Chad Vermeulen

NASCAR and NHRA Pro Stock Engine and Body design
Performed preliminary design preparation on engine components (block, heads, timing drive components, valve train, etc…)
Followed designs through from brainstorming / concept stage through to production, including
- refinement with 3D CAD software (extensive use of Catia V5 and NX experience)
- coordination with CFD and CAE personnel to evaluate / analyse design
- drawing preparation, checking and release
- interaction with machine shop and refinery to coordinate manufacture of prototype and production parts
- scheduling, reporting and communicating with racing teams, fellow employees and suppliers
Cited for "lateral thinking" and innovative, unconventional solutions
Proven ingenuity - modifications to the R6P8 engine block and heads executed by me helped propel Brad Keslowski car from fifth place finish in 2011 Sprint Cup season standings to winning the 2012 championship

1D Fluid Dynamics Simulation, Pentastar Engine
Created steady state and transient models of 3.6L Pentastar engine oil circuit using Flowmaster software to investigate cause / effect of various hydraulic phenomenon
Refined models to correlate closely with test data then utilized calibrated model to investigate proposed engine modifications and optimise oil usage
Developed macros using Visual Basic/Microsoft Excel to create detailed analysis of oil circuit components

Instrumented vehicles for durability test data acquisition, analyzed and filtered data and supervised the mounting of test specimens to the test rigs, set up and supervised durability tests
Designed test rig fixtures that reduced fixture costs and mounting time each by more than half while improving specimen alignment and completely eliminating costly mid-test fixture failures