AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER · CAIRO, EGYPT

Ibrahim Reda Wasfy

Vehicle Dynamics & Formula Student Engineer

Competition-hardened engineer with hands-on ownership of full vehicle development cycles — from first-principles calculations through CAD, simulation, manufacturing, and track validation. Team Leader, HFS Racing. 1st Place EVER Egypt 2024.

Ibrahim Reda Wasfy
0 Competitions
0 Race Cars Built
0 Internships

Engineering with intent.

I am an Automotive Engineering graduate from Helwan University — Mataria, shaped entirely by a lifelong obsession with motorsport. Every academic and professional choice I have made has been pointed in one direction: building faster, more dynamically capable machines.

My engineering foundation is built on rigorous first-principles work across vehicle dynamics and steering systems, backed by real competition results. I have led teams from Cairo to Doha, taking ownership of the complete development cycle — calculations, CAD, simulation, manufacturing, testing, and technical documentation — rather than contributing to isolated parts of the process.

I approach engineering with precision and persistence. Whether iterating through steering geometry to optimise Ackermann behaviour, or leading a multidisciplinary team under FSUK judging scrutiny, I bring the same detail-oriented mindset that motorsport demands.

Vehicle Dynamics Steering geometry, handling analysis, kinematics optimisation
Formula Student Full car development, team leadership, FSUK preparation
Systems Engineering CAD, FEA, simulation, manufacturing integration
OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time role in automotive development, vehicle dynamics, or motorsport engineering where competition-tested technical judgement and end-to-end ownership create real vehicle performance gains.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Automotive Engineering
Capital (Helwan) University — Mataria
2021 – 2026 · Cairo, Egypt

LOCATION & STATUS

Cairo, Egypt
Military Service: Exempted
Egyptian Driving Licence
Open to relocation

LANGUAGES

Arabic — Native
English — Full professional proficiency
French — Beginner
German — Beginner

Engineering achievements.

🥇
EVER EGYPT 2024

1st Place — Overall Dynamic Track

Triple podium at Egypt's premier EV competition — Dynamic Track, Design, and Cost categories. Full electric urban car built from scratch: calculations through assembly and track testing.

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SHELL ECO-MARATHON QATAR 2025

6th Place — Urban Gasoline

Completed technical inspection for both urban and prototype vehicles in consecutive years at an international Shell-organised competition in Doha, Qatar.

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HFS RACING TEAM

Formula Student Team Leader

Leading multidisciplinary development of a Formula Student one-seater targeting FSUK. Full steering system ownership — Ackermann geometry, rack-and-pinion design, steering box validation.

🏎️
HELWAN RACING TEAM E-RALLY

Head of Vehicle Dynamics

Led vehicle dynamics team through full development cycle. Performed brake and steering system calculations for a 256 kg EV to EVER technical regulations. FEA-validated steering components.

🏁
ATCE — FIA AFFILIATED

Official FIA Timekeeper

Operates official FIA timing systems for competitive categories at Automobile and Touring Club Egypt events. Coordinates with race control for regulatory compliance and results accuracy.

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EXOTIC CAR WORKSHOP

McLaren · Lamborghini · Porsche

Hands-on electrical fault diagnosis on exotic vehicles at ESOTICA Service Centre, New Cairo — using wiring diagrams and diagnostic systems on high-performance marques.

0 1st Place Podiums
EVER Egypt 2024
0 Race Cars Built
Full development cycle
0 Industry Internships
JLR · McLaren · MCV
0 International Competitions
Qatar · Egypt

Tools & capabilities.

CAD & Design

SolidWorks CSWP
AutoCAD
Mechanical Design

Simulation & Analysis

MATLAB
Simulink
FEA Simulation
IPG CarMaker

Vehicle Dynamics

Optimum Kinematics
Steering Geometry
Brake System Design
Suspension Kinematics

Engineering & Documentation

Excel (Engineering Calcs)
Technical Reporting
BOM & DBR

Certifications

CSWP SolidWorks Certified Professional
MATLAB Fundamentals MathWorks
Motorsport Fabrication & Wiring HP Academy
FIA Affiliated ATCE Timekeeper

Leadership & Soft Skills

Team Leadership Project Management Multidisciplinary Coordination Sponsor Relations Technical Reporting Negotiation Multitasking Team Development

Career timeline.

Jun 2025 – Present
FORMULA STUDENT

Team Leader — HFS Racing Team

Leading multidisciplinary development of a Formula Student prototype targeting FSUK. Directing vehicle dynamics, powertrain, aerodynamics, and frame subteams. Managing FSUK documentation, scrutineering forms, and sponsor communications.

SolidWorks · MATLAB · Optimum Kinematics · Excel
Jul 2025 – Jul 2026
VEHICLE DYNAMICS

Vehicle Dynamics Lead — HFS Racing

Complete steering system ownership: Ackermann geometry, rack-and-pinion ratio, rack travel, steering effort analysis, and steering box assembly design and validation integrated with suspension kinematics.

