Zishan Amlani

About Zishan Amlani

Expertise in Automotive Engineering: Highly skilled Brake System Sizing/Development & Rotor CAD/CAE Engineer with a strong background in brake system optimization, design, and analysis.• Leadership at Ford Motor Company: Led key initiatives in developing advanced brake sizing tools, managing rotor design, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in CAD software (CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Solid Edge), analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, HyperWorks), and programming (MATLAB, Python).• Impactful Contributions: Consistently driven efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced performance across diverse vehicle programs.• Demonstrated Innovation through Projects: • Optimized F1 car aerodynamics. • Redesigned parts for cost reduction and productivity gains. • Led design and fabrication of chassis and braking systems for competitive collegiate events.• Designed and fabricated 5 Go-Karts, 2 off-road BAJA vehicles, and 1 Formula Student vehicle within the span of 4 years.• Co-founder of \'Team MHSSCF1 Racing\', the first Formula Student team of the college, during my senior year. • Chief Advisor for current team members of Team MHSSCE & MHSSCF1 Racing. • Recipient of numerous awards and scholarships for my unparalleled contributions to the motorsport industry in India.• Passion for Technology: Committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to solve complex engineering challenges and contribute to industry-leading innovations.• Mentor to upcoming engineers aspiring in the motorsport industry.Currently seeking an opportunity where I can implement my creative skills together with your company\'s ideology to fabricate a revolutionary product. Contact me at z••••••••@gmail.com or (90••••••92.

Experience

1. Brake Sizing Development & Rotor Cad Cae Engineer

   Ford Motor Company

   Feb 2020 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Led development and maintenance of Ford\'s North American Brake System Sizing Tool (MATLAB/Simulink), continuously improving features and requirements.• Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to integrate modeFrontier models, reducing system sizing time by over 80% and enabling advanced rotor/system optimization while ensuring Ford, FMVSS, and ECE compliance.• Oversaw brake system layout for Mach-E (GE1 BEV), CE1 BEV, Ranger, Bronco, Everest, Mustang, and Maverick (C2) programs.• Regularly presented brake system performance results for management sign-off.• Managed brake rotor design for Mach-E (GE1 BEV), CE1 BEV, Ranger, Bronco, and Everest programs. • Proficient in rotor CAD design (CATIA v5, 3DX). • Skilled in CAE structural, NVH, and thermal analysis (HyperWorks, Abaqus). • Created 2D drawings for prototype and production quotes. • Contributed to template CAD development and improvement.• Performed Global Performance Vehicle brake sizing simulations for Mustang Performance Pack, Mach-E GTP, and SVT teams using the GPV Fade Model (MATLAB & Excel).• Conducted benchmarking of competitive EVs (Tesla Model S Plaid, ID4, Ioniq 5) to identify areas for increasing regenerative braking capability.• Completed brake downsizing investigations for GE1, C2, & T6 programs to lower cost while maintaining performance.• Utilized connected vehicle data to correlate modeling assumptions with real-world customer use cases.• Assisted in organizing vehicle, dynamometer, and bench tests to verify supplier product compliance.• Developed a database of friction parameters from screening and performance test results.• Conducted lining life studies based on rotor/pad temperatures, lining thickness, brake drag, pad power per unit area, and material specification.

Education

• University of Houston

  Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering

  2017 — 2018

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2013 — 2017