David Laskowski
*********.*****@*****.*** ( ** parker hill ave. apt 4 ( boston, ma
professional summary
Creative mechanical engineer with 20 months of professional experience in a
range of fields. Proven problem solving and analysis skills in a variety
of work situations. Well developed in product engineering and testing from
toys to jet engines. A quick learner looking to be exposed to new
opportunities to develop and reapply knowledge in a challenging environment
that demands creativity and professionalism.
professional experience
Proctor and Gamble - Gillette ( South Boston, MA January 2009 - June 2009
Packaging Engineer Co-op
. Managed packaging projects that improve existing product packaging and/or
cost reduction
. Supported sustainability projects, such as new or alternative material
development
. Performed package testing and reported testing analysis results into
testing database
. Maintained product sustainability database and trained employees
regarding its use
. Developed departmental procedures and test methods for package and
adhesion testing
GE Aviation ( Lynn, MA January 2008 - June 2008
Design Engineer Co-op
. Performed engineering assessments of nonconforming aircraft engine
rotating parts
. Composed design study summaries of engineering assessments
. Prepared and substantiated aircraft engine design change documents
. Supported manufacturing cost reduction projects
Hasbro, Inc. ( Pawtucket, RI January 2007 - August 2007
Project Engineer Co-op
. Managed projects from concept to production
. Communicated with project team and Far East engineers regarding product
issues
. Proposed and implemented solutions to quality assurance concerns
. Identified product issues in early samples and provided economical
solutions
. Provided input on matters outside of engineering, i.e. design and
marketing
education
Northeastern University ( Boston, MA May 2010
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
QPA: 3.243
Honors: Northeastern University Achievement Award
Relevant Courses: Mechanical Design, Statics and Dynamics, Materials
Science, Computation and Design, System Analysis and Control, Measurement
and Analysis, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Electrical Engineering,
Thermodynamics, Differential Equations, Technical Writing, Energy and
Environment
Senior Design Project ( Self-Sustaining Recycled Plastic
Pyrolyzer/Combustor
-Design presented at the 2010 MIT Energy Conference and featured in MIT's
"The Tech" newspaper
-Awarded "Best Engineering Presentation" at the 2010 Northeastern
University Research Expo
. Designed, manufactured, tested and optimized a device which efficiently
converts plastic waste into power
. Uses the hydrocarbons from vaporized plastic waste as a fuel for
combustion, producing no harmful byproducts
. Helps solve two environmental issues: use of fossil fuels and high
disposal rate of plastic waste
software skills
AutoCAD, MATLAB, ANSYS, LabVIEW, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
background and interests
. Passionate about writing and performing music
. Interested in sustainable design