Daniel HELLA BEng MSc

[Web] hellainnovation.co.uk [M] +447746935839 [@] [email protected]

Summary
I am an established design engineer who possesses years of experience throughout all stages of high regulation design and release processes
in multinational companies for both aerospace and automotive industries. I am a friendly and hardworking professional with a keen
attention to detail who adapts well to new processes. I enjoy exciting and challenging opportunities throughout the UK and abroad.
I possess excellent presentation skills and can work great under pressure, managing time well to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Key Skills
✔ CATIA V5 & V6 (3D CAD, Tubing Design, Electrical, GD&T) ✔ ANSYS (Workbench, ICEM, FLUENT CFD)
✔ ENOVIA V5 VPM (Engineering Design Interface) ✔ MATLAB (Optimisation of Manufacturing Designs)
✔ SOLIDWORKS (FEA, BOM Creation) TEAMCENTER (Siemens PLM Software)

Work History
Sono Motors – Munich
(Electrical CAD Manager) (April 2021 – Current) – 2 years
I managed a team of design engineers to bring to Sono Sion vehicle from early Prototype / Mule Vehicles to VP. I was responsible for the
Electrical and Powertrain CAD for the vehicle. This involved integrating all E/E components into vehicle CAD whilst ensuring optimum fit
and function within the package space, every component would have to pass rigorous safety tests complying to EU automotive standards
through stress and crash analysis. Weekly meetings with internal and external manufacturing experts ensured optimum manufacturability
standards were followed and tac time minimised where possible. I was the single point of contact for all related suppliers, including
agency workers completing design and stress analysis on electrical components. I prioritised close cooperation and a positive relationship
with all suppliers and ESP’s which ensured a responsive and efficient working environment. I chose optimum component suppliers based
on cost, material properties and environmental factors. During this time I represented E/E in all external & cross functional meetings and I
successfully managed the entire release process for the E/E function group for Mule/ VP gateways (including all relevant documentation).

Rivian Automotive – Remote / Detroit / Chicago / LA

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (November 2018 – November 2020) – 2 years
I was DRE for a large family of LVE harnesses on R1T/ R1S, including the Dash, Skateboard, FEM, Fascia and Frunk harnesses. I was
responsible for all aspects of design for these harnesses from concept stage through to VP. I provided an optimised harness design whilst
collaborating with a wide range of function groups and hosting design reviews to ensure DFM, clearance, etc were met in key areas.
Full ownership of these harnesses involved responsibilities such as 2D verification / modification, ensuring JIRA system is updated to
ensure cross functional / major issues are tracked, and harness inspection/ installation during mule builds. As a Design and Release
Engineer I was responsible for the release of Electrical assemblies within the Rivian system, ensuring that all other function groups have
agreed to the package interface, manufacturing are happy with installation sequence and that the harness supplier has accurate and
reliable data which matches what we show in the 3D. Additionally, I would have frequent meetings with grommet/ bracket suppliers,
providing CAD updates when required and ensuring seamless transfer of information to ensure an accurate BOM.
For this role in addition to working remotely or attending virtual builds from my home office, I would travel regularly to the client
manufacturing facility near Chicago for design reviews and spend time at the design offices in Detroit and LA when required.

Thompson Aero Seating – Belfast

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (December 2017 – November 2018) - 1 year
Working on business class seat packages for various customers on Boeing and Airbus platforms. I utilised Catia V5 with SmarTeam and
Catia V6 systems. I designed electrical systems as per airline regulations and created assembly drawings to aerospace standards.

Ford Motor Company – London

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (April 2016 – December 2017) - 2 years
Yazaki harness design engineer working on the Ford Transit programme. In this role I used Catia V5, Teamcentre and VisMockup to
manage and design the entirety of the underbody and engine bay harnessing for present and future Ford Transit vehicles. This involved
completing the harness drawings, stating taping method, splice locations, protective coverings and tolerances, taking into account the
environment in which the harness is routed for the best possible design. Additionally, I would design sheet metal and injection moulded
components (brackets and channels) to ensure best possible routing ensuring required clearances. I received praise for reducing costs by
eliminating unnecessary harness components and optimising design. In this role I spent time in the harness manufacturing facility in
Manila in order to ensure the new harnesses were manufactured correctly. I also visited the assembly plants in Istanbul and Detroit to
ensure the designs worked in vehicle and that the assembly process was as smooth as possible, producing design updates if necessary.

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McLaren Automotive – London
Electrical Design Engineer/ Project Engineer (January 2015 – January 2016) – 1 year
Project Engineer: I was responsible for ensuring components were released on time, this involved
raising ECR’s for components which needed updating then activating ECN’s and ensuring these went through effectively. Further activities
included writing test specifications, creating workbooks for many electrical systems, DFMEA, hosting meetings with multinational
suppliers, presenting on which components will be involved in the vehicle and planning and conducting testing for electrical components. I
negotiated with suppliers for sample parts and organised developmental test software to be delivered to McLaren for specialised testing.
This project involved both working remotely, on-site visits and trips to testing centres in Silverstone.
Design Engineer: Responsible for the majority of the electrical systems throughout the design and release phase, involving designing
brackets, completing/releasing drawings, completing assembly files / assigning torques (Software used: Enovia / CATIA). I was involved in
the design process for switches, door control system, alarm systems, vehicle ECU systems, keyless entry system, antennas, parking
sensors, speakers, infotainment system, etc. This involved finding optimal locations in the vehicle through design studies for all electrical
components and collaborating with all appropriate parties both at McLaren and working with a diverse range of suppliers from across the
globe in order to agree location / materials before signing off on components. I was also tasked with overseeing all electrical systems
during vehicle virtual builds and subsequently resolving these build concerns in order to deliver electronic systems for the McLaren 720S.

Bombardier Aerospace - Belfast

Mechanical Design Engineer (September 2013 – September 2014) - 1 year
Part of the EBU Design and Integration team with the PW1400G Engine on Irkut MC-21 Nacelle. Enovia VPM was utilised and designs were
in accordance with Bombardier standards. I represented NSC in design integration meetings and recommended progressive design
solutions, and had the responsibility of optimising entire installations, ensuring designs were optimised for DFM and optimised for stress/
weight/ cost trade-offs. I was responsible for the Fire Detection System & Harnesses (with Catia V5 Harnessing) this involved collaboration
with key suppliers and the internal IFS team. I utilised CATIA V5 Macros for Drain Mast design, achieving correct aerofoil profile and
optimising to solve clearance issues. Key involvement in Overheat Detectors, Hydraulic and Fuel System, PFC’s, Cowl Anti Ice piping, etc.
This role involved creating and modifying CICR's and PICD's for communication between Bombardier and P&W / Irkut.

Nacelle Systems Consultancy - Belfast

Mechanical Design Engineer (November 2012 – November 2014) – 2 years
I joined NSC as a graduate, which involved an intense one year training course, involving project management training, seminars in export
control, gaining a CATIA V5 certificate and becoming familiar with aerospace components and standards. I analysed several design
problems, analysing many Nacelle EBU’s and redesigning systems to resolve any issues. I was on an investigative team for Rolls Royce
Deutschland and was influential in finding solutions to these issues via vibration analysis. Demonstrating project experience, I produced
reports and presentations into possible company ventures, one of which became the main business activity four years later. I was on-site
with Bombardier for a year (above) after which I undertook an R&D role on a new project at the company – including test rig design.

Officer Training Corps (OTC) - Newcastle upon Tyne

Officer Cadet (October 2009 - June 2011) – 2 years
I passed the 'Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Military Leadership Development Programme' during my time here and grasped
opportunities for travel gaining much leadership experience in Germany. Here I was in charge of exercises including vehicle check points
and night time patrols as well as being chief communications officer on a week-long training expedition. This experience helped increase
my professionalism, team-work and my ability to work under pressure in a short time span.

Education
MSc Mechanical Engineering (with Distinction) 2011-2012 BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Honours) 2008-2011

In 2012 I achieved the accolade of finishing as top performer in the year for MSc in Mechanical Engineering. Modules on Design
Optimisation, CFD, Solid Prototyping, DFM and FEA have been essential for the career path I have since followed. Furthermore, modules of
Research and Project Management and Business of Manufacture have compounded a thorough grounding in business management.
Undergraduate Dissertation: 'Optimising a Weather-tight Door' working alongside external company ‘Renown Engineering’ to improve
their current stock of watertight doors and hatches. This was achieved via modifying the internal structure with a honeycomb material by
using experimental test rig data and implementing FEA analysis. This project helped me to understand design processes in the marine /
defence industry and is an area I have focused on since, with may industry design roles utilizing Solidworks or CATIA.
Postgraduate Dissertation: ‘Producing Reliable Aerodynamic Lookup Tables for Microtabs Installed on Wind Turbine Blades Made of S800
Series Aerofoils’. This involved analysing the effect of control surfaces in order to extend working life of wind turbines. During the course
of the project ICEM, Solidworks and FLUENT CFD software were used to predict deviations of lift and drag produced by the aerofoil under
the effect of microtabs of varying heights and positions. This analysis was compiled in collaboration with a (now published) PhD project.

Interests
I am quite an adaptable person, and pick up on new things easily and quickly, and am keen to pass my knowledge onto others. During my
time at University from October 2010 I was a PASS + Learning Leader, helping students less experienced than me to understand various
engineering aspects. I like to enjoy myself and do a bit of travelling. Boxing, football and poker are keen interests of mine.
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