Fouad L.

Experience

• Design & Release Engineer Honda · Full-time Aug 2019 – Present 6 yrs 10 mos Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco As a Design & Release Engineer on the Honda Cruise A100 program, I was responsible for the complete design and release cycle of casted and sheet metal components, including camera and sensor mounts, as well as electric motor support brackets.
  
  🔄 Key Responsibilities:
  • Input Analysis & Technical Benchmarking
  • Reviewed master sections, packaging data, and functional interfaces to define design constraints
  • Conducted tolerance stack-up analysis and interface verification with adjacent parts (trim, structure, electronics)
  • Concept & Detailed Design
  • Created robust 3D models of casted brackets, sheet metal reinforcements, and mounting structures using CATIA V5
  • Integrated design of camera and sensor mounts, considering vibration isolation, FOV (field of view), and thermal constraints
  • Designed motor supports, ensuring load path optimization and manufacturing feasibility
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Validation
  • Applied DFM guidelines for casting and sheet metal (min. draft angles, ribbing, die accessibility, bend radii, etc.)
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supplier teams for feasibility checks and cost optimization
  • Performed design reviews with CAE and systems engineering teams
  • 2D Drawings & Final Release
  • Generated detailed 2D drawings, including material specifications, thicknesses, tolerances, and surface finishes
  • Released complete 3D/2D CAD packages into the PLM system for tooling and production
  • Managed engineering change requests (ECRs) and updates through the release process
  
  ⚙️ Tools Used:
  • CATIA V5
  • Teamcenter
  • Honda PLM systems
  • GD&T (ISO/ASME standards)
  
  This project strengthened my expertise in integrating mechanical and electronic systems, especially in tight packaging environments with high functional requirements.