Travis Thornton
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Motivated mechanical engineering graduate with practical experience in industrial and mechanical engineering roles. Skilled in using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Matlab for designing and analyzing engineering solutions. Experienced in coordinating high-budget projects and enhancing manufacturing efficiency through innovative techniques. Fluent in Mandarin, with a keen interest in integrating engineering expertise into international business strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DayLyte Batteries
Mechanical Engineer
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and oversaw fabrication of a loop coating system, achieving a cost reduction from $120,000 to under $20,000 compared to commerical options.
- Oversaw delivery, assembly, and iterative problem solving of loop coater system.
- Worked extensively with CAD modeling software, Inventor, to create parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
Institute of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Undergraduate Research Assistant
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Synthesized polymers and adhesives with various additives for 3d printing applications.
- Performed experimentation with additive manufacturing techniques including DIW, FDM, SLA, etc.
- Developed and tested G-code for 3D printing process
- Presented research at ACS (American Chemical Society) Conference in Indianapolis.
Bridgestone Americas
Mechanical Engineering Intern
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Attended cross functional team meetings with industrial engineers, technical service engineers, area business managers, and maintenance staff on a daily basis to identify needs within the respective department.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Designed, ordered, and installed several novel mechanisms, guarding, and brackets.
- Coordinated and supervised the fabrication and installation of several mechanical improvements within the manufacturing facility with budgets up to $400,000.
- Gained an in-depth understanding of computer modeling software, Inventor, through the modeling of complex engineering designs.
Michelin
Industrial Engineering Intern
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Conducted time studies to investigate labor utilization efficiency and reported data to department head.
- Streamlined material handling and material flow procedures to reduce overall production times and shorten lead times on custom orders.
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major - Mechanical Engineering & Minor - Mandarin
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
GPA - 3.4405.2023
Skills
- Fluent in Mandarin (conversational, written, and reading)
- Proficient in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360
- Proficient in Matlab
- Experience with G-code programming
- Extensive experience with 3D Printing (DIW, FDM, SLA)
Timeline
DayLyte Batteries
Mechanical Engineer
02.2023 - 08.2023
Institute of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Undergraduate Research Assistant
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bridgestone Americas
Mechanical Engineering Intern
01.2022 - 08.2022
Michelin
Industrial Engineering Intern
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Major - Mechanical Engineering & Minor - Mandarin
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Affiliations + Awards
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), 2012 to Current
- Member, NAE Cook Grand Scholars Program, 2018 to Current
- Participant, Taiwan-United States Sister Alliance Global Ambassador Scholarship Program, 2019
- 2nd Place Recipient, UTK EUReCA Chancellor's Honors Undergraduate Research Competition 2019
Affiliations + Awards + Publications
- Inductee, NAE Cook Grand Scholars Program, 2023
- 2nd Place Recipient, UTK EUReCA Chancellor's Honors Undergraduate Research Competition 2019
- Participant, Taiwan-United States Sister Alliance Global Ambassador Scholarship Program, 2019
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), 2012 to Present
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