Nathan Block

Results-oriented professional and recent summa cum laude graduate with extensive experience at GE Appliances, A Haier, specializing in inventory control, product design, quality assurance, and production management. Proven track record in Lean Engineering and strong problem-solving skills have led to significant improvements in operational efficiency and product quality. Proficient in Solidworks and committed to fostering team collaboration to drive organizational success.

Master's Research Project

• Developed and constructed a testing environment, including the system modeling and physical setup.
• Conducted experimental testing within the custom-designed piping system to evaluate the impact of varying temperature on the device performance.
• Analyzed test data to confirm device operability across varying temperatures.

Bachelor's Capstone Project

• Designed, modeled, and fabricated a prototype of sensor-integrated gloves for force registration and data collection.
• Developed a detailed CAD model to optimize placement of sensors along the hand, including fingertips, knuckles, and palm.
• Assembled a functional prototype with embedded sensors and integrated to a computer software to measure and interpret applied force data.

CAD-Modeling Project

• Disassembled and reverse engineered a fishing reel, modeling each component using CAD software.
• Reassembled the fishing reel within the CAD modeling environment and developed a detailed representation of the assembly process.
• Redesigned multiple components to reduce overall weight without compromising performance, validating through FMEA simulations.

Sales vs. Labor Cost Analysis Project

• Developed a data-driven program to monitor restaurant sales and analyze labor cost efficiency.
• Implemented a linear regression model to predict future sales based on date and day of the week trends.
• Delivered insights through sales versus labor cost comparisons that enable optimized staffing and improved profit margins.