Dipl.-Ing. Felipe Dornellas Silva

• Fatigue and damage tolerance analyses of aircraft door structures, using fracture mechanics approaches • Finite Element Analysis using Abaqus and Nastran • Correlation of simulation results with full-scale structural tests • Strength Check Notes for FAA certification, supporting compliance with airworthiness requirements • Manufacturing non-conformities supporting repair and acceptance decisions • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (design, test, certification) in an international environment

• Finite element models and performed linear and nonlinear structural analyses for chassis systems • Strength, durability, and fatigue assessments aligned with customer requirements • Technical documentation and simulation reports for customer delivery • Collaboration directly with OEM clients, ensuring alignment between simulation results and engineering expectations • Structural optimization of rear subframe giga-casting components

• Structural analysis and development of battery, chassis, and vehicle interface components • Coordinated external simulation partners and ensured consistency of analysis methodologies • Defined internal standards for FEM processes, improving simulation quality and reproducibility • Collaborated with test teams to define load cases and support validation activities

• Linear and nonlinear structural analyses, including dynamic, fatigue (HCF/LCF), and durability simulations of chassis systems • Achieved $500k cost savings through structural optimization of suspension control arm components • Increased light commercial vehicle load capacity by +250 kg through structural optimization • Correlation of FE models with experimental testing for validation purposes • Fastener joint analysis (fatigue and strength) both numerically and analytically through VDI2230

- Structural integrity assessment - Impact analysis - Dimensional and similitude analysis (numerical approach)