Simon Ying Ping Kong

Structural Simulation Lead and Resource Management Identifying Creep Risk: • Noticed inadequate creep risk coverage during Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). • Raised the issue with stakeholders, emphasizing the need to integrate creep considerations. Devising Methodology: • Researched ASTM D2990 Standard for Plastics Creep Testing. • Developed methodology incorporating 10-Year Creep Curve, Accelerated Factors, and Creep Failure Limit. Resource Management and Collaboration: • Led cross-functional teams to gather inputs. • Utilized Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) for missing creep data. Overcoming Challenges: • Demonstrated external test labs' availability for creep verification. • Opted for cost-effective test lab over expensive consulting service. Successful Implementation: • Developed and implemented the creep design methodology. • Spearheaded design improvements with design team using FEA-based iterations. Project Outcome: • Critical load path components met creep requirements. • Documented and enhanced team's capability in analyzing and mitigating creep risk. Furthermore, managed additional project requirements including compliance, drop tests, and Moldflow: Resource Management, Leadership and Accountability: • Analyzed tasks and created time plans prioritizing safety and reliability. • Secured necessary manpower to deliver the project on time. • Trained and mentored graduates and engineers on FEA and Moldflow simulations. Challenging Workload Management: • Adapted to unexpected manpower reassignment to maintain productivity. • Proposed and trained more than 20 design engineers for part-level analysis to hit project timeline. • Ensured compliance despite limited resources. Safety Risk Assessments in Structural Lab: • Identified safety risks, considering operational and environmental factors. • Classified safety risks based on likelihood and severity. • Implemented and compiled SOP with additional safety protocols.

• Conduct FEA to study structural robustness of designs including drop, topple, impact, fatigue, creep, modal and vibration analysis. • Deliver optimal, reliable and cost-effective design solutions by implementation of strong fundamentals of structural mechanics and materials properties in simulation software. • Reverse engineer by applying the testing data into simulation for accuracy enhancement. • Design and implement test plans to define part strength spec. • Perform root cause analysis and FMEA to identify the failure mode and solve potential risks using metrology equipment such as highspeed camera imaging and digital microscope. • Develop impact force plate with guided drop rig for drop test verification and validation. • Support DFM review and perform warpage analysis to reduce tooling mod cost. • Develop new modelling methodologies using LS DYNA, ANSA and META that reduce computational cost and improving accuracy. • Experience in Ansys ACT development to create interface for users to speed up repetitive simulation process. • Working on Ansys Implicit & Explicit LS DYNA simulation on daily basis. • Developed explicit modeling standards and automated post-processing process with scripts and using ANSA & META pre & post-processing software. • Full assembly modeling to study the interaction between parts. • Apply hand-calculation to verify simulation results. • Predicted potential injection molding issues using Autodesk Moldflow. • Involved in GDNT discussion about drawing spec with the design team. • Competent in using Geomagic software to compare GDNT of wrapped parts and nominal CAD based on drawings. • Experienced in Ansys ACT development to create an interface for users to speed up repetitive simulation process. • Conduct static load test for validation and calibration. Reduce unnecessary wastage by pointing out early risks to the design team, reducing prototyping, and making the product development more efficient and robust.

• Gained hands-on experience in linear, non-linear, and explicit dynamic simulations using ANSYS. • Applied Autodesk Moldflow to predict potential manufacturing issues such as weld lines, air traps, and warpage. • Identified and communicated design risks through simulation results, enabling proactive design modifications. • Supported design teams by providing simulation-based insights to improve product performance and manufacturability.

- Guided kids in building LEGO Mindstorms robots, and sparked their interest in STEM and programming.

-Satisfied customers by designing and building log grapple equipment for excavators according to their requirements. -Experienced in Solidworks 3D CAD software. -Learned accounting skills such as invoicing, and quotations, by using SQL Financial Accounting software.

-Responsible to interview and train new waiters, -Promoted to senior waiter three months into the job. -Answering phone calls. -Exprienced with dealing with supplier.

-Promoted the university to new applicants and their parents. -Enchanced my team working skills, communication abilities and customers facing skills.

-Technical based experienced-worked as a lathe machine operator. -Experienced in welding, surface treatment, forklift driving, hydraulic jetting, and dimension marking.

-Volunteered in organising the Talent Show event on campus. -Involved in advertising the event, and recruiting participants and audiences. -Responsible for booking rooms and booths. -Raised funds for the winner and the rest went to charity.

Main Modules: Aircraft Engine Technology, Finite Element Analysis and Applications, Interfacing and Data Processing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Applied Vibration, Advanced Stress Analysis Thesis: Finite Element Modelling of nanostructure of bone

Group project: Remotely operated vehicle design and manufacturing to overcome various road condition and collect a sand sample in the end. Involved in stress, power and cost calculation, materials choosing and technical part such as soldering, threading, and drilling. Individual research project: A study of thermal convection originating from heat sources with non-negligible height. Applied technical and analytical skills in a new subject area that need significant research. Skills gained/enhanced: Independent skills, group working skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, communication skills, organisation skills, problem solving skills, time management, working under pressure.