Duan Wheeler

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Skills Overview

Duan Wheeler is a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in electric vehicle and battery systems, industrial equipment, and transportation solutions. He has made significant contributions to sustainable mining, industrial equipment design, and trailer manufacturing. Duan has developed innovative solutions for electric mining vehicles, battery-powered systems, vibrating equipment, and specialised trailers.

• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – Duan excels in mechanical engineering, designing and developing innovative solutions for complex challenges. Notably, he led the design of electric mining vehicles and battery-powered systems, reducing CO2 emissions and energy costs. His expertise in CAD design, thermodynamics, and vibration analysis enables efficient and reliable systems. Through effective communication and collaboration, Duan ensures seamless project execution and delivers high-quality results.

• STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS – Duan has extensive experience in structural analysis, identifying potential design flaws and optimising system performance. He applies modal analysis and structural analysis techniques to design bespoke machinery. His ability to analyse complex systems has resulted in enhanced product reliability and reduced maintenance downtime. Duan collaborates effectively with clients and contractors to ensure  designs meet performance standards and regulatory requirements.

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT – As a project engineer, Duan successfully manages projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. He oversaw electric vehicle traction system development, working closely with clients, electric and electronic engineers. Duan’s expertise in project management enables him to prioritise tasks, allocate resources, and mitigate risks. 

• EFFECTIVE VERBAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – Duan effectively conveys complex technical information to diverse stakeholders through strong verbal and written communication skills. Duan develops comprehensive engineering documentation, including design reports and test procedures. Duan’s ability to articulate technical concepts clearly facilitates successful project execution and knowledge sharing.

• FEA & CFD ANALYSIS – Duan applies Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques to analyse and optimise system performance. Duan utilised FEA to simulate lithium-ion battery pack structural integrity and thermal and CFD simulations to ensure a peak performance is met. Duan’s expertise in FEA and CFD enables him to identify potential design flaws and optimise system performance.

• WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE – With hands-on workshop experience, Duan developed a practical understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment assembly. He has worked closely with production teams to ensure design specifications are met during manufacturing. Duan’s workshop experience allows him to identify areas for process improvement and optimise design for manufacturability.

Project Experience