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MICHAEL MCWILLIAMS, EI

WINSTON-SALEM,NC

Summary

Mechanical Design Engineer pursuing PE Licensure in December 2025.

Driven by a passion for design using cutting-edge technology and innovative techniques.

Excels in collaborative team settings, applying strong problem-solving skills to develop unique solutions.

Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, contributing to the design, development, and implementation of complex projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Engineer

SonicAire
12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for Next Generation Product Design, improving efficacy and product quality while also reducing cost.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
  • Supervised & instructed Service Technicians on complex product installations/repairs.
  • Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
  • Trained and mentored Capstone Design Engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Amidst the loss of a civil engineering technician, fulfilled two fulltime positions without sacrificing deadlines or quality.

EdTech Assistant

Duke PepsiCo Educational Technologies
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Used 3D printers, CNC, Lasercutting, waterjet, and Engineering Principles to design novel prototypes for testing.
  • Collaborated with John Hope Franklin Scholars and Freedom Crafters to advance objectives in a dynamic environment.
  • Instructed K-12 students in the operation of Lasercutters, 3D Printers, 3D Scanning/Sculpting Software, and a CNC Foam Cutter, fostering creativity in historical scene replication.

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Advanced Sheet Metal & Welding
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Cut, bent, welded, and shaped lasercut sheetmetal to meet specific project requirements.
  • Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Design Engineer Intern

Thomas Riley Artisans' Guild
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Utilized AutoCAD and SketchUp to craft unique wooden trophy case blueprints for commercial manufacturing.
  • Learned to balance aesthetics and utility in product design.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers to develop and refine designs.

Education

- Mechanical Engineering B.S.E.

Duke University
05-2021

Skills

  • R&D Product Design & Rendering
  • Sheetmetal, Material Selection, & Welding
  • Product Lifecycle & Intellectual Property Management
  • Product Design for UL HazLoc, ATEX, and CE Compliance
  • Project Management
  • InHouse Prototype Fabrication

Linkedin / Portfolio

www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcwilliams1                                                                                                 www.mikemcw.com/portfolio

Technical Acumen

  • Autodesk Certified User: Inventor, Autodesk(AutoCAD, Fusion360, Revit, Navisworks) SolidWorks, CREO, Meshmixer, Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) SketchUp, MATLAB, Python, Java, Maple, Waterjet, CNC, ForkLift/Scissorlift Certified, OSHA10, FEA, CFD, Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CPR/AED, Generative Design, Industrial 3D Printing, CAPM, CSM

Timeline

Design Engineer

SonicAire
12.2021 - Current

EdTech Assistant

Duke PepsiCo Educational Technologies
08.2018 - 05.2020

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Advanced Sheet Metal & Welding
05.2018 - 08.2018

Design Engineer Intern

Thomas Riley Artisans' Guild
06.2016 - 08.2016

- Mechanical Engineering B.S.E.

Duke University

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