AH Ali Hashim Mechanical Engineer

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Ali Hashim

Ford College Graduate

University of Michigan Master of Engineering in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering

I am currently rotating through Ford's College Graduate program and helping launch the Mustang Dark Horse SC. My Ford background includes work in Vehicle Architecture, and previous experience also includes Navistar vehicle architecture and long-term I.T. support work at North Lake Cardiovascular Center.

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Profile

Current work and background.

Mechanical engineer with Ford College Graduate rotation experience, previous vehicle architecture work, and a background in CAD, testing, compliance, and cross-functional support.

Current Work

Ford College Graduate Rotations

I am currently rotating through Ford's FCG program and helping support the Mustang Dark Horse SC launch.

  • Currently helping support launch work tied to the Mustang Dark Horse SC.
  • Building broader cross-functional experience through Ford's rotation program.
  • Earlier Ford work included Vehicle Architecture experience prior to the current rotation.

Graduate Study

University of Michigan

I recently began the Master of Engineering in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering while continuing full-time work.

  • Master of Engineering in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Building on a mechanical engineering foundation with graduate-level automotive and manufacturing study.
  • Expanding technical context around development, launch, and production systems.

Professional Experience

Ford, Navistar, and North Lake Cardiovascular Center.

July 2025 - Present

Dearborn, Michigan

Ford Motor Company

Ford College Graduate

  • Currently helping support the Mustang Dark Horse SC launch through the Ford College Graduate rotation program.
  • Building cross-functional experience through rotational assignments at Ford.
  • Previous Ford work included Vehicle Architecture, building on earlier internship experience.

May 2024 - August 2024

Dearborn, Michigan

Ford Motor Company

Engineering Intern, Vehicle Architecture

  • Influenced next-generation F-150 design decisions through physical ground-clearance testing and reporting.
  • Created internal regulatory compliance CAD models to guide design teams toward Ford and global standards.
  • Designed packaging solutions for electronic modules, underbody components, and powertrain prototypes.

May 2023 - August 2023

Lisle, Illinois

Navistar Inc.

Engineering Intern, Vehicle Architecture

  • Developed full-vehicle CAD models supporting more than $400,000 in Class 8 truck configurations.
  • Ran part-interference studies to validate engineering models and reduce downstream issues.
  • Tracked task completion and improved coordination on next-generation school bus development.

January 2016 - Present

Gurnee, Illinois

North Lake Cardiovascular Center

I.T. Specialist

  • Provide on-call technical support for a cardiology clinic with 15+ employees.
  • Manage purchasing and upkeep for medical and technical equipment, including 25+ computers and servers.
  • Resolve hardware, software, and network issues to minimize downtime and keep operations stable.

Selected Projects

Technical projects and product work.

In Progress Carma

Carma

A private vehicle history platform that lets owners add cars to a personal garage and keep structured maintenance logs, receipts, documents, photos, and service reminders.

When it is time to sell, Carma turns that history into a shareable vehicle page so buyers can see a cleaner, more transparent ownership story while the owner stays private until they choose to share.

  • Personal Garage
  • Maintenance Logs
  • Private Records
  • Shareable Sale Page
Senior Design Helmet Materials

Impact Resistant Materials for Football Helmets

Developed multilayer material configurations validated through FEA and physical testing, then built a custom HIC testing rig using accelerometer data while staying inside a $1,500 budget.

  • FEA
  • Physical Testing
  • Data Analysis
  • Prototype Build
Illini Formula Electric Drivetrain + Suspension

Custom Gearbox and Steering Packaging

Worked on drivetrain and suspension sub-teams to reengineer a lightweight planet carrier and redesign steering rack mounting to satisfy FSAE requirements.

  • CAD
  • Design Iteration
  • FSAE Rules
  • Team Engineering

Education & Skills

Education, certification, skills, and interests.

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Master of Engineering in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering

August 2025 - Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Business

Graduated May 2025 | GPA: 3.66 / 4.00

Certification

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, Mechanical

2025

Skills

  • Python
  • Fusion 360
  • Siemens NX
  • Ansys Explicit Dynamics
  • Dassault 3DExperience
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Vehicle Packaging
  • Testing
  • Program Coordination
  • Technical Reporting

Languages + Interests

Languages

English, Arabic (conversational), Spanish (limited working)

Interests

Formula 1, soccer, automotive innovation, and investing.

Contact

Contact information.

The easiest way to reach me is by email. LinkedIn, GitHub, and my current resume are also included here.

hashim3@illinois.edu LinkedIn GitHub Resume PDF