Engineering Design
Resume:
Objective: to be a part of an innovative company that is leading the industry in engineering solutions and for their products. To use and further develop my skills in 3D CAD, team based projects, and creative problem solving.
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado Boulder- Mechanical Engineering B.S. May 2015
Daniels Fund Scholarship, CU BOLD Merit Scholarship, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Relevant Courses: Manufacturing, CAD/Fabrication, Intro to Robotics/Mechatronics, Thermodynamics II, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, System Dynamics, Aesthetics in Design, Innovation and Invention
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Quality Engineer IFA Rotorion NA, LLC Charleston, SC August 2015-June 2016
Tier 1 Automotive supplier Driveshaft Manufacturing: Provided quality support for automotive customers (BMW, Ford, Mercedes, GM) and addressed customer complaints with 8D problem solving method
Led Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Measurement System Analysis (Capability Studies & Gage R&R) for Ford driveshaft development
Completed Multiple projects management training to be an integral and successful member of project teams
Completed GD&T training developed measurement systems and tooling in compliance with GD&T standards
Developed a production part approval process for release of new project programs
Supervised and trained employees on the operation of machine processes
Experienced with ISO/TS 6949:2009 standards and audit process
PopSockets Boulder, Colorado Dec. 2013-Jan. 2015
Engineering Intern
Assisted in manufacturing quality control with new variations of product and researched manufacturing processes that were contributing to defects.
Created an effective product testing machine to help employer determine the product quality from the manufacturer, resulting in employer’s decision to find a new plastic injection manufacturer.
Dealt with customer communications when issues were encountered helping to improve public relations.
Worked independently fulfilling orders and providing 99% quality control of shipments.
Tasked with maintaining client website and made high quality renders of product for displays that increased traffic to the website.
Lockheed Martin Littleton, Colorado Dec. 2012-Aug. 2013
Engineering Assurance Intern
Independently learned VBA on site to finish and release the final VBA GUI that processed parts’ lists and that helped the company determine whether large batches of orders met industry standards.
Researched material properties and analysis to organize a material library that will be used in subsequent data acquisition and analysis for company purposes.
COURSE WORK:
SENIOR DESIGN: Manufacturing/CAD engineer for senior design project of a thermo-electric chair. Provided CAD drawings and communication with machinists to create final product design. Problem solved heat loss analysis that supported future design considerations. (created BOM(bill of materials, rapid prototyping, test apparatus,CFD analysis)
AESTHETICS IN DESIGN: Designed and manufactured a mechanical buffalo from repurposed parts. Used independent research of dynamic systems and finished project a week early.
MECHATRONICS: Assisted in programming and assembling circuits for an autonomous robot. (Robot programming, robot guidance).Used critical thinking to address issues that helped the completion of the project.
INVENTION AND INNOVATION: Project lead in developing an efficient water river turbine. Designated tasks to group members and provided assistance on tasks. Accomplished initial goal and met scheduled deadlines. Modeling and Simulation.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Skilled in the following software programs: Microsoft Programs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel(VBA), Arduino, 3D Modeling Software (SolidWorks), MatLab, C++,and LabVIEW.
Two years of manufacturing and machining experience from CNC, milling machine, laser cutter, and welding workshops. 5 years personal experience in automotive testing and repair.(Powertrain assembly)
Experienced in 3 years of design analysis, root cause, flow design and engineering design
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
TEAMS Boulder, Colorado Jan. 2012-May 2015
Developed engaging science projects for children to increase their passion for STEM related courses.
Conducted tours of campus to encourage prospective students to study engineering.
REFERNCE LIST
Mary Parker
Superior Q.E.
Jamie Rodriguez
Manufacturing Engineer Colleague
Melissa Six
Colleague
Brandon Gregory
QE Technician
COVER LETTER
Dear Hiring Management,
I am actively searching for a position where I can creatively apply my engineering knowledge on a variety of projects. My most recent position had me working in the automotive industry, while there, I realized wanted to have a more in depth understanding of design engineering and project experience with mechanical systems. It is important for me as a team member to use my skills working with inter disciplinary teams to solve problems and as an employee to provide exceptional quality work.
Including my engineering knowledge, I have grown up with a fascination for product design. A recent group related project that I was involved in was building an autonomous robot that could traverse a maze and shoot specified targets. My main role in the group was to design the chassis of the robot in addition to creating the shooting mechanism. I developed the chassis and gun in SolidWorks. I first made a prototype out of spare materials to validate my design. Then creating a 2D drawing from the 3D CAD model, I was able to machine the acrylic plates for the framework on a milling machine. A responsibility I took on considering my extensive experience in machining. A 3D printer was used to create the firing mechanism holder. I then tested the 5V motors and voltage regulator (firing mechanism) as an independent system before implementing it to the robot to insure the system was operational. As a side task my role allowed me to help program the robot using LabVIEW and develop my understanding of system integration. These systems being sonar for location finding, frequency filter for targeting, and motor control for movement., having also helped on each systems’ circuitry.
I am very passionate about the design process from analytically checking a design, to making prototypes, and continuing through multiple iterations before completion. Through those iterations it is thrilling to understand the failures and adjust to those problems. I understand that I might require more experience in certain areas that pertain to the position; however, I know I can quickly learn those tasks during employment. I have been successful learning on the site while at both of my internships. I would like an opportunity to have a personal interview to best demonstrate all that I can bring to the position. This seems like an amazing endeavor that I would want an opportunity to join. Thank you for your time.
Dallas Blackwood
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