Gelila Kebede
Summary
Mechanical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in manufacturing and production environments. Skilled in process improvement, troubleshooting, and assembly operations within a fast-paced production setting. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow. Seeking to transition into a Manufacturing Engineer role to apply technical and analytical skills in process optimization and production support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing / Production Associate
Dynex Technologies
Chantilly, Virginia
11.2025 - Current
- Assembled and tested electro-mechanical components for medical diagnostic equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Followed and interpreted technical work instructions, SOPs, and assembly drawings.
- Identified inefficiencies in assembly processes and contributed to workflow improvements.
- Collaborated with engineers and quality teams to resolve production issues.
- Performed quality checks and ensured compliance with product specifications and standards.
- Troubleshot assembly and functional issues to maintain production flow.
Nanotechnology Laboratory
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Fabricated and tested porous graphene-based motion sensors in a cleanroom environment using lithography and material processing techniques.
- Conducted experiments to evaluate electrical conductivity and strain sensitivity under varying conditions.
- Analyzed experimental data and documented results to assess device performance.
- Applied engineering principles to improve feasibility and reliability of the sensing device.
Capstone Project-Auxetic Helmet Padding Design
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Modeled auxetic structures using Autodesk Inventor and performed FEA simulations to evaluate stress, deformation, and energy absorption.
- Designed and fabricated low-dimensional auxetic materials for impact-resistant helmet padding.
- Conducted material testing using 3D-printed TPU prototypes.
- Presented results through CAD models, reports, and technical presentations to faculty advisors and sponsors.
Autonomous Maze-Solving Robot
Mechatronics Course Project
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and 3D printed a custom robot chassis using Autodesk Inventor.
- Developed a Bill of Materials (BoM), assembly documentation, and testing procedures.
- Integrated Arduino microcontroller with IR sensors for obstacle detection and autonomous navigation.
- Assembled mechanical and electrical subsystems and evaluated prototype performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
George Mason University
Fairfax05-2025
Skills
- AutoCAD Inventor
- SolidWorks
- MATLAB/ Simulink
- Technical Writing
- Report Preparation
- QA/QC Principles
- Additive Manufacturing
- Subtractive Manufacturing Methods
- Microsoft Office
- Assembly processes
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manufacturing / Production Associate
Dynex Technologies
11.2025 - Current
Nanotechnology Laboratory
George Mason University
12.2024 - 04.2025
Capstone Project-Auxetic Helmet Padding Design
George Mason University
08.2024 - 04.2025
Autonomous Maze-Solving Robot
Mechatronics Course Project
07.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
George Mason University