AARON MATHEWSON
Indianapolis, IN *****
**********@*****.***
MECHANICAL ENGINEER SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
●Extensive experience in mechanical engineering and mechanical design. Pays strong attention to detail; able to quickly grasp new concepts.
●Proficient in designing welded assemblies, injection molded plastic parts, castings, machined parts, sheetmetal, piping, harnesses
●Computer skills include MS Office Suite, PTC Creo, Windchill PDMLink, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, AutoCAD.
●DFMEA, prototyping, test management, Stage/Gate development process
●Experienced in developing products from initial concept through product launch.
●FEA experience, static-linear, P-method, H-method.
●Effectively able to communicate complicated concepts in an understandable manner, matching the message to the audience.
●Maximize resources to achieve customer satisfaction and increased productivity, meet deadlines and goals. Implement and coordinate both strategic and tactical plans to enhance performance.
●Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions. Excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications.
●Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audience. Public speaking and executive management briefing experience.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Engineer May 2022 – March 2025
Fluence Energy Remote
Manufacturer of Battery Systems for Power Companies
●Creo 8.0
●CAD Administration
●Layout of battery module
●Mechanical design of HVAC system, cooling plate
●Structural design of cabinets for modules
●Injection molded plastic, aluminum castings, aluminum extrusions, sheetmetal, wire harness
Design Engineer August 2017 – March 2022
The O’Gara Group West Chester, OH
Manufacturer of Armored Vehicles
●Design of light armored vehicle
●Created and managed over 350 CAD objects including 200 drawings
●Sustaining engineering.
●All designs in Creo 6.0
●Windchill
●Creo Simplified Reps
●Pro/Weld
●Pro/Sheetmetal
●Creo Simulate
●Windchill
Contract Design Engineer June 2014 – November 2016
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company Wauwatosa, WI
Manufacturer of Motorcycles
●Engineering and design of 2017 Street 500/750
●Sustaining engineering.
●Windchill
●Creo Simplified Reps
●Pro/Cable Harnesses
Contract Design Engineer November 2013 – June 2014
Sloan Valve Franklin Park, IL
Manufacturer of Toilet Flush Valves
●Sustaining engineering.
Contract Design Engineer April 2010 – November 2012
Advantis Medical Greenwood, IN
Manufacturer of Surgical Equipment Trays
●Engineering and design of custom surgical trays for instruments and implants
●Sustaining engineering.
●Windchill
●Creo Simplified Reps
●Pro/Cable Harnesses
Police Officer March 2009 – April 2010
Indiana State Police Capitol Police section Indianapolis, IN
Law Enforcement Agency
●Road patrol
CONTRACT Mechanical Designer 2008-2009
Delta Faucet Company Indianapolis, IN
Manufacturer of Faucets
●Design of faucets using brass castings and injection molded thermoset plastics
●Pro/Intralink
CONTRACT Mechanical Designer 2007 – 2008
Carrier Corporation Indianapolis, IN
Manufacturer of Furnaces and Air Conditioners
●Mechanical design of furnaces and air conditioners
●Pro/Intralink
●Pro/Piping
Mechanical Engineer 1999 – 2006
Viavi Solutions Indianapolis, IN
Manufacturer of Cable TV Test Equipment
●Engineering and design of hand-held and rack mounted test equipment
●Pro/Intralink
●Pro/Cable Harnesses
Design Engineer 1996 – 1999
Parker-Hannifin Lebanon, IN
Manufacturer ASME Pressure Vessels and Filtration Media
●Engineering and design ASME Pressure Vessels for chemical filtration processes
●Pro/PDM
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GPA 3.0/4.0
PURDUE UNIVERSITY Indianapolis, IN