Albert Withers

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977 UU Rd. Copeland, KS 67837 | +1 (620) 805-2999 | albertrw@k-state.edu

EDUCATION
Kansas State University; Manhