Mechanical Engineering Intern/ Torque Specialist

Nicholas R Stafford

**** ********* ** • Ypsilanti, MI 48197 • 810-***-**** • **************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

Johnson Controls Inc, Plymouth Mi, Mechanical Engineering Intern June 2014-Present

Torque Specialist

Analyzed safety-critical fastener applications of automotive seat structures

• Optimized first-time-yield capability of safety-critical fasteners by programming torque controller settings

Trained engineers and technicians to improve capability and standards conformance

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Identified and resolved capability and performance concerns at various torque operation locations

• Updated torque training program materials to reflect latest standards and practices

Seat Craftsmanship Improvement

Performed DOE of heat transfer on various automotive seat materials

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Developed new pre-heat technology for seat trim with Subject Matter Manufacturing Expert

• Installed and programmed new pre-heat technology in production settings for validation trials

• Implemented new heating standards on seat trim by presenting supporting data to leadership

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Ypsilanti Mi, Customer Service Associate Apr 2011-June

2014

Customer Service

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Designed several custom landscapes for customers

• Calculated amount of materials needed and cost to fully complete project

Forklift Operator

• Certified on multiple models of forklifts, safely transported and organized heavy palletized items

• Trained employees on how to safely and efficiently operate different models of forklifts

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Leadership

Unmanned Vehicle Systems

• Led group of four students to build a small remotely operated plane

• Designed 3D model of aircraft, programmed propeller and aileron motors to receive signals from remote

Design of Manufacturing and Tooling

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Led the build of a self-closing sliding screen door using a pulley and weight system

• Created initial design of the system and lead assembly

Team Skills

Computer Aided Drafting

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Designed hovercraft in SolidWorks, built hovercraft using common household products

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Worked with a team to construct a complete 3D model of entire engine assembly

Phi Sigma Phi Lambda Chapter, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2009-Apr

2015

Philanthropy Chair

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Organized fundraisers with HARC (HIV/AIDS Resource Center) of Ann Arbor and St. Jude’s Hospital

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Organized community service with Habitat for Humanity, cleaned up foreclosed housing properties

Recording Secretary

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Composed detailed notes at each meeting and distributed the notes to each member

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, MATLAB

NX 9.0, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Atlas Copco Tools Talk

Experience working with lathes, drill presses, multiple welding models, casting processes

Constantly increasing mechanical knowledge from working on motorcycles and cars

Gained design, manufacturing, and programming skills from listed school projects

E D U C AT I O N

Eastern Michigan University Additional Courses

BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology Aircraft Systems

Unmanned Vehicle Systems

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