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5Granted Patents
42%Weight Reduction
1.8×Faster Assembly
200+Prototypes Built
10+Years Experience
Maksym Bielkov
Senior R&D Mechanical Design Engineer
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01 — About
Education

Academic Foundation

MSc Mechanical Engineering
Metal-cutting Machines & Systems
Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University · 2010–2015
Grade 96.8 / A+
Career

Engineering Journey

Senior R&D Design Engineer
Tate · Kingspan — 2022–Present
Lead Design Engineer & Head of Department
M-PRO — 2020–2022
Mechanical Design Engineer
M-PRO — 2015–2020
Quality Assurance Specialist
Locomotive-Servis — 2013–2014
Philosophy

Design Philosophy

  • Detail matter
  • Why yes instead of why not
  • Trust through testing
  • Anything is feasible - it is merely a matter of approach
02a — Aluminum Extrusion
Material & Method

Aluminum

Design and optimization of aluminum profiles for modular and load-bearing systems. Focus on strength-to-weight efficiency, DFM for continuous extrusion, and seamless assembly with minimum fastener count.

DFMTopology Opt.EN 1999Extrusion
Cast corner connector on aluminum profile
Corner Connector
Profile Cross-Section
Profile Cross-Section
Clip-in and channel-nut aluminum profiles
Clip-In Profile
Four-way aluminum profile junction node
Junction Node
02b — Casting, Sheet Metal & Polymer
Casting & Sheet Bending

Cast & Sheet

DFM-driven components for efficient, repeatable production. Parting-line control and bend-radius optimization, with minimized post-processing.

Die CastingSheet MetalDFMEA
Cross Junction Bracket
Cast Bracket
Sheet Metal Clips
Sheet Metal Clips
Polymer / Injection Molding

Polymer Design

Plastic housings and structural components designed for injection molding. Draft angles, weld-line management, gate location, and shrinkage compensation from first geometry.

Injection MoldingPP / ABS / PAOvermolding
Medical Device Housing
Medical Device Housing
PLY·02
Coming Soon
02c — Structural Steel
Material & Method

Structural Steel

Structural design for modular and data-centre frames under Eurocode. Focus on scalability, fork-lift transportability as a single unit, and rapid on-site deployment without specialist equipment. Used by tier-one technology clients globally.

EN 1990EN 1993FEAModular
Modular DC Frame
Modular DC Frame
42% lighter · 1.8× faster
Telescopic support leg
Support Leg
Infrastructure Frame
Infrastructure Frame
03 — Technical Capabilities
CafeLab sensor rig
Sensor Rig
Drive cabinet wiring
Drive Cabinet

Electronics & Embedded

Hardware-software interface for mechatronic prototypes. Sensor integration, motor control, and firmware validation. Python for test data logging and automated result processing.

ArduinoESP32PythonSensors
HDPE slider sleeve, MJF printed
Slider Sleeve
POM centrifugal pump valve cover
Valve Cover

Polymer & Plastics DFM

Wall thickness optimization, draft angles, weld-line and sink-mark prevention, gate location strategy, and shrinkage compensation. Concept to tool-ready geometry.

Injection MoldingPP/ABS/PAOvermolding

GD&T & Tolerancing

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5. Assembly-level tolerance stack-up analysis to confirm fit, function, and first-pass yield at production volumes.

GD&TASME Y14.5Stack-up

Mass Production Readiness

Design-to-cost from concept stage. Tooling amortization planning. PPAP and first-article inspection planning. FMEA-driven design decisions from day one.

DFMPPAPFMEACost Analysis
04a — Core Values

Core Values

Thoroughly designed, released with ease

Topology optimization of an aluminum frame stiffener
Topology Study
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Optimization

Topology-driven design across castings, extrusions, and machined parts. Minimum mass, maximum structural efficiency.

Details Matter
Bolt-less Accessory
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Details Matter

Bolted where load demands it, hook-in where it doesn't. The right attachment method for the job, not the same one everywhere.

Manufacturing Ready
Tolerance Detail
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Manufacturing Ready

Tolerances specified, not assumed. Every feature analyzed for its production method from day one.

04b — Excellence Through Testing

Excellence through Testing

Preventing failure at low cost

FEA Stress Plot
Stress Plot
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FEA

Multi-body, multi-material non-linear analysis. Validation before first physical prototype.

CFD Flow Study
Flow Study
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CFD

Turbulence and acoustic studies. Airflow optimization for containment and aerodynamic components.

Test Results
Test Results
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Physical Testing

Instrumented test programs. Framework adopted as CISCA reference methodology.

05 — Patents & Recognition

5 Granted Patents

42%
Weight Reduction, HAC System
1.8×
Faster On-site Assembly
200+
Functional Prototypes
3
Industry Sectors
  • Testing framework → CISCA Standards Reference Methodology
  • Contributed to voluntary CE certification path for structural ceiling systems
  • ISO 9001 · ISO 13485 compliance programs directed
  • DSTU compliance, defence & medical products
06 — Flashbacks

A cross-section of projects over 10+ years - medical devices, industrial automation, aeronautics, and consumer products.

Decontamination Station
Decontamination Station
Industrial · 3-week turnaround
Currency Exchange Kiosk
Currency Exchange Kiosk
Product Design · Sheet Metal
Rotor Hub Mechanism
Rotor Hub Mechanism
Aeronautics · Precision Engineering
Medical Device
Medical Device
Medical · Dental Device
FLASH·05
Coming Soon
Orthopedic Splint
Orthopedic Splint
Medical · 3D Print · Parametric
07 — Contact

Let's work
on something
precise.

Open to senior engineering roles, consulting engagements, and technical collaboration.

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