1. Ashley N. Simpson
Ashley21aooc@gmail.com
20200 Sherman Way APT 117, Winnetka, CA 91306
614-307-0148
OBJECTIVE
An engineering career applying specialization in product design, project management, testing, and computer aided design; open to
relocation. The ability to contribute to the success of a growing, dynamic organization and be a part of a team where I can learn,
develop and prosper in my career.
ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
ME Capstone, August 2014 – May 2015
- Project goal: to create a measuring system for ArcelorMittal
- Individual responsibilities included research, communicating with company representative, design, writing testing plans,
construction, and documentation of project
- Met several times a week for teleconferences, and team work meetings
- Researched and Tested Lasers
- Designed Cooling Case
ME Product Design, August 2014 – May 2015
- Project goal: to create a training structure for local firefighters (Clinton Township) to practice bailing out windows.
- Individual responsibilities included organizing all meeting with Clinton Township Fire Department, setting up a google drive to
organize research and designs, researching available technologies and issues relating to firefighters, and creating prototypes
- Met with firefighters and discussed their needs
- Preliminary design, and iterative designs including CAD model and FEA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Certifications: SolidWorks Associate
- Mechanical Engineering Coursework: CAD/CAM, GD&T, Machine Elements, Finite Element Analysis, Product Design, Nuclear
Engineering, Data Acquisition with LabView
- Computer: SolidWorks, Abaqus, Inventor, CAD, Windows, Linux, MATLAB and LabVIEW, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Simulink,
ANSYS
- Other: 10+ years of Spanish in the classroom
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May, 2015
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Overall GPA: 3.173 (4.00 scale)
Dean’s List: Autumn 2011, Winter 2011, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, and Spring 2015
Olentangy Liberty High School, Columbus, OH May, 2011
State of Ohio Honors Diploma, Magna Cum Lade, AP Scholar Overall GPA: 3.96
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Department of Defense- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, CA
Mechanical Design Engineer, July 2015 - Present
- Maintain Secret Security Clearance
- Design components for computer racks and display
consoles
- Studied naval shock analysis
- Take and apply courses on lifecycle management and
acquisitions
- Assist with production and assembly of electronic
enclosures and cables
- Perform quality control and first article inspection
CAD/CAM TA- OSU, Columbus, OH
Spring 2015
- Assisted students in running CNCs
- Prepared materials for labs
- Assisted students in their understanding of CAD and
GD&T
The Department of Defense- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, CA
In-service Engineering Intern, May - August, 2013
- Learned to maintain several weapons platforms
- Took introductory Linux course
- Assisted with onsite software install
- Assisted with lab testing and maintenance
- Reviewed Engineering Change Proposals and
maintenance documentation
Johnny Rockets, Columbus, OH
Supervisor/Server/Cook, August 2011 – May 2015
- Worked 30+ hours a week during school
- Managed deposits and end of day accounting
- Ran effective shifts
- Certified Trainer