Andy Chen Email & Phone Number

Torrance, Ca, Us

- Spearheaded the launch of UCI Baja’s first composite subteam with an emphasis on carbon fiber manufacturing and materials science fundamentals in a high-performance environment.- Grew team to 5 full time members, 5 corporate sponsors, and $8,000 worth of inventory.- Outlined key manufacturing phases, quarterly deliverables, and subteam timelines to remain on track for competition in spring 2025.- Authored a major technical document on the resin infusion process, covering topics such as mold preparation, consumable materials, layup procedures, and post-processing.- Currently leading multiple initiatives in materials selection research, car livery design, manufacturing process validation, mechanical testing, and tooling design.

Irvine, California, United States

- Leading the development of UCI Baja’s first ever composite component mold designs, manufacturing processes, and testing procedures with the hopes of establishing processes for future teams to use.- Reduced overall subsystem weight by 27% using optimized chassis configurations and lighter body materials without compromising the vehicle's structural integrity and desired performance metrics.- Designed, 3-D modeled (SolidWorks), and manufactured a Baja SAE chassis using structural design improvements and manufacturing techniques such as angle grinding, tube bending, etc.- Performed Finite Element Analysis to verify chassis design survivability using independently defined impact criterias for front, side, rear, and rollover impacts during competition.- Conducted thermal simulations (SolidWorks Simulations) to determine a more accurate survivability time of our Aluminum 5052 firewall in the event of a fuel tank fire as verified by theoretical calculations.- Created weekly design reports to document every step of the designing process for future reference.

Torrance, California, United States

- Designed and manufactured a heat treatment oven fixture and loading system capable of supporting continuous operations under extreme temperature cycles (>700°F) in just 7 weeks with a projected annualized savings of $1 million.- Generated 2 master assemblies with over 75 components and 7 engineering drawings, 2 of which were implemented within 4 hours as corrective actions for manufacturing errors.- Led the development of NADCAP certification documentation for fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth tests, including work instructions, verification checklists, and data processing macros.- Researched and established an in-house nitric acid mass loss test to assess susceptibility to intergranular corrosion, achieving cost savings of ~80% compared to outsourced methods.

- Developing variable emissivity devices (VED) to regulate temperatures on UCI Cubesat’s small satellite.- Utilized electrodeposition, chemical pretreatments, and lithium coloration procedures to manufacture electrochromic cells.Ended term to pursue other research opportunities!

Tustin, California, United States

- Developed requirements for Delta Airframe Integrated Product Team’s drawing checklists based on major governing documents to facilitate the review process of new drawings.- Authored an approval procedure document for all Delta spaceship material and manufacturing processes specifications to standardize the review and release process of new specifications.- Created 14 reference guides for supplier specifications to outline inspection summary qualification data & approved materials/processes in support of the M&P team.- Sourced, integrated, and maintained material property data and commercial off-the-shelf parts for standard material databases in support of major discipline groups like Design, Manufacturing, Stress, etc.- Designed the user interface and back-end automations for an engineering-wide technical mentorship program (400+ engineers) using Microsoft SharePoint and Power Automate.Relevant Topics Covered:- Composites/Composite Manufacturing- Double Vacuum-Bag Process- Galvanic Corrosion- Non-Destructive Test Inspections- Thermal Protection Systems- Fasteners- Scrum/Agile

City Of Industry, California, United States

- Conducted material research on the metal-shell interface between Inconel 718 and Zircon in investment casting applications where I identified the main elements/reactions responsible for mold penetration as well as the solidification temperature where the greatest risk of mold penetration occurs using industry resources and academic research papers.- Updated and verified 5+ welding Manufacturing Instruction Sheet (MIS) using previous MIS versions, customer drawing specifications, quality control documents, etc. in order to standardize welding operations and improve shop floor accuracy.- Created 40+ scanning Manufacturing Instruction Sheet (MIS) templates using PolyWorks Reviewer in order to standardize scanning operations and reflect approved procedures across different equipment and scanning operators.- Identified and interpreted the correlations (or lack thereof) between part defects using Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) imaging and welding maps before presenting my findings to the Technical Director.- Utilized Solidworks to inspect part CAD models and prepare a cutup plan, outlining each segment of the part and its respective quantitative measurements.

Torrance, California, United States

- Managed pool activities and lifeguards, performed opening procedures and submitted daily reports in the absence of a supervisor.- Taught 75+ children and adults basic stroke techniques and competitive swimming skills.- Provided guidance and training to 7+ new lifeguards.-Attended monthly lifeguard training sessions to stay up-to-date on proper rescue techniques, CPR, Emergency Action Plans, and more.

El Segundo, California, United States

- Attended weekly meetings with a Boeing Mentor and four Student Interns to discuss real-world project ideas, solutions, next steps, suggestions, etc.- Offered advice on how to tackle the project, create a visually appealing presentation, and different perspectives to explore under the larger umbrella of the project.

El Segundo, California, United States

As 1 of 68 virtual interns selected from 14 southern California schools, my team was tasked with brainstorming for a real-world problem and designing a novel solution to solve said problem. My team chose to design a solar-powered drone that would be able to provide cellular service during disaster situations in which telecommunications infrastructure is often damaged. Over the course of 7 weeks, our idea came to fruition before finally presenting our project in front of a panel of executives from the El Segundo site. Our group came in first at the final presentations. Here's what I did:- Conducted market research on existing solutions (AT&T's COW, Facebook's Aquila, etc.) in addition to similar drone products to incorporate into our design.- Researched different materials used in the aviation industry and utilized a trade study to weigh the pros and cons of each material (ABS, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon fiber thermoplastics, carbon fiber thermosets). - Developed a cost analysis chart to estimate the recurring engineering costs (materials & labor) from components currently on the market as well as nonrecurring engineering costs (research & development) from industry norms.- Calculated theoretical max flight speeds and climb speeds with online resources and manufacturer data.- Received an honorable mention for the Networking Award after connecting with 20 Boeing interns and 16 Boeing employees ranging from entry-level engineer positions to executive positions around the U.S.

California, United States

API's Mobilize is a competitive 5-day leadership program geared towards Asian American leaders, hoping to learn the necessary skills to rise the ranks in political and corporate careers. In total, 28 students were selected to participate. Here is what we did:- Networked with several Asian Pacific Islander (API) leaders in elected positions as well as executive positions in different sectors.- Engaged in multiple seminars about resume writing, public speaking, and more.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Spacecraft Thermal Management Systems (Nickel/Tungsten Division), Baja SAE Racing (Chassis Subteam), Circle K.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Interact Club, California Scholarship Federation, CyberPatriot, High School Swim Team.