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Daniel Wheeler
11428 Reeder St. • Overland Park, KS 66210 • (913) 549-8112 • dan3319@ksu.edu
Education
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Kansas State University: College of Engineering Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering August 2012 – May 2017
 Elective focus in fluid flow, heat transfer, and rocket propulsion
 Member of the Kansas State Parachute Club (Skydive annually)
 Participant in Biannual Kansas State Launch Venture Competition
Employment History
Spirit Aerosystems: Summer Internship Tulsa, OK
Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineer: Bond Shop June 2016 – August 2016
 Developed a standard process for conducting and tracking first article inspections or (FAIs)
 Conducted digital cleanup process, attaching additional documentation to over 150 core files
 Managed weekly meetings for campus-wide quality improvement objectives
 Performed daily document control processes using SAP software
Parker: Fall Co-op Manhattan, KS
Manufacturing Engineer: Hose Products Division June 2015 – May 2016
 Implemented new friction welding process, and trained over 30 employees how to use friction welders
 Designed housing and safety elements for CAT hose puller enclosures, and issued prints for fabrication
 Collected experimental data for prototype hydraulic hoses and compiled data into technical reports
 Performed experiments and trials on new hose assemblies, compounds, and components
 Generated CAD renderings using Autodesk Inventor for various in house design projects
 Drafted work instructions for employee use on new process implementations and modifications
Altec Industries: Fall Co-op St. Joseph, MO
Manufacturing Engineer: Fiberglass Plant July 2014 – January 2015
 Participated in monthly cost savings events, and saved over $70,000 during 7 months with Altec
 Lead, co-lead, and participated in several Kaizen events focused on improving lean manufacturing
 Started resin recycling initiative for fiberglass-resin boom winder machines
 Prototyped motorized boom roller for transport of 1000+ pound fiberglass booms
 Designed equipment and tooling to increase workplace efficiency and process flow in the plant
 Implemented 19 safety improvements throughout the plant
 Optimized oven cycle, effectively doubling process capacity in the cell
Skills and Achievements
Software
 Certified in SolidWorks; Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SurfCAM, and CorelDraw
 Moderate experience with MATLAB, Visual Basic, VBA, C++, Access, and Slic3r
Machining
 Experienced in CNC and automated laser operations
 Well versed in ABS and PLA 3D printing
 Proficient in basic machining: band saw, chop saw, table saw, grinder, drill press, etc.
Personal Projects
 Developed a functional prototype for an alternative to traditional under-arm crutches
 3D printed a ukulele, an octopus with articulating arms, and a prototype surgical retractor
 Designed and constructed fully functional kinetic acrylic gear table with moving gears