About

Elevate Your Product Design with Professional Guidance!

Whether you're launching a new design, troubleshooting a past failure, or managing a product’s lifecycle, I’m here to help you succeed.

⭐What I Offer⭐
I specialize in turning concepts into reality using advanced CAE tools tailored to your project needs.

As an experienced mechanical engineer, I excel in transforming initial concepts into high-quality 3D models and assemblies that meet the highest standards of aesthetics and functionality. I have a Masters degree in CAE from USC, Los Angeles. I have worked as an Applications Engineer at Dassault Systemes, specializing in CATIA/ENOVIA for product concept design and Product Lifecycle Management. During my tenure, I contributed to projects across diverse industries, including:

• Commercial Tankers and Ships
• Oil Rigs
• Industrial Power and Processing Plants

My expertise spans:
✅ Concept Design & Material Selection:
Crafting the foundation of your product with thoughtful choices grounded in engineering methodology. Selecting the right materials is crucial for performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. I guide you through the entire selection process, ensuring your materials align with your design goals and operational requirements. I will create a virtual model of the concept design with the latest 3D parametric modeling techniques and tools.

✅Detailed Engineering Design:
Utilizing FEA, CFD, and FSI for thorough analysis and optimization. My simulations provide insights into potential performance issues, allowing us to make informed design decisions early in the process.

✅3D Modeling & Prototyping:
Delivering precise engineering drawings or 3D detailed CAD models for rapid prototyping, machining, or fabrication. I create detailed 3D models that accurately represent your product, facilitating effective communication with manufacturers and stakeholders. Incorporating relevant manufacturing tolerances and maximizing product service life.

✨What distinguishes me from others?✨
1️⃣With over 22 years of hands-on experience in FEA and CAD, I’ve collaborated with renowned international companies and diverse industries to drive projects from initial concept to final fabrication. My commitment to quality and innovation has helped numerous clients transform their visions into market-ready products.

2️⃣Other Industries I've Worked In:
• Electric Vehicles
• Light/Heavy Vehicle Stability and Crash-worthiness
• Gas Turbine Engines
• Cryogenics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Pneumatic Launching Systems
• Biomedical Prosthesis

3️⃣My Experience Includes Work With:
• Dassault Systemes of America: (Specializing in CATIA and ENOVIA)
• American Engineering Services: (Expertise in reverse osmosis and water treatment solutions)
• CESAT: (Advanced simulation using ANSYS, LS-DYNA, FLUENT, & CFX)

Let’s Collaborate!

If you’re looking for a partner who can bring expertise and innovation to your product design journey, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can turn your vision into reality! I am excited to explore how we can work together to elevate your projects and drive success in your endeavors. Let’s start a conversation about your needs and how I can help you achieve your goals.

Your success is my priority!

🌟Reviews and Feedback by Industry Leaders🌟

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"Mr. Pasha helped industrialize our products and ensured that the developed functions (CATIA/ENOVIA) worked efficiently" - Dana Szilagyi, Dassault Systemes - USA.
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"Mustafa’s dedication for his work and studies has placed him among the top of his peers. He is creative with a high aptitude for design and problem solving. His multicultural background makes him flexible and enjoyable to work with. He is a shining alumnus who holds true to our motto here at USC: Palmam qui meruit ferat." - Dr. Wellford, USC - USA.
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"Mustafa has a unique ability to analyze engineering problems with FEA and make practical application solutions by programming in APDL. His achievements in his projects have been highly praised" - Himayatullah, CESAT.
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"Mustafa used his expertise in FEA to help in verifying the axial warping factor in composite multi-cell beams. This was a crucial milestone in the success of our project." - Dr. Malik, Air University.

Experience

  • Founder/CEO CAE Consults · Self-employed Jul 2017 – Present 7 yrs 5 mos Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Develop and deploy training in CAD, FEA, and PLM (CATIA/ENOVIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk, ANSYS / LS-DYNA)

    Explicit Dynamic Analysis of a UAV shuttle assembly impacting flexible barrier at high velocity

    Blade Flutter and Forced Response Analysis (Fluid Structure Interaction in Turbomachinery Training Module)

    Chassis Design and Vehicle Crash Worthiness of Electric Vehicle – Initial Proposal Private Contractor (Structural Design, Optimization, and Crash Analysis of Chassis)

    Parametric Modeling of Smart Crib Motorized Rocking Assembly. – Private German Contractor

    Optimization and Analysis of UAV – ZGI Robotics
    (Composite Structural simulation and optimization of HSTD UAV using parametric study)

    Investigate and predict fatigue failure in structural components – Pakistan International Airlines (Turbine/Compressor blades)

    Investigated pump cavitation in centrifugal/axial pumps – Private Contractor (Developed training modules for its simulation and avoidance)

    Predict dynamic response characteristics of heavy truck trailers – Metal Engineering Work (Pvt) Ltd. (Rollover, acceleration threshold and lateral stability.)

