Nathaniel Arnold Email and Phone Number

Support 35+ members on their projects, providing design for manufacturing and assembly advice. Point of contact for sponsors, reaching out to companies to secure resources and funding. Work on general team organization to ensure the team runs effectively.

In the summer of 2021, appointed as the chassis subteam lead, in charge of researching and designing the frame of this year's car as well as managing and aiding other chassis members' projects. Work in conjunction with the powertrain, suspension, and ergonomic subteam leads to ensure all of their designs are supported by the frame.

Member of Northwestern's Baja car team in fall 2020, tasked with designing and manufacturing a rear tow hitch to support the weight of the car and body panels that protect the driver while following Baja SAE rules.

Teach students how to operate various shop equipment, including mills, lathes, bandsaws, drill presses, and hand tools. Work with shop managers to maintain a safe manufacturing environment.

Design, implement and build changes to printer subsystems that contribute to the team and ultimate product design. This means having an idea, seeing through its construction, and testing against the functional requirements.

As a sailing instructor, I designed and led lessons for sailors aged 10 to 16, provided personalized one-on-one instruction to beginner sailors teaching fundamentals, and managed sailors during class to ensure maximum participation. As assistant race coach in 2020, I designed and led race oriented lessons for sailors aged 15 to 16, provided instruction to sailors teaching advanced techniques, coordinated sailors at regattas to ensure optimal performance, and taught instructors-in-training and junior instructors how to manage a class of 20-30 students as well as general on-the-water skills and safety.