Ky Bender — Mechanical Engineering Student

Objective: I am currently in search of a full-time engineering design or manufacturing position for January 2025.

Education

The University of Pittsburgh — Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering

Attended: 2020—2022 (Transfer)

GPA: 3.99

Relevant Coursework: Manufacturing, Intro to Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials

Activities and Recognitions: Division II Golf Team, Dean’s List (4)

North Carolina State University — Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering

Attended: 2022—Graduation (Fall ‘24)

GPA: 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Control Systems, Computational Methods, Intro to Automotive Engineering, Technical Writing, Engineering Entrepreneurship Senior Design

Activities and Recognitions: Pack Motorsports FSAE, Dean’s List (4),Tau Beta Pi: Engineering Honors Society

Skills and Proficiencies

Design Softwares:

Solidworks

Autodesk Inventor

OnShape

MATLAB and Simulink

MathCAD

Documentation Softwares:

Soft Skills:

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Softwares

Problem Solving

Mechanical Inclination

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Relevant Experience

GE Hitachi Nuclear — Supply Chain and Manufacturing Intern

May 2023— August 2023

  • Ensure complience and quality are achieved in the manufacturing of nuclear fuels

  • Drive continuous improvment efforts through the redesign of process systems

  • Utilize CAD software to model design changes and new mechanical systems

  • Observe, note, and comprehend repeatability issues in manufacturing processes

  • Communicate ideas with a team of engineers and present updates in weekly team meetings

Captivaire Systems — Process Engineering Intern (Manufacturing)

May 2022— July 2022

  • Collect and organize station and manufacturing process timing data

  • Develop relationships with operators and collect information on process inefficiencies

  • Utilize gathered information to design and implement process changes

  • Present changes and communicate information with the plant manager, line leads, and line operators

NC State Formula SAE — Social Media and Marketing Lead

September 2022— Present

  • Operate a mill to manufacture parts from engineering drawings

  • Utilize a mirrorless camera to capture photos and videos for marketing content

  • Edit content on Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and/or Photoshop

  • Stay up to date on social networking trends within the motorsports community

  • post on social media platforms to achieve the desired brand image