Mechanical engineer

Seeking a position within a progressive company whereby, I can utilize my excellent analytical and interpersonal skills within a team environment. An experienced professional with involvement in management decision-making I will be a great asset due to my diverse background in science and business while leveraging my ideas, enthusiasm, and relationships. I have developed expertise by understanding customers’ needs and working closely with management to tailor solutions.

Education:

BS in Mechanical Engineer, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Amherst MA 2025

Work experience

Process Improvement Specialist – Amazon, Holyoke, MA, May 2021 – 2023

●Evaluate existing workflows and systems using tools like process mapping and value stream mapping to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and bottlenecks.

●Design and implement process improvement strategies and solutions to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.

●Guide cross-functional teams in process re-engineering projects, from planning and execution to monitoring and completion.

●Train and guide employees in new processes and methodologies to ensure successful adoption and a sustained culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen).

●Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality systems to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.

●Perform root cause analysis (RCA) to address process and equipment failures, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.

Projects – Manufacturing Lead/ Childbirth Contraction Pain Relief Hip Squeezer (Patent Pending), Amherst, MA February 2025 - May 2025

●Supported the development of a medical device aimed at reducing pelvic pain during labor contractions.

●Responsible for the application of risk analysis for both new design, product/process changes and cost analysis (COPQ)

●Utilizes risk tools such as FMEAs, Hazard Analyses, Control Plans, and Risk Management Plans/Reports.

●Developed and refinement of FBDs, CAD models, to align with manufacturing constraints.

●Applied DFM and DFA principles to streamline production and component integration.

●Executed and tracked all production timelines using Microsoft Project, while leveraging Teamcenter PLM to ensure all deliverables were accurately documented and managed throughout the product lifecycle.

Project – Customs of Wrench Design and Fabrication Amherst, MA February 2024 – May 2024

●Utilized SolidWorks with a team to reduce weight (<0.75oz) and optimize performance (>65Nm).

●Refined design with ANSYS Mechanical to achieve stress under yield strengths (30/276 MPa).

●Communicated with shop operators to ensure the design was efficient and manufacturable.

●Constructed head utilizing additive manufacturing and formed body using milling machines.

Project – PCB Mounting Assembly Manufacturing, Amherst, MA September 2023 – May 2023

●Arranged communication between design and manufacturing disciplines to ensure quality.

●Manufactured a standing mount utilizing a horizontal bandsaw in addition to a milling machine.

●Verified final PCB mount measurements were within tolerance of design specifications.

Project – Cardemo Uno, Amherst, MA September 2023 – May 2023

● Worked on the Car demo Project by building multiple breadboard circuits using jumper wires.

● Programmed an Arduino Uno to control blinking LEDs and piezo speakers using digital Write

● Integrated the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor to detect distance and trigger responses.

Skill:

Hardware: 3D printing, CNC manufacturing, mechanical measurement tools.

Software: SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), Microsoft Project, Teamcenter PLM, Arduino.

Principles: DFM, DFA, CAD, FEA, FMEA, Project Management, Engineering Communication, Heat Transfer Analysis, Fluid Mechanics Modeling, Experimental Data Analysis, Manufacturing Systems (MRP, JIT), Inventory & Operations Management

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