Experience

Precision Fluid Controls, Inc.

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Sep 2021 - Present

• Applications and Sales Engineer

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2021

  Primary technical resource for the company's sales force, responsible for actively driving and managing the specification evaluation stage of the proposal process. Focus on pressure vessels and propulsion components for rocket engines and space vehicles. Customers include most major launch vehicle companies.Main responsibilities:o Evaluate customer applications and specifications and provide competitive quotes for system integration while considering schedule and capacity.o Manage ongoing projects and communicate weekly updates through conference call meetings with customers. o Orchestrate the assembly of Preliminary and Critical Design Review (PDR/CDR) presentations.o Visit customer facilities and establish strong relationships and maintain the relationship throughout the life of the project.



Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Capstone Design Project: Fence Panel Stacking and Binding Machine

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  -Sponsored by Mendocino Forest Product, LLC to design a machine capable of automating the final stages of their fence panel assembly line.-Fabricated a functional scaled proof-of-concept and presented final report orally and in writing to the sponsor.-Learned and practiced design methods applicable to mechanical/mechatronic systems as members of multidisciplinary teams.-Worked as part of a team in order to transform design concepts into manufacturable products. Created design layouts, production drawings, concept development and product improvement for cost reduction and manufacturability. Responsible for the development of original designs or adaptation of existing design.-Prepared layouts and detail drawings which include multiple views and application of mathematics and physics to compute weights, load capacities, dimensions, material quantities and make other related decisions as required.-Acquired a skillset progressing from problem definition, to conceptual design, to detailed design. Presented findings orally and in writing. Exercised project planning, budgeting, and cost management.-Developed an understanding of professional ethical responsibility.



Herrero Builders

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Engineer Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Assigned to the ABSMC - Dietary, MRI, and Doctor's Lounge Project on Alta Bates campus located in Oakland, CA. Working with various project team members to develop skills and gain exposure to a professional engineering environment while developing an understanding of Project Management and the construction process.-Reading and interpreting project construction drawings and specifications to ensure scope compliance.-Cross reference submittals sent by subcontractors with the project spec book before sending to architects for final review.-Logged submittals and RFI's to keep the project information accounted for and organized.-Organized and updated on-site drawings to reflect the newest Change Orders.-Utilized project planning software such as ProjectWise, Viewpoint, and PlanGrid to manage documents and drawings within specific scopes.-Received training and courses in Lean Construction and Manufacturing methods.-Exposed to CAD software such as VDC and BIM (Building Information Modeling) -Developed an understanding and recognition for ADA compliance.-Exposed to OSHPD regulations and building/design compliance. -Daily on-site walks to update project manager on progress of the project.-Received training and utilized a Leica BLK360 Laser Scanner and partnered software Recap Pro.



California State University, Chico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project: Automatic Pin Inserter

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  -Designed and fabricated a machine capable of automatically inserting metal pins into a plate with holes in it.-Designed and fabricated as a proof of concept for a local Chico Walnut Packaging company.-Developed the ability to recognize problem definition, identify customer requirements and classify engineering specifications.-Utilized SolidWorks to model and 3D Print a custom magazine part to load pins into and minimize efforts by the operator. -Collaborated and worked alongside two other students while exercising teamwork, delegation, and project management.