Chase Callahan
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Solutions-oriented young engineering professional with strong of mechanical engineering concepts and product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer II
Neptune Technology Group
01.2023 - Current
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
- Identified deficiencies in products to develop improvements.
- Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of products.
- Conducted tolerance analysis at system and subsystem levels.
- Interfaced with development engineers, scientists and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using Creo.
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
- Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Planned 5 sustaining projects from beginning to end, focusing on timelines and mechanical feasibility
- Planned [Number] [Type] projects from beginning to end, focusing on timelines, budgets and mechanical feasibility
Project Worker on Thermal Control Team
Alabama CubeSat Initiative
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Alabama CubeSat Initiative is the largest student led satellite development program in the world
- Based out University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH), commissioned by the Alabama Grant Consortium through a partnership with NASA
- Learned Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering Concepts
- Conducted trade studies for radiators and heat pipes used in spacecraft applications
- Aided in redesign of the Thermal Control Team's Simulink model
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Student
Neptune Technology Group
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
- Communicated with engineering team to discuss methods to improve process and performance.
- Performed calculations according to standard procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Worked closely with engineers and assisted with testing of utility products.
- Wrote error-free project support documentation.
- Performed data analysis using Python.
- Created engineering documentation, consisting of testing processes and technical information, for use in future projects.
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using Creo.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12.2022
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Research
- Critical Thinking
- Modeling and Simulation (Creo)
- Finite Element Analysis (PrepoMax)
- Mathematical Modeling
- Data Analysis (Python)
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Root Cause Analysis
- Product Troubleshooting
- 5S Organization
- Matlab
- Technical Documentation
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer II
Neptune Technology Group
01.2023 - Current
Project Worker on Thermal Control Team
Alabama CubeSat Initiative
05.2022 - 12.2022
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Student
Neptune Technology Group
05.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
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