Eli Ferman
Mechanical Engineer
Atascadero,CA
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Engineer offering passion for leading product design projects. Excellent communicator explains complex design ideas and concepts effectively. Experienced in hardware and software design, theories of operation, and system integration. Quick-learning and resourceful with proficiency in Excel, Fusion, and Matlab.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Project Member
Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed, built, and tested new tooling to remove, repair, and install an auxiliary gearbox
- Aided in tooling design through functional decomposition, prototyping, FMEA, budgeting and developing test procedures
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to project sponsor.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Platoon Sergeant
6th Engineer Suport Battalion
Portland, OR
11.2019 - Current
- Plan and coordinate training for 21 Combat Engineers who specialize in expeditionary military structures, drafting, and surveying.
- Serve as a Combat Operations Center Supervisor in which I monitor, coordinate, and task a Company of 200+ Marines in logistic, fueling, and field expedient engineering operations.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Managed over $250,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
4th Combat Engineer
Battalion
Lynchburg, VA
05.2016 - 06.2016
Civil Affairs Chief
24th M.E.U. Command Element
Jacksonville, NC
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Served as civil affairs chief to Cornel Rideout
- Collaborated with army civil affairs team in Djibouti, Africa
- Conducted key leader engagements within local Djiboutian population
- Supervised and inspected the construction of two schools and a food processing plant
Combat Engineer
Bravo Company
Jacksonville, NC
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Successfully supervised eleven subordinate Marines in Makhmur, Iraq
- Developed and built fortified combat structures
- Responsible for $120,000 worth of military equipment
- Lead 12 logistical military convoys to retrieve meals for our outpost
Education
Associate of Science - General Engineering
Allen Hancock College
Batchelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California Polytechnic
Skills
Active Secret ClearanceDesign for Strength & Stiffness
MathWorks Simulink
Mechanics of MaterialsIntro to Solidworks with FEAIntro to Fusion 360 with FEAMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMathWorks MATLAB
FEA and failure analysis
2D and 3D modeling
Thermodynamics
Timeline
Senior Project Member
Solar Turbines
09.2021 - 06.2022
Platoon Sergeant
6th Engineer Suport Battalion
11.2019 - Current
Civil Affairs Chief
24th M.E.U. Command Element
08.2016 - 07.2018
4th Combat Engineer
Battalion
05.2016 - 06.2016
Combat Engineer
Bravo Company
09.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - General Engineering
Allen Hancock College
Batchelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California Polytechnic