David Reynolds
H: 303-***-**** **** East ***th Circle
C: 208-***-**** Thornton, CO 80602
*****.*********@*****.***
Mission Statement
Mechanical Engineer passionate about problem-solving and design, looking for an engineering position in the automation industry
Skills/Qualifications
Computer Skills
3-D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Auto Desk Inventor), Labview, Matlab, Mathematica, VBA, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills
Welding (SMAW, MIG, TIG), Machine shop experience (Mill, Lathe, Press brake, Stamp press), G-Code, Sheet metal and plastic fabrication, Communication, Organization, Time management, Kinematic analysis, Machine design
Capstone Project – Tape Dispenser Assistive Device - 2011
Effective team-player while working in a team of 5 to design and produce a device that helps physically challenged individuals assemble tape dispensers
Collaborated with customer/engineers to determine customer needs
Conceptualized, tested/retested and prototyped design within 4 months and under budget
Redesigned to correct clearance issues
Prepared reports/portfolio and presented to customer and public
Lead in FMEA analysis
Created assembly layout, 3-D models and drawings of device
Executed weekly design review meetings
Placed 2nd out of 500 teams in a campus wide Research and Creative Works Conference
Currently being considered for potential patents in a nation-wide competition
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) – Co-Chair - 2011
Increased membership by 10% through campus wide recruiting and competitions
Sponsored DI Wars design competition
Created rocket competition multi-city public attention
Education/Work Experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering – Brigham Young University – Idaho - 2011
Wolf Robotics LLC - 2010
Improved fabrication process for an existing part by decreasing material and cost by 30%
Detailed and red lined 90+ drawings for tooling assemblies
University of Colorado Denver – 2009
Improved problem-solving skills through troubleshooting IT network
Increased awareness of details through the inventory of IT closets
AECOM – 2008
Developed time management skills by plotting bridge concept layouts with deadline
Enhanced testing and retesting skills through analyzing traffic patterns
Full-time Representative – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – 2005 to 2007
Managed an area coving 10 square miles with 4 direct reports
Conducted weekly meetings to track progress
Learned Spanish language and culture