Mechanical Engineering Project

*******@*****.*** Jason J. Sowersby *** Kingsbury Avenue

607-***-**** Corning, New York 14830

Objective

To secure an engineering position in a field related to manufacturing, or research and development. Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, May 2016 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT BUFFALO

x Current Cumulative GPA: 3.67/4.00 Current Major GPA: 3.82/4.00 x Acknowledged for achievement in technology with the Glenn O. Sallack Scholarship Award. Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Technology: CAD Design, May 2013 CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

x GPA: 3.54/4.00 Cum Laude

x Awarded Conrad R. and Lucy A. Stemski Scholarship for academic achievement in math or science. x Granted the Wayne Kenner Memorial Scholarship for academic success while playing a varsity sport. x Hilliard Foundation Scholarship recipient for academic achievement in a technology program. x Robert L & Leonora Gross Scholarship recipient for academic success in a science related program. Internships

Engineering Intern, (5/2015-8/2015, 12/2015-1/2016). KENNEDY VALVE MANUFACTURING-Elmira, NY

x Constructed over 300 bill of materials at the assembled level. x Standardized a set of valve gears while working collaboratively with purchasing and manufacturing managers. x Created, maintained, and updated various part numbers within a product data management system. x Determined hardware requirements for valves while referencing engineering drawings for specifications. x Measured and inspected parts for the quality department. Continuous Improvement/Lean Intern, (6/2014-8/2014). KENNEDY VALVE MANUFACTURING-Elmira, NY

x Converted PDF documents into a more usable form for use on Microsoft tablets. x Documented cycle times for machining cells to be used in value stream mapping. x Created/edited standard work flip books and placed them in each machining cell. x Ordered and labeled storage racks and containers for use throughout the plant. x Re-labeled and re-sized Kanban sizes to accommodate one piece flow and to reduce inventory. Projects

Design Project

x Designed a hinge assembly to be used on a large, 38 inch diameter, carbon steel door for Xylem Incorporated. x Revised the design several times to meet manufacturing and cost requirements. x Improved safety factors through the use of finite element analysis (FEA) with SolidWorks CAD software. x Prototyped each design using rapid prototyping and a 3-D printer. x Utilized project management techniques by creating a Gantt Chart and schedule in Microsoft Project. x Presented weekly project reports to the engineering team at Xylem Incorporated, Buffalo, NY location. Physics Project

x Designed a water propeller in a visible housing for use in a physics class. x Created the propeller and housing using Solidworks CAD software and rapid prototyping. Related Work Experience Technical Experience

x Bowling Machine Mechanic, (2009-2013) Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Crystal Lanes Bowling Center-Corning, NY. Exposure to Lean Techniques and Six Sigma practices. x Repaired AMF Bowling Machines. Experience around shop floor, foundry, and machines. x Replaced broken parts and assemblies. Completion of Accelerated College Education (ACE) x Performed general building maintenance. credits in CAD-SolidWorks software. Professional Affiliations

x American Society of Mechanical Engineers Epsilon Pi Tau International Honors Society for Technology. x National Honors Society Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society.

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