Mechanical Design Engineer

Scott J. Snyder

Email: ***********@*****.*** • Address: 23-14 Arcadia Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 • Phone: 201-***-****

Ambitious, energetic, resourceful and innovative problem solver who is always eager to accept new challenges. A fast learner who is never afraid to ask questions and enjoys thinking outside the box. Solid performer who has been rewarded with the significant responsibility.

Education

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Product Design and Manufacturing

Graduated May 2010 with High Honors

Undergraduate GPA: 3.694

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, nine credits remaining

Graduate GPA: 3.714

Honors: Dean’s List, Edwin A. Stevens Scholarship, Stevens Scholars of Excellence, Kenneth J. Moser Award for Outstanding Performance in Heat Transfer, Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society), Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honor Society), Order of Omega (Greek Leadership Honor Society)

Relevant Courses: Modeling and Simulation, Heat Transfer, Advanced Product Development, Design for Manufacturability, Principles of Optimal Design and Manufacture, Total Quality Management

Senior Design Project: Design of an original residential vertical axis wind turbine. Reports include design justifications, flow and stress analyses, electrical schematics and bill of materials. Team delivered working prototype with test data in April, 2010.

Work Experience

Safe Flight Instrument Corp., White Plains, NY, Mechanical Engineer 06/10 - Present

• Current project lead for aircraft ice detection research and development project; responsibilities include preparing and conducting weekly project meetings, delegating tasks, performing wind tunnel tests, fabricating prototypes, analyzing heat power requirements and designing an airborne HD camera mount

• Performed linear stress analysis on HD camera mount and presented results to upper management for flight approval

• Co-creator of mechanical redesign for low cost version of production aircraft sensor

• Fabricate aircraft sensor prototypes using alternative materials to reduce heat requirements in icing conditions

• Initiated the investigation and integration of advanced FEA and CFD software packages; tasks include presenting opportunities for design improvement, test driving trial software, providing examples of design optimization and preparing return on investment estimates

• Proposed and implemented redesign of pressure test fixtures; replaced all bolted connections with toggle clamps and proved design performance through FEA simulation; process overhaul resulted in substantial reduction of man hours required to perform the tests

• Collaborate with electrical engineers on a regular basis to better understand electrical requirements and difficulties

Sigma Design Company, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey, Junior Engineer Co-op 05/08 - 12/08; 05/09 - 08/09

• Performed FEA stress analyses on pressure vessels, steel structures, medical devices, gaskets and clutch plates; also performed thermal studies analyzing the heat dissipation of electrical devices

• Compiled detailed reports for clientele which clearly explained the FEA approach to making engineering decisions, the results of the FEA and design recommendations based on the FEA results

• Used COSMOS Motion 2009 extensively to quantify the available energy of a mechanical system for comparison with real test data captured using DAQ software ($45K)

• Designed a preliminary reversible ratcheting drive system for an original prototype with proper gear ratios and shear pins as determined by engineering calculations ($30K)

• Generated an electrical design package for a client’s prototype including schematics created in MS Visio, Gerber files, a complete BOM and a working prototype of the electrical circuit, soldered in house ($30K)

• Fabricated many successful on-the-fly subassemblies which were necessary when the prototype design varied from the production design but still had to perform the same functions

• Redesigned a filtration system after which the total product cost was reduced by over 20% ($7K)

• Detailed drawings of machine components with proper tolerances and fits

Tishman Construction Corp. of NJ, Newark, New Jersey, Project Engineer Co-op 08/07 - 12/07

• Responsible for document control procedures, including RFIs, submittals, and transmittals using Primavera Contract Manager for Hoboken Ferry Service Phase II Project (Hoboken, NJ; $53M)

• Developed contractor submittal requirements log for the NJ Transit New Wheel True Facility Project (Hoboken, NJ; $16M) based on contract technical specifications

• Performed construction inspection and Quality Assurance review on concrete beam repairs and other punch list items

• Prepared cost estimates for various contract change orders and bulletins

Frutarom USA, North Bergen, New Jersey, Assistant Flavor Chemist Co-op 01/07 - 05/07

• Formulated new food and beverage samples to show off natural and artificial flavors for trade shows

• Introduced new flavor database using MS Access

Certifications and Skills

Certifications: Engineer in Training, CosmosMotion training taught by Cimquest, CAD/CAM Solutions (August 2008), Autodesk Inventor Advanced Modeling training taught by The Datamat Group (November 2010)

Software Knowledge: SolidWorks Simulation, Flow Simulation and Motion 2009, Autodesk Inventor Professional 2011, Autodesk Vault Manufacturing, CFDesign, Algor Simulation, MS Office Suite with specialty in Excel, Visio and PowerPoint, MATLAB, Crystal Ball, ANSYS, Pro Engineer

Lab Skills: Fabricating prototypes with shop tools, reverse engineering using precise measuring equipment, use of FARO arms, assembling mechanical systems, soldering and testing electronic assemblies, 3D rapid prototyping (FDM), data acquisition and analysis

Activities and Hobbies

Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity (Vice President, Rush Chair, Brotherhood Chair), ASME Member, Stevens Peer Mentor, Stevens Paintball Team, Stevens Club Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Bowling, Camping, Automotive Repair, Household Renovations

Charity Involvement: Wounded Warrior, Autism Speaks, Light the Night Walk (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society), Up ‘Til Dawn (St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital), Danielle Ricco Angels Among Us Foundation

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