I am a mechanical engineer specializing in vehicle dynamics, multiphysics simulation, and powertrain modeling. I have hands-on experience with 4x4 platforms, armored vehicles, suspensions and axles, and I’m proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, CATIA, SolidWorks, and PLM. I am analytical, autonomous, and results-driven, with a proven track record of 10-25% improvements in dynamic performance and structural behavior. I enjoy solving challenging automotive design and simulation problems and delivering robust, data-driven solutions.

Wifek Chikhaoui Aouina

I am a mechanical engineer specializing in vehicle dynamics, multiphysics simulation, and powertrain modeling. I have hands-on experience with 4x4 platforms, armored vehicles, suspensions and axles, and I’m proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, CATIA, SolidWorks, and PLM. I am analytical, autonomous, and results-driven, with a proven track record of 10-25% improvements in dynamic performance and structural behavior. I enjoy solving challenging automotive design and simulation problems and delivering robust, data-driven solutions.

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I am a mechanical engineer specializing in vehicle dynamics, multiphysics simulation, and powertrain modeling. I have hands-on experience with 4x4 platforms, armored vehicles, suspensions and axles, and I’m proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, CATIA, SolidWorks, and PLM.

I am analytical, autonomous, and results-driven, with a proven track record of 10-25% improvements in dynamic performance and structural behavior. I enjoy solving challenging automotive design and simulation problems and delivering robust, data-driven solutions.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Automotive Engineer - Modeling & Simulation at Surus-Dynamics
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built full engine-gearbox-driveline models in MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape, achieving +18% accuracy. Enhanced 4x4 performance by 12-20% through improved torque, acceleration and reduced mechanical losses. Performed dynamic analyses including load transfer and transient response.
Project Coordinator - Chassis at SEGULA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Managed pedal-box testing (durability, stiffness, NVH) and coordinated test programs. Reduced quality deviations by 30%. Handled PLM documentation and workflows.
Vehicle Architecture Engineer at SEGULA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Axle analysis: stress, stiffness, kinematics; 12% roll-angle improvement. Optimized suspension geometry for multi-axle platforms.
Plastic Geometry Engineer at SEGULA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
CATIA design of interior/exterior plastic components.
Product & Process Engineer at SEGULA
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Production tooling design (+15% assembly efficiency). GD&T drawings, PLM workflows.
Internship at Drais Industry (Reversible electric tricycle design)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Cycle time improvement 8%.
Internship at APTIV
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Cycle time improvement (8%).

Education

Mechanical Engineering at ESI Medjez El Bab
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Preparatory Classes (Math-Physics) at IPEIN Nabeul
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, System Composer, PID Control
January 1, 2025 - December 28, 2025
CATIA V6/PLM
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
AutoCAD
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
SolidWorks
January 1, 2019 - December 28, 2025
EF SET C1
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other