Anthony Parra
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented engineering student with strong educational background in mechanical design and testing, supported by professional work experience in product engineering.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Engineering Intern
TE Connectivity Ltd. AD&M (Aerospace Defense & Marine)
Oceanside, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Modeled 126 parts from technical drawings & assembled the components to make the first Electromagnetic Interference Tester model used for simulation.
- Designed custom fixture for NASA to conduct Electromagnetic Interference Testing (EMI).
- Provided new data to the company with Instantaneous Torque Sensor readings during Durability Testing.
- Created custom C-Ring fixtures for Durability Testing.
- Finalized an ongoing project which reduced testing times by 400%.
- Provided drafting support to the mechanical engineering department.
Aero Team Lead
Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
UC Irvine
06.2017 - Current
- Conducting Solidworks Surfacing & Flow Simulation sessions to train aero sub-team members.
- Performing flow simulation across the front wing and nose of the Aero package.
- Collaborating Aero package design ideas with various subteams for performance optimization.
- Created a detailed timeline for Aero team members to complete tasks before deadlines.
Chassis/Powertrain Subteam
Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
UC Irvine
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted FEA to determine torsional forces on chassis.
- Assisted with the manufacturing of the chassis to ensure required dimensions were satisfied.
- Performed frequent maintenance and repairs to keep the racecar in safe and running order.
Insurance Sales Associate
Gutierrez Insurance
Hacienda Heights, CA
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
- Maintained and organized a customer database of over 500 clients within California.
- Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
- Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
University of California Irvine
Current
Skills
- Solidworks
- Creo Pro/Engineer
- AutoCAD
- Product design
- Mechanical drafting
- Arduino
- MATLAB
- Performance optimization
- System troubleshooting
- Leadership
Affiliations
Pi Kappa Alpha
Certification
Solidworks Certified
Timeline
Product Engineering Intern
TE Connectivity Ltd. AD&M (Aerospace Defense & Marine)
06.2017 - Current
Aero Team Lead
Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
06.2017 - Current
Chassis/Powertrain Subteam
Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
01.2016 - 06.2017
Insurance Sales Associate
Gutierrez Insurance
05.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
University of California Irvine
Solidworks Certified
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