Engineer Engineering

Michael R. Cantu

*** *. ******** ****. #**** San Antonio, TX 78258 210-***-****

E-mail: *******@*******.***

Highly analytical, performance focused engineering professional in training with 3+ years’

experience with concept development, design, simulation, manufacturing and reliability testing.

Advanced understanding of polyurethane composites gained establishing a previously unfeasible

technology in the building materials industry. Team inspired, engaging communicator with a

methodical approach to problem-solving and multitasking. Proficient with SolidWorks, MS

Office, MS Project, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Instron.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2009

The University of Texas, San Antonio, TX

• Deans List: 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009

Associates of Science in Engineering 2009

San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX

• META Scholarship recipient 2004-2005

Professional Summary

• 7 years of experience in measurements and statistical analysis

• 4 years of experience with SolidWorks design and simulation

• 2 years of experience with fluid transfer systems installation and control

• 2 years of experience with statistical process control

• Additional applications used: ANSYS, AutoCAD, Minitab, MasterCAM, JobBoss, and EES

Work History and Related Skills

COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING

Production Engineer, Fiber Art Inc. Cibolo

2012 – 2013

• Reviewed design, material, and manufacturing requirements, for project quoting.

• Interpreted engineering to develop tooling, fabrication and assembly plan for production.

• Interfaced with customers and engineers regarding design development and refinement.

PROCESS ENGINEERING

Process Engineer, Boral Composites Inc. San Antonio

2009 – 2012

• Designed and evaluated twin screw co-rotational extruder gate and element configuration.

• Sized and installed gear, diaphragm, and vacuum pumps.

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures, established and monitored reliability testing

criteria and reported on Key Performance Indicators.

• Conducted process flow diagramming, LEEN audits, and root-cause analysis.

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH LABORATORY

Research Assistant, University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio

2005 – 2006

• Constructed a nanoporous metal oxide for application in medical field.

• Measured various physical and chemical properties of the nanoporous compound.

• Presented research and experimental results at IEEE conference.

Accomplishments and Special Considerations

• Development team member for Boral TruExterior® Trim

• Lead design team pioneering waste-water reclamation, University of Texas, San Antonio

• 3-time completer of the San Antonio Rock & Roll Marathon

• Junior Society Member: IEEE, SME, ASME, MAES

• Community College Aerospace Scholars program, Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

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