Computer Aided Design
Engineering + Design
I took my first Design and Manufacture course in college and when I started using SolidWorks, I became obsessed! Being able to see my ideas in a easily recognizable 3D format made me want to learn as much as I could about it. The majority of my SolidWorks knowledge I acquired by spending extra time in the computer labs and taking on projects with added complexity to challenge my abilities. I taught myself Unigraphics(now known as Siemens NX) at my summer Co-Op working with GE designed jet engine components.
I dabble with any CAD program that I can get my hands on and created a few small projects to familiarize myself Inventor and AutoCAD as well as a variety of FEA and Photo Rendering programs.
I recently have started trying out more artistic CAD programs for architectural and character design with programs like Z-Brush, SculptGL, and Homestyler. I also have been using free, open source CAD programs like OnShape.
CAD Work Experience, Projects, and Skills
Manufacturing Engineer co-op • Paradigm Precision • May 2010 – May 2011
By implementing my airflow test cell design for the GE90 combuster, I was able to cut down the manufacturing process time by a full day. This air flow cell eliminated the need for the part to be shipped for testing mid process, saving money and also preventing any potential damage during transit. I was responsible for creating the operations manual, testing processes, tooling, and implementation which were all approved through a GE audit.
Preformed SPC analysis on an EDM process with tolerance drift, determined the source of the issues, and designed a new fixture and manufacturing process that made the processes stay well within tolerance. I created a CMM program to measure 4 datum features and collected over 300 data points. We presented our findings to the head of the department to prepare for an audit
Spec’d out a kiln for an interference fit process for two Inconel rings with approximately 3’ diameters used as a high rotation, high heart internal component of the GE90 jet engine.
Designed and manufactured multiple fixtures and gages, tested processes, determined tooling needs for various processes and ordered necessary components from vendors, and worked as a liaison between the manufacturing and business sides of the company. I comfortably used GD&T to both interpret and create drawings for my designs.
Machinist Apprentice • Boston University • January 2010 – December 2010
I was responsible for assisting undergraduate and graduate students as well as professors in the design and manufacture of one-off parts necessary for small school projects or components needed for larger ongoing studies.
I made everything from gumball machines, to titanium charms, to graphite heating elements. I would instruct students about proper GD&T for manufacturing purposes and inform them what our shops machines were capable of producing.
I worked with 4-axis CNC milling centers and engine lathes, manual mill’s and lathes, wire EDM, a variety of smaller manual tooling.
Design and Manufacture TA • Boston University • January 2010 – May 2011
I was responsible for writing lectures, designing tutorials, writing and grading homework, and assisting students one on one during open lab hours for 6-8 hours a week. The classes were a 2 credit intro course for Freshman, an intermediate course for freshman and sophomores that included a larger project designed using CAD with comprehensive drawings and basic GD&T to be manufactured in the machine shop I also worked in, and an advanced design and manufacture course for juniors, seniors, and grad students. In the summer session I was the only teaching assistant and was wholly responsible for educating upwards of 50 students.
I consulted a professor on redesigning his automation and manufacturing course during an off semester to modernize the material. I was cited on multiple senior capstone projects as a design consultant for my assistance during open hours in the CAD computer lab.
Design and Manufacture using CAD and FEA (ENG ME507) – May 2010 – May 2011
Intro to Design and Manufacture (ENG EK156) – May 2010 – May 2011
Mechanical Design for Manufacture (ENG EK131 M1) – September 2010 – May 2011
Automation and Manufacturing Methods (ENG ME345) – January 2010 – May 2010
Projects
Machine Design • Automated Electric Guitar Machine • 2010
Used: Solidworks, PhotoView 360, COMSOL, some AutoCAD Results: Researched and designed a water jet system to capable of producing custom guitar body's in a fully automated 10 minute cycle. I completed extensive research in emerging technology and my group was the only one to create a system that minimized waste and did not use any CNC milling in our process.
CAD and FEA Biomechanical Design • D-FLEX Prosthetic Foot • 2010
Used: SolidWorks2010 Photo Render/FEA, COMSOL 4.0. Results: Designed a unique prosthetic technology, tested walking force using FEA and made the Product marketable
Automation Methods • Mouse/Cheese RC-Car Housing
Used: SolidWorks2009, GibbsCAM, CNC Milling and Lathes, Open CIM, manual machines. Results: Mass produced RC Car body design using automation
Design and Manufacture • Pencil Holder with Revolving base
Used: SolidWorks2008, GibbsCAM CNC Milling Centers. Results: Successful introduction to SolidWorks
Skills
Software Programs
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Advanced: SolidWorks, Unigraphix, PhotoView 360
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Intermediate: AutoCAD, OnShape, GibbsCAM, Various architectural CAD programs, COMSOL and other FEA programs, Photoshop
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Basic: Sketchup, Pro E, Zbrush
Related Coursework
Product Design ENG ME404
Machine Design ENG ME560
Design and Manufacture using CAD and FEA ENG ME407