Hayden Harper
Sanford,NC
Summary
Dedicated Lead Design Engineer with 4 years of experience in design and mechanical engineering. Proficient in managing design teams and overseeing projects from concept to completion. Skilled in utilizing 3D printing and simulation tools to validate and refine prototypes. Expertise in collaborating cross-functionally with marketing and fabrication teams to achieve production goals and enhance product presentation. Adept at working with various materials and handling intricate assemblies with precision. Passionate about driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Design Engineer
Bear Creek Arsenal
Sanford, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise design team activities and project progression.
- Employ 3D printing to validate prototype designs effectively.
- Create and implement components in accordance with external constraints and specifications.
- Oversee the complete project lifecycle from idea generation to component sourcing and final assembly.
- Collaborated with marketing department to align production objectives and enhance company's product presentation.
- Develop custom workholding fixtures compatible with a diverse range of machinery.
- Incorporated various materials such as steel, aluminum, and plastics into the design process.
- Managed complex assemblies with a combination of in-house and outsourced components.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Efficient Technologies
Lincoln, NE
05.2019 - 08.2024
- Engineered a robust structural framework for a production-grade autonomous package handling vehicle.
- Conducted comprehensive simulations to assess various loads and anticipate metal fatigue effects on the structural integrity.
- Collaborated with external fabrication firms to procure prototype components and facilitate smooth transition to scalable production levels.
- Produced realistic renderings of the 3D models to use in future investor meetings
Mechanical Engineering Intern
SBM Solar
Concord, NC
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed and assembled automated soldering equipment tailored for solar cell production.
- Produced detailed SolidWorks drawings depicting established product designs.
- Revamped an existing stand to accommodate the dimensions of modern solar panels.
- Executed efficiency evaluations on solar cells through rigorous testing procedures in line with military specifications.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Vault Enclosures
High Point, NC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Designed and utilized 3D printing to produce a PCB enclosure compatible with current products.
- Restructured the file database on the server to establish uniform naming conventions across all organizational departments.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to prepare 3D models optimized for renderings on the website and social media platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2021
Skills
- Project management expertise
- Team leadership abilities
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Quality Control Processes
- Design for manufacturing
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Solidworks
- Departmental Collaboration
- Rapid Prototyping
Timeline
Lead Design Engineer
Bear Creek Arsenal
01.2022 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Intern
SBM Solar
01.2020 - 11.2020
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Efficient Technologies
05.2019 - 08.2024
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Vault Enclosures
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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