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Bloomington, Mn, Us

West Jordan, Utah, Us

Lehi, Ut, Us

• Managed and improved upon all current backpack models and accessory items in the catalog as well as utilized market and user research in the design of new products that addressed gaps in the pet industry• Actively communicated and fostered relationships with all current and new manufacturers at every stage of the product development process to ensure high quality products • Introduced new company procedures to all current and incoming inventory to improve quality control and product testing• Collaborated with manufacturers to reduce costs and assess current margins on all inventory to set product listings

St Paul, Mn, Us

• Assisted product development in all phases of the design process from new product conceptualization, to product testing and engineering, to supporting qualification and production all to launch new and improved products• Modeled parts and assemblies in SolidWorks to develop existing 3M products and digitally render new products• Built prototypes with 3D printing and shop tools to advance the design process and convey ideas with teammates • Collaborated on a weekly basis with suppliers overseas to advance the qualification and quality of 3M products• Spearheaded a gage R&R to address operator inconsistencies and improve the confidence and techniques of the assembly process as well as utilized statistical analysis and product capability results to address and fix the issues that caused the product to perform under standards• Engineered specialized tests for current 3M products to improve upon current designs and adapt to new user needs

• Managed and supervised the climbing wall including orientations and floor checks to ensure the safety of patrons • Inspected, replaced and recorded the conditions of the climbing equipment to reduce the risk of accidents• Trained in belay takeovers, auto-belay rescues and CPR/first aid to assist in emergency situations

• Encourage community in the mechanical engineering field by organizing events held throughout the school year• Organize technical workshops, panels with industry professionals, and community building activities• Communicate with faculty in the mechanical engineering department and industry professionals to schedule events

St Paul, Mn, Us

-Aided the 3M product development design process by ideating on new products and changing current product designs -Improved upon and proposed changes to current 3M Home Care products by setting up and running product tests-Developed SolidWorks modeling skills, prototyping skills and knowledge of manufacturing processes

• Assisted in the clinical trial phase of a hydraulic ankle-foot orthosis by spearheading the test day trials• Communicated with the participants of the trial and collaborated with professionals from Gillette Children’s Hospital• Recorded and documented test day measurements and findings and ensured the device was safe to use and ready to test

• Researched emerging 3D visualization technologies and improved skills in CAD, 3D printing and virtual reality• Defined a problem in the prosthetics field, interviewed professionals and users, ideated and prototyped a solution• Designed an augmented reality application that allows users to try on their prosthesis before buying it

Minneapolis, Us

• Communicated with professionals to give updates on project sprints and feedback on the progress of the project• Conducted interviews and focus groups to research products and understand the user’s needs and experience• Brainstormed, ideated and prototyped different products for multiple companies in the Twin Cities

St Paul, Minnesota, Us

Minneapolis, Us

10 week projects with an emphasis on research (SWOT analysis, perceptual maps, positioning statements), surveys, interviews and focus groups.