Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
Matthew E. Carlson
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
E-mail: ***************@*****.***
Brigham Young University Idaho Mechanical Engineering Grad with 14 years experience
3D DESIGN
Fluent in: Solid Works, NX4, Solid Edge, Mechanical Desktop, and Autodesk Inventor
Mechanical Concepts
Mastered the following disciplines in the field: Material Science, Machine Design,
Thermodynamics, Statics/Strength of materials, Composites, Nuclear/Chemical Reactions
F.E.A./Numeric Methods
Understand the logic of programming in: Excel, Visual Basic, C++, Fortran,
Maple, Matlap, Scilab, Mathmatica, COSMOS, and ANSYS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - BYU-IDAHO
Brigham Young University - Idaho – Mechanical Engineering April 2006
Brigham Young University-Idaho - Rexburg, Idaho
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
· Electives: Numeric Methods, Thermodynamics 2, Machine Design and F.E.A.
· CAD/CAM Experience: Unigraphics, Mastercam and Solid Edge
· Modeling Programs: Ansys, Excel, C++, Maple, Matlab, and Mathmatica
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Process Improvement Engineer Sep 08- Current
Diversified Structural Composites (DSC) - Erlanger, KY
Observe/Improve and increase production for 6 different pultrusion processes
Mitigate over 7 quality issues in the course of 4 months
Made process improvements to save DSC over $98,000 yearly
Designed over 14 different tools used in pultrusion
Designed several forming plates for the pultruding of complex shapes
Mastered designing tools in Solid Works 3D
Implemented the ISO 9001:2000 training into DSC’s facility
Became well-fitted at challenging vendors to give the best price to DSC
Worked with over 8 machine/fabrication shops to deliver products to meet deadlines
Designed 2 fully functional 400 position self tensioning creels
Managed 5 employees over the course of 3 months on a R&D product
Mechanical Designer Sep 07- Sep 08
Temporary Position - Areotek
Siemens Energy and Automation – Cincinnati, OH
· Customize over 40 various types of motors in NX4
· Review outlines of motors, and make corrections for clients
· Submit a change in the order request flow, resulting in saving Siemens tens of thousands of dollars every year
· Work on special projects using machine design and thermodynamic theory, which resulted in strengthening the relationship between Siemens and their clients
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Mechanical Planner May 07-Sep 07
EGC Construction – Cincinnati, OH
· Coordinate all safety operations on the P&G research site
· Handle all engineering information from two engineering firms including P&ID’s
· Plan, schedule, and bid jobs for millwrights providing EGC with more work
· Implemented a new way of filing time cards saving EGC 80% in processing time
· Communicate between two engineering firms, and P&G to deliver a final product
Research Internship/Mechanical Engineer Post Graduate Summer 04 -Dec 06
Idaho National Lab - Arco, Idaho
· Designed new weld experiments resulting in a 20% reduction in materials required
· Mitigate both sample prep time and procedures by increasing production by 400%
· Developed a composite fuel used in test reactors
· Reorganized procedures for developing fuels reducing time spent in the lab by 30%
· Designed new weld experiments for glove boxes to decrease welder fatigue
· Developed procedures for the manufacturing uranium cylinders and spheres
· Gave 3 presentations and produced 3 technical documents to win government money
Engineering and Physics Tutor/ Math Tutor Sep 03-Dec 05
Brigham Young University- Idaho - Rexburg, Idaho
· Taught an average of 23 students one-on-one during 112 weeks
· Resolved misconceptions with Physics/Engineering concepts and principles
· Taught as many as 14 students in one group session
· Aided students with study/learning deficiencies by teaching them study regimens
· The only tutor qualified to tutor in Thermodynamics, Dynamics, and Machine Design
Welder May 98-June 99, Summer 01-02
EGC Construction- Newport, KY
· Promotions received based on high school welding awards
· Developed layout packages for over 132 designs
· Subcontracted to P&G, and Bayer medicine
· Skills gained through hands on experience involving welders, saws, and lathes
Apprentice Electrician Summer 97
Curry Electric - Cincinnati, OH
· Developed safe temporary electrical outlets for a carnival
· Assisted in wiring houses and industrial buildings
· Gained valuable firsthand understanding and skills by wiring junction boxes
Achievements and Awards
· Awarded the Eagle Scout at the age of 16
· Awarded the most outstanding welding student in Kentucky Vocational School
· Received promotions at work for high school awards in welding
· Awarded for tutoring special need students
· Won a prized internship with the Department of Energy
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