Nicholas Szwaja
Address: ** ******* *****, *********
MA, 02703
Phone: 508-***-****
Email:
*********@*****.***
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