Zhentao (Daniel) Ying

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Ithaca, NY, 14850 765-***-****

EDUCATION Cornell University, College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Purdue University, College of Engineering, West Lafayette, IN B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.2/4.0

HONORS Cornell University Six-Sigma Black Belt Certified • Purdue School of Mechanical Engineering Scholarship • Gordon & Joanna Hall Memorial Scholarship • Dean’s List & Semester Honors • Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

ACADEMIC

PROJECTS

Consumer Product Design, Cornell U. 2014-2015

Conceived and designed a next generation dining plate to reinforce healthy eating habits for children.

Negotiated with manufacturers and reduced product molding cost by more than a half while enhancing product performances and altering Design for Manufacturability.

Led a team of 6 through Design Thinking Process, while taking charge of mechanical design involving Design for Assembly, material selection, and finite element analysis.

Facilitated interactions among cross-functional teams including Software Design, Mechanical Design, and Business Development.

Six-Sigma Black Belt, Cornell U. Fall 2014

Conducted researches on marketing, distribution and manufacturing process for campus dairy plant.

Conducted statistical tolerance analysis in production process and established system reliability model.

Assessed and characterized potential risks in production using FMEA, Fishbone, and Fault Tree.

Proposed optimized production schedule with a statistical forecast model. 3D UV Image System for Combustion, Senior Design, Purdue U. Spring 2014

Conceptualized various 3D imaging design approach to fit problem scope.

Identified key limitations in design proposal based on cost and material constrains.

Developed and implemented LabView code to generate 3D models. EPICS Program – Mars Rover Project, Purdue U. 2012-2014

Fabricated chassis case using CNC machining and welding techniques.

Implemented and fabricated Rocker Bogie suspension system for the rover.

Conducted performance assessment and proposed enhancement plan after project delivery. Computer Aided Toy Design & Rapid Prototyping, Purdue U. Fall 2013

Conceptualized, iterated and innovated toy design ideas.

Modeled and prototyped toy design using Pro/E.

Conducted finite element analysis using ANSYS for critical components. WORK

EXPERIENCE

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Co. Ltd. IE Intern June – August, 2012

Constructed linear assembly line design for elevator control panel with ergonomic appeal.

Improved product testing platform and procedure.

Improved and wrote assembly flow chart for motors. GEA Refrigeration Tech. Co. Ltd. HR and Project Management Intern June – August, 2011

Attended project meetings and studied project management styles.

Researched and quoted local event planning companies for opening ceremony.

Developed performance requirement list and selected contractors using Analytical Hierarchy Process and Decision Matrix.

SKILLS • SysML • Pro/E • SolidWorks • Inventor • ANSYS • MATLAB • C • LabView • Microsoft Office • VBA www.linkedin.com/in/zhentaoying

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