Waleed Munir
@waleedmunir
Mechanical engineer focused on manufacturing, quality, and design optimization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, and product design, developed through internships and leadership roles at Michigan State University and Magna International.
At Magna I contributed to a $5M+ fascia program, improved first-pass yield by 10%, recovered $140,000+ in rework/material costs, and led Kaizen and ergonomic improvements that reduced cycle time and risk scores. I also served as an undergraduate teaching assistant and led student engineering projects applying FEA and design-for-manufacture principles.
I bring practical skills in CAD, FEA, manufacturing process control, and problem solving (8D, SPC, DoE), and I seek roles where I can apply Lean methodologies and engineering analysis to improve product quality and production efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hydrogen Feasibility Lead
Consumers Energy
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Led a 5-member team on a feasibility study for a $3M+ green hydrogen production system using Hardy Dam hydroelectricity, performing techno-economic analysis for decarbonization of hard-to-abate industrial sectors.
Mechanical Lead, Solar Car
Solar Racing Club, Michigan State University
Sep 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Led mechanical design and FEA optimization of 10+ vehicle subassemblies for a solar-powered racecar, using ANSYS Workbench to reduce average component weight by 15% while maintaining structural integrity.
Delivered comprehensive tutoring for ME222 (Mechanics of Deformable Solids), reinforcing core concepts and collaborating with faculty to develop review strategies that increased recurring student visits by 60%.
Contributed to a $5M+ fascia manufacturing program for the Buick Envision supporting APQP/PPAP and tooling validation; led root-cause analyses and LPAs to reduce repeat non-conformances by 29% and recovered $140,000+ in rework/material costs via supplier corrective actions.
Monitored exam administration, distributed supplies, and enforced testing procedures as part of a five-member team to ensure secure and orderly testing environments.
Led a team of 15 academic tutors, standardized instructional quality through targeted training, and implemented an anonymous feedback system that improved tutor accountability and performance.
VEX Robot Builder
VEX Robotics Club, Michigan State University
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)
Applied mechanical design and structural analysis principles to assemble and ensure alignment and functionality of a competitive VEX robot.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2021 - 2025
Activities and societies: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Testing Center Proctor, Maths Learning Center Supervisor; Solar Racing Club (mechanical design and FEA), VEX Robotics Club.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with coursework and projects focused on mechanical design, FEA, and manufacturing processes; engaged in tutoring and leadership roles on campus.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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