David C. Stanley

As a senior level mechanical engineering student, I'm looking for a full-time position that is both challenging and team-based. The ideal position will take advantage of my educational background and allow for future growth and development through additional training and continued education.

Worked on the Parata Max, an automated pharmaceutical dispensing robot. Supported product transition from Beta to General Availability phase. Assisted in designing new components and updating existing components to optimize performance and fix problems.

Worked as a member of the Parata APM (Automated Product Machine) team. Cooperated with senior engineers to update and create Solidworks drawings and models to be used in production. Processed and took the lead role on a number of engineering change orders for project. Contacted suppliers to obtain price quotes and order parts. Took part in all meetings and brainstorming sessions for the automation team.

Receiving and understanding build briefings for prototype part geometries before processing orders. Working closely with other members of the finishing department to remove excess resin from parts, remove parts from build platforms, and finish parts to appropriate levels (through sanding and vapor honing).

Experience working in a technical/engineering environment, both individually and as a member of a team.

Experience using Solidworks to create professional-level drawings and models for made to spec parts, reverse engineer off the shelf parts, and work with large top-level assemblies.

Creating and managing engineering change orders and redlining assembly bills of materials and manufacturer data using Agile product life-cycle management software. Tracking project issue status using Excel worksheets. Communicating with suppliers regarding part pricing and specifications.

Senior design projects:
-Design of a small scale model bridge to support 1000+ pounds of loading
-Design of a centrifugal clutch for a top-fuel dragster
-Design of a two-speed transmission, including gearbox and shaft design as well as component selection (bearings, chains, sprockets)
-Design of auxiliary support equipment for H53 helicopter for NAVAIR (in progress)

Working knowledge of the following software: Solidworks/COSMOS, Agile, ClearQuest, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Maple

Extensive experience with computer hardware and software including computer construction, operating system installation, diagnostics, and repairs.

Mechanical skills: operation of various tools such as calipers, drill presses, saws, sanders, and routers. Basic soldering ability. Experience assisting with rebuilding and repairing automobiles.

Trained board operator (disc jockey) for 88.1 WKNC, NC State's student-operated radio station

Member of the Japanese Hall (part of the Language Dorm selective housing group at Duke University)

Cable 13 (student-operated television station): setting up and transporting equipment as well as camera operation

Outreach program, teaching astronomy to first graders at a local elementary school

Presentations on various topics at local elementary schools in association with the Japanese Hall

Eagle Scout

Recipient - James A. Powell Scholarship

Recipient - NSF Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Transfer Scholarship

Member of Phi Eta Sigma national honor society

Dean's list with distinction