Mechanical Engineering Technologist (B.S.) - Lean, FEA, CAD Expert

Miles Patron

Los Angeles, CA 323-***-**** *************@*****.***

EDUCATION

California State University Los Angeles Graduated: May, 2025 B.S ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Overall GPA: 3.49

SKILLS

● Lean Manufacturing (Six-Sigma) ● ANSYS Simulation FEA

● SolidWorks (Advanced Part & Assembly Modeling) Static Structural & Explicit Dynamics

● Machining Topology Optimization & Material Design

● Microsoft Office ● Additive Manufacturing/Slicer Software ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

3D Printed Fixed-Winged Aircraft Capstone Project -Team Lead August 2024-May 2025

● Led a cross-functional team of 4 engineers to deliver a competition ready 3D printed fixed winged aircraft by managing schedules, budgets, and design execution.

● Translated the competition standards into design specifications which supported end-to-end product delivery through design, testing, and validation phases

● Improved aerodynamic performance by optimizing the lift-to-drag ratio using physical/simulated airflow tests using ANSYS, SolidWorks, and a wind tunnel to identify inconsistencies through root-cause analysis.

● Reduced the design iteration time by 30% by implementing rapid prototyping and troubleshooting performance issues.

● Produced a fully functional aircraft that was able to compete in the California State University Los Angeles 3DPAC competition and placed 4th out of 20 teams from different colleges around the country.

● Presented technical results and design trade-offs to investors ensuring clear communication of system performance and the project outcomes.

Material Analysis & Optimization Project- Project Lead June 2024-August 2024

● Examined the microstructures of different materials to simulate the mechanical properties they would display for a chair using ANSYS.

● Designed fibers and matrixes of the different materials microstructures using ANSYS: Material Designer to conduct comprehensive simulations of the mechanical properties of each material.

● Simulated design solutions aligned with real world performance and cost restrictions similar to that in infrastructure applications.

● Achieved a fully optimized chair with material that would limit the stress points and the saving of material cost by shaving off 20% of the material showing data-driven design trade-offs. Lean Manufacturing Production Line Project - Project Lead January 2024- May 2024

● Designed and optimized a production system of a portable charging fan that aligned with real world infrastructure and operational requirements, reducing lead time to 1 minute 30 seconds using lean manufacturing principles(DMAIC, Kaizen).

● Lead a cross-functional team of 8 engineers through product design using SolidWorks, work-cell development, and process validation.

● Identified workflow bottlenecks which led to development of a U-shaped work-cell, improving reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.

● Simulated real-world manufacturing and infrastructure environments by physically going through the workcell and assembling the product while also testing its functionality.

● Presented process improvements to investors to demonstrate how the portable charging fan we developed can have a efficient production line using lean manufacturing principles to provide a high quality product to consumers. Machining Hammer Project - Machinist August 2023-November 2023

● Developed skills required for machining such as the use of drill presses, horizontal lathes, mills, and bandsaws by following a set of blueprints to make a functional aluminum hammer.

● Simulated real world machine shop by using root cause analysis to trouble shoot machining issues to maintain dimensional accuracy.

● Interpreted engineering drawings and executed fabrication processes aligned with design requirements and quality standards.

● Manufactured a precision aluminum hammer meeting all blueprint specifications by applying machining techniques including facing, milling, turning, and threading

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ross Dress for Less - Loss Prevention Specialist November 2021-Present

● Led as a Loss Prevention Specialist, where I worked with a team to communicate and handle stressful situations.

● Developed training programs to help new hires have a smooth transition in performing their tasks and improving overall team communication skills

● Prioritized customer relations by being able to communicate and understand their needs to better assist them.

● Developed great customer service skills that have allowed me to create consistent sales for the store and have taught these skills to my peers to improve overall store-customer relationships. SUPPLEMENTARY EXPERIENCE

● OSHA-30 Certified - Commitment to safe work practices.

● Highland Park Community Project - Helped develop a memorial for fallen soldiers of World War II in the Highland Park community

● Golden Eagle Makers - Collaborated with a club to complete community based projects using engineering resources US citizen

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