TAD GEBREEGZIABHER
Dearborn,USA
Summary
A senior mechanical engineer with expertise in mechanical process consulting services, and product design/development seeks a challenging position in Mechanical Process or Product design/development with emphasis in heat exchangers, HVAC, industrial refrigeration, engine emissions/exhaust system, fuel system, pipe stress, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, FEA & CFD simulations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Design & ReleaseEngineer
Stellantis/Akkodis
10.2024 - Current
- Developed heat exchanger products for compact vehicle thermal management systems, and EV applications.
- Streamlined internal processes through the implementation of standardized procedures for efficient workflow management.
- Conducted regular design reviews with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and address any concerns promptly.
- Developed robust documentation packages to ensure seamless transitions from design to manufacturing stages.
- Implemented best practices for design integration, reducing errors and rework during production phases.
- Performed extensive bench and vehicle testing of parts in order to optimize designs.
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
Jacobs Engineering/Insight Global
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Led mechanical process system design - sizing, selection, and specification of components for US Gov./commercial Projects.
- Led equipment sizing and selection of HVAC system equipment-AHUs (compressors and fans), ducts, & insulations.
- Generated P&IDs and schedules/drawings, data sheets for selection and procurement of equipment/components.
- Reviewed or checked mechanical process system designs (calculation reviews, specifications, etc.)
- Developed Specifications & Interfaced with suppliers, subcontractors, project team leaders, and onsite coordinators.
- Implemented Installation of HVAC equipment, duct system, volume, smoke/fire dampers, and other accessories.
- Monitored construction work, reviewed cost estimation proposals, technical spec and compliance with codes & standards.
Product Development / Application Engineer
Hanon Systems
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Design and development of automotive heat exchangers per customer requirements for automotive applications.
- Developed heat exchanger products for compact vehicle thermal management systems, and EV applications.
- Developed cabin coolers and heater cores for HVAC applications.
- Developed and validated refrigerant evaporators per customer specifications.
- Reviewed SOR & created compliance matrices for heat exchangers (water cooled condensers (WCC), intermediate heat exchangers (IHX), chillers, & economizers for EV thermal management systems.
Product/Application Engineer
Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology the Americas
09.2013 - 06.2020
- Designed Exhaust system products, validated and ensured to meet cost and internal and external requirements.
- Led current and future program exhaust system product design, validation, and prototype build execution.
- Interfaced with customer engineering to review customer specifications, design, testing, and prototype parts.
- Coordinated product development activities including CAD/CAE/Validation and with cross functional ENA teams.
Senior Fuel System Engineer
GE Transportation
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed locomotive/engine level fuel system reliability projects to contain reliability issues in the field.
- Generated locomotive/engine level fuel system design verification plan & report (DVP&R) and DFMEAs.
- Resolved locomotive/engine level fuel system build issues- failure reporting, analysis & corrective action system (FRACAS).
Graduate Researcher
Wayne State University
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Designed experimental setup & pulsatile flow for pulsatile flow measurement – to simulate arterial blood flow.
- Conducted experimental pulsatile flow - characterized fluid flow in tubes using acoustic emission techniques.
- Conducted CFD simulations of pulsatile flows in jointly with the Universities of Minnesota & Saint Thomas.
Mechanical Engineer – Technical Advisor
Cummins Power Generation
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Designed fuel modules and developed low pressure lift pumps/accessories for generator applications.
- Prepared Fuel Module/Pump specification to meet generator set requirements.
- Conducted [performance measurements].
- Generated design FMEAs as well as design verification plan & report (DVP&R).
- Led fuel lift pump outsourcing project to a low-cost country (India), with annual cost save of $700,000.
Fuel Module Design & Release/Field Applications Engineer
TI Group Automotive
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Developed fuel modules & components and analyzed fuel pump sizing per customer’s specifications.
- Prepared/analyzed Fuel Module/Pump specification to meet customer requirements at module level.
- Designed/developed low-cost fuel module design for cost cutting and packaging purposes.
- Interfaced with OEMs & suppliers as an application engineer for new projects and current production.
- Generated design FMEAs, design verification plan & report (DVP&R) of fuel modules and components.
- Conducted root cause analysis of warranty return of modules and pump components.
Fuel Module Development Engineer
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed modules & module components per customer’s engineering specifications.
- Managed/developed fuel rubber disk valve for fuel module applications.
- Conducted fuel module tests at vehicle or fuel system level at high altitudes and hot climatic conditions.
- Conducted Electrostatic Discharge Measurement on Fuel System.
Fuel System Design & Release Engineer
Ford Motor Company (Contract through Kelly Services)
09.1999 - 10.2003
- Developed Gasoline engines, knock sensing and crankcase ventilation and oil consumption.
- Designed & released fuel storage canisters & vapor hoses that meet Lev-II emission requirements.
- Designed/developed fuel system on board Refueling & Vapor Recovery (ORVR) – LEV II emission.
- Managed fuel system development tests & DVP&R – Canister, fuel tank, lines, fuel sender/pump, etc.
- Generated design failure mode & effect analysis (DFMEA) & DVP&R for fuel system and its components.
- Generated and reviewed design FMEAs and DVP&R for new pumps including release of fuel pump drawings.
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
12.2011
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
07.1999
Skills
- CFD simulation expertise (Ansys CFX)
- GD&T application skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Industrial refrigeration
- Microsoft Office,
- APIS DFMEA Software
- Bill of materials management
- Engineering change management
- Design validation
- Maintenance & overhaul of Diesel Engines
Timeline
Design & ReleaseEngineer
Stellantis/Akkodis
10.2024 - Current
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
Jacobs Engineering/Insight Global
12.2022 - 12.2023
Product Development / Application Engineer
Hanon Systems
09.2021 - 06.2022
Product/Application Engineer
Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology the Americas
09.2013 - 06.2020
Senior Fuel System Engineer
GE Transportation
03.2012 - 03.2013
Graduate Researcher
Wayne State University
01.2009 - 12.2011
Mechanical Engineer – Technical Advisor
Cummins Power Generation
07.2007 - 12.2008
Fuel Module Design & Release/Field Applications Engineer
TI Group Automotive
06.2005 - 08.2006
Fuel Module Development Engineer
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
01.2004 - 06.2005
Fuel System Design & Release Engineer
Ford Motor Company (Contract through Kelly Services)
09.1999 - 10.2003
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
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