BRADY ENSTAD
Mechanical Engineer
MN
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Engineer with a passion for reducing waste and improving process efficiency. Experience in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Proficient in Solidworks and Autodesk Inventor. Expert at thinking critically in individual and team settings.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Technician II
AGCO Jackson
Jackson, Minnesota
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Designed and 3D printed custom masking and plugs.
- Updated 200+ out of spec paint instructions to company standard, reducing rework substantially.
- Repaired and maintained Lulzbot 3D printers and Cura software.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Balance Technology Inc
Whitmore Lake, MI
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Designed camera mounts for precision balancing equipment.
- Submitted engineering change and record change documentation.
- Led design review of camera mount for customer machine.
Safety Performance Engineer
General Motors
Warren, MI
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Tested and validated components present in vehicle safety systems.
- Coordinated across teams and programs to ensure suppliers and Design Readiness Engineers provided correct parts.
- Analyzed 17 programs of belt design on component level as scoping project for safety compliance.
Functionality Intern
MMID Full Service Design Team
Delft, Netherlands
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Earned reputation as expert in fluid simulation. Saved thousands of dollars in prototyping costs through simulation.
- Designed and fabricated test jigs for proof of concept models.
- Created engineering drawings for fabrication of risk models.
Help Desk Consultant
MIT Information Services And Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted students, faculty, and staff with technical issues including email, printing, and MIT's security certificate system, Kerberos.
- Resolved ~1500 tickets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
09.2011 - 06.2016
Coursework in Product Engineering Processes, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Product Design and Development, Engineering Systems Development, Systems and Controls, Measurement and Instrumentation, Electronics for Mechanical Systems
Skills
Communication
Troubleshooting
Leadership Skills
Public Speaking
Critical Thinking
Organization
Adaptability
FEA and failure analysis
MathWorks MATLAB
AutoDesk Inventor
Solidworks
Microsoft Office Suite
Technical problem-solving
Lean principles knowledge
Rapid Prototyping
Timeline
Paint Technician II - AGCO Jackson
04.2018 - 12.2018
Mechanical Design Engineer - Balance Technology Inc
09.2017 - 02.2018
Safety Performance Engineer - General Motors
03.2017 - 06.2017
Functionality Intern - MMID Full Service Design Team
07.2015 - 09.2015
Help Desk Consultant - MIT Information Services And Technology
02.2013 - 05.2015
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
09.2011 - 06.2016