Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Experienced CAE and engineering professional with nearly 18 years in structural analysis, NVH, and durability across the automotive sector. Background spans OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and engineering consultancies, with a focus on drivetrain and powertrain systems, including e-powertrain and hybrid (BEV & HEV) architectures. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, support design decisions with data-driven insights, and align simulation strategies with product development goals. Known for a methodical, collaborative, and quality-oriented approach to solving engineering challenges in fast-paced, international environments.
• Led diverse simulation scopes consisting of FEM, NVH, multibody, system, bearings & gears • Liaised with chief engineers and project managers to coordinate and derive appropriate simulation related actions • Developed and established simulation guidelines for the location • Planned, coordinated and accompanied the tests and analyzed the results • Validated calculation models and results with the tests and optimized the calculation methods • Collaborated across multiple German and European locations to harmonize simulation practices • Supervised simulation activities in the location and mentored junior simulation engineers
Recruited by Transmission Hardware Engineering segment to provide FEA simulation support during development stages and to assist in root cause failure analysis from series production as well as in cost reduction activities e.g.: • Supported issue of shift cable adjuster tooth breakage (Task Force in 2017) • Supported issue of bearing seat worn-out (Task Force in 2016) • Developed a procedure of caulking process simulation (Task Force in 2016) • Co-supervised Bachelor's dissertation work in cross-functional topic between Material Lab and Simulation (2016) • Developed and coordinated fatigue test plan during development of transmission housing fatigue simulation procedure (2014 - 2016) • Collaborated with counterparts in India and USA in developing this new fatigue simulation approach via a modified Theory of Critical Distance (TCD) • Improved structural simulation procedures of transmission components • Performed structural and parameter optimization on transmission components • Developed in-house tool for bearing ovalisation assessment via VBA • Stand-in group leader Structure, Gears & NVH
Assigned as a Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for all simulation related requests from Application Design for BMW projects e.g. : • Coordinated and supervised all simulation-related inquiries for BMW projects • Examined the robustness of turbine housings under static, thermal, and dynamic loads in collaboration with internal departments, Hungarian partners, and OEM customers • Developed a new post-processing procedure to assess the potential risk of turbine blade-to-housing rubbing during operation • Institutionalized the procedure as a mandatory step in BorgWarner's simulation design flow • Presented simulation results in internal and customer committee meetings • Provided training to colleagues in Poland with respect to company's new simulation database using Simulia Simulation Database Management (SDM) • Participated in product design refinement through simulation correlation and test feedback
Worked primarily in the field of statics, dynamics and fluid and performed the following tasks: • Coordinated projects with regard to simulation objectives and method definitions • Estimated time and cost during the quotation process based on client requirements • Executed simulation tasks from pre-processing, solving, to post-processing • Interpreted results and derived improvement measures • Developed and enhanced internal calculation programs • Supported various clients from diverse engineering sectors e.g. : --- Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG with non-linear dynamic analysis of bracket design for Ford C344 --- Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH with thermomechanical analysis of front brake discs of Audi C7 --- Küster GmbH with non-linear quasi-static analysis to design a geometry of end fitting elastomer ring for shift cable from Porsche AG --- Dürr AG with thermomechanical analysis of painting process simulation on full vehicle of Audi A6 and Q5 --- SIRIM Berhad, Malaysia with quasi-static explicit analysis to simulate cold rolling process of metal sheet accross 47 rolling stations --- Karl-H. MÜHLHÄUSER GmbH with structural analysis of hydraulic dumper in haulage system
Attached mainly to Powertrain and Chassis department which functions to provide technical and consultancy assistance by using calculation methods. The components examined in this area range from engine and transmission components to complete powertrains. 1. Multi Body Systems - 4 weeks training course with ADAMS/Car - familiarization to vehicles dynamics - 2 weeks building and simulating a twist-beam suspension with ADAMS/Car 2. Finite Element Method (FEM) - 2 weeks training course with HyperMesh - meshing tasks for six parts from BMW 530 front suspension’s components with shell and hexahedral elements by using the HyperMesh 3. Bore Distortion - programming task with Visual Basic for Application(VBA) - working in the topic of Fourier representation of bore distortions - developing two programs for graphical view of bore distortions in radial and axial direction based on calculated Fourier coefficients