Design FMEA to rank failure modes by severity, occurrence, and detectability and then connect mitigation actions to verification plans. I prefer to link each mitigation to a measurable control—either an analysis check (FEA metric) or a test method—so the DFMEA isn’t just a document. This structure helps engineering teams reduce rework during prototypes and speed up gate reviews using evidence-based risk reduction. It also makes cross-functional communication smoother across design, quality, and manufacturing.

I’ve worked within a V-Model / stage-gate environment where requirements are traced into design outputs and verification activities. In day-to-day engineering, I translate customer or system requirements into engineering specifications, then align CAD geometry, analyses, and drawings to those requirements. Using CATIA, I maintain configuration discipline so that supplier and internal teams work from the correct revision state. This reduces mismatch risk when parts move between design, prototype, and tooling phases.

Industrialisation is where I add value by making trade-offs early—cost, manufacturability, and reliability—without losing the technical intent. I evaluate processes using DFM thinking, then advise on design changes that manufacturing can execute consistently. Where helpful, I support prototyping and additive workflows (e.g., 3D printing) to validate interfaces and ergonomics before committing to expensive tooling. The result is a smoother pathway from concept to series production with clearer readiness evidence.