Shawn Alcorn
Hamilton
Summary
Experienced mechanical engineering professional prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in CAD software, project management, and problem-solving. Known for adaptability and reliability in changing environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer – Military Division
Federal Equipment Company (Fairbanks Morse Defense)
11.2023 - Current
- Design and evaluate mechanical systems for Naval and Coast Guard vessels
- Perform dynamic calculations for motor sizing and system gear ratio design
- Perform FEA required by customer contract parameters
- Generate project management timelines and interact with customers to achieve set timelines
- Evaluate Naval Mechanical Systems for shock survivability
- Observe and complete Naval Shock Survivability assessments
Engineer
Belcan Engineering
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Generate and perform thermal analysis utilizing CalideNG/FlowSimulator (GE Proprietary Software)
- Evaluate design options to optimize thermal cooling systems with advanced combat engines
- Generate thermal boundary conditions utilizing GASHTC (GE Proprietary Software)
- Verify models utilizing 1-D Heat Transfer tools
- Generate Finite Element Analysis models utilizing Ansys Workbench
- Perform analysis on generated models and verify results
Engineering Program Manager/Project Engineer Intern
G & W Products
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Created CAD drawings and work instructions to ensure parts were properly manufactured
- Contrived DXF files to upload for sheet metal cutting laser
- Created 3D models and assemblies utilizing Inventor
- Designed over 100 fixtures to enable a more efficient welding and assembly process to meet customer demands
- Managed complex engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Member of the corrective action team to utilize engineering skills to perform root cause analysis.
Warehouse Associate
Office Depot
07.2016 - 07.2017
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
05.2012 - 06.2016
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio05.2020
Skills
- Inventor, MS Excel, Matlab, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks, CalideNG, FlowSimulator
- Security Clearance: Secret - Investigation completed in 2023
- Mechanical system design
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- CAD drafting
- Finite element analysis
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon in 2014, 2015.
- Awarded two Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals for my ability to lead and maintain high value equipment.
- Dean’s List Fall 2018.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer – Military Division
Federal Equipment Company (Fairbanks Morse Defense)
11.2023 - Current
Engineer
Belcan Engineering
08.2022 - 11.2023
Engineering Program Manager/Project Engineer Intern
G & W Products
07.2017 - 08.2022
Warehouse Associate
Office Depot
07.2016 - 07.2017
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
05.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Miami University
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
University of Alabama
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