SANAA M. BAGBAN

*** *********** ***. *** *, Amherst, NY 14226. Phone: 716-***-****

bqk3xw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position of a design engineer.

EDUCATION

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, [Expected: May 2011]

Mechanical Engineering – Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Physical Fluid Dynamics Combustion, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Management

Industrial Engineering – Six Sigma Quality, Quality Assurance

Operations Management – Global Supply Chain, Production and Inventory Planning,

Strategic Quality Management

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering [May 2009] GPA: 3.25/4.00

WORK EXPERIENCE

Schutte Buffalo Hammermill, Buffalo, NY May – November 2010

Engineer (R&D)

• Design & develop heating mechanism to be incorporated with size reduction hammer mills

• Feasibility testing, research, cost analysis, establishing parameters for best design selection

• Strategizing new product development process

Parker Hannifin Corporation – AIRTEK Div., Lancaster, NY June – December 2008

CAD Operator

• Designed & redesigned range of desiccant air dryers using AutoCAD

• Integrate BOM & product description in MSSV for company-wide access

• Custom design & assemble dryers specific to client requirements

LVD Strippit Inc., Akron, NY January- May 2008

Design Engineer

• Implemented design changes in existing drawings & assemblies of punch presses, turrets & press brakes using ProE Wildfire 3.0, uploaded & updated products in Windchill

• Developed engineering orders, released ECNs for production and updated BOM by reviewing drawings

Air India Limited, Old Airport, Mumbai, India. June-August 2007

Implant Trainee, Aircraft Major Maintenance Division

• Assisted Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in performing repairs on Airframe components, Powerplant and Main landing gears.

• Facilitated during engine overhaul and run-up procedures and weighing

• Changed gaskets and replaced seals, aligned torque rod.

PROJECTS

Six Sigma Methodology – University Facilities Department Fall 2010

• Led Six Sigma project team of 7 to focus on customer satisfaction

• Applied Six Sigma Methodologies and achieved 40% cost savings

• Achieved 30% reduction in complaints

Propulsion Research – Pulse Detonation Wave Engine Spring 2009

• Assisted Dr. David Forliti in capturing behavior of a pulse detonation wave using optical tools as Schlieren.

Propulsion Project – Ramjet and Turbojet Engines Fall 2008

• Designed a ramjet and a turbojet engine using EES to optimize the engines to specified configurations.

• The system performance parameters were compared and analyzed.

Design Processes and Methods Project – Library Chair Fall 2008

• Group of 5, conceptualized a redesign for a library chair, and based on engineering design theories.

• A business plan was prepared for formally introducing the product in the market, including detailed marketing and manufacturing plans.

Machines & Mechanisms Project – Can Crusher Spring 2008

• Group of 5, designed & built a can crusher involving 5 energy steps, meeting time & budget constraints

• Prepared technical report showing stress analysis & calculations on its mechanical structure

ProE Design Project – Fertilizer Dispenser Spring 2008

• Created a complete product report including preliminary design, product specifications, BOM, working drawings, a 3D model with design & cost analysis

Combustion Engine Disassembly Project Fall 2006

• Studied & analyzed design of the combustion cycle of the V6 GM engine

• Generated a technical report including assembly, disassembly, product specifications and analysis

TECHNICAL & COMPUTER SKILLS

AutoCAD, ProE, C++, Maple, MATLAB, EES, TPEQUIL, ANSYS, Minitab

OS – Windows, Linux, UNIX

MS Office

HONORS, AWARDS & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Peer Education Training, SBI Heath Education, SUNY at Buffalo September 2010

Nominated Member of Sigma Gamma Tau, UB chapter May 2008

Nominated Member of Pi Tau Sigma, UB chapter April 2008

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall 2006

Nominated Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars April 2006

Dean’s Honors List, Engineering and Applied Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo Fall 2005

International Student Merit Scholarship, SUNY at Buffalo Fall 2005

CollegeBoard AP Scholar Award September, 2005

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