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Nicholas R Stafford1010 Washtenaw Rd • Ypsilanti, MI 48197 • 810.874.1919 • [email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCEJohnson Controls Inc, Plymouth Mi, Engineering Technician June 2014-Present
Torque Specialist Analyzed safety-critical fastener applications of automotive seat structures Programmed torque controller settings to optimize first-time-yield capability
Trained engineers and technicians to improve capability and standards conformance
Updated torque training program materials to reflect latest standards and practices Traveled to review existing torque operations to identify and resolve capability and performance concerns
Seat Craftsmanship Improvement Performed DOE of heat transfer on various automotive seat materials Presented data to leadership to support implementation of new standards of heating seat trim Assisted in development of new pre-heat technology for seat trim with Subject Matter Manufacturing Expert Installed and programmed new pre-heat technology in production settings for validation trials
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Ypsilanti Mi, Customer Service Associate Apr 2011-June 2014Customer Service
Assisted customers with landscaping projects (e.g. patios, walkways, walls) by designing multiple options Calculated amount of materials needed and cost to fully complete project
Forklift Operator Certified on multiple models of forklifts, safely transported and organized heavy palletized items
Trained employees on how to safely and efficiently operate different models of forklifts
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCELeadership
Unmanned Vehicle Systems Led group of four students to build a small remotely operated plane
Designed 3D model of aircraft, programmed propeller and aileron motors to receive signals from remoteDesign of Manufacturing and Tooling
Led the build of a self-closing sliding screen door using a pulley and weight system Created initial design of the system and lead assembly
Team SkillsComputer Aided Drafting
Designed hovercraft in SolidWorks, built hovercraft using common household products Worked with a team to construct a complete 3D model of entire engine assembly
Phi Sigma Phi Lambda Chapter, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2009-Apr 2015Philanthropy Chair
Organized fundraisers with HARC (HIV/AIDS Resource Center) of Ann Arbor and St. Jude’s Hospital Organized community service with Habitat for Humanity, cleaned up foreclosed housing properties
Recording Secretary Composed detailed notes at each meeting and distributed the notes to each member
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office, MATLAB SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, NX 9.0, Atlas Copco Tools Talk
Experience working with lathes, drill presses, multiple welding models, casting processes
Constantly increasing mechanical knowledge from working on motorcycles and cars
Gained design, manufacturing, and programming skills from listed school projects
EDUCATIONEastern Michigan University BS in Mechanical Engineering TechnologyApril 2015
Additional C o u r s e s Aircraft Systems Flight OperationsUnmanned Vehicle Systems