Nicholas Szwaja

Address: ** ******* *****, *********

MA, 02703

Phone: 508-***-****

Email:

acdg1x@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a full-time, permanent mechanical engineering position which

focuses on machine design, analytical analysis, as well as concept

development and testing.

EDUCATION:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Hartford CT Campus)

Graduated: Dec

2012

Masters of Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.22/4.0

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Graduated: May 2008

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.20/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton, CT

Mechanical Engineer

October 2008 - Present

o Functioning in various mechanical engineering leadership roles over

the past five years.

. As a mechanical systems' lead, initial focus involved the advancement

of electric actuators, electric motors and controller designs. Key

accomplishments included managing the development of prototype linear

and rotary electric actuators used for submarine vertical payload

tubes.

. Currently concentration focuses on composite engineering material

analysis. Brought on board as part of a solid mechanics engineering

group developing drawings and performing structural, fluid, and

thermal finite element analysis on composites (glass reinforced

plastics). Key accomplishments include increasing new materials'

technological readiness in an effort to reduce maintenance, increase

capability, and reduce ship construction cost.

. Technically responsible for manual remote operation of hydraulic

valves, electric actuators, and fasteners.

o Major Responsibilities and Engineering Skills

. Daily projects include drawing development, engineering analysis,

specification development, test development, and implementation plans.

Additional roles involve generating failure modes effects and analysis

reports, providing vendor and construction support, as well as budget

and schedule management.

o Collaborate with manufacturing vendors to ensure all parts are

machined to drawing requirements.

o Interface with the U.S. Navy, various departments within

Electric Boat, and outside vendors.

. Specialize in using finite element analysis to determine loading

capacities of each part within a system.

o Outcomes in finite element analysis consistently produce an

increase in performance standards while reducing operational and

maintenance costs.

. Accomplishments

o Directed cost reduction efforts to decrease drawing production

costs; resulting in a 5% decline in manned hours per drawing.

o Recipient of the Electric Boat Award for Cost Reduction Effort

in Future Electric Actuator Designs.

o Obtained organizational advancement to Senior Engineer.

United States Navy

Newport, RI

June 2008 - September 2008

. Accepted into U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School.

. Obtained and still currently hold Secret Government Clearance.

. Honorable discharge.

American Flexible Cable Systems

New Bedford, MA Manufacturing Intern

May 2007 -

August 2007

. Performed six sigma projects to reduce material waste.

. Led 5S projects to repair and clean eight of the major manufacturing

machines used for armored sheathing.

. Participated in projects concentrating on lean manufacturing

techniques.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES:

SolidWorks, ProEngineer, Abaqus, NX Teamcenter, Artemis, MathCad,

Matlab, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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