Pin Router Duplicator

DANIEL PHAN

7236 Rixie St. SE | Olympia, WA 98501

 daniel.phan@cwu.edu | (360) 970-0718

 

JOB OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time engineering position that utilizes my academic and engineering background to jump start my career and to continue to learn and advance my skills.

 

EDUCATION

• Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology | GPA: 3.20

• South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA | Associate of Science | GPA: 3.10

• Tumwater High School, Tumwater, WA | High School Diploma | GPA: 3.70

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experienced in Advanced Machining/CNC programming, SolidWorks, Mechanical Design, Application in Strength of Materials, Lean Manufacturing, Statics, Thermodynamics, Dynamics, Basic Machining, Metallurgy, Casting, AutoCAD

• Efficient with lathes, milling machines, and drill presses

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, and Publisher

• Fluent in Vietnamese and English

 

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Senior Mechanical Engineering Culminating Project                                                                                                       09/2016 – Present

• Collaborate with team member to manage and budget resources including time and money

• Manage tight deadlines to ensure key milestones are met in a timely manner

• Research and prepare technical proposals to provide detailed product development information

• Develop new product ideas through sketching, creating 3D models, prototyping, and testing

• Utilize manual lathes, milling machines, and drill presses to ensure accuracy on manufactured parts

• Document project records throughout project lifecycle including updated drawings and spreadsheets

 

Advanced Machining – Computer Numeric Control (CNC)                                                                                           01/2015 – 03/2016

Project 1 (CNC Manufactured Hammer)

• Developed engineering drawings according to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y14.5 requirements

• Studied engineering drawings to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpiece

• Created 3D parts and assembled them in SolidWorks to create prototypes that are ready for testing

• Prepared program codes for each specific cut and material

• Met all key milestone dates and successfully delivered final product to customer

Project 2 (CNC Manufactured Bottle Openers)

• Took lead in project management for scheduling meetings, events, labs, and tours with organizations

• Determined necessary materials and costs for product development using stress and engineering analysis

• Planned and assigned work tasks to meet production goals efficiently

• Measured mechanical parts with precise measuring tools to ensure dimensions are within tolerance

 

Basic Machining – Lathes, Milling Machines, and Drill Presses                                                                                      09/2015 – 12/2016

• Positioned raw materials onto machines and secured them with clamps, bolts, and fixtures

• Hand tapped and drilled with detailed fixtures to assemble components

• Performed quality inspection on parts to ensure product met specifications of engineering drawings

• Kept work area and machine shop clean by regularly performing daily cleaning and maintenance to machinery

                                                                               

WORK EXPERIENCE

Best Buy, Olympia, WA                                                            Sales Associate                                                                  09/2012 – 12/2014

• Recognized as top salesman and top performer for generating high revenue

• Built rapport and positive relationships with customers to identify and recommend products that best fit their needs

• Demonstrated products and educated customers with product knowledge

• Worked in several departments within the store with great success and cross-trained employees

• Ensured inventory on sales floor was always stocked and regularly set up marketing displays

 

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Active member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• Volunteered to help set up for VEX Robotics Competition

• Volunteered to help the elderly by taking part in ICP: Takin’ to the Streets