Design Engineer

D aniel Donahue

*** ** ******* *** • Bellingham, WA 98229

PHONE: 206-***-**** • E MAIL: *********@*******.***

PROFILE

A new graduate with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills gained from course

topics and lab experiments, combined with vast hands on, practical experience

through internships and the current employment. University laboratory topics include

but are not limited to:

• Hand layup and vacuum bag composite tool, mold and part construction;

• SAMPE bridge building competition. Design and fabricate a carbon fiber

prepreg bridge using an autoclave;

• Design an experiment (DOE) to quantify the effect of 4 factors on the response

of a chosen process.

• Managing a project from cradle to grave while maintaining a professionally

updated report (for all lab experiments).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science; Plastics Engineering Technology, Western Washington

University, June 2010

Achievements:

Finalist in the Ability One Network Design Challenge; Sponsored by NISH.

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The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) grant

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recipient (2007 – 2009).

Software Skills: Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, and PRO E.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook

Course Topics: Advanced Composites, Project Management, Engineering Polymers,

Data Analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE), Polymer Chemistry, Advanced

CAD/CAM (CATIA and ProE), Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Economics, Quality

Assurance(Six Sigma and GD&T), 5S visual controls, Polymer Compounding, Injection

Molding, Injection Molding Tooling, Supply Chain Strategy, Thermoforming, Extrusion,

Plastic Product Design, Numerical Control Operations (Programmed and operated a

HAAS VR2 3 axis CNC machine).

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WORK EXPERIENCE

R&D Engineer June 2010 – Present

Transition Composites Engineering Bellingham, WA

Fabricate and process thermoplastic composite test panels in order to perform a

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feasibility study for a unique secondary processing machine.

Develop knowledge of unique mold making techniques when transferring rapid

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prototypes to production level tooling using various materials.

Managed the procurement of parts while maintaining an up to date BOM for an

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Artificial Vertebra Machine (“Spine O Matic”).

Assembled the Spine O Matic, as per given engineering drawings, and created an

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instructional manual for future technicians to build and operate machines.

Shop Technician June 2008 – October 2009

Wild Design Bellingham, WA

Improved manufacturing techniques of prototype surfboard/kayak design tooling using

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an 18 foot ShopBot CNC Router, HVLP spray equipment, and many custom sanding

tools.

Enhanced the finish surface of molds by quickly and accurately spraying a vinyl ester

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resin primer using HVLP spray equipment.

Created sanding tools to match the contour of intricate geometries of the tooling

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design.

Carpenter March 2005 – October 2010

A Team Builders Bellingham, WA

Operate various tools to efficiently accomplish various carpentry tasks.

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Worked closely with homeowners and their respective suppliers to coordinate daily

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tasks and weekly forecasts.

Developed onsite problem solving ability to overcome obstacles.

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• Managed and efficiently prioritized multiple tasks and maintained effective attention to

detail, while continuing to quickly learn and master new tasks.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SPE/SAMPE/SME active member

PADI Certified Scuba Diver

WWU Human powered Submarine Team (2007 – 2009)

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