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Aahron D. Whitehead

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Experienced Design Engineer with expertise in automotive, heavy machinery, and defense sectors. Skilled in utilizing SolidWorks, Catia, and creating detailed engineering documentation. Demonstrated expertise in leading innovative product development, streamlining design processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful project completions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Engineer

Etnyre International
Wickenburg, AZ
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Successfully redesigned specialized crack sealing equipment adhering strictly to Australian shipping and regulatory requirements, enabling effective international market penetration
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) verification procedures, reducing production errors and delays by approximately 30%
  • Engineered innovative hitch solutions specifically customized for distributor trucks, significantly increasing product adaptability and customer satisfaction
  • Initiated and executed automation of product configuration processes, achieving a marked improvement in efficiency and reduction in manual input errors
  • Facilitated in-depth SolidWorks training sessions, substantially raising overall team capabilities and enhancing design quality across multiple projects

Fastener Design Engineer

Nikola Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Produced vital torque reports ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
  • Established standardized fastener design and release protocols, significantly streamlining workflows and improving overall team productivity by approximately 25%
  • Developed highly specialized fastener components, notably enhancing the mechanical performance and durability of Nikola’s upcoming 2024 truck models
  • Comprehensively revised and updated engineering drawings, aligning them precisely with updated industry standards, thus ensuring superior accuracy and compliance
  • Led multidisciplinary teams in the successful integration of Hydrogen Fuel Cell modules into next-generation semi-truck platforms, significantly boosting system reliability and product performance

Design Engineer

Knapheide
Quincy, IL
05.2022 - 10.2022

Refined design abilities to enhance assembly processes.

Teamed up with managers, engineers, and customers to restructure intricate assemblies and designs.

Leveraged expertise in drawing tools to produce technical drawings for customer comprehension.

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Catia
  • 3DX Experience
  • PLM
  • PDM
  • MRP systems
  • PPAP compliance
  • BOM management
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Automotive
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Defense Industry Applications
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Revision Control
  • Standards and Regulatory Compliance

Key Skills

SolidWorks (CSWA, CSWP), Catia, 3DX Experience, PLM, PDM, MRP systems, PPAP compliance, BOM management, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Defense Industry Applications, Engineering Drawings, Revision Control, Standards and Regulatory Compliance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Product Engineer

Etnyre International
01.2024 - 12.2024

Fastener Design Engineer

Nikola Corporation
11.2022 - 06.2023

Design Engineer

Knapheide
05.2022 - 10.2022

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Aahron D. Whitehead