Engineer Design
Resume:
Brandon Carlson
269-***-**** . **** W. Estes *-S Chicago, IL 60626 .
*******.*******.*******@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a position working with the design and production of a product
where I can improve the design and production processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Engineering Graphics and Design Technologies accredited by ABET
(Option in Automotives) GPA
Overall: 2.76 Program: 3.20
Relevant Course Work
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Programming/Computer-Aided Design
Engineering Cost Analysis
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
Thermodynamics
Plastic Properties and Processing
Statics and Strength of Materials
Machining Processes
Computer-Aided Design
Advanced Machine Design
Material Science
Senior Design Project
Stryker Medical
Goal: Design product concepts to prevent falls and injuries from falls in a
hospital setting.
. Met with Stryker on a regular basis to provide product updates and
receive feedback
. Used the engineering design process and the Group Normative Technique
to develop 32 possible concepts
. Organized concepts into bed modifications, products for the bed and
stand-alone products
. Evaluated all 32 concepts using Pugh Matrices to establish the top
rated concepts
. Conducted interviews with nursing staff to gain feedback on concepts
. Selected 12 concepts to further research and develop
. Created a research review summarizing all of the research conducted
during the project
. Organized final concepts into short, medium and long-term based on
development time
. Used Pro-Engineer to create models of the product concepts to show
form and function
. Developed and ran proof of concept testing to prove the theory behind
the concepts
. Evaluated results from testing and organized them into an
understandable and useable manner
. Wrote a final report containing all data, explaining findings and
making recommendations
. Created final project presentation along with promotional poster to
outline the project
Technical Knowledge
Operating Environments:
. Windows, Macintosh
Software Applications:
. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCad, Inventor, I-DEAS, CATIA,
Pro-Engineer, Pro-Mechanica, Minitab(Gage R&R, capability studies)
Programming Languages:
. C#, C++
Skills
. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, Design process
Experience
Pioneer, Kalamazoo Field Worker
May 2008 - August 2008
. Gained leadership and team work skills
Steelcase, Grand Rapids Factory Worker
May 2005 - August 2005
. Gained knowledge on factory operations and time management skills
Volunteer Experience
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity
May 2009 - August 2009
. Gained team work, problem solving, organizational and listening skills
Assistant Hockey Coach Forest Hills Northern JV
2003-2005
. Gained coaching and training skills
Juvenile Diabetes Walk
Brandon Carlson
269-***-**** . 1332 W. Estes 1-S Chicago, IL 60626 .
*******.*******.*******@*****.***
References
Betsy M. Aller, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Western Michigan University
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5336
*****.*****@*****.***
Mr. Richard Derenne
Associate Engineering Product Manager - Patient Care
Research & Development
Stryker Medical
3800 E. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49002
*******.*******@*******.***
Mitchel Keil, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Western Michigan University
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5336
*******.****@*****.***
Jorge Rodriguez, Ph. D., MBA
Associate Professor
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Western Michigan University
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5336
*****.*********@*****.***
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