Kyle Short
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Analysis Enginering Co-op
Belcan Engineering
06.2023 - Current
- Worked routinely with customers to meet highly technical deliverables
- Utilized NX to prepare three aerospace parts for fully mapped hex-meshing intended for containment analysis in LS-DYNA
- Verified over 50 preliminary drawings to customer standards
- Maintained project schedules and summary reports over two projects for high level management
Research Assistant
IUPUI
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Analytically processed eight DFT (density functional theory) calculations for collisional cross sections of particles traveling re-entry speeds
- Reproduced experimental data for collisional cross sections of over fifteen proteins using quadrupole mass spectrometry
- Assisted in building SLIM (structures for lossless ion manipulations) drift tube
- Beta tested in-house DFT software
Peer-Led-Team-Learning Teaching Assistant
IUPUI School Of Engineering
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in groups of 25 to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Manufacturing Intern
GE Aerospace
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Programmed laser optic robotics to automate product audits and First Article Inspections
- Analyzed Cpk and Ppk of product lines through use of SPC monitoring systems
- Conducted First Article Inspections by use of OGP Smartscopes and microscope imaging
- Used statistical analysis software to analyze SPC data and process health
- Programmed Kardex Remstar inventories, while scrapping or updating obsolete machine tooling
Product Design Intern
Dexter Axle Company
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Processed over 50 engineering change requests
- Worked directly with customers to troubleshoot and redesign faulty products
- Simplified current assemblies to decrease cost of production
- Updated parts to meet current industry standards
- Worked with marketing and purchasing to calculate profit gain of redesigned products
Electronic Transmissions Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Diagnosed, modified, and performed field and shop maintenance on Transmissions Systems
- Requisitioned parts to maintain systems functionality
- Facilitated and implemented platoon job training
- Cross-trained with other unit billets to better understand unit capabilities and missions
Communications Technician (II)
Comcast, Xfinity
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Installed and maintained systems and analyzed users' needs.
- Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
- Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
Quality Technician
Lippert Components
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training.
- Evaluated results against design standards and compliance requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Education
Master of Science - Thermal And Fluid Sciences
Purdue School of Engineering And Technology
IUPUI05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue School of Engineering And Technology
IUPUI12.2023
Skills
- ANSYS FLUENT
- ANSYS Mechanical APDL
- GD&T
- NX/SolidWorks/Autodesk
- Minitab
- Mass Spectrometry
- Robotics programming
Additional Information
- Small group leadership
- Active security clearance
Affiliations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Vice President, IUPUI chapter
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Founding Member/Vice President, IUPUI chapter
- Navy Engineering Innovation & Leadership, IUPUI
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Analysis Enginering Co-op
Belcan Engineering
06.2023 - Current
Peer-Led-Team-Learning Teaching Assistant
IUPUI School Of Engineering
08.2022 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
IUPUI
08.2022 - 09.2023
Manufacturing Intern
GE Aerospace
05.2022 - 08.2022
Product Design Intern
Dexter Axle Company
05.2021 - 08.2021
Communications Technician (II)
Comcast, Xfinity
01.2019 - 08.2019
Electronic Transmissions Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 09.2020
Quality Technician
Lippert Components
05.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Thermal And Fluid Sciences
Purdue School of Engineering And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue School of Engineering And Technology