Ahmed S.

Experience

• MECHANICAL DESIGNER (CONSULTANT) Confidential Major Powersports OEM · Full-time May 2024 – Present 2 yrs Canada Led 3D design and technical drawings (GD&T) for complex assemblies of plastic and metal components for recreational vehicles from prototype to production phases.
  Improved existing products utilizing VA/VE initiatives, resulting in
  significant cost and weight reductions.
  Managed technical documentation (BOM) and collaborated with suppliers for
  the production launch of pieces.
  Supported the workshop teams with prototype assembly and validation.
  
  Note: Exact client name withheld for NDA/confidentiality reasons.
• VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE COORDINATOR (ADAS SYSTEMS) for Client : IVECO AKKA I&S MOROCCO · Full-time Apr 2023 – May 2024 1 yrs 1 mos Morocco Acted as the primary liaison between IVECO design studios and internal
  engineering, ensuring geometric convergence and manufacturability for
  ADAS systems.
  Conducted studies and impact analysis for ADAS components integration in vehicle environment (camera, radar, sensors etc.).
  Managed the Digital Mock-Up (DMU) for multiple vehicle platforms (autobus), resolving
  clashes and validating interfaces to meet strict project timelines.
• VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE COORDINATOR (UNDERBODY) for client : STELLANTIS SEGULA MOROCCO AFRICA · Full-time Feb 2023 – Apr 2023 2 mos Morocco Piloted mechanical integration activities for underbody components across 9+ vehicle platforms (EV, MHEV, PHEV, ICE), ensuring compliance with STELLANTIS design
  standards.
  Led cross-functional "Hot Housing" design reviews with Design,
  Manufacturing, and Supplier teams to resolve technical issues and follow up
  on action plans.
  Managed technical documentation for robustness reviews and vehicle area
  summaries.
  Updated and validated the DMU to reflect engineering change requests,
  ensuring consistency across all vehicle configurations.
• MECHANICAL DESIGNER for client : STELLANTIS MG2 ENGINEERING · Full-time Nov 2018 – Feb 2022 3 yrs 3 mos Morocco Designed and developed over 25 interior/exterior plastic components (dashboards, bumpers, consoles) using CATIA V5, directly collaborating with STELLANTIS designers to meet style intent and production requirements.
  Provided critical DFM feedback to ensure all parts were optimized for high-volume plastic injection molding.
  Led and participated in the creation of DFMEAs, proactively identifying potential design failures and integrating corrective actions into the CAD models during the ECR process
  Mentored and trained junior designers in advanced CATIA V5 techniques and automotive design best practices.
  Supported prototyping activities, including creating models for 3D printing and testing to validate design concepts.
  Assisted the assembly of the first marketable vehicles in OL1, OL2, SOP phases of Citroën AMI and OPEL AMI EV projects at the STELLANTIS Kenitra Factory
• MECHANICAL DESIGNER for client : STELLANTIS Capgemini Engineering · Full-time Jan 2016 – Oct 2018 2 yrs 9 mos Morocco Developed plastic components for Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel, using CAD tools like CATIA to implement design for manufacturing principles.
  Validated technical data (2D/3D, BOM) and finalized component designs.
  Analyzed dashboard reflections using DeltaGen RTT (photorealistic rendering of vehicles under various lighting conditions) and used the gathered data to generate reports and presentations for style approval meetings.
  Proposed modifications to geometry, color, material, and surface finish to reduce customer returns and complaints by more than 50%.