    Training development in CFD – The CAE Blog

    Provide technical support in structural mechanics and dynamics

    Establish and maintain consultation service with reputable clientele
  • Chief Design Engineer, Chief Operating Officer, Consultant SoluNox · Full-time Dec 2020 – Sep 2024 3 yrs 9 mos Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan I am responsible for the design, engineering analysis and on-site management in the complete SoluNox product range which includes UAVs, HSTD Pneumatic Catapult Launcher, Micro Gas Turbine Engines, Vehicle Engineering (Heavy/Light vehicle dynamics and roll-over, Weight optimization, Crash worthiness through simulation and analysis, electric vehicles), renewable energy (hybrid wind turbine), cryogenic containment technology, and project Zuhra (A.I. driven rapid prototyping of hard/soft tissue prosthesis and implants. This technology is also augmented into virtual-reality diagnosis and a training tool for doctors and surgeons).

    Project Director:
    1. UAV Launcher
    Manjaneeq MR1-1
    (High Speed Heavy Launching Platform)

    2. Micro Gas Turbine Engines
    (SLX Series)

    3. Hybrid Wind Turbine

    4. Electric Vehicles
    A. Three Wheeler Concept Design
    - Long and Short Wheel Base Passenger Carriers
    - Open Cargo Carrier
    - Closed Cargo Carrier

    Development and Implementation:
    1. Engineering Design Center for Simulations.
    2.

    Establish and Liaison relevant industries for technical and strategic partnerships.
    3. Provide technical support and consultancy in engineering simulations and on site management for structural mechanics and dynamics in complete product range.
  • Assistant Manager - Structural Dyanmicist CESAT · Full-time May 2007 – May 2024 17 yrs Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan Structural Dynamics Team

    Responsible for:

    Modal Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Transient Dynamic Analysis, Random Vibration Analysis, Rotor Dynamics, & APDL.
  • Application Engineer Dassault Systemes of America · Full-time Feb 2005 – Jun 2006 1 yrs 4 mos Los Angeles, CA, United States (CATIA)

    Responsible for Mechanical Design, Plant Layout, Piping, Tubing, Equipment Arrangement, & HVAC.

    Trace & replay product functionality to increase code coverage in major frameworks.

    Maintain & Update sample catalogs in major frameworks in file base & ENOVIA.

    Stress test functionality in 3D routable applications & design test scenarios to quantify CPU times.

    Perform functional/integration testing on new & existing functionality in 3D outfitting products .

    Validated customer models in analyzing, cleaning & resolving data through 3d routable applications & mechanical design. Customers included Frigotechnica (industrial refrigeration plants), PEMEX (oil rigs), & USC (ship builders).

    Created a best practice for drawing production with multiple work packages in ENOVIA for ship building clientele. Majority of work was in migration and with ENOVIA Reconciliator.

    Created 3D equipment assembly catalogs for HVAC Piping, & Tubing workbenches. Modeled assemblies in Mechanical Design. These sample assemblies were included in the next software release of CATIA.

    Quantified memory enhancement in drawing production for large assemblies with various GVS files.

    Instructor Lead Training in Plant Layout, Equipment, HVAC Piping, Tubing & Mechanical Design workbenches.

    Extensive experience with 3D detailed design products.

Education

  • University of Southern California Meng in Computer Aided Engineering, Computational Mechanics, 3.85 2003 – 2005 Activities and Societies: null Major: Structural Mechanics & Dynamics, FEA.
    Minor: Computer Programming & Computer Graphics
  • Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 1998 – 2002

Other experience

  • Research and Development Engineer 1. Autonomous Fire Extinguishing System - (Air University)
    2. Design and Fabrication of Unmanned Hover Craft - (Air University)
    3. Design and Implementation of Shock Isolation Systems - (CESAT)
    4. Design and Simulation of a Lunar Rover - (USC, USA)
    5. Generated 3D Assembly Catalogs for legacy software - CATIA (Dassault Systemes, USA)
    6. Generated Best Practices for CATIA/ENOVIA - (Dassault Systemes, USA)
    7. Mathematical Modeling and Implementation in Compressor Performance of a Reciprocating Compressor - (Thesis, GIKI)
    8. Nonlinear Static Analysis of Pressure Vessels - (CESAT)
    9. Quantification of Memory Enhancement for Drawing Production in GVS files – CATIA - (Dassault Systemes, USA)
    10. Random Vibration of Mechanical Components in Flight Vibration Condition - (CESAT)
    11. Rotor-Dynamics of Gas Turbine Engines - (CESAT)
    12. Validation of Customer Simulation in Oil Rigs, Power Plants, and Commercial Ships - (Dassault Systemes, USA)
    13. Design and Fabrication of Wind Turbine Lens - (DSU)
    14. Design and Analysis of Hand Held Nebulizer - (DSU)
    15. Design and Analysis of Artificial Heart Valve - (DSU)
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Joined: November 4, 2024

Last seen: December 14, 2024

Languages

English Full professional proficiency

Arabic Limited working proficiency

French Limited working proficiency

Location

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan