Joshua Ford
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
BOEING
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Specialized in fuel and hydraulics systems, diagnosing issues and providing support by reading schematics, assembly drawing, and tech orders for the shop, mechanics, and flight operations
- Led a project converting 2D drawings into 3D model definitions and assemblies coordinating with an international subsidiary of BOEING
- Led a project to update part specifications, converting scans into Word and PDF files while revising specifications and 2D figures, and ensuring timely project completion through coordination with team members and interns
- Managed part changes and authored DCNs using Teamcenter PLM to address manufacturing and shop requirements, leveraging NX and WiseImage for design updates
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address assembly changes, update parts lists, and ensure alignment with manufacturing, engineering, and management requirements
- Coordinated with suppliers and buyers to update parts, review CCPs, and manage notices of escape with cross-functional teams
Lab Technician Intern
MTI Motion
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Interned as a lab technician assisting in acceptance testing procedures and improvement of existing manufacturing lines
- Worked with a team to ensure the department met the current needs of the company promptly while maintaining quality
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2023
Skills
- NX
- Inventor
- Teamcenter
- TC Visualization
- Solidworks
- WiseImage
- MATLAB
- CAD
- Microsoft Office
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Technical specification writing
Club Work
SIUE Cougar Baja SAE
- Member from Fall 2021 - Spring 2023, Officer and Treasurer from Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
- As a club we independently design, finance, fabricate, test, and compete with a reduced scale off-road vehicle at international competitions.
- Officer responsibilities included managing club financials and sponsorships, public relations, and general joint management of the club, club projects and its members.
Accomplishments
- SIUE Dean’s List, GPA 3.5 and above, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
- Participation in German American Partnership Program (GAPP)
Timeline
Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
BOEING
06.2023 - 12.2024
Lab Technician Intern
MTI Motion
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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