Mechanical Engineer Il

Derek Chigas

** **** **** *** ****, MA *****

781-***-****, *********@*****.***

Summary: A Mechanical Engineer with a background in mechanics, engineering design, and fluid flow systems. As well as an interest in aerospace and Naval defense engineering. Actively hold a government secret clearance. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL: Lowell, MA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduated 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Solidworks - Proficient

AutoCAD - Proficient

MATLAB - Proficient

Teamcenter – Proficient

Pipe Stress Software – Proficient

Internal Structural Modeling and Analysis Software – Proficient WORK EXPERIENCE

SERCO INC. September 2023 - Present Mechanical Engineer II

• Serving as primary mechanical engineer for all updates and modifications for the Navy’s SSC’s, LCAC’s, and LCU’s.

• Extensive designing for new fuel tanks, hull structures, piping designs etc, in solidworks and autocad to provide support to the Navy and find solutions to problems that occur during the craft's life cycle.

• Modify, create, and maintain detailed ship drawings in Autocad for both existing and newly designed assemblies/components on ship.

• Design new mechanical components and assemblies in Solidworks and Autocad for high-priority projects for the Navy.

• Calculate crucial weights and moments for the crafts to ensure proper balance, stability, and compliance with naval engineering standards.

• Hold multiple excellence awards from the company for outstanding performance during key projects, and consistently completing projects ahead of schedule.

GENERAL DYNAMICS ELECTRIC BOAT May 2022 - September 2023 Stress Engineer l

• Designed and analyzed piping systems using internal software while applying engineering and problem-solving skills to ensure the system meets all analysis requirements in accordance with applicable Navy specifications.

• Conducted fluid mechanics analyses and performed calculations for submarine hydrodynamics, optimizing the design and efficiency.

• Ensured structural integrity by calculating fatigue stresses from connected piping systems while maintaining compliance with design stress limits.

• Used structural analysis software to simulate and design piping supports attaching to external and internal structures to get accurate stress results.

•Authored technical reports and provided detailed feedback on 3D piping arrangements to ensure compliance with all requirements, while also optimizing designs for ease of installation and maintenance.

• Reviewed and validated block diagrams and system schematics for accuracy and alignment with project specifications. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• ANSYS experience in multiple engineering projects having used radiation, convection, and conduction testing on various systems to ensure the FEA model is optimized and met requirements given.

• Took Masters courses in Six sigma and applications for engineering project management.

• Performed energy efficiency assessments for mechanical and HVAC systems and contributed to the evaluation and integration of solar energy technologies.

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