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Education
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Ryan Brennan

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Solutions-oriented engineering professional with strong understanding of product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects. Possesses strong knowledge of engineering principles, mathematics and physics and utilization of CAD software for development and testing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering Intern

Mainspring Energy
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Spearheaded multiple design projects, calling design reviews, communicating with customers
  • Design, prototyping, and implementation of both mechanical & electronic systems
  • Managing logistics and transportation of delicate equipment
  • Worked as a leader in multiple design teams, designating tasks to others for a common goal
  • Amassed a great deal of experience in the machine shop using Mills & Lathes
  • Incorporated solutions that met various project challenges and adhered to environmental, packaging and vibration requirements.
  • Communications with contract manufacturing facilities in Mexico
  • Extensive work with seasoned engineers in both design and installation of mechanical systems
  • Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.

NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering Intern

Mainspring Energy
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Designed, prototyped, and finished 5 major projects for the NPI team (Hoop press gas strut assistance mechanism, Magnet trays, Wire fusing comb for stator core, etc)
  • Created complete layout & 3D model for Mainspring headquarters machine shop
  • Worked with engineers on numerous design projects
  • Reverse engineering- Several pieces of tooling, created 3D models & input into PDM
  • Comfortable with PDM software & file-sharing programs
  • Fluent with basic machining & use of tooling in a machine shop
  • Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.

Assistant Manager, Parts Department

G.P. Sports
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Primary Customer Service contact for the Parts Department, answering customer questions and concerns via phone and in person
  • Store design/ layout/ merchandise cycling
  • Managed Parts receiving and ordering
  • Contacted suppliers to gather information on parts and shipment statuses
  • Providing a welcoming atmosphere and helpful attitude

General Office Support

Skyline Advanced Technology Services
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
05.2025
  • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship Recipient
  • Relevant Coursework: Statics, Dynamics, Numerical Methods, Calculus 1-3, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Physics 1-2, Manufacturing Engineering, Multiple Programming Courses
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Sigma Nu Fraternity Executive Board Member (Epsilon Lambda Chapter 103)

High School Diploma -

Branham High School, San Jose, CA
06.2020


  • 3.8 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Baseball (4 Years)
  • Branham High School Honors Society Member
  • Professional Development: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Student for 5 years prior to college

Skills Practiced:

-Autodesk

-Solidworks

-3D printing

-Robotics

-Basic principles of the different types of engineering

-Robotics Team Build Leader

Skills

  • Solidworks Expert (Design, Assemblies, Drawings, Simulation)
  • New Product Design and Implementation to existing Manufacturing processes
  • Adaptability- Capable of juggling multiple different types of projects at once
  • Great communicator
  • Well-developed mechanical aptitude
  • Very approachable and gregarious personality with professional appearance
  • Quick Thinker - easily engage in conversation and maintains dialogue
  • Power of Persuasion - informative and possessing well-honed selling and negotiation skills
  • Strong, and Athletic - physically capable of all manner of labor, very skilled with my hands
  • Product Development Testing
  • Pneumatic Systems

Affiliations

  • Rotary International
  • Lockheed Martin Future Engineers

Certification

  • Solidworks CSWA Certification

Timeline

NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering Intern - Mainspring Energy
05.2022 - 08.2022
NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering Intern - Mainspring Energy
05.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Manager, Parts Department - G.P. Sports
05.2017 - 09.2019
General Office Support - Skyline Advanced Technology Services
06.2016 - 08.2016
University of Utah - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Branham High School - High School Diploma,