Experience
Product Design Engineer - SharkNinja November 2021-June 2024
My duties included fabricating & testing prototypes, creating presentations, & collaborating with an international team to design, validate, and mass produce various consumer products & home appliances. During my time at the company I was listed as an inventor on 4 patent applications.
Engineering Intern - Ruger Firearms May-August 2019
Lowered tooling costs and optimized CNC toolpaths as part of the manufacturing team. Designed and manufactured parts for new products using existing tools and fixtures to lower costs.
Bicycle Mechanic - Ridgefield Bicycle Co. March 2015-June 2017
Built, repaired, and maintained bikes. Diagnosed problems with customer bikes and worked in sales.
Quality Control & Machine Operator - TP Engineering May-July 2017
Worked as a machine operator and quality control technician. Diagnosed problems with machines and fixed issues relating to out-of-tolerance parts.
Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, Massachusetts - 3.20 GPA
Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical Engineering with Concentration in Mechanical Design, Class of 2021. Graduated with Distinction.Ridgefield High School – Ridgefield, Connecticut
High School Diploma, STEM courses, Graduated 2017
Skills
FMEA
Experience using failure mode & effect analysis for product and process improvement
CNC Machining
Experience with 3 & 4 axis CNC milling and turning and a sufficient understanding of basic G-code
FEA
Experience using finite element analysis within SolidWorks simulation
Communication
Able to articulate ideas to team members and present information in a clear, concise manner
CAM Software
Experience with Esprit, MasterCAM, and CAMworks
SolidWorks
Proficient in advanced SW functions and have experience with surfacing
DFMA
Experience making design choices that minimize time, resources and cost for a variety of manufacturing processes
3D Printing
Very experienced with using SLA, SLS, & FDM 3D printing for rapid prototyping purposes
Python
Able to use python to create programs that streamline workflow
Lean Manufacture
Familiar with lean manufacturing practices
Axiomatic Design
Experience creating FRs and DPs in order to increase the design quality
Microsoft
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Adobe
Experience with adobe software suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
Thermodynamic Analysis
Completed classes pertaining to solving thermal problems
Kaizen
Participated in daily kaizen meetings to ensure continuous improvement within the manufacturing line
Materials Science
Experience with the materials selection process
Patents
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(patent No. US20240215769A1) Cookware is provided having a temperature sensing assembly for indicating a temperature of the cookware. In one embodiment, a cooking pan is provided having a pan body with a cooking surface and a heating surface opposite the cooking surface. A handle can be attached to the pan body, and a thermal gauge can be mounted on the handle. A thermal probe can extend from the gauge into the pan body to measure a temperature of the pan body. In some embodiments, a shield can surround at least a portion of the thermal probe to block the thermal probe from radiant heat.
Awards & Certifications
WPI - Graduated with honors
Deans List - Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Dean’s List for the C and D terms of the 2020-2021 academic year due to outstanding academic accomplishments.
Robert H Grant Invention Awards - The Robert H. Grant Invention Awards are course-based project competitions. My team and I won first place in the design competition for our ski gate puller device. If you want to read more about the competition click here.
CSWA Certification - Certified SolidWorks Associate