Thomas Johnston
Cincinnati
Summary
Skilled Mechanical Engineer with four years of experience, seeking continuous growth and new challenges to improve my current skill set in FEA. Highly focused, diligent, adaptive, and self-motivated when working on any project. Excel both in multi-disciplinary teams or independently while meeting project deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Analysis Engineer
Quest Defense
Blue Ash
10.2023 - Current
- Preform FEA analysis using Static, Modal, LCF and HCF on models from the client’s Aerospace components/assemblies.
- Modify and generate mesh for components/assembly in accordance to client's design requirements and insured proper element count through the thickness of the model.
- Provide insight on potential changes and present data in an orderly and digestible format.
- Run Analysis either through manual setup or injection of macro scripts.
- Uphold security of trade secrets and ensure ECO compliance.
Manufacturing Engineer
Pegasus Steel
Ladson
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Review and interpret customer drawings and specifications to meet naval standards.
- Track and manage multiple projects simultaneously throughout the manufacturing process, along with providing assistance to the shop floor.
- Design/modify parts and drawings in SolidWorks, based on customer supplied assemblies, draws and specs.
- Create job routings and traceable job packets using JobBoss (ERP system).
- Create cut programs for various metals and shapes using SigmaNest.
Mechanical Engineer Intern
InstaHub
Philadelphia
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed and overviewed a small team of ME & EE interns.
- Created and managed project timelines using Gnatt charts and KPIs.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews with potential candidates to join the ME team.
- Used Fusion 360 to model parts and collaborate with other MEs to make a manufacturable product.
- Used Ansys to conduct FEA simulations on company products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL 04.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
- Solidworks
- Fusion 360 - CAD & FEA
- Onshape
- Siemens NX
- ANSYS Workbench
- ANSYS Classic/APDL
- Project Management
- UNIX
- Fortran
- Hypermesh
- Active Secret Clearance
- ECO compliance
- Prototyping
Timeline
Mechanical Analysis Engineer
Quest Defense
10.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Pegasus Steel
07.2022 - 10.2023
Mechanical Engineer Intern
InstaHub
05.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida Polytechnic University
04.2017 - 08.2021