Mechanical Engineering Engineer
Resume:
Timothy Whitehead
Nashville, Tennessee 37212
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Candidate Profile
Applicant is a graduating senior mechanical engineering student also
obtaining a minor in mathematics. A responsible and mechanically inclined
individual who is able to work independently or cooperatively with
demonstrated leadership capabilities. Possesses excellent communication
skills in English, and basic fluency in written and spoken German. Willing
to travel and has an appreciation for different people and cultures.
Proficiency includes a wide variety of computer software/hardware
competencies and a basic introduction to lean manufacturing principles.
Interests include engineering design and testing. Maintained a 4.0 in fluid
mechanics, heat transfer, machine design, finite element analysis,
materials processing and properties, and senior design of a flapping Micro
Air Vehicle.
Education
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering with Mathematics Minor (2.92 GPA
overall / 3.26 EGR GPA since 2008)
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama Graduate May
2011
Hochschule Esslingen, Esslingen, Germany Winter 2009
- Benjamin Gilman International Scholar
Engineering Experience
Hubbell Power Systems - Leeds, Alabama 2008-Present (Three Rotations + Part
Time)
Engineering Co-Op
. Participated in lean manufacturing events including facilitating and
participating in 5S, Kaizen, flow-mapping, and general layout of new
plant machinery.
. Designed, recreated, and updated AutoCAD drawings of company products
and facilities; as well as new/damaged machinery tooling and
components.
. Created, updated, and removed product manufacturing routings, bills of
materials, and costing with SAP.
. Performed time studies to update equipment routers and costing.
. Individually operated test lab utilizing tensile tests (up to 200
kpsi), torque tests (up to 1500 psi), fit tests, heat rise tests, and
conductivity tests for quality and customers.
. Assisted Elkton plant closure including equipment transfer,
installation, and programming.
. Created Authority for Expenditure requests and internal/formal lab
reports for company and customers.
Hickman, Williams & Company - Birmingham, Alabama Summer 2008
Engineering Internship
. Analyzed cost and efficiency of 20 million BTU rotary carbon dryer
operations. Analysis allowed for more efficient operation and planned
purchasing of more efficient and safer fluidized bed dryer.
. Created original ISO protocols for Birmingham facility.
. Assisted in creation and operation of new on-site lab facilities to
test product moisture and composition.
Computer competencies:
CAD (AutoCAD LT, Professional Engineer Wildfire, introduction to SolidWorks
and CATIA V5)
Programming (minor experience with G-code, C, MATLAB)
Finite Element Analysis (FEMAP, Pro/Mechanica)
HVAC (Carrier E20 HAP)
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook)
SAP
Computer Hardware (Built first PC at age 14. Troubleshoot PCs for school,
work, and personal.)
Extracurricular
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated - Executive Secretary 2008-2009.
Membership Intake Committee VP 2007-2009. Community Service Committee
Chair 2007-2009. Member 2006-Current
Study Abroad Volunteer - Assisted German exchange students during their
stay in Birmingham. 2010-2011
Hobby Mechanic/Repairman - Do minor maintenance work on automobiles and
residences for family/friends.
National Society for Professional Engineers - Student Member 2011.
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