1. Nate Simpson
8122 Valley Run Drive, Clifton VA 20124
703-403-8346|nls9ca@virginia.edu
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science Charlottesville, VA
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Applied Mathematics May 2015
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Vendor and customer relationship management
• 3D printing and modeling
• Project management
• SolidWorks Certified Associate
• Java, Mathcad, Autodesk Design Suite, and MATLAB experience
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Environmental Solutions International Ashburn, VA
Production and Design Engineer June 2015-Present
Develop and document manufacturing processes and maintain supply chain
Direct and oversee assembly, installation, and modification of fuel systems
Communicate technical concepts and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and
customers
Design low-pressure, high-volume, diesel filtration systems using 2D and 3D CAD software
Tin Man Sheet Metal LLC Manassas, VA
Systems Development Intern Summer 2014
• Designed and implemented systems and structures to improve manufacturing efficiency
• Developed an Excel program to drastically reduce job quote turnaround time
TECHNICAL PROJECTS AND COURSEWORK
Quadcopter Thesis Project Spring 2015
• Leader of team simulating a quadcopter’s response to motor input and external forces using MATLAB
• Developed controls for autonomously maintaining position and altitude
• Worked with programming team leader to incorporate controls into final code
Machine Design Fall 2014
• Competed in small teams to design and 3D print tools and structures for specific challenges
Mechatronics Spring 2014
• Wrote program to control a 3D printed drawing machine autonomously or with a human operator
• Constructed breadboard circuits and wrote programs in .SPIN code to accomplish various tasks
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Eagle Scout
Delta Upsilon Chapter Standards Board President (2012-2015)