Matthew Prokop

Dyson – Malmesbury UK, September 2013 – September 2016

Mechanical Engineer - Dyson - Commercial Motors and Drives - March 2015 - September 2016
• Designed and built project critical test rigs - Used GD&T, technical drawings, PLM, Arduino to control electronics, DAQ devices, independently sourced laser measurement equipment, used Simulink to model system efficiency etc.
• Presented test results and design proposals to senior management and heads of department.
• Selected motors, conducted dynamometer and life tests followed by product integration and FMEA.
• Designed and developed plastic gear trains with the aid of KISSSOFT analysis software.
• Held discussions with Patent team and Met with suppliers to optimize the motor performance

Design Engineer – Dyson - Digital Motors – September 2013 - March 2015
• Developed the V9 Digital Motor Impeller in the Supersonic Hairdryer alongside the manufacturing team.
• Wrote Excel macro to analyse impeller measurement data and monitor changes during production.
• Designed test fixtures for adhesive bond and press fit destructive tests used in end of line testing.
• Designed various other assembly jigs and fixtures for limit testing.

• Designed concept multipurpose freight wagon to improve logistics (i.e. CAD structure of the wagon body and load securing devices taking into consideration technical regulations, operational conditions and customer demands)
• Designed freight wagon system support components and test rigs (e.g. Equipping flat wagons with new shunter steps & handles)

• Designed automotive suspension links using both Catia and UG NX (depending on client needs)
• Together with FEA team, designed components that meet spec (i.e. mass, stiffness, strength etc.).
• Designed test fixture assemblies using both Catia and UG NX.
• Updated geometrical dimensioning and tolerances on Unigraphics and Catia drawings of various assemblies and parts.

• Designed, executed and analysed experiments to create a patent-pending product which optimizes the hot-stamping process.
• Analysis included critical evaluation of microstructures and mechanical properties.
• Involved in development of new heat treating process.
• Tasks included: redesigning cooling fixture, carrying out experiments in the USA, examining mechanical properties and writing technical reports.
• First hand project management experience – responsible for independent projects and assumed responsibilities of absent full-time engineers.

• Used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research and analysis using Gambit and Ansys Fluent to optimize dimple geometry of heat exchanger (improving heat transfer while minimizing pressure drop).
• Researched technical articles to verify results of the CFD study and completed technical report on CFD findings.
• Hands-on experience in designing, executing and analyzing experiments to determine heat transfer coefficients of enhanced surfaces in heat exchangers (this also included material selection, design of safety features and redesigning set-up of experiment as necessary)

• Designed temporary construction services (e.g. calculated heat loads to determine size of heaters.)
• Managed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction practices and addressed concerns of consultants.
• Drafted LEED documents (e.g. Indoor Air Quality Plan) by reviewing CSA and Ontario Building Code.
• Assisted risk management team with estimating.

• Monitored quality of construction contracts and reported deviations
• Created design for layout of motor-operated window controls for Fort York Armoury
• Resolved conflicts and managed correspondence between contractors and DCC managers
• Negotiated with suppliers/contractors and created estimates for project costs