1. SAMUEL VICTOR ALWYN
1218 CALIFORNIA AVE, APT C105, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
(269) 873-1433, EMAIL: samuel.alwyn@stryker.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering Graduate and dedicated Research Professional capable of working under
minimal supervision. Looking for a platform to learn & contribute towards efficient and effective manufacturing
within an organization. Professional Certification in 'Product Design & Analysis' with strong understanding of
product development tools.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
CAE Modeling: Part design and modification using ProE, CATIA V5. (*GD&T)
CAE Simulation: Analysis of modeled parts using Ansys & COMSOL
CAE Analysis: Real time experience in computational software - Matlab, Mathcad
Benchmarking and design optimization for new product design and development
Strong conceptual understanding of Fluid flow, Thermal Systems (HVAC) and basic Mechanical Principles
Proficient in DOE (Design of Experiments) using SAS
Design and release using Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Proficient in Documentations & Presentations.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering (2015)
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
GPA: 3.54
RESEARCH WORK/PUBLICATIONS
Research Assistant on a Space Orbit Trajectory Design project with Dr. Jennifer Hudson,
Western Michigan University /Poster Publication (Jan 2014 – Aug 2015)
Matlab Design: Simulation of trajectories of Jupiter’s Moons to enable economical flybys
DOE Application: Input various points and zero in on ideal set of coordinated based on plot analysis
Design & testing of RF sensor in a soccer ball, WMU (Yet to patent) (Jun 2015 – Dec 2015)
Complete product development from structural design using CATIA, prototype fabrication/testing and
sensor range simulation on COMSOL
Quality /failure testing of various RFID sensors for the application using FMEA tools
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Design Engineer – Mechanical, Stryker Instruments (Present)
Modelling mechanical components and creating prints on Pro E.
Preparing BOM’s and Print Stack to sort out components in a Product family.
Coordinating with SME’s to create DMR’s.
Conducting design reviews to evaluate suitable design solutions.
Coordinating with supplier to formulate suitable packaging solutions.
CAD Technician, Stryker Instruments (Feb 2016 – May 2016)
Part modelling & carrying out design change request using Pro E.
Tolerance Analysis
Electronic Attribute Chart execution.
Product Lifecycle Management using Wind-Chill.
2. Autotech Industries (Internship) (Jan 2013 – July 2013)
Product Development: Prepared detailed CAD drawings and prototype fabrication.
FMEA
Modifications to reduce machine ideal time by implementing Six Sigma
CERTIFICATIONS
DESIGN & ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
DESIGN-2D/3D MODELING & SIMULATION
CATIA V5 3 years
Pro-E 3 years
AutoCAD 4 years
Ansys 3 years
Comsol 6 months
MATHEMATICAL COMPUTATIONS
Matlab 2 years
Mathcad 2 years
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Design & Analysis of TEG in vehicle exhaust: Emission reduction (September 2014)
Mathcad design: TEG structure & efficiency comparison of various TEG materials.
CATIA V5 Modeling & Ansys: Flow simulation
Structural Design for CO2 emission in a power plant (September 2014)
CATIA Model of oxy-combustion structure and post combustion capture in a single plant.
Thorough design analysis of turbines and compressors
Product Development – Catapult (September 2015- Dec 2015)
3D Modeling and fabrication of a catapult.
Efficiency Analysis of the prototype using Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) with and
Design of Experiment (DOE) in order to achieve the final product
Power Plant Engineering & Heat Transfer (Dec 2014 -January 2015)
Analytical Simulation to study turbines, compressors etc.
In depth understanding of HVAC systems.
S.NO TITLE ISSUING BODY YEAR
1. Professional in Product Design & Analysis CADD Centre, India 2013
DMAIC skills Regression Analysis FMEA
SPC DOE QFD
Pugh Charts ERP 5’s Principles - application
