Email: *********@***.***
RAPHAEL TSHAMALA Phone: (617)-372-
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EDUCATION
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA Expected
Graduation August 2015
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minor in Manufacturing Engineering
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Engineering: Materials testing, flow devices, strain gauges, welding, casting
Software: MATLAB, LabView, Multisim, Vantage 8, EPICOR 9, C++, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word)
Manufacturing: Engineering Workbench, CAM Works, Feature CAM, Master CAM, G-code, CNC milling, Protrak, Lathe
ENGINEERING / MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE:
TECOMET- New Bedford, MA
Process Manufacturing Engineer Intern April
2014-Present
Apply engineering and quality principles in support of manufacturing. Facilitate technical meeting for new customer
orders.
Enter bill of material into ERP system, load new raw materials. Review and evaluate complete tolerance stack analysis for
manufacture
Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process issues, develop and implement detailed project plans, develop and
institute cost improvement programs
Work with SME Engineers and tool design/build group to develop work holding concepts and schedule tool build.
Analyze opportunities for new capital equipment in assigned teams ensures compliance with all FDA, ISO, quality, safety,
and environmental regulations and initiatives.
SYMMETRY MEDICAL- New Bedford, MA
Quality Engineer Intern December 2013-
April 2014
Assisted Quality Engineers with creating process maps, control plans, and flow plans for products
Determined inspection methods; process PFMEAs and inspection summary reports
Designed in-process gauging to be used by manufacturing and inspection
Stone Machine Inc. Chester, NH
Intern with CNC Machine Operator April
2013- August 2013
Precession CNC: applications and processes for semiconductor, automation equipment for manufacturing Industries
Operated 4 and 5 axis CNC milling machines, holding around 95 tools, fully automated, dual pallet change system, full
oil/water cooling system
Design Project- School assignment: Keyless Entry March 2012
Worked with a team of 4 using Bluetooth and Arduino to design a mechanism that opens a door automatically
Built a working prototype of a door that could be unlocked by a remote or a simple text from a cell phone
Rigby Auto Inc. – South Portland, ME May 2011 –
November 2011
Auto Mechanic
Worked with a certified auto mechanic and learned a lot about cars
Started out with the basics such as oil changes, tires and brakes
Later became familiar and started doing a little engine and body work
LEADERSHIP:
Course Hero Present
Business Management Internship and Professional Development Program
Project Manager and Group Leader
Y.B.O.C-Portland, ME May 2013- Present
President of the group Young Believers of Christ
Self-started group which consists of musicians and singers reaching out to other youth
Ministering to different ethnic backgrounds through gospel music and mentoring the young
Chipotle Mexican Grill-Boston, MA May 2011-
Present
Kitchen Manager in Training
Customer Service
Mission Hill after School Program - Boston, MA February 2011 -
April 2011
Homework Assistance/Tutor
Monitored and tutored middle school aged kids in math at an after school program
Wentworth Leadership Institute- Boston, Ma January 2011
Took classes on critical thinking, problem solving which helped to sharpen my leadership skills
Applied Engineering logic and theory to analyze and resolve complex technical problems
Learned to seek understanding and take realistic approach to problems
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS:
SME- Society of Manufacturing Engineers Wentworth Men’s Basketball
NSBE- National Society of Black Engineers