Maxwell Merriman
**** * ******* ***** • Dexter, MI, 48130 • 734-***-**** • ac0iib@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2017
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
CAD Design Calculus I,II &III Mechanical Machine Design Physics I &II Statics
Dynamics Differential Equations Thermodynamics Matlab Programming Circuits
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Dundee, MI
Mechanical Engineer, SVR Summer 2016
Asissted with design projects to increase line efficiency and operator effectiveness
In charge of data mining, which analyzed critical production information to identify root cause errors
Responsible for coordinating daily team activities & meetings to achieve business and implementing World Class Manufacturing tools and processes. Developed and organized work teams with team leaders and line operators.
Updated outdated and inefficient operator stations from manual to hydrolic lift assisted stations
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Loyola Marymount University, Capstone Design Los Angeles, CA
Assistive Medical Device, Assistive Stander 2016-2017
Designed, fabricated and tested a medical device that helps children stand that couldn’t do so otherwise.
Worked with a team to improve an old and outdated design, we made it 30% lighter, while keeping the same structural strength. As well as made it more comfortable for the user.
Created and presented a final design report for a committee for final review.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Special Games Events, hosted by Loyola Marymount Los Angles, CA
Coordinator and Volunteer 2014 – Present
Loyola Marymount Annual Beach Clean Up Playa Del Ray, CA
Volunteer 2014 - Present
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Loyola Marymount Sports Camp Los Angeles, CA
Swim Camp Counselor Summer 2014
Ann Arbor Country Club Ann Arbor, MI
Pool Manager & Lifeguard Summers 2011-2013
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
NCAA Athelete, Loyola Marymount University Men’s Water Polo Team Los Angeles, CA
Enhanced Skills 2013-2015
Practiced communication skills that had to be done both in and out of the pool
Developed very important team management skills and established clear connections with both teammates and coaches
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2016-2017