Optimum Kinematics · SolidWorks · MATLAB · FEA
Mar 2025 – Jan 2026
E-RALLY TEAM

Head of Vehicle Dynamics — Helwan Racing Team

Set technical direction and project priorities for the vehicle dynamics team. Managed budgets, timelines, and resources. Supervised manufacturing phase. Delivered a competition vehicle to EVER technical requirements.

SolidWorks · FEA · Excel · Technical Reporting
Sep 2024 – Present
ORGANISATION

Official FIA Timekeeper — ATCE

Operates official FIA timing systems across competitive event categories. Coordinates with race control for regulatory compliance and result validation at Automobile and Touring Club Egypt events.

Sep 2024
INTERNSHIP

Engineer Intern — Ezz-Elarab Automotive Group

Completed automotive engineering training programmes and attended manufacturer update briefings and new vehicle technical training sessions for engineers.

Aug 2024
INTERNSHIP

Workshop Engineer Intern — MCV (Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles)

Rotated across Buses/Trucks/Vans and Engine Overhaul departments at a commercial vehicle manufacturer. Gained hands-on exposure to heavy vehicle assembly and engine overhaul procedures.

Jul 2024
INTERNSHIP · EXOTIC VEHICLES

Workshop Engineer Intern — ESOTICA Service Centre

Electrical fault diagnosis using wiring diagrams on exotic marques including McLaren, Lamborghini, and Porsche at a specialist high-performance service centre in New Cairo.

Jun 2024
INTERNSHIP · JAGUAR LAND ROVER

Workshop Engineer Intern — MTI Jaguar Land Rover Egypt

Completed Pre-Delivery Inspection procedures and test plan documentation on Range Rover and Defender models at an authorised JLR dealership and service centre.

Sep 2023
INTERNSHIP

Workshop Engineer Intern — Abou Ghali Automotive

Performed diesel engine services and supported the workshop manager in daily job-card scheduling and workflow coordination.

Jul 2023
INTERNSHIP

Workshop Engineer Intern — Elsaba Auto-Service Nissan

Carried out scheduled maintenance and systematic visual inspections across 10+ vehicles daily following Nissan OEM service protocols.

Dec 2022 – Sep 2024
MOTORSPORT

Motorsport Organiser — Revitup Drifting Competition

Track layout design, event coordination, and safety management across drifting competition events. Liaised with racers, support crews, and audiences to ensure smooth event execution.

Sep 2021 – Jun 2026
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Automotive Engineering — Helwan University, Mataria

Coursework: Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Performance, Automotive Control Systems Design, Chassis Design, Stress Analysis, Material Science, Mechatronics, Automatic Control, Computer Aided Design, Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems.

HFS Racing Team.

Building a Formula Student one-seater from the ground up for competition at Formula Student United Kingdom — one of the world's most rigorous student engineering competitions, scrutinised by professional motorsport engineers.

TEAM LEADER HFS Racing Team · Jun 2025 – Present
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Team Leadership

  • Leading multidisciplinary subteams: vehicle dynamics, powertrain, aerodynamics, and frame
  • Setting project milestones aligned with FSUK competition deadlines
  • Sponsor communications and external representation
  • Managing scrutineering forms and FSUK regulatory documentation
⚙️

Steering System — Technical Ownership

  • Full Ackermann geometry definition and analysis
  • Rack and pinion system design: ratio, rack travel, effort calculations
  • Steering box assembly design and chassis-integration validation
  • Iterative optimisation balancing responsiveness, effort, and packaging
  • Integration with suspension kinematics and performance targets
  • FSUK design report and technical justification documentation
📐

Vehicle Dynamics

  • Steering geometry design targeting handling performance
  • Handling analysis and Ackermann optimisation
  • Suspension kinematics alignment with overall vehicle targets
  • Junior member mentoring and technical training
🛠️

Tools Used

SolidWorks MATLAB Optimum Kinematics Microsoft Excel FEA Simulation

Engineering case studies.

How I engineer.

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Research Regulations, benchmarks, first-principles theory
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Concept Layout decisions, trade studies, design targets
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CAD Design SolidWorks parametric modelling and assembly
Simulation FEA, MATLAB, Optimum K, IPG CarMaker
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Optimisation Iterate on geometry, loads, packaging
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Manufacturing Workshop supervision, fabrication oversight
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Testing Track validation, data collection, refinement

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Ibrahim Reda Wasfy
Automotive Engineer — Fresh Graduate
ibrahimreda527@gmail.com · +20 155 088 6532
EducationHelwan University – Mataria, B.Eng Automotive, 2026
Team LeaderHFS Racing · Formula Student UK
Head of VDHelwan Racing Team E-Rally
Achievements🥇 EVER Egypt 2024 · 🏁 Shell Qatar 2025
CertificationsCSWP · MATLAB · HP Academy · FIA

Full résumé available for download. Includes complete project details, engineering calculations, and competition records.

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Open to opportunities in vehicle dynamics, motorsport engineering, Formula Student, and automotive R&D. Let's build something fast.

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