Mechanical Engineer Design
Resume:
Zachary C Dilday
Mechanical Engineer
Motivated Mechanical Engineer with 3 years of experience in engineering design, manufacturing, and implementation, including CAD design, 2D, 3D and Solid Modeling, equipment selection, product validation, design and equipment test design and execution. Results-oriented with hands-on approach to tackling projects and accomplishing goals. Hardworking, team focused, and enthusiastic with design and testing experience in the academic, FDA regulated medical device, automotive, and aerospace industries. Passion for human centered design and product design. Work History
2019-08 -
Current
CubeSat Thermal Team Lead
Portland State Aerospace Society, Portland, OR
• Provided technical leadership for team to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects
• Performed wide range of engineering operations for thermal design considerations, from test fixture design to FEA studies
2019-04 -
2019-09
Product Validation Engineer MECOP Intern
Daimler Trucks North America, Portland, OR
• Developed tests and ensured adherence to testing standards, and best practices
• Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance
2018-09 -
2019-04
Manufacturing Engineer
A-Dec Inc., Newberg, OR
• Investigated reports of defective, damaged, or
malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and systems to identify problems and resolutions
• Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods
• Designed smart fixtures and created drawings for new tool and fixture designs
2018-04 -
2018-09
Tool Design Engineer MECOP Intern
A-Dec Inc., Newberg, OR
• Designed and fabricated tooling needed to construct various components
• Outlined and programmed routines and parameters for robotic system
2016-05 -
2018-04
Mechanical Engineering Lab Technician
Portland State University, Portland, OR
• Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances
• Contributed to training measures and led equipment safety and proper operational training sessions with students Education
2019-09 -
Current
Master of Science: Mechanical Engineering GPA:
Portland State University - Portland, OR – GPA: 3.78 2015-09 -
2020-06
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
Portland State University - Portland, OR – GPA: 3.45 2013-09 -
2015-06
Associate of Science
Portland Community College - Portland, OR – GPA: 3.62 Contact
Address
10929 SE Liebe Ct
Portland, OR, 9266
Phone
**********@*****.***
Skills
2D and 3D modeling
Computer-Aided Design
(CAD): SolidWorks, Inventor,
Siemens NX, Fusion 360
Certified SolidWorks Associate
(CSWA) in mechanical design
Visual Basic for Applications
(VBA)
People skills
Design thinking
Mechatronics
Microcontrollers
Arduino
Automation
PLC and Ladder Logic
Strong communication skills
Technical problem-solving
Mechanical component
design
Adaptive learner
Troubleshooting
3D Printing
Lean principles knowledge
FEA, FEM and failure analysis
Abaqus
Design of experiments (DOE)
Test instrumentation
Creating and documenting
test procedures
Interpret codes and
standards
Tooling design
Human centered design
Heat Transfer
Microsoft Office Suite
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