Colin Hurliman
Hunts Point,WA
Summary
Senior Automotive and Mechanical Engineering student at Clemson University with extensive hands-on experience in vehicle prototype development and advanced composite manufacturing. Contributions include UAV wing structures for U.S. Army applications and participation in Clemson’s Deep Orange vehicle program. A passion for solving practical engineering problems drives a commitment to learning through hands-on building in shop, lab, and project team settings. Proficient in MATLAB, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and machining, combining technical expertise with a strong sense of curiosity to tackle engineering challenges. As a collegiate athlete, discipline, teamwork, and a robust work ethic are paramount, alongside a reputation as a quick learner who enhances collaborative engineering environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Employee
Maher Advanced Manufacturing
Greenville, SC
01.2026 - Current
• Gain hands-on composite manufacturing experience producing fixed-wing UAV wing structures for U.S. Army applications
• Fabricate composite components using wet layup and vacuum bagging processes in a controlled production environment
• Work with advanced composite materials and resin systems to manufacture structural drone airframe components
• Apply aerospace composite fabrication techniques, including ply placement, material preparation, and vacuum-assisted curing
• Support production of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structures, ensuring adherence to manufacturing specifications and quality standards
• Develop practical experience with composite tooling, manufacturing workflows, and industry-standard fabrication practices
• Operate within a production-focused defense manufacturing environment, emphasizing repeatability, precision, and process discipline
Technician / Trainer
Park Place LTD - Autosalon
Bellevue, WA
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Washed and detailed luxury vehicles
- Trained employees in both English and Spanish
- Trained two cohorts of Spanish speaking employees during times of implementing new workflow strategies
- Managed business inventory
- Worked with upper management to create and implement new workplace standards to improve workflow and efficiency
- Translated for customers
- Developed better understanding of automotive ergonomics and functionality
- Developed fundamental teamwork and communication skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Automotive & Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY07-2024
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Oregon Episcopal School
Portland, OR06-2022
Skills
- Well-developed automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, and design curriculum [statics, strengths of materials, rigid body dynamics, material science, numerical methods, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, Model/analysis of dynamic systems, automotive manufacturing, human factors, numerical methods, fundamentals of vehicle design, automotive systems, energy for mobility]
- Strong intuition with fast, driven, and adaptive learning style
- Strong leadership skills and teamwork ability
- Public speaking and effective communication skills
- Experience with ANSYS software
- University certified for basic shop use, lathe, mill, and welding
- Experience with cnc machinery and line-manufacturing processes
- Fluency in Spanish, DELE level B2/C1
- Expert in Microsoft suite
Certification
- Solidworks: Received CSWA during fall of 2024
- Certificate: C-CRVLDBGPWZ
Extracurriculars
Lacrosse
Portland, OR | Potsdam, NY | Clemson, SC
January 2014 – Present
High School:
- Travel Club
- Varsity Lacrosse Team
- High School Varsity Captain
- State Certified Referee for youth lacrosse
College:
- Clarkson University Varsity Lacrosse
- Clemson University Club Lacrosse
- Lacrosse youth, personal training
Developed Skills:
- Developed time-management skills to balance academic obligations with team commitments
- Cultivated ability to fluidly operate as a member of a team
- Effectively and efficiently communicated with team members and outside parties to achieve common goals
Doorstep Donations Chapter
Oregon Episcopal School | Portland, OR
May 2023 – August 2023
- Presented goals and proposals of Doorstep Donations to the school board and student body
- Honed ability to speak persuasively and informatively to large groups of people concerning Doorstep Donation’s goals
- Managed delivery schedule of food from school chapter to food banks
- Ran advertising campaigns to spread knowledge of Doorstep Donation’s presence in the area
OES Stories
Oregon Episcopal School | Portland, OR
August 2021 – May 2022
- Used social media and videography to create promotional materials
- Brainstormed and developed content ideas
- Managed equipment necessary for content production
- Used Adobe Suite to edit and refine promotional materials
Timeline
Student Employee
Maher Advanced Manufacturing
01.2026 - Current
Technician / Trainer
Park Place LTD - Autosalon
06.2023 - 01.2025
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Oregon Episcopal School
Bachelor of Science - Automotive & Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clarkson University
STEM Experience
- Formula SAE: September 2022–January 2024
- Experience working with shop machinery to construct and test vehicles
- Co-lead a team to re-design the vehicles wheel hubs
- MATLAB: Taken three courses on the usage of MATLAB software at Clarkson and Clemson University