Sina Kianfar

Mechanical engineer with 9+ years of combined industry and research experience in mechanical design, engineering analysis, product development, manufacturing and testing across aerospace, automotive and industrial applications. Experienced in developing complex assemblies and components from concept through detailed SolidWorks design, structural FEA, prototyping, verification, production drawings and manufacturing support. Strong practical knowledge of DFM/DFA, fabrication, materials, engineering revisions and multidisciplinary project delivery; keen to apply these skills in advanced composite product development.

Mechanical Design Engineer at Alpine Aerotech (2024-03 – Present)

• Designed complex mechanical assemblies, sheet-metal enclosures, welded structures and tooling in SolidWorks, producing detailed drawings and BOMs while considering structural performance, fit, manufacturing and installation.
• Developed complex 3D assemblies and production-ready drawings integrating structural, electrical and hydraulic interfaces, with controlled revisions and coordination across disciplines.
• Performed structural FEA on mechanical components and welded assemblies to evaluate stresses, deformation and structural integrity, using results to refine designs and support engineering decisions.
• Refined designs through analysis, testing, manufacturing feedback and installation constraints to improve strength, weight, reliability, manufacturability and serviceability.
• Worked with fabrication teams, suppliers and certification stakeholders to troubleshoot design issues, manage revisions and move components from design through manufacturing and verification.

Mechanical Engineering Technologist at Northside Industries (2023-04 – 2024-03)

• Designed and improved mechanical products and fabricated assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, balancing functionality, quality, manufacturing feasibility and cost.
• Designed jigs, fixtures, machine components, electrical enclosures and panels to support accurate, repeatable fabrication and assembly.
• Reviewed customer drawings and specifications, checked design feasibility and manufacturability, and supported technical quotations and production planning.
• Applied DFM/DFA and practical sheet-metal, machining and welding knowledge to simplify fabricated designs and reduce manufacturing complexity.
• Coordinated drawing revisions, engineering changes and production improvements with engineering, fabrication, quality and other departments.

Graduate Research Assistant - Mechanical Analysis & Testing at The University of British Columbia Okanagan (2018-09 – 2022-12)

• Collaborated with Ford Motor Company and Nemak Canada on lightweight aluminium automotive components, manufacturing processes and mechanical performance.
• Developed coupled ANSYS Fluent–Mechanical simulation models of casting and heat-treatment processes to predict thermal behaviour and residual stresses in structural components.
• Validated FEA predictions against experimental measurements using strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, DAQ systems and neutron diffraction techniques.
• Designed, fabricated, instrumented and commissioned custom high-temperature mechanical test equipment, including troubleshooting and validation during experimental use.
• Investigated aluminium alloy microstructures, mechanical properties, residual stresses and failure behaviour through materials characterisation and testing.

Head Teaching Assistant - Manufacturing Processes at The University of British Columbia Okanagan (2018-09 – 2022-05)

• Taught manufacturing theory and hands-on laboratory work involving CNC/manual machining, casting, forming, welding, waterjet cutting, 3D printing/scanning, and CMM inspection.

Railway Research Expert at Iran Railways Research and Training Center (2017-02 – 2018-08)

• Investigated fleet-maintenance engineering problems and contributed to improved repair and maintenance practices for train wheelset rolling bearings.

Graduate Research Assistant at Iran University of Science and Technology (2011-09 – 2014-03)

• Developed ABAQUS models and conducted high-temperature mechanical testing and failure analysis of engineering alloys.

Engineering Intern at Roein Sath Tabarestan Co. (2011-03 – 2011-08)

• Designed hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, presses, safety valves, jigs and fixtures, and supported fabrication quality control and NDT.

PhD in Mechanical Engineering – The University of British Columbia (2018 – 2022)

MSc in Mechanical Engineering – Iran University of Science and Technology (2011 – 2014)

BSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (2006 – 2011)