Jithin Vadakel
734.773.6125
Boston, MA
linkedin.com/in/jithinvadakel
Summary
A skilled mechanical engineer, maker, and handyman with 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry. I am inquisitive, motivated, resourceful, and devoted to lifelong learning. I have extensive experience in the full product development cycle while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. I learningnew topics and adapt quickly to faced paced projects.
Education
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY | ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN AUGUST 2022
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER | DENVER, COLORADO DECEMBER 2016
Technical Experience
● Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM): Solidworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Pro/ENGINEER
● Fabrication: utilizing machining, welding, and 3D printing for multi-axis test fixture fabrication
● Fabrication: Carbon fiber composite via vacuum infusion, wet-layup, autoclave cured pre-pregs
● Electrical wiring manufacturing and repairs: production crimping, soldering, welding, and stamping
● Vehicle Testing Methodology and Race Telemetry / DAQ: MoTeC C125 & TunerStudio
● TIG/MIG Welding, Machining, G-Code for CNC: Edgecam & Mastercam
● Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): ANSYS Fluent & Star CCM+
● Finite Element Analysis (FEA): LS Dyna & Abaqus
● Programming: C++, MATLAB, MathCAD, NI LabVIEW
● Expert OS Proficiency: GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian Work Experience
Work Experience
E-SYSTEMS DESIGN VALIDATION ENGINEER: LEAR CORPORATION | SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN JULY 2017 - PRESENT ● OEM-supplier-manufacturing liaison; create timing plans & execute tests on schedule
○ Design/Product validation responsibility to satisfy all customer requirements
○ Global collaboration to create & follow DVP&R for Ford projects
○ System architecture test and report for China and Europe
○ Specifications: USCAR, SAE, ASME, Ford, GM, Stellantis
● FEA on wire harness cycling, routing prediction, component durability, and test automation
● Rapid prototyping components using Carbon3D CLIP, Raise FDM, and Formlabs SLA
● On- site -troubleshooting, warranty analysis, electrical and mechanical design validation tests
MECHANICAL ENGINEER: DCS CORPORATION | WARREN, MICHIGAN MAY 2017 - JULY 2017 ● MIL Spec prototype design on U.S. Military vehicles: Cockpit interface features for Stryker & Humvee
○ Received government security clearance level: 1 Secret
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN: OEM SERVICES | DEARBORN, MICHIGAN JANUARY 2017 - MAY 2017 ● Troubleshoot, test, update electrical distribution systems, test equipment calibration
○ Ford Escape / Lincoln MKC vehicles built for China, Europe, North & South America
Memberships & Projects
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE) JUNE 2013 - PRESENT
● 2015-16 Formula SAE Team: Aerodynamics Lead / Business Manager
● 2016 Formula SAE Competition: Car #40
○ 1 out of 21 cars to complete the endurance event out of 70 vehicles that started
● CFD performed on side-pods, nose-cone, and undertray for 3 design iterations
● Component failure analysis, system/subsystem integration, quality assurance, process design and management
● Fabrication of aero-package: Carbon-fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CRFTP) composites
SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME) AUGUST 2013 - PRESENT
● CU Denver student chapter S324 – Chair