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Company Overview / Role Summary
Company Overview / Role Summary
Hexagon Agility is a transportation company committed to creating a carbon-negative future. They specialize in designing and manufacturing CNG/RNG fuel systems for trucks and transit systems, as well as providing gas distribution solutions for the transport of CNG, RNG, and helium. I worked as an Engineering Co-Op from May 2022 to Dec. 2022, where I revised hundreds of parts and assemblies in Creo to incorporate client- and designer-requested changes, addressing manufacturing and installation challenges.
Key Responsibilities and Projects
Key Responsibilities and Projects
At Hexagon Agility, I was responsible for implementing change requests from both clients and designers, focusing on CAD revisions and meticulous documentation of changes. This process helped me develop an advanced skill set in CAD design (specifically in Creo) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Additionally, I led an individual project where I designed a standardized fuel system layout using off-the-shelf components and custom piping.
CAD Design and Revision
CAD Design and Revision
Updated and modified 100+ CAD models and assemblies based on client and designer feedback to meet project requirements.
Identified design errors or inconsistencies in existing assemblies and corrected them to improve manufacturability and functionality.
Worked closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure all CAD revisions aligned with production and installation specifications.
Detailed PLM Documentation
Detailed PLM Documentation
Ensured all design revisions were properly documented and version-controlled using PLM systems, providing accurate and accessible records for future reference.
Maintained a clear record of all revisions made to CAD models and assemblies, detailing the rationale for changes and the impact on the overall design.
Created technical reports and presentations to outline proposed design changes, providing clear communication across teams.
Standardization Design Project
Standardization Design Project
Devised a standardized fuel system layout using off-the-shelf components and custom piping, reducing costs by 30% compared to specialized client-specific designs.
Created technical presentations and supplementary materials to support the proposal and gain approval from team leads.
Developed financial breakdowns to highlight the cost savings and presented the benefits to the team.
Key Takeaways & Skills Gained
Key Takeaways & Skills Gained
Technical Skills
Technical Skills
Design and Simulation Tools: Creo (CAD), Rapid Prototyping, Hand Tools, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA)
Revision Control and Documentation: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Version Control, Technical Writing, CAD Drawing Revisions
Soft Skills
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving: Design Optimization, Process Improvement
Project Management: Scheduling, Time Management, Milestone Tracking, Resource Allocation
Communication: Technical Writing, Stakeholder Presenting and Reporting, Project Documentation
Supporting Materials
Supporting Materials
💡 Project Summary
💡 Project Summary
🎯 OBJECTIVE: To create a generic fuel system that meet multiple customer requirements and allows us to standardize our processes
❓ ISSUE: There were too many custom fuel systems, resulting in the custom components and materials needed taking up more storage than necessary.
☑️ RESULT: I designed a more generic fuel system, resulting in roughly 30% less component cost, before factoring in costs saved via warehouse space and shipping.
I was approached to take on a seemingly simple, yet complex, project. The intent was to model a cheaper generic fuel system that would suit multiple of our current clients. In doing so, the average cost may go up, but we would still save time on labor and shipping due to the decreased amount of components needed. With the guidance of my supervisors, I was able to design a system that was simple enough that it could be slightly adjusted to fit all of our current clients.
The first issue didn’t occur during the design but during the internal pitch. Suddenly changing what we were doing for each client unprompted would raise questions. Such a large change wouldn’t occur unless all of the engineering team leads across multiple locations internationally on board, and if there was significant financial benefit.
Because of this, I created a technical presentation to communicate my findings with multiple team leads, complete with CAD representations indicating any changes made to each system, as well as a financial breakdown indicating where and when we would feel the benefits.
One of Hexagon Agility's Systems
My fuel system design was confirmed to save roughly 30% of the component cost, not factoring in costs saved in equivalent storage, or manufacturing time.
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