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Mechanical Engineer, Experienced in Team Management and Structures

Location:
California
Posted:
August 05, 2009

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Resume:

Bobby Alley

***** ******* **.

Bakersfield, CA **314

661-***-****

************@*****.***

Education:

University of Oklahoma, Spring 2009

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

2.8 GPA

Computer Skills:

AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Pro Mechanica, Pro Manufacturing, Excel VBA, MATLAB, ANSYS, Microsoft Office, CNC programming, welding, chassis design, vehicle tuning, various suspension programs, data acquisition programs, and engine management programs.

Experience:

Sooner Racing Team FSAE (varying hours)

Norman, OK, Aug 2004 – Jun 2009

-Chassis system and Powertrain system designer (2 years)- Use ProEngineer, Autodesk Inventor, and ANSYS to design lightweight and highly stressed chassis and drivetrain components.

-Chief Engineer (2 years)– coordinated the design, manufacturing, and testing of 2 racecars, while helping system designers to meet design goals.

-Team Manager (2 years)- set team deadlines, recruited members, and raised funds to get 2 vehicles through their seasons. Led team from 49th place to 8th of 431 teams internationally and 2nd in the US.

University of Oklahoma AME Shop (part time)

Norman, OK, Aug 2007 - May 2008

-Shop Technician - prototype fabrication and CNC programming and machining

Alley’s Welding Inc. (varying hours)

Bakersfield, CA, Aug 2003 - Present

-Bidder and Draftsman - used AUTOCAD to detail plans and create shop drawings

-Steel Fabricator - Steel structure layout, fabrication and installation (summers)

Activities:

Society of Automotive Engineers

Aug 2004 – Present

- Volunteered to participate in SAE activities in varying positions for varying competitions including 9 Formula SAE events and 1 Mini Baja event. Roles include Secretary, Vice President, President (2 years) and technical advisor for Mini Baja.

College of Engineering Leadership Roundtable

Aug 2006 – Aug 2008

-Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department Representative to Leadership Roundtable Committee. Met monthly to discuss and make decisions on student matters within the College of Engineering.

Engineering Practice Facility Task Force

Aug 2006 – Dec 2008

-College of Engineering Student Representative for the new Engineering Practice Facility. Met twice a month to give input on layout, organization and standards and regulations of the new engineering building.

Reserve Officer Training Corps

Aug 2004 – Jan 2006

-Volunteer with the US Army ROTC unit at the University of Oklahoma learning and receiving military training in planning, organization, leadership, and tactics.

Hobbies

-Vehicle restoration, motorcycle and SCCA racing, and golf.

Honors:

Sooner Racing Team Scholarship ($500)

Featured as Student Spotlight in COE Encounter Magazine



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