Suspension & Manufacturing Lead for Yale Formula SAE
At Yale, I serve as the Suspension & Manufacturing Lead for the Formula SAE Racing Team, where I lead the design and fabrication a double-wishbone suspension system for an electric-powered racing vehicle. I oversee fabrication processes, including water-jetting, angle-grinding, machining, and MIG welding. I also coordinate subsystem integration onto the car with cross-functional teams. This role has strengthened my expertise in automotive engineering and suspension design while developing my leadership, project coordination, and collaborative problem-solving skills on complex engineering projects.
Suspension System Design & Fabrication
Assembled the full suspension system of the current car, including wishbones, uprights, and shock absorbers
Adjusted threaded suspension components to achieve target camber, toe, and caster specifications
Contributed to the design and refinement of a double-wishbone suspension system based on upright geometry
Delivered presentations on suspension theory to onboard and train new sub-team members
Initiated preliminary design work for the next-generation vehicle suspension system
Vehicle Manufacturing & Training
Led manufacturing efforts with a focus on producing durable, efficient, and cost-effective components
Mentored and trained new members in welding and machining fundamentals
Organized and led weekly welding practice sessions to improve team skill levels
Established and reinforced safe workshop practices to ensure a safe and productive garage environment
