Jiwon Mun
About Jiwon Mun
Jiwon Mun is an Associate Manager in Development Engineering Mechanical at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, with a background in mechanical and civil engineering.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Jiwon Mun is currently serving as the Associate Manager of Development Engineering Mechanical at SC Johnson, located in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. In his role, he focuses on developing and implementing approaches for characterizing material mechanical properties and validating simulation models. Jiwon also participates in cross-functional teams to recommend and coordinate design, analysis, and test methods to improve the time to market.
Previous Experience at Maxxis International
Jiwon Mun worked as a Senior CFD/FEA Engineer at Maxxis International from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure in Suwanee, Georgia, he honed his skills in fluid-structure-interaction (FSI) analysis by using tools like Altair EDEM, ANSYS, and ABAQUS. His contributions involved the meticulous application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) to enhance product development.
Educational Background and Expertise
Jiwon Mun holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical & Energy Engineering from the University of North Texas, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. His educational journey also includes a Master’s Degree in Ocean & Civil Engineering, with a focus on Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology, fluid mechanics, CFD, and FEA from Jeju National University, obtained between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Jeju National University from 2002 to 2006.
Professional Leadership and Project Management
Jiwon Mun possesses practical leadership experience and project management skills within the consumer goods, automobile, and construction industries. His responsibility extends to developing laboratory validation methods by designing and developing testing hardware. Jiwon collaborates with departmental staff, functional experts, and regional teams to analyze new regulations and emerging regulatory trends.
Career at Hyundai Powertech and EDGE Fire Protection
Prior to his current role, Jiwon Mun worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Hyundai Powertech from 2017 to 2019 in West Point, GA, USA, focusing on mechanical engineering projects. Before that, he was a Mechanical Project Coordinator at EDGE Fire Protection in Tennessee, where he managed various mechanical projects for 11 months from 2016 to 2017. In both roles, he demonstrated his expertise in mechanical design and project coordination.