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Work History
Education
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Websites
Senior Design Project
Activities
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Sandra Muhoza

New Hartford,NY

Summary

Passionate aerospace engineering graduate seeking fulltime position. Offering a strong work ethic, a humble attitude, and the ability to execute job tasks accurately to achieve the best results possible. Ready to apply academic knowledge and practical skills to contribute effectively to your team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Intern

Gast Manufacturing
Benton Harbor, MI
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with management and technical teams to lead the design and implementation of a testing fixture for compressor endurance, improving the accuracy and efficiency of quality testing processes.
  • Tasked with enhancing the life, cup, and valve of the 120R compressor, implementing improvements that contributed to increased durability and operational efficiency, while coordinating and delivering organization impact analyses to key stakeholders.
  • Managed, tracked, and reported production changes, highlighting organizational impact and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, while preparing and effectively delivering executive management presentations, conveying critical information and recommendations.

Resident Assistant (RA)

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Interview and train incoming RAs on SOPs and job duties, using patience and a positive attitude.
  • Manage 30+ students within dormitory-style living space.
  • Available 24/7 to help resolve conflicts.
  • Organize social events to help foster relationships between dormitory residents.

Warehouse Employee

Meijer Warehouse
Lansing, MI
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Lifted materials up to 50lbs to sort to proper area
  • Trained in operating Hi-Lo forklift
  • Problem solved when packages were mislabeled or inaccurately sorted

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • LabView
  • Basic AutoCAD
  • Visual Studio
  • MATLAB
  • Abaqus
  • OpenVsp
  • Inventor
  • Basic SolidWorks

Websites

Senior Design Project

Noise Reduction on Wind Turbine Blades | Western Michigan University | 09/2023- 04/2024

  • Leading a team in the design and implementation of noise reduction solutions for wind turbine blades, focusing on three key techniques: serration, dimples, and wind tips.
  • Applying quality engineering principles to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of the implemented noise reduction features.
  • Developing and testing genetic blades with a rigorous quality testing plan to validate the performance and reliability of noise reduction techniques. Though testing results were inconclusive overall, we set a foundation for future students.

Activities

  • Dean's List, 01/22, 04/24
  • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 08/21, 04/24
  • Bronco Wind Team, 08/23, 04/24

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Gast Manufacturing
05.2023 - 09.2023

Resident Assistant (RA)

Western Michigan University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Warehouse Employee

Meijer Warehouse
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Western Michigan University
Sandra Muhoza