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Michael Forward

michael@michaelforward.com

Boston, MA

Brooklyn, NY

michaelforward.com

Education

Northeastern University - Boston, MA

May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Extracurricular Experiences: Generate (Project Lead, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Build Studio Engineer), ASME (Pilot Workshop Coordinator), Black Engineering Student Society, Northeastern Francophone Club.

Education

Northeastern University - Boston, MA

May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Extracurricular Experiences: Generate (Project Lead, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Build Studio Engineer), ASME (Pilot Workshop Coordinator), Black Engineering Student Society, Northeastern Francophone Club.

Work Experience

Smart Design - New York, NY | Design Engineering Intern

Jan-Apr 2022

  • Designed, analyzed, and prototyped products in a variety of industries.
  • Developed strong CAD modeling techniques, such as gaining familiarity with CREO's ISDX (Style) environment, skeleton modeling, and robust reference management.
  • Honed design for manufacturing principles for high volume plastics production.

Personal Freelance Work - Boston, MA | Manufacturing Insight

Jan-Dec 2021

  • Remodeled manufacturing samples in a parametric manner to allow for effective design changes.
  • Advised on manufacturing constraints for injection molded parts, such as draft angle and parting line location.
  • Sourced manufacturers for plastic, sheet metal, and molded fibers.

Eleven LLC - Boston, MA | Product Development Co-op

Jul-Dec 2019

  • Collaborated with industrial designers to realize intuitive products, applying complex modeling techniques including surfacing.
  • Optimized parts for a variety of manufacturing methods including injection molding, SLS printing, CNC milling, and emerging manufacturing techniques.
  • Explored novel solutions for developing technology in a variety of fields for both start-ups and large companies.
  • Spoke with vendors to assess manufacturing capabilities and constraints.
  • Developed a design eye and an understanding for preserving design intent throughout the development process.

Coravin - Burlington, MA | Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Jul-Dec 2018

  • Designed fixtures in Creo 5.0 that isolated specific test parameters to obtain information to further develop current product lines.
  • Identified and researched problems to better develop new and existing products, and created proof of concepts to assist in concept exploration.
  • Learned fundamentals of designing parts for injection molding and Moldflow simulation software.
  • Developed product renderings in Keyshot 7 to assign proper material properties; the renders were used to inform marketing decisions relating to color and finish.
  • Fabricated prototypes with shop tools, including CNC mill, lathe, drill press, band saw, and various hand tools.
h2> Work Experience

Smart Design - New York, NY | Design Engineering Intern

Jan-Apr 2022

  • Designed, analyzed, and prototyped products in a variety of industries.
  • Developed strong CAD modeling techniques, such as gaining familiarity with CREO's ISDX (Style) environment, skeleton modeling, and robust reference management.
  • Honed design for manufacturing principles for high volume plastics production.

Personal Freelance Work - Boston, MA | Manufacturing Insight

Jan-Dec 2021

  • Remodeled manufacturing samples in a parametric manner to allow for effective design changes.
  • Advised on manufacturing constraints for injection molded parts, such as draft angle and parting line location.
  • Sourced manufacturers for plastic, sheet metal, and molded fibers.

Eleven LLC - Boston, MA | Product Development Co-op

Jul-Dec 2019

  • Collaborated with industrial designers to realize intuitive products, applying complex modeling techniques including surfacing.
  • Optimized parts for a variety of manufacturing methods including injection molding, SLS printing, CNC milling, and emerging manufacturing techniques.
  • Explored novel solutions for developing technology in a variety of fields for both start-ups and large companies.
  • Spoke with vendors to assess manufacturing capabilities and constraints.
  • Developed a design eye and an understanding for preserving design intent throughout the development process.

Coravin - Burlington, MA | Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Jul-Dec 2018

  • Designed fixtures in Creo 5.0 that isolated specific test parameters to obtain information to further develop current product lines.
  • Identified and researched problems to better develop new and existing products, and created proof of concepts to assist in concept exploration.
  • Learned fundamentals of designing parts for injection molding and Moldflow simulation software.
  • Developed product renderings in Keyshot 7 to assign proper material properties; the renders were used to inform marketing decisions relating to color and finish.
  • Fabricated prototypes with shop tools, including CNC mill, lathe, drill press, band saw, and various hand tools.
  • Organized and cataloged design changes throughout the design process with Windchill PLM.

Engineering Projects

Generate , Northeastern University’s Student-Led Product Development Studio

Jan 2018-May 2021

KLIP Tech | Project Lead

  • Scoped the successful development of a multidisciplinary wearable runner's safety device.
  • Managed client communication to keep them informed with the progress of development, including technical hurdles and breakthroughs.

Internal Advisor | Chief Mechanical Engineer

  • Developed suite of resources for engineers in the organization relating to manufacturing, design, prototyping, and more.
  • Led workshops for organizations around Northeastern on product development and basic engineering principles.
  • Served as a feasibility check on the mechanical aspectects perspective ventures during Generate's "Chief's office hours".

Carry Strong | Build Studio Engineer

  • Designed internal resistance mechanism for portable workout device that could deliver 10-30lbs of resistance.
  • Used robust modeling practices to create a highly agile model that could adapt to late stage design changes.

Perpetual Mobility | Build Studio Engineer

  • Designed 3D printed molds to simulate an injection molding process for a silicone massage ball.
  • Developed concepts for belt latching system that would allow for elastic and inelastic behavior.
  • Created agile and robust models to allow for rapid iteration through Fusion 360’s parameter editor which allowed for changes throughout the whole design process.
  • Performed FEA and Moldflow simulations determine ball geometry and quantify observed behavior in physical prototypes.

AdDrive | Build Studio Engineer

  • Collaborated with a diverse team of engineers to develop AdDrive, a location-based car advertising platform.
  • Designed mounting systems for AdDrive using SOLIDWORKS and Fusion 360.
  • Designed and fabricated prototypes using SLA and FDM 3D printers.

Engineering Projects

Generate , Northeastern University’s Student-Led Product Development Studio

Jan 2018-May 2020

Carry Strong | Build Studio Engineer

  • Designed internal resistance mechanism for portable workout device that could deliver 10-30lbs of resistance.
  • Used robust modeling practices to create a highly agile model that could adapt to late stage design changes.

Perpetual Mobility | Build Studio Engineer

  • Designed 3D printed molds to simulate an injection molding process for a silicone massage ball.
  • Developed concepts for belt latching system that would allow for elastic and inelastic behavior.
  • Created agile and robust models to allow for rapid iteration through Fusion 360’s parameter editor which allowed for changes throughout the whole design process.
  • Performed FEA and Moldflow simulations determine ball geometry and quantify observed behavior in physical prototypes.

AdDrive | Build Studio Engineer

  • Collaborated with a diverse team of engineers to develop AdDrive, a location-based car advertising platform.
  • Designed mounting systems for AdDrive using SOLIDWORKS and Fusion 360.
  • Designed and fabricated prototypes using SLA and FDM 3D printers.

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