- EDUCATION & LICENSURE -
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Mechatronics)
Purdue University Northwest, Indiana 2017
European Aviation Safety Agency Aircraft Engineering License, Foundation Degree Modules
Newcastle Aviation Academy, Northumberland, England 2010
- EXPERIENCE -
(VEHICLE STRUCTURES) SIMULATION ENGINEER 1, February 2018 – Present
Nemak (Product Development Centre), Sheboygan, WI – Aluminium Die-Casting of automotive components
Improving cast quality of lightweight Body-in-White automotive components through design advancements of new Vehicle Structures parts including product launches.
Identifying defect causes of powertrain parts using fluid-flow and thermal simulations to reduce scrap.
Developed presentation reporting standards for internal and external customers (inc. Detroit Three).
Established efficient, stable data collection standards to deliver more accurate simulation processes.
Proposal for two bodies of work to be deployed globally.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN, May 2017 – August 2017
Federal Signal, University Park, IL – Manufacturing group of Safety and Security products
Two larger time studies within Lean Six Sigma environment completed across a multi-operational facility while improving operational efficiency through immediate and long-term process changes.
Managerial qualitative judgment deemed goal of 10% improvement on 10 parts was exceeded.
Part quality and cycle time improvements.
Analytic investigative data presented to managerial groups as executive presentations and reports.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN, May 2016 – August 2016
NLMK, Portage, IN – Supplier of hot rolled, pickled and oiled carbon/alloy specialty products
Exposure gained in both the Melt Shop and Hot Strip Mill conducting equipment analysis to better current and future daily operations.
Achieved beyond manager-forecasted project targets covering multiple self-managed projects.
Reduced reactive downtime (50%) by designing preventative maintenance (Electric Arc Furnace).
Generated a site-wide Argon-line layout for safety identification.
Advanced layout to include HSE equipment – risk reduction and response improvements.
- LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT -
Manager and pilot to design and manufacture eight vehicles. Three first-place and multiple top ten finishes.
NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge 2014-2017
Aerodynamics Senior Design Team Leader verifying and offering improvements to a performance undertray.
Formula SAE 2016-2017
Athletic Honor Roll Student soccer captain, in twenty-year best season. Featured as a University Tennis player.
Purdue University Sports 2013-2016
Electric Vehicle Team, the Environmental Club and the 3D Printing Club.
Purdue University Northwest 2013-2017
- SKILLS -
Professional Experience with:
EKK Cast & Flow 3D Cast - Simulation
Siemens NX & Teamcenter, AutoDesk Suite - CAD
Fluke – Thermal Imaging
AutoDesk Suite – CAD (3D/2D)
Adobe Creative Suite – Graphics/Design
Academic Experience with:
Solidworks (Dassault Systemes), AutoDesk Suite - CAD
Star CCM+ - CFD
MatLab – Numerical Simulation
COMSOL & ANSYS - FEA
XCode – C++ (Computer Language)
Creo – 3D Modelling
Aerospace Engineering Certificate, Newcastle College, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (2008)
Advanced Certificates in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (2011), and as a Nutritional Advisor (2017)
Assessment in Avalanche Safety (Level 1) (2013)
Customer Service Advanced National Vocational Qualification (Level 3) (2006)
Studied in Norway for a certificate in Norwegian Language (Level 1) (2007)
Multiple (international) seasons as a licensed F.A. Football Coach (2005-2012)
- LANGUAGES -
Spanish – Beginner / Norwegian - Beginner
- ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE -
PROJECT ENGINEERING ASSISTANT, January 2011 – June 2011
ROCPower LTD, England – Second-generation biofuel Power Plant
Performed contract work directly for company, and divisional, Managing Directors to implement an alternative fuel power plant.
Liaised with government bodies to ensure powerplant met performance and safety standards.
Achieving maximum renewable obligation credits – double that of fossil fuel sourced energy.
Reduced hosing operation water usage by 15% as a member of The Cost Reduction Team creating efficiency improvements to a large coal site.
STUDENT CONSULTANT, August 2014 – December 2017
Office of Instructional Tech., Purdue University, IN – Learning Management Systems
Duties included assisting faculty, students and staff directly with local, and online, computer challenges.
Emphasis biased towards the Blackboard Learning Management System.
Provided tutoring on MS Office programs.
BICYCLE MECHANIC, November 2012 – August 2013
Mountain Equipment Co-Op, North Vancouver, BC – Co-Operative retailer of outdoor goods
Service turnover targets frequently exceeded individually and as a team-contributor while building new bikes on top of the service of customer’s existing bikes.
Provided high level of attentive customer service with outdoor goods including specialised bike fittings.
Individually recognized for positive contributions externally by Shimano and internally by group management.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN, May 2009 – August 2009
Hargreaves Services PLC, England – Key products and services in infrastructure, energy and property.
Closely assisted Lead Project Engineer with ongoing portfolio revolving largely around power generation projects.
Managerial exposure to product selection, health and safety investigations and process scheduling.