Mechanical Engineer (UIUC)

6+ years engineering for fabrication & manufacturing

Led $180K+ in engineered projects from concept to fabrication

Contributed to $500K+ in additional systems across material handling, process, and fabrication projects 

Design for cost-effective manufacturing and supplier coordination

• Material selection and manufacturability optimization

• Vendor selection and part sourcing (domestic or overseas)

• Cost vs lead-time tradeoff support

Prototype development, testing, and design refinement

Parts and systems are designed with real manufacturing constraints in mind — not just CAD

Supporting fabrication shops, manufacturers, and engineering teams

Turn rough ideas, sketches, or concepts into fabrication-ready designs

Reduce cost and risk before fabrication starts

Design parts and systems that are efficient to manufacture and assemble

Identify issues early to avoid rework, delays, and change orders

Support prototyping, testing, and real-world refinement

Coordinate sourcing when needed to simplify procurement and repeat orders