Alexander B. Silber
Boston,MA
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record at SharkNinja, leading the design and development of innovative consumer products. Expert in SolidWorks, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing, I excel in collaborative environments, driving product improvements and optimizing manufacturability. Demonstrated ability to reduce costs and enhance product quality through hands-on engineering and analytical skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
SharkNinja
Needham, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Lead design and development of air fryers, grills, and vacuums from concept to production
- Create CAD models and prototypes in SolidWorks/CREO, utilizing 3D printing and mass production prototyping processes to develop and refine parts for vacuums and future iterations
- Conduct hands-on testing and performance analysis as part of R&D, using sensors, transducers, and Excel, performing wet bulb, air speed, and thermal mapping tests, and building rigs to guide product improvements
- Utilize injection molding, CNC machining, and advanced manufacturing for production-ready components
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams in Asia and other teams to ensure accurate, high-quality production
Design for Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Xometry
North Bethesda, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed DFM inspections and optimized over 1,000 non-toolable parts in SolidWorks, addressing sharp internal corners, tool access, and material properties
- Advised customers and manufacturing partners on DFM, ensuring parts met manufacturability requirements
- Used calipers, CMM, and an optical comparator to verify compliance with GD&T standards
- Reduced part costs by optimizing tooling and design for manufacturability
- Demonstrated DFM expertise by creating a watch in SolidWorks and creating it via CNC from Xometry
Product Design Engineering Intern
A2Z-Design
Tel Aviv, Israel
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed, fabricated, and assembled a soldering vent using 3D printing, external components, and SolidWorks
- Conducted draft and injection molding analysis for a food expiry dispenser
- Developed and prototyped an attachable speaker for electric vehicles, simulating engine noises to deter animals
- Effectively managed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and collaborated with engineers to ensure accurate specifications for parts and products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.2024
Skills
- SolidWorks Mechanical Design Certification
- Creo
- Fusion
- MasterCam
- Ansys
- MoldFlow
- Revit
- Rhino
- Matlab
- Excel
- Heat transfer
- Rapid prototyping
- Design for manufacturing
- Photoshop
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
SharkNinja
06.2024 - Current
Design for Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Xometry
06.2023 - 08.2023
Product Design Engineering Intern
A2Z-Design
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University