Colin Kruchan

Home Address: adhnwp@r.postjobfree.com Campus Address:

**** * ********* **. 440-***-**** 198 E. 16th Ave Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 Columbus, Ohio 43201

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University Graduation Date: December 2020 B.S. Mechanical Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.98/4.0 WORK EXPERIENCE

Honda of America Manufacturing (HAM) Engineering Co-Op June 2019-December 2019

§ Worked in the Mass Production Quality department, focusing primarily on Body and Frame accuracy

§ Managed supplier accounts, performed quality assurance visits, and carried out on-line repairs to ensure the quality and safety of the Honda manufacturing process

§ Designed a software program to enhance vehicle frame accuracy analysis

§ Conducted a project to identify and standardize safety gloves used throughout the HAM facilities resulting in a quarter million-dollar annual savings

Swagelok Company Engineering Intern May 2018-August 2018

§ Collaborated with the Valve Service Group (VSG) assembly department as a Project Engineer

§ Designed a valve handle installation fixture using SolidWorks, improving valve accuracy and changeover time

§ Led multiple teams tasked with a variety of projects ranging from designing a safer O-ring remover to the remodel of a workspace to optimize efficiency

§ Conducted lab tests on the product line and found a flaw in the assembly process that inspired change in valve torquing procedure

§ Facilitated numerous peer review sessions with fellow project engineers to evaluate designs and analyze project results

Ohio State University Libraries Security Officer August 2016-May 2018

§ Worked with fellow officers in the university’s library security department to ensure the safety of campus libraries LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLEVMENT

Wound Vacuum Pump Project January 2020-Present

§ Engaging with a team of 5 to produce an affordable wound vacuum pump for underdeveloped countries

§ Designing a system that utilizes a gravity cylinder to achieve negative pressure without the use of electricity

§ Conversing with key stakeholders to specify design requirements and obtain information on related medical products

§ Investigating the consistency and challenges of maintaining a negative pressure seal through multiple tests American Society of Mechanical Engineers Website Designer January 2018-Present

§ Serves as an active board member and web designer

§ Updates weekly events and networking opportunities for student engineers Engineers Without Borders Member August 2017-May 2019

§ Assisted in the design of multiple humanitarian projects benefiting a village in The Gambia

§ Contributed to projects ranging from the design of agricultural fencing to water storage methods Formula SAE Member August 2018-December 2018

§ Designed a formula SAE competitions racecar alongside fellow engineers

§ Offered input and assisted in wet layup autoclave process used to form car’s aerodynamic exterior The Advanced Energy Vehicle Design Project January 2017-May 2017

§ Constructed and programmed an electric motor-powered vehicle for a monorail system using Arduino

§ Optimized vehicle’s efficiency through completing various design phases and testing procedures SKILLS

§ GD&T: Certified in creating and reviewing fabrication drawings with geometric dimensional tolerancing

§ Computer Programs: Proficient in SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, MATLAB, ENOVIA, and Microsoft Office

§ Leadership and Teamwork: Competent in leading and working with engineering project groups

§ Quality: Skilled in performing quality management and root cause analysis

§ Machining: Experience with operating mills, lathes, CNC Machines, and 3D Printing