Mechanical Engineer resume example

Mechanical Engineer resume example: licensed PE in Ohio, 8 years in product design, part costs cut 18%, a pump redesign with 40% fewer field failures.

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Gavin Osterhout

Mechanical Engineer, PE | Product Design, DFM and Reliability | SolidWorks and FEA

Dayton, OH8 years of experience

Summary

Licensed professional engineer with 8 years designing industrial pumps and fluid-handling equipment. Takes products from concept through testing and production, with a focus on design for manufacturing and field reliability. Uses SolidWorks, ANSYS and GD&T daily and works closely with suppliers and the shop floor.

Experience

Senior Mechanical EngineerMar 2022 - Present

Miami Valley Fluid Systems

  • Led the redesign of a centrifugal pump line sold to water utilities; field failures in the first year fell 40% after changes to the seal and bearing layout.
  • Cut the cost of the pump housing family by 18% by moving from machined to cast parts and reducing part count from 14 to 9.
  • Run FEA in ANSYS on pressure-containing parts and own design verification testing to 1.5 times rated pressure.
  • Lead a team of 2 engineers and a designer through stage-gate reviews for 3 new products.
  • Work with 6 casting and machining suppliers on first-article inspections and corrective actions.
Mechanical EngineerJun 2018 - Feb 2022

Great Miami Equipment Co.

  • Designed 25+ custom skid assemblies for chemical dosing systems, from 3D model to fabrication drawings.
  • Introduced GD&T on all new drawings; supplier nonconformances dropped about a third in a year.
  • Supported 40 site installations and commissioning visits, feeding lessons back into the standard designs.

Skills

  • Mechanical Design
  • SolidWorks
  • FEA (ANSYS)
  • GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • Design Verification Testing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Supplier Quality
  • Pumps and Fluid Systems

Certifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE), Ohio, 2023
  • Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, 2018

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What hiring managers check first

Products you designed

Name the product type, your part in it and what happened when it shipped.

Measurable results

Cost reduction, reliability gains or lead time cuts show engineering judgement, not just CAD hours.

Tools and standards

CAD, FEA and GD&T are often screened for. List them clearly.

Licensure

A PE licence matters for senior and consulting roles. Put it next to your name.

Keywords the applicant tracking system matches

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Professional Engineer
  • Product Design
  • SolidWorks
  • FEA
  • ANSYS
  • GD&T
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Reliability
  • Cost Reduction
  • Pumps
  • Design Verification
  • Supplier Quality

Use the ones that are true of you, in the words the posting uses.

Mistakes to avoid

  1. A list of software

    Software is a tool. Show the design problem and your solution.

  2. No numbers

    Percent cost saved, failures reduced or weight cut make engineering results concrete.

  3. Too much theory

    Hiring managers want shipped products more than coursework once you have experience.

Questions

How long should a mechanical engineer resume be?
One page for early-career engineers, two pages with several years of product work.
Do I need a PE licence?
Not for most product design roles, but it helps for senior, consulting and public-sector work. Check the posting.
Should I include a portfolio?
A short PDF of drawings or renders can help, as long as it contains nothing confidential.

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