Thomas Meche
5100 Main Street 555 555-5555 155 Example Street
Houston, TX 77005 linkedin.com/in/thomasmeche Houston, TX 77079
EDUCATION
Rice University, Houston, TX May 2016
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Relevant Coursework:
• Statics, Dynamics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics of Machinery,
Measurement and Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics, Industrial Processes, Elements of
Material Engineering, Machine Design, Mechanical Vibrations, Thermal Systems Laboratory, Heat and Mass Transfer
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS
Senior Design Project January - May 2016
Rice University, Houston, TX
• Completed project at DEF Company, a manufacturer of machine tools for the sheet metal industry.
• Assisted engineering department in designing straight hand seamer used in bending, seaming and flattening
sheet metal.
• Created models using SolidWorks and incorporating input from cross-functional product development
collaborations.
• Contributed idea for change in handle design that is expected to improve comfort and safety when gripping the
seamer. Product is currently in preproduction testing phase.
• Documented results and presented final project presentation to company employees and Rice faculty.
Machinist and Welder September 2015 - Present
ABC Machining Company, Houston, TX
• Developed fabrication and machine shop skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously and
completing all projects on time and to specifications.
• Handled welding assignments that involved installing, repairing and fabricating materials, Became adept at
reading blueprints, drawing and fulfilling work orders.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in operating equipment and machines including CNC machines, cutting
machines and hydraulic presses for the fabrication of mechanical components.
Intern May - September 2015
Engineering Business Solutions,
Houston, TX
• Completed four-week training course in PL/SQL and Visual Basic.
• Contributed as member of team developing new version of key software product.
• Developed reports according to client specifications.
• Interacted and collaborated with team members, supervisors and client contacts.
Jones College Associate Justice September - May 2014
• Communicated with students in response to various issues and complaints.
• Mediated disputes between students.
• Managed and followed through with the registration of student events within Jones College.
SKILLS
Computer: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Project, MATLAB, MS Excel, MS Word, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, C, C++