Donald M. Lesmeister
Cell (*02)
Tucson, AZ. 85716
Email ********@*****.*******.***
Objective: Seeking a position to utilize my Mechanical Engineering and
Business background that will offer professional growth and
assist with the growth of an organization.
Education:
. Graduated from the University of Arizona, Tucson AZ in May 2010
. Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
. Minor in Mathematics from the University of Arizona
. PVCC AGEC-S Degree, Paradise Valley Community College
Skills: University of Arizona Engineering class work and education
provided formal training and experience with the following
applications and tools:
. SolidWorks 2006-2009 - Design, analysis and modeling of
various structures
. AutoCAD 2006-2008 - Design, analysis and modeling of various
piece parts
. MATLAB Programming Experience - Modeling and simulation of
component stress
. Java Programming language - Human Computer Interface, front
end application development
. Microsoft Office 2007:
o Word, PowerPoint - Project presentations, whitepapers,
documented design products
o Outlook, Excel - Project analysis and modeling
. Microsoft Operating Systems:
o Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 -
Experimentation of system performance, system
limitations regarding application interoperability
. Macintosh Operating Systems:
o OS X - Experimentation of system performance, system
limitations regarding application interoperability
. Thermodynamics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer,
Solid Mechanics, Fuel Cell Design, and Control Systems Design
o Classes part of University of Arizona ME curriculum
Work
Experience: The Boeing Company (Senior Capstone 2009-2010)
. Team Leader
o Overseeing the engineering team assigned to the project
o Consolidating the ideas from the team project members
o Providing guidance to keep project on-track and on
schedule
o Keeping BOEING up-to-date on progress
. Working to reduce drag on Apache Longbow
o Re-design exhaust shroud on ASPI package to reduce drag
by 50% or more
o Design Constraints
. Weight, cost, materials, original design, and ease
of installation
Nordic Air Inc. (Summer Internship 2008)
. Worked closely with Engineers on designing air conditioning
units for the Air Force
. Used CAD modeling to design a remote controller to power the
new Air Force units
. Tested numerous units in a controlled environment to verify
power output and any failure due to extreme conditions
Artisan Ironworks (2007-2008)
. Painter
o Electrostatic painting - chemical process in which the
paint carries a electrical charge which allows it to
adhere to metal surfaces