KYLE THOMPSON

625 Sherwood Avenue ~ Placentia, California, 92870

951-963-4763
QUALIFICATIONS
Enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer with R&D and stress/structural analysis experie
nce. Expertise with components analysis, utilizing COSMOSWorks FEA software as w
ell as product design using SolidWorks. Analytical problem solver with the aptit
ude to identify and resolve complex technical issues. Possesses strong time mana
gement and multi-tasking aptitude. Superior communication skills, with the abili
ty to work cross-functionally at all organizational levels, independently and co
llaboratively, and adapt to diverse/changing business needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TECHNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS, Brea, California 2008-Present
Mechanical Engineer
* Spearheaded the prototype component analysis, utilizing COSMOSWorks FEA Softw
are.
* Assessed components for thermal stress/heat transfer, vibration, stress, stra
in, and fluid flow, utilizing COSMOSWorks software (800 hours experience); confi
rmed finite element results with hand calculations.
* Performed lab testing to verify finite element thermal analysis and obtain ph
ysical parameters.
* Designed components for production and created mechanical radar subsystems, u
tilizing SolidWorks software (1,500 hours of experience).
* Designed large frames utilized for internal test radar systems and thermal co
ntrol circuits.
* Directed machine shop to ensure part creation is accurate and efficient.
* Managed company's SolidWorks upgrade and established system to organize devel
opment files.
* Acted as SolidWorks network administrator, directed SolidWorks network instal
lation.
* Managed projects, utilizing external production facilities, including machine
shops and vacuum brazing facilities.
* Collaborated with in-house machinists and shop floor workers to ensure part p
roduction accuracy and process adherence.
* Deliver design and analysis results presentations and participated in researc
h/development design and design review meetings.
* Compose acceptance qualification reports.
* Performed frequency analysis in COSMOSWorks to determine national frequency o
f components or assemblies.
Accomplishments
* Analyzed prototype parts and assemblies confirming functionality prior to dev
elopment, which resulted in decreased costs.
* Designed components for precise assembly, revamping past non-standardized app
roach that resulted in increased thermal circuit efficiency.
ACCURIDE INTERNATIONAL, Santa Fe Springs, California 2006-2008
Applications Engineering Intern
* Managed three interns; mentored interns on stereolithography machine operatio
n to ensure delivery of prototype components to lead engineers within time const
raints.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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ACCURIDE INTERNATIONAL (Continued)
Applications Engineering Intern
* Modified/designed plastic and sheet metal parts, utilizing SolidWorks (2500 h
ours experience), Inventor (500 hours experience), and AutoCAD (500 hours experi
ence).
* Utilized Microsoft Excel to analyze designed components for stress/strain and
fatigue.
* Assessed preproduction issues and developed economical and efficient solution
s.
* Tested ball bearing slide types for stress and wear.
* Aided in leading production solution design that resulted in a patent applica
tion.
* Managed interns on stereolithography operation and set-up; created/maintained
several parts per day with a stereolithography prototype machine.
* Designed solid model animations in SolidWorks and Inventor for technical pres
entations.
* Teamed with engineers to design prototype parts.
* Collaborated with shop floor employees to ensure creation and correct assembl
y of parts.
* Coordinated with test lab technicians to ensure proper completion of tests.
Accomplishments
* Designed production prototypes, utilizing SolidWorks software increasing prod
uct efficiency.
* Increased output of stereolithography prototype machine to internal R&D engin
eers.
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, Pomona, California
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 12/2009
Coursework: Strength of Materials * Fluid Mechanics * Stress Analysis * Intermed
iate Dynamics * Engineering Materials * Heat Transfer * Control Systems * Advanc
ed Measurement * Finite Elements *?Thermodynamics * Mechanics of Composite Mater
ials * Computer Numerical Control * Numerical Methods
* Professional Practice completed at Technovative Applications for senior proje
ct fulfillment
* Experienced with the following software: NEi Nastran * FEMAP * PROMAL (Compos
ite Stress Analysis) * Visual Basic in Excel and MATLAB.
SKILLS
Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word * Excel * PowerPoint) * Lotu
s Notes * SolidWorks * COSMOSWorks * MATLAB - Inventor * AutoCAD * MATLAB * Math
cad * 3D Lightyear