Zachary Ryan Winkelman
Arlington
Summary
Mechanical engineering student with proven experience in design, fabrication, and project management. Strong problem solving skills demonstrated through independent research and collaborative projects. Highly driven and dependable, consistently taking initiative to achieve results. Eager to apply technical skills in practical settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Personal Patent
Myself
Arlington
07.2025 - Current
- Designed a patent-pending system that enables free parking in high-density city areas by better matching open spots with drivers.
- Led early concept development, market research, and feasibility analysis for the urban parking solution.
- Prepared technical documentation and diagrams to support the ongoing patent application and future prototyping.
Carbon Fiber Composites Fabricator
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in designing, fabricating, and testing high-performance carbon fiber components for the Formula SAE team.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines and quality standards were met.
- Coordinated with engineers to develop solutions for complex fabrication challenges.
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Designer
Jungle Movement Academy
Austin
05.2018 - 12.2025
- Created detailed drawings using AutoCAD software for parts fabrication and assembly.
- Performed calculations to determine load capacities, material stresses, deflections.
- Trained personnel on operating procedures related to machinery maintenance and repair.
Reselling business
Myself
Pflugerville
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Launched an online reselling business, creating a website to list products, process orders, and track inventory and profits.
- Tracked sales metrics, expenses, and margins to decide which products to scale and which to drop.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
Horse Barn Development Project
Family-Owned Ranch
Bastrop
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Oversaw the structural and mechanical design elements for constructing a custom horse barn.
- Designed architectural plans to optimize space, ventilation, and natural light for equine health.
- Safely and successfully constructed the barn with hands-on assembly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2026
Skills
- CAD software
- System design
- Material testing
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- FEA and failure analysis
- Design for manufacturing (DFM)
- Robotics engineering
- Troubleshooting methods
Looking For
Summer Internship
Certification
Firefighter 1 – Hendrickson High School, Pflugerville, TX (08/2020 – 05/2022).
Affiliations
Member, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Arlington, TX (2023–Present)
Timeline
Personal Patent
Myself
07.2025 - Current
Carbon Fiber Composites Fabricator
University of Texas at Arlington
07.2024 - Current
Horse Barn Development Project
Family-Owned Ranch
06.2023 - 07.2023
Reselling business
Myself
04.2023 - 07.2025
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Designer
Jungle Movement Academy
05.2018 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas At Arlington