Holden Shilliday
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Junior mechanical engineering student at Gonzaga University passionate about automotive design. Two summers of internship at Gorilla powder coatings in Phoenix, Az improving production efficiency. Involved in the Baja Club at Gonzaga as the suspension and frame design lead and lead welder to get hands-on experience with automotive design. Extensive experience with part and system design, safety systems, working with machinists, and fabrication, as well as team building and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead suspension and frame design / welder
Gonzaga University SAE Baja club
01.2024 - Current
- Acted as the suspension design lead during sophomore year, designing parts such as the knuckles, a-arms, shock mounts, brake systems etc.
- Acted as the lead welder on the car, assisting with coping and bending pipes for proper fitment and learning about welding techniques.
- Currently acting as both the suspension and frame design lead along with another teammate where we will be improving the designs for both systems
- Mentoring the next generation of the Baja team how to design and fabricate a competition worthy car
Manufacturing Engineer
Gorilla Industrial Coatings
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Designing, manufacturing and cost analysis of equipment and systems to improve factory efficiency for powder coating processes and fabrication.
- Improved product yield on a conveyor line, improve packing and handling efficiency, and maintain safety standards on the work floor.
Facilities Technician
Gorilla Industrial Coatings
06.2024 - 08.2024
- General maintenance, repair, and upgrading of factory infrastructure at Gorilla's powder coating facilities.
- Fabricated tools and systems necessary for the factory in order for daily tasks to be completed.
- Maintained functioning facilities to ensure efficiency and prevent failure of any systems.
Usher / Concessions worker
Harkins Theatres
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Customer service
Driving Range Manager / Theme Park Attraction Operator
CRACKERJAX
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Customer service, sales, management
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Gonzaga University
01.2027
High School Diploma - General Studies
Brophy College Preparatory
05.2023
Skills
- Automotive Engineering
- Suspension Design
- Industrial Design
- Blueprint reading
- Welding
- SOLIDWORKS
- Manufacturing process layout
- Design for manufacturing
Certification
- CSWA
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Gorilla Industrial Coatings
06.2025 - 08.2025
Facilities Technician
Gorilla Industrial Coatings
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lead suspension and frame design / welder
Gonzaga University SAE Baja club
01.2024 - Current
Usher / Concessions worker
Harkins Theatres
08.2022 - 07.2023
Driving Range Manager / Theme Park Attraction Operator
CRACKERJAX
03.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies
Brophy College Preparatory
Mechanical Engineering -
Gonzaga University