Jie Xu
philadelphia,PA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Manager
CHUNAN ZONGYONG BUILDING MATERIALS CO., LTD
Hangzhou , ZhengJiang, China
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with purchasing team members in bid evaluation and contract negotiation
- Implemented processes for tracking purchase orders, invoices, payments, returns, and credits
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure adherence to delivery schedules, inventory management, and quality assurance
Design Engineer Intern
PASSAVANT-ACCEPTANCE GROUP
Frankfurt, Germany
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Created engineering drawings using 3D modeling software
- Verified standards and maintained database
- Provided input for technical challenges
Research Assistant
Drexel University-Advanced Manufacuturing Lab
Philadelphia, PA
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted high precision PLA 3D printing via Electrohydrodynamic(EHD) Printing technique
- Performed hands-on manufacturing includes end mill, lathe, and sheet metal operations
- Utilized fused filament fabrication (FDM) technique for fabricating prototype components
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Teaching experience in manufacturing processes, machine design, and computer-aided design
- Served as senior design advisor for innovative thixotropic metal 3D printing system development
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing clear explanations of course contents
- Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans
- Identified and discussed student challenges and feedbacks, implementing corrective actions with the lead teacher
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Managed and successfully executed multiple concurrent research projects with efficient deadline management
- Developed an innovative thixotropic metal 3D printing system
- Performed finite element analysis(COMSOL Multiphysics) to evaluate heat transfer performance of developed thixotropic 3D metal printing system
- Designed experiments using suitable experimental designs, sampling techniques, and statistical analyses
- Conducted tensile tests to assess the impact of manufacturing processes on mechanical properties.
- Compiled data into tables, graphs, and charts for presentations or publications in journals
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-2024
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09-2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09-2019
Skills
- Metal additive manufacturing
- Fused filament fabrication
- Thixotropic metal additive manufacturing
- Electrohydrodynamic Printing(EHD)
- Finite element analysis-thermal and computational fluid simulation
- 3D CAD modeling
- Metal 3D printing system design and development
- Manufacturing skills-end mill, lathe, drill
- Technical research and analysis
Affiliations
- Team leader- National Science Foundation I-Corps™ program
- Vice president- Chinese students & scholars association drexel
- Honor-Harry Brown, Jr. Fellowship
Timeline
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Drexel University
09.2019 - 04.2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Drexel University
09.2019 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
Drexel University-Advanced Manufacuturing Lab
03.2018 - 09.2018
Design Engineer Intern
PASSAVANT-ACCEPTANCE GROUP
07.2017 - 08.2017
Supplier Manager
CHUNAN ZONGYONG BUILDING MATERIALS CO., LTD
09.2013 - 08.2014
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University