Mechanical engineer
Resume:
COLIN HATCHER
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
404-***-**** *****.*******@**.*** Pendergrass, GA www.LinkedIn.com/colinhatcher1
SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer experienced in structural design, validation testing, and failure analysis for
commercial vehicle systems at Cottrell Inc. Proven ability to develop CAD designs, perform FEA
validation, and translate real-world structural testing data into design improvements that increase
durability and manufacturability. Effective collaborator with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot
production issues and implement practical engineering solutions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Design Engineer, Cottrell Inc. 2024 - present
Design structural components and mechanical systems for commercial car-hauler trailers using
Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, supporting production vehicle platforms used in large-scale
transport operations
Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate structural integrity of components under
operational loading conditions and confirm compliance with durability and safety requirements
Plan and execute physical structural testing of ratchet box assemblies, evaluating welded and
fastened assembly configurations under vertical, horizontal, and tie-down loading conditions
Analyze test results to identify failure modes, load path issues, and structural weaknesses,
providing engineering recommendations for design improvements
Translate structural testing results into engineering design revisions that improve
manufacturability and long-term component performance
Collaborate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to troubleshoot production issues and
ensure designs meet real-world fabrication constraints
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Kennesaw State University 2024
SKILLS
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Structural Load Testing
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) DFMEA
Manufacturing Support Microsoft Excel (Engineering Analysis)
Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD
SOLIDWORKS Fusion 360
MATLAB Simulink
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