Fabio Schuh

Development of mechanisms for space solar arrays

Research and development of suspension systems; Modelling of vehicle dynamics and kinematics; Finite Element Analysis; Production of 3D Models, 2D Drawings, BOM's, assembly and installation procedures; Perform tests to validate models and calculations.

- Leader in the implementation of a brake discs line of products for the aftermarket in EMEA region. Project leader, definition of portfolio, catalogue, packaging definition, troubleshooting during sales ramp-up. - Fleet interaction: tests, technical presentations, support to sales. - Quality issues. - Marketing: viability analysis, product lines, catalogue, quotation with suppliers. - Management of product implementation for EMEA markets.

Project leader in the design and development of a pneumatic suspension system and its components. Activities: - Responsible for leading the project inside the company - Interface with customer - Engineering related APQP activities. , production of prototypes. - 3D models and 2D drawing release - Production of prototypes - Field and bench tests

Project leader in the design and development of suspension systems and its components. Activities: - Responsible for leading the project inside the company - Interface with customers - Engineering related APQP activities. , production of prototypes. - 3D models and 2D drawing release - Production of prototypes - Field and bench tests - Resident engineer at DAF Trucks, Eindhoven: release of drawings for mechanical suspensions of 6x2 and 6x4 trucks, prototype assembly and troubleshooting from tests.

- Supplier quality issues: inspection management, 8D corrective actions. - Supplier APQP support and instructions: PPAP, FMEA, etc. - PPAP: request, evaluation and approval. - Supplier audit. - Responsible for casting, painting, brake system and third-part suppliers.

- General Data extraction and spreadsheets from procurement department. - Automatization of data analysis: Programming macros in VBA for report formatting in spreadsheets. - Monthly reports from the department for the international community. - PPAP approval. - Supplier quality issues: inspections and 8D.

Shell Finite Elements in Matlab environment. Complete programming of solver and simplified pre and post-processors in Matlab. Relevant subjects: Finite Elements, Solids Mechanics, Vibration, Dynamics, Micro-mechanics

Final paper: Construction of a 12 DOF vehicle model with adjustable suspension parameters in Matlab/Simulink for passenger comfort evaluation. Main subjects: Vehicle Dynamics, Finite Element Method, Fatigue, Multibody system.

Research: Methodology for Fatigue Life Durability Prediction Applied to Commercial Vehicles, DOI: 10.4271/2014-36-0038.