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Cade Chapman

Troy,MI

Summary

Mechanical Product Engineer with 7 years of experience designing and developing products from customer specifications. Works closely with manufacturing to support integration of materials, methods and tools necessary to build specified designs. Knowledge of mechanical design applications, power access systems, and automotive design applications.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Product Engineer

Strattec Power Access
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for product design, engineering and development
  • Writes Engineering Specifications and technical reports
  • Coordinates prototype builds, including development of prototype build control plan
  • Solved complex engineering problems, contributing to the successful launch of new products into the automotive industry
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by reviewing designs against relevant codes and regulations.

Engineering Co-op

Strattec Power Access
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for leading research project and write a thesis paper on the results
  • Supported senior engineers with data analysis and interpretation, driving informed decisions regarding project direction.
  • Applied academic knowledge to real-world situations by addressing practical challenges faced during co-op projects under tight deadlines.
  • Actively participated in professional development workshops, enhancing expertise within chosen field while building valuable networking connections with industry professionals.
  • Gained exposure to various aspects of engineering discipline by working closely with multidisciplinary experts throughout co-op placements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Kettering University
Flint, MI
06-2023

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Prototyping and testing
  • 3D printing experience
  • Root cause analysis techniques
  • Product development expertise
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Mechanical Product Engineer

Strattec Power Access
01.2022 - Current

Engineering Co-op

Strattec Power Access
01.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Kettering University