Project Manager Mechanical Engineering

Stephen C. Perkins

***** ********** ***. • Findlay, OH 45840 • 419-***-**** • *-*******@***.***

EDUCATION

B.S., magna cum laude, Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited) Minor in Applied Mathematics

Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH May 2014 Cum. GPA: 3.81/4.00

Tau Beta Pi Class of 2014

JOB RELATED SKILLS

SolidWorks, Matlab, AutoCAD, Labview, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain, Materials and Product Testing

EXPERIENCE

GE Aviation, Durham, NC Assembly Quality, Engineering Intern, Summer 2013

• Started and led team of seven engine program representatives to restructure policies regarding

categories non-conforming material

• Designed part bins and carts to reduce shop rate and human error

• Assisted in GEnx 2B PIP First Article Inspection and FMEA Events

• Completed Quality 101 Certification

• Shadowed and prepared for GE Aviation HQ and FAA Audits

GE Aviation, Cincinnati, OH NPI Externals Configurations Design, Engineering Intern, Summer 2012

• Coordinated with project owners to weekly update LEAP Weight/Cost Project Statuses

• Jump-started project to identify common problems with old CFM56-7B design and compare with

new LEAP models to avoid repeat mistakes

• Designed procedure to improve defect and fault documentation

• Reorganized part lists to ultimately identify exact weight and cost reductions

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., Findlay, OH Engineering Intern, Summer 2011, Winter 2011

• Conducted materials property testing on various plastics including ASTM D6992, D790, and D638

• Performed physical product testing, including stub compression and parallel plate testing, on

corrugated pipes for the purpose of design analysis

• Created database of corrugation profiles in AutoCAD to verify structural qualities of pipe

• Calibrated S-beam load cells and string potentiometers for precision structural testing

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Senior Capstone Project Polar Launch

- Designed a module that attaches to a weather balloon and collects microbiology at various

altitudes to analyze the transport of microbes around the globe

- Responsibilities included: project manager, systems integration, capsule architecture,

materials selection, and sampling system design

• ASME Human Powered Vehicle

- Created a recumbent tricycle that provides an alternative form of transportation

- Assisted in shell prototyping, steering, and final assembly

ACTIVITIES / LEADERSHIP ROLES

• ONU Varsity Men’s Soccer 4-year letterman, Academic All-Ohio, Academic All-OAC (’12-’13)

• Ohio Northern College Libertarians Vice President

• Gliding Stars – helped mentally and physically handicapped learn to ice skate (2007-2010)

• Habitat for Humanity

Stephen C. Perkins

15601 Brookfield Hts. • Findlay, OH 45840 • 419-***-**** • *-*******@***.***

Stephen C. Perkins

15601 Brookfield Hts. • Findlay, OH 45840 • 419-***-**** • *-*******@***.***

REFERENCES

Dave Eatman

Quality Leader – GE Aviation – Durham Engine Facility

Cell: 919-***-****

Office: 919-***-****

Email: ****.******@**.***

Bill Vanhoose, P.E.

Engineering Manager – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

Cell: 419-***-****

Office: 419-***-****

Email: ****.*********@***-****.***

David Sawyers, Jr., PhD

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ohio Northern University

Cell: 419-***-****

Office: 419-***-****

Email: *-*******@***.***

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