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Ian Ditson

Fairlawn,OH

Summary

Highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with experience in designing, testing, racing and manufacturing mechanical components. Proficient in CAD software, excel Aim Race Studio 3 and project management. Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail and
collaborative approach with teams. Seeking to shift my engineering career to a more automotive and racing focus, as well as contributing to an engineering team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Trackwork Engineer

Progress Rail
04.2025 - Current
  • Design track layouts per customer standards and requests
  • Work with team members to improve internal standards
  • Help integrate Siemens TeamCenter to Cleveland facility
  • Developed Autocad and Autodesk Inventor skills

Engineering Co-Op

Smithers
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Operated vehicles to collect data
  • Automated collected data in excel
  • Worked on designing an adjustable measurement stand
  • Reviewed equipment to meet regulations
  • Joined in meetings reviewing recent updates and plans at facility
  • Used VBOX laptime data to determine degradation of surfaces month to month

Engineering Co-Op (Testing)

Stanley Black & Decker
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Followed test standards and wrote test reports.
  • Operated environmental chambers.
  • Designed test fixtures.
  • Joined in meetings with the testing group to discuss goals and current projects.

Engineering Co-Op (Product Development)

Stanley Black & Decker
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • ·Developed new parts to test using Siemens NX.
  • Worked in assemblies to design the new parts.
  • Disassembled units to fit with new parts and better understand the machine.
  • Completed drawings using GD&T
  • Collaborated with other engineers and had meetings about designs and goals.

Steering & Ergonomics Lead

Zips Racing
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Steering wheel redesign
  • Oversaw heel rest designs
  • Manufacturing and assembly of steering rack

Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs.
  • Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise.

Automotive Apprentice

Riggin Specialty Automotive
12.2019 - 09.2021
  •  Worked on older cars and assisted technicians.
  • Learned resilience, responsibility, patience, the importance of teamwork, communication with other employees and clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
05-2025

Skills

  • Solidworks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • AutoCad
  • Siemens NX & Teamcenter
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Aim Race Studio 3
  • Data Analysis

Interests

  • Racing and working on cars
  • 3D modeling and printing
  • Woodworking
  • Photography

Timeline

Trackwork Engineer

Progress Rail
04.2025 - Current

Engineering Co-Op

Smithers
05.2024 - 08.2024

Engineering Co-Op (Testing)

Stanley Black & Decker
08.2023 - 12.2023

Engineering Co-Op (Product Development)

Stanley Black & Decker
01.2023 - 05.2023

Steering & Ergonomics Lead

Zips Racing
06.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
06.2022 - 11.2022

Automotive Apprentice

Riggin Specialty Automotive
12.2019 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Akron

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