Ben Boafo
Shoreline,WA
Summary
Driven engineer with a proven track record at The Boeing Company, adept in CAD software and project leadership. Excelled in pioneering research for the U.S Army, reducing reliance on metal components by leveraging 3D printing technologies. Skilled in utilizing ANSYS Workbench and demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Integral Fuel Cell Assembly
The Boeing Company
11.2023 - Current
- Inspecting and assembling structural components, sub-assemblies, and systems within aircraft, including wings, plumbing, and electrical systems
Engineering Research Assistant
Lehigh University/Rowan University Partnership
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted advanced research focused on reducing the U.S Army's reliance on metal components in weaponry by exploring the use of high-strength plastics through 3D printing technologies
Engineering Researcher
North American Pipe Corporation
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded a project aimed at investigating impurities in Calcium Carbonate and analyzing the size distribution of particles to characterize the range of properties resulting from variations in source, size, and processing
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pa05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pa05.2023
Skills
- CATIA
- SolidWorks
- CREO
- Siemens NX
- Aspen Plus
- LabVIEW
- STK
- ANSYS Workbench
- AutoCAD
- Finite Element Analysis
- Mathematica
- Ultimaker CURA
- Extensible Markup Language (XML) Coding
- Failure analysis
- CAD software
- Heat transfer
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Finite element analysis
- FEA software
- Fluid dynamics
- Manufacturing processes
Engineering Projects
- Model Car Project, 11/21, Design and production of a toy car based on a middle school student's concept, utilizing SolidWorks for design and Siemens NX for manufacturing.
- Novelty Air Engine Project, 10/21, Designed and constructed a novelty air engine to demonstrate the mechanical components of a functional engine.
- Self-Balancing Motorcycle Project, 10/22, Developed and programmed a self-balancing motorcycle using a flywheel for stability, with the project involving MATLAB/Simulink for simulation and control.
- Assembling a Web-Controlled Rover, 09/22, Built and programmed a rover equipped with a webcam, capable of following paths, moving objects with a forklift, and avoiding obstacles, using MATLAB/Simulink for control systems.
Timeline
Integral Fuel Cell Assembly
The Boeing Company
11.2023 - Current
Engineering Research Assistant
Lehigh University/Rowan University Partnership
06.2023 - 10.2023
Engineering Researcher
North American Pipe Corporation
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University
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