Formula Electric Cockpit Ergonomics & Seat Design
Aleeza Zar
OVERVIEW
Leading the design and manufacture of a carbon-fiber driver seat for the McMaster Formula Electric racecar, with a focus on ergonomics, structural performance, weight reduction, and integration within tight cockpit constraints.
HighlightS
- Designed a carbon-fiber driver seat optimized for driver ergonomics, visibility, and reach while minimizing mass and maintaining structural integrity.
- Translated driver feedback and EV6 bead seat limitations into clear design requirements for a composite seat solution.
- Performed advanced SolidWorks surface and mesh modeling to define seat geometry that conforms to driver anatomy and cockpit packaging constraints.
- Designed a seat mold and manufacturing workflow, accounting for draft, part release, fiber orientation, and layup sequence.
- Planned and executed carbon-fiber layups, considering ply orientation, stiffness requirements, and weight targets.
- Integrated seat design with chassis mounting points, harness routing, and cockpit interfaces.
- Iterated seat geometry through fit checks and digital driver packaging studies to refine comfort and positioning.
- Balanced ergonomic performance, manufacturability, and competition constraints under strict timelines.
SKILLS
SolidWorks (Advanced CAD & Surfacing)Surface & Mesh ModelingCarbon Fiber Seat DesignComposite Layup PlanningMold Design for CompositesHuman Factors & Ergonomic PackagingDriver Fit & Reach AnalysisDesign for Manufacturability (Composites)Carbon Fiber ManufacturingStructural Design ConsiderationsMechanical System IntegrationDesign Iteration from Driver Feedback
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
Aleeza Zar
Biomedical Engineer
I'm a biomedical engineer with expertise in human-centered design, control systems, and clinical research.
I've led ergonomic design for Formula SAE vehicles, developed firmware for advanced vehicle controls, and conducted molecular biology research.
I combine technical depth in CAD, simulation, and programming with strong collaboration skills and a passion for healthcare innovation and patient-centered solutions.
I'm a biomedical engineer with expertise in human-centered design, control systems, and clinical research.
I've led ergonomic design for Formula SAE vehicles, developed firmware for advanced vehicle controls, and conducted molecular biology research.
I combine technical depth in CAD, simulation, and programming with strong collaboration skills and a passion for healthcare innovation and patient-centered solutions.
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