1. Jesse L. Draper
15917 Falling Run Rd. • Sharpsburg, MD 21782 • 240-625-5921 • jessedraper8@gmail.com
Education
Universityof Maryland; College Park, MD
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, December 2014
GPA: 3.2
Technical Experience
Ford Motor Company
Product Development Engineer, Summer 2015 - Present
• Plan and perform testingon all aspectsof hybrid powertrains, evaluate test results
• Utilize software tools to obtain data, modify calibrations, and verify software functionality
• Manage prototype development through several departments
Volvo Powertrain/Mack Truck
Technical Development Lab Internship, Summer 2014
• Created a 3D CAD model of Volvo’s engine durability test cells(plus manyother CAD projects)
• Designed an emissions (NOx) sensor test rig
• Optimized the design of a custom fuel flow meter and created CAD model
Volvo Powertrain/Mack Truck
Project Management Engineering Internship, Summer 2013
• Designed and developed an oil pump testingrig for use at Volvo Powertrain North America
• Assisted in the implementation of a cost improvement workshop and evaluated ideasgenerated
Volvo Powertrain/Mack Truck
Test Engineering Internship, Summer 2012
• Designed, organized, and executed tests on various truck systems(performance, emissions,etc.)
• Evaluated test results and wrote engineeringreports
• Utilized ATI Vision to flash truck ECUs, performed software release verification testing
University of Maryland
Entrepreneurship in Engineering Product Creation Project, Fall 2014
• Invented a new product for the consumer market
• Followed product development process to create a functional prototype
• Created a businessplan, performed a market analysis, pitched product to potential investors
Terps Racing Formula SAE, Fall 2011 – Spring 2015
• Test driver – evaluate vehicle performance and translate issuesinto engineeringsolutions
• Designed parts for manufacturingand gained machine working experience
• Worked on high performance vehicle design projectswith hard deadlineswithin a sub-team
Entrepreneurial Venture
Draper’s 3D Printing Design Service
• Invested in a 3D printer in order to manufacture automotive parts
• Designed, 3D printed, and sold interior components for various vehicles
Computer Skills
Programs: ATI Vision, CANalyzer, MATLAB, Inventor, Solidworks, Creo, ANSYS and AutoCAD
Languages: Java, C/C++
References
David Smith – EngineeringLab Development Manager at Volvo Powertrain
(301) 790-5647, david.r.smith@volvo.com