Austin Motley is a mechanical engineer with a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University. He has experience in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, CAD, and FEA. His previous roles include being a custodian, pollution prevention intern, cook, tech support team member and leader, resident assistant, and member of an electric racing car executive team and marching band. He has skills in design software, FEA, leadership, mechanical controls, programming, problem-solving, and is a self-starter.
1. AUSTIN MOTLEY
1505 West 25th
Court Apt. B3, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 - 913-523-5257 - austin.r.motley@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics with design experience, ability to
work and lead a team, and who takes initiative and has a passion for making a difference.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering 12/2015
Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS 3.18 GPA
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Completed graduate level courses in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Completed upper division courses in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
EXPERIENCE
Operational Professional Services – Bonner Springs, KS
Custodian 03/2016 to Present
Maintained facilities to exemplary standards
Pollution Prevention Institute/Capstan Ag – Topeka,KS
Pollution Prevention Intern 05/2014 to 09/2014
Recommended design modifications to eliminate waste and increase revenue
Conducted research that tested and analyzed the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of
equipment, components, and systems to improve efficiency of factory operations
Pizza Hut – Manhattan, KS
Cook 05/2013 to 12/2015
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
Kansas State University Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department – Manhattan, KS
Tech Support Team Member and Leader 08/2013 to 12/2014
Planned, implemented, and assessed a classroom instructional program under the supervision of faculty
Collaborated with peers to develop a VBA tutorial program for Mechanical Engineering intro students
Kansas State University Housing and Dining – Manhattan, KS
ResidentAssistant 08/2012 to 05/2013
Advised and mentored undergraduate students within the dormitory
Planned, evaluated, and revised programs to enhance students’ campus and community involvement
Raven Electro Sports Executive Team Member, Olathe Northwest High School 07/2010 to 05/2011
Collaborated with a team of peers to design, construct, and test an electric racing car as a part of the
Electrathon competition guidelines
Kansas State University Marching Band 2011-13, 2015 Seasons
Received 2015 Sudler Trophy, a biannual award recognizing a college marching band of special merit
SKILLS
Design Software:
AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks
FEA and failure analysis
Leadership
Mechanical Controls
C Programming
Problem Solver
Self-Starter