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Watertown, Ma, Us

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

I design prototype and production battery components and assemblies as a part of the cell design team.-Designed and validated novel cell components for R&D using SOLIDWORKS, COMSOL (Multiphysics FEA), ex-situ and in-situtesting to meet production cost requirements and stakeholder needs.-Utilized COMSOL to validate a 3D formed stamped structure designed to be 3x stiffer with only minor per part cost increase.-Led and owned development of novel positive current collector structure assembly from low volume EVT prototype to R&Dprototype tooled-ready design for DVT, reducing BOM component cost by 5x.-Researched, tested and verified separator that increased capacity/performance and reduced cost by 3x.-Refined anode structure for cost from a welded assembly to an extrusion with a patentable, novel negative current collector.-Created a coined sheet metal part in collaboration with equipment design team for automation-first design principles.-Performed tolerance analyses and design reviews for complex, welded mechanical cell assemblies, as well as created detailedpart and assembly drawings per ASME Y14.5.-Collaborated with multiple domestic sheet metal vendors, far east vendors and an external aPriori costing consultant for designfor cost initiatives.-Performed root cause analyses for failed cell tests during postmortem analysis.-Maintained SOLIDWORKS EPDM database and multiple FDM 3D printers (Prusa and Markforged).

Worked as an MBA intern lending my knowledge and time to the life sciences consulting group within Cognizant. -Managed day to day workflow of IT integration activities for a major pharmaceutical company utilizing Jira software.-Performed market research for Cognizant Consulting's North America strategy, and identified possible leads for future engagements.-Analyzed major medical device company client documents to create a knowledge baseline and current status report. This was built upon for client recommendations as a part of the larger client engagement.

Waltham, Ma

Oversaw production of consumables in high mix, low volume medical device manufacturing facility.-Work with Manufacturing Engineering Team to address daily production issues and needs, as well as mentor Interns/Co-ops-Design and draft custom tooling using SolidWorks to address new and current products and processes-Manage new, standard and custom capital equipment projects from specification/procurement to installation-Qualify/Validate new equipment for use on the production floor per ISO 13485 standards-Troubleshoot and fix faulty/failing automated equipment including labeling machines, box packaging machines, pouch packaging machines, fluid pouch filling machines, bottle filling/capping machines, laser etching machines, micro fluidic dispensing machines, vision systems, human machine interfaces, air abraders, robotic pick and place machines, gantry systems, conveyor systems, check weighing machines, plasma treatment chambers, vacuum desiccators, drying ovens, glass blowing lathes, etc. -Update/fix assembly procedures, test procedures, and more with Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s)-Correct drawing errors on part models/drawings according to ASME Y14.5 ranging from custom cuvette assemblies, tubing assemblies, to cast, machined, injection molded, and other types of parts. -Write/Perform preventative maintenance on tools and machines used in production-Disposition non-conforming parts and assemblies on a weekly basis; if necessary, contact suppliers and issue CAPA’s-Give guidance to incoming inspection on non-conforming parts/assemblies and first article inspections-Work with R&D to realize new designs/production techniques for various product line releases and production ramp-up

Auburn, New Hampshire

Designed specialized fuel systems for clients of special group within international engineering consulting company. Partnered with supervisor and other engineers and architects from Stantec.-Designed fueling systems for retail, rental car, and fleet fueling facilities -Gasoline and diesel, above ground storage tanks and underground storage tanks, dispensers, environmental monitoring systems, tank top equipment, piping layouts, electrical layouts/diagrams, etc.-Designed vehicle maintenance facilities for rental car and major company vehicle fleet support facilities -Motor oil, compressed air, used oil, vehicle lifts, support equipment layout, piping layouts, electrical layouts/diagrams, etc.-Created AutoCAD (2D) and Revit (3D) plans (model design and analysis)-Performed field inspections of fuel systems for compliance and verification of existing conditions throughout the continental US-Worked with various vendors to fulfill the needs of the client-Supported various project management tasks

Norwood, Ma

Provided Engineering support for products released in product catalog.-Supported standard products and accessories in the Sustaining Engineering Group-Created and updated engineering drawings and BOM's-Analyzed and improved designs for machined, cast, sheet metal, and other parts with manufacturability in mind-Worked with Agile (PLM software) and a SolidWorks EPDM software to keep drawings and BOM's up to date-Utilized an Objet 3D printer to create preliminary prototypes for design changes-Coordinated with Instron's model machine shop and other vendors to have prototype parts made-Researched and found solutions to engineering problems and product issues (tolerance stack-up, FEA, DFM, etc.)-Ran tests and collected data on hydraulic pump performance (hydraulic performance, electric motor issues)-Analyzed performance data of an electric motor to determine the root cause of the issues behind product performance and longevity-Re-designed a current grip product family to improve the alignment of the specimen to reduce torsional forces and increase the accuracy of customer's test results-Updated design on a high temperature grip family, assembled prototypes, performed testing on prototypes, and shared results with senior engineers.

Lexington, Ma

Facilitated capital equipment and continuous improvement projects within manufacturing group, supporting pilot build runs for any project under development at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.- Updated and improved master AutoCAD layout for Group 72- Designed numerous layout options in AutoCAD for multiple projects (stockroom, assembly area, machine shops)- Worked with a team to design and buy a custom, automated aluminum conversion coating line (Alodine)- Performed market research and identified potential companies with which to conduct business- Organized and documented all project design information in word documents, spreadsheets and slideshows- Arranged meetings between various internal departments (Facilities, Mission Assurance, Director’s Office)- Assisted in data analysis for the return on investment and decision to purchase the equipment- The project was presented to, and approved by the Assistant Lab Director

Hooksett, Nh

Manufacturing Engineering Co-op within sector manufacturing area, responsible for engineering projects and collaborating with senior engineers.- Created weekly performance scorecards for each work area in the plant utilizing Access and Excel- Worked with business metrics on a weekly/monthly basis- Created weekly/monthly business report slides for business leaders- Participated in two lean events that focused on increasing DLP - Operated a CMM Machine and compiled the data from multiple parts into reports- Post-processed data in NX (3D cad software) from the CMM for use by an engineer to submit a change in design

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master'S, Product Design And Manufacture

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Minor In Business, 3.440

Activities and Societies: Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Phi Delta Theta

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