Mechanical Engineer

Joshua Vickers

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Mechanical Engineer with four years of experience in 3D-modeling using Siemens NX and Solidworks, 3D printing, fixture design, and prototyping.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science University of Memphis Spring 2018 GPA 3.95

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Junior Research Project AUGUST 2016 – MAY 2017

Contributed to the development of a hydrokinetic energy harvesting machine by using Siemens NX to design a laboratory apparatus specialized for collecting experimental data with controlled boundary conditions. The goal of this project was to confirm theoretical results produced by Computation Fluid Dynamics Software.

Senior Design Project AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2018

Utilized 3D modeling and 3D printing skills to design a handheld fixture for packaging a gravity fed venturi pump that disperses an antibacterial fluid as an aerosol to be applied to medical devices.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tool and Die Engineer Carrier Corporation May 2018 - Present

Utilize 3D modeling skills to design and provide drawings for die tooling, custom die blocks, discontinued equipment parts, prototype project parts, brazing fixtures, specialized carts for kitting processes, machine guarding, and emergency safety projects such as pinch point guarding or handheld tools that prevent repetitive motion injuries.

Create Solidworks Assemblies of prototype automation improvements with examples such as a coil manipulator, fin cart elevator, ABB/Fanuc/Shunk robot arm fixture, and fan blade grommet fixture.

Document and create standard work procedures for maintenance and repairs on form dies, cam pierce dies, trim dies, and specialty dies such as the louver die, fin die, and control panel die.

Operate and Program Lincoln Electric CNC Plasma Cutter and MakerBot 3D printer.

Supervise and collaborate with 12 unionized journeyman tool and die makers to complete project deadlines, fabricate parts, and complete die maintenance and repairs.

Distinguish and diagnose problems with the die, press, or material that cause parts to fail quality inspection. This includes a broken punch/insert inside the die, leaking nitrogen manifold system, nitrogen gas spring failure, bent leader pin or damaged bushing, broken bolts/dowel pins, material hardness, material lubrication, material thickness, material camber, and material alignment issues.

Order and maintain a stocked inventory of die maintenance parts, project parts, and tooling for the mills, lathes, and grinders

Apply knowledge of material science to choose appropriate material for prototype development: tool steel, cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, aluminum, polyurethane, and UHMW.

Communicate with leadership team on continuous improvement strategies to reduce downtime and increase production efficiency, and work together with HR generalists to resolve employee conflicts.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern Onyx Medical May 2017 – August 2017

Operated CNC mill, CNC grinder, manual mill, manual lathe, and wire EDM (Drill) to produce medical screws, drill bits, and k-wires.

Designed pressurized sand filtration system for electropolishing wastewater, provided an energy mapping and consumption assessment for facility, and constructed 3D models for various projects.

Resident Advisor University of Memphis August 2015 – May 2016

Exhibited leadership by serving as a role model, performing peer mediation, and taking measures to assist with the growth and development of students in the residence halls (LLC North 3rd Floor).

Provided weekly programs over topics such as effective study habits, reducing stress, and optimizing time management resources.

Prepared incident reports and administered safety, maintenance, and wellness checks.

Lifeguard City of Bartlett July 2013 – August 2016

Displayed work ethic through daily custodial duties, management of water chemical levels, equipment maintenance, and patron surveillance.

Expanded interpersonal skills by training new lifeguards, assisting patrons with special needs or disabilities, and conducting sales for splash pad access.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D Printing and 3D-modeling using Solidworks or Siemens NX

Microsoft Office, Computer programming with MATLAB, and Torchmate CAD Software

Safety Training (lock out tag out, harness training, pinch point, electrical hazards, chemical hazards)

Mig Welding, oxygen-acetylene welding, “stick” welding

Operate conventional mill, CNC Plasma cutter, CNC mill, and CNC grinder

UTC continuous improvement training (ACE Associate- 2 kaizen events)

ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER WORK

Solidworks Tutor for Collierville Highschool Robotics Team (2018-2019)

United Way Trunk or Treat– robotic arm and pneumatic press demonstration (Fall of 2018 and 2019)

President of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (U of M Student Section 2016-2018)

President of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (2017-2018)

Tutoring in Mechanical Engineering Coursework (2016-2018)

Volunteer Work for City of Bartlett, St Jude Up till Dawn, Mid-South Food Bank, Memphis River Warriors, Campus Gardens, and Tiger Blue Goes Green (2014-2015)

AWARDS AND HONORS

University of Memphis Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Senior (2017-2018)

University of Memphis Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Junior (2016-2017)

HINO Motors Engineering Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship

Graduated with Engineering Honors and named to Dean’s List (Fall 2014 – Spring 2018)

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