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Clay Wilking

Summary

Motivated, recently graduated Mechanical Engineering student with Manufacturing and R & D experience, seeking a full-time position.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

Komatsu/Timber Pro
05.2025 - Current
  • Designed and implemented process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and minimize downtime.
  • Utilized CAD software for designing and optimizing manufacturing tools and fixtures.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for reducing material waste in the production process.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure raw material quality, securing inputs necessary for premium product output.
  • Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.

Mechanical Intern

Kollman Tool
12.2021 - 01.2025
  • Operated a variety of machines—including lathes, CNC mills, grinders, drill presses, saws, and other specialized equipment—to fabricate precision metal components.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings to understand part geometry, tolerances, and machining requirements prior to fabrication.
  • Verified critical dimensions and tolerances of finished parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
  • (During winter breaks ≈6 months total)

Excavation Team Member

Multiplanetary Innovation Enterprise
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with the Michigan Tech Lunabotics team to design and build an autonomous robot capable of navigating a simulated lunar environment, excavating regolith, and constructing a berm.
  • Worked with the excavation sub-team to design and manufacture the robot's excavation system.
  • Performed trade studies across related technologies and industries to guide system-level design decisions and optimize performance.
  • Applied NASA's Systems Engineering Design Process to coordinate development efforts within a 50-member multidisciplinary team.

Research and Design Intern

Federal Premium Ammunition
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Project: Modified an existing “knock out” design to be compatible with different bullet designs
  • Worked with a team to design and develop new rounds for various use cases, including the military, home defense, government organizations, and hunting.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using data analysis tools to identify and validate research conclusions
  • Conducted literature reviews and reviewed company research to identify gaps in my knowledge and inform my project objectives.
  • Created precise engineering drawings from 3D models using SolidWorks to support prototyping and manufacturing efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan
04.2025

AA - Associate of Arts

Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge, Minnesota
04.2021

High School Diploma -

Cambridge-Isanti Highschool
Cambridge, Minnesota
04.2021

Skills

  • Software: CAD (UGNX and SolidWorks), MATLAB, Excel, Syteline, AME/Simcenter, FEA analysis (NX), Minitab, AutoCAD, MS Office
  • Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodology
  • Technical Writing, Communication and Analytical problem solving
  • CNC Machining, Lathe, 3D printing, Mig, Stick and Tig Welding, Woodworking

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Komatsu/Timber Pro
05.2025 - Current

Excavation Team Member

Multiplanetary Innovation Enterprise
08.2023 - 04.2025

Research and Design Intern

Federal Premium Ammunition
05.2022 - 08.2022

Mechanical Intern

Kollman Tool
12.2021 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University

AA - Associate of Arts

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

High School Diploma -

Cambridge-Isanti Highschool

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