Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Benjamin P. McHugh

Lakewood, CO. 720-***-**** **********@*****.***

Objective

I am a mechanical engineer professional with research and internship experience. I apply knowledge from my experiences to cultivate effective solutions for sales, R&D, and aerodynamic roles in the aerospace industry.

Education

Montana State University Bozeman, MT

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Aerospace (GPA 3.95) August 2016- May 2020

Work Experience

Montana State University Bozeman, MT

Research Assistant January 2018- Present

Reduced manufacturing cost of the Future vertical lift program by developing stretch broken carbon fiber.

Utilized knowledge of ceramic material science, and tape casting to achieve a stronger fuel cell.

Wrote a successful research proposal for an $1800 state grant.

Published a research article concerning failure analysis on solid oxide fuel cells in Elsevier’s Acta Materialia.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589152919301978

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. Savannah, GA

Quality Engineering Intern May 2019- August 2019

Reviewed and established a methodology to analyze and prioritize defects for corrective action.

Globally standardized a discrepancy review process responsible for $164,000 in cost avoidance.

Presented results to upper management and drove action though communication.

Aided a zero-defect culture while ensuring FAA compliance.

Johnson Controls, Inc. Littleton, CO

Mechanical Engineering Intern May 2018- August 2018

Applied Octave (open source MATLAB) to streamline faulty HVAC controls.

Collaborated with HVAC/electrical contractors to specify productive mechanical controls.

Employed critical thinking to improve the controls functionality on HVAC mechanical equipment.

Projects, Awards, and Skills

Projects

Presented a technical poster regarding previous material science publication-University of Stuttgart

Researched and developed primary aircraft structures-Boeing & Montana State University

Developed a non-intrusive RPM device to identify a more efficient DC motor- JK Products

Researched lift coefficients with personnel in Aerodynamics Department- Gulfstream

Volunteer home restoration on a Reservation- Lookout Mountain Community Church

Honors and Awards

Presidential’s List, Dean’s Honor Roll; John P. Herak Mechanical Engineer Scholarship, Craig Alumni Scholarship, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship, Engineering Honors College Travel Scholarship

Software and Courses

Excellent: MATLAB System Analysis Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics CFD Vibrations Combustion

Fluent: AutoCAD SolidWorks HTML CSS Aircraft Structure Development Electromechanical systems

Exposure: Lean Manufacturing Solumina SAP Catia Arduino Continuous Improvement FEA LabVIEW

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