Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
Jessica A. Waters
Center Point, IA 52213
Cell Phone: 785-***-****
Email: *.****.******@*****.***
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Cumulative GPA : 3.687/ 4.0
Graduation Date : Dec. 2007
Licensed Engineer in Training (EIT)
Computer Skills
*CoCreate CAD - 3D & 2D, AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, Architectural Desktop, 3D-Max Animation Software, Inventor 4
*C Programming, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ANSYS Finite Element Analysis Program, Flowmaster, CATIA V5
*Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Office: Excel, Power Point, Word, Microsoft Project
Relevant Work Experience
Mechanical Systems Engineer Associate
Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS
Environmental System Controls Group: Jan. 22, 2008 – Feb. 28, 2009
(Reason for leaving: workforce reduction)
*Wrote technical documents including: FAA compliance reports, test plans, test results, and supplier specification documents.
*Tested a new humidity/temperature sensor using an environmental test chamber.
*Developed a new testing method to determine whether a heat exchanger is clean or dirty as a member of a green belt team.
*Diagnosed problems on customer aircraft and helped generate solutions for the problem.
*Performed cabin decompression analysis using a custom analysis application.
*Analyzed system components using thin and thick wall hoop stress and appropriate correction factors to determine if the components needed to be modified.
MCAD Support Summer Intern
Emerson Process Management Fisher Controls Division, Marshalltown, IA
Global Engineering Services Group: Summer 2007 (May – Aug.)
*Developed 3D models and 2D drawings on the CoCreate CAD system for standard metric fasteners in order to start populating a standard parts library that will be available to engineers and designers. These libraries will ensure the standardization of all 3D models and 2D drawings for standard parts.
*Produced 3D models, using CAD models imported into the print software, on a powder based rapid prototyping machine.
Product Engineer Co-op
Emerson Process Management Fisher Controls Division, Marshalltown, IA
Field Instrumentation Group : May – Dec. 2006
As a Product Engineering Co-op some of the major projects, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards, and training that I was involved with include:
*Designed a new spring for the mechanical relay of a pressure transducer in order to increase the output pressure range.
*Performed calculations to produce a new level controller cage with a wall thickness the same as that of a pipe with an equivalent diameter. Used ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code with ASME B31.3 – Process Piping Code for design.
*Modified the spring seat in a Level Controller to prohibit the zeroing spring from slipping and becoming ineffective.
*Developed ideas of a locking mechanism, so the zeroing spring is unable to move during high frequency vibration.
*Utilized CoCreate CAD 3D modeling and 2D drafting training along with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing training, compliant with ASME Y14.5, Standard for CAD and GD&T, throughout my entire co-op experience.
Relevant Projects
Senior Design Project – Sponsor: Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Wichita, KS
Senior Design is a two-semester capstone project in which students are divided into teams.
Project objective: Design an anti-leak fuel tank, that when hit with ballistic projectiles will aid in the cessation of fuel leakage.
*Defined the problem statement.
*Developed a project plan and created a Gantt chart utilizing Microsoft Project.
*Generated design concepts and performed extensive research.
*Built a prototype that was utilized for testing and evaluation of the final design.
*Maintained weekly communication with Boeing.
*Formulated written reports and participated in the oral presentations.
*Gained skills in material science and material properties through research and concept development. The group for this project consisted of 6 people, so this experience also helped develop my teamwork skills and taught me about delegation of priorities.
Awards, Honors, & Activities
*Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society, KSU Eng Honors Program, National Dean’s List, ASHRAE, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Other Work Experience
Tutor/Mentor - Upward Bound Math/Science Program at Kansas State, Manhattan, KS
Spring 2005-May 2006
*Tutored underrepresented high school students in math, physics, chemistry and biology.
*Aided in the planning of educational Saturday activities that were math, science and engineering oriented.
Cereal Sanitation Summer Hire - General Mills Company, Cedar Rapids, IA
Summer 2003 & 2004
*Cleaned machinery, labeled pipes, and designed one point lessons on how to lock-out tag-out machinery.
*Palletized bulk boxes of the finished product and monitored production lines and cleared any jams in product flow.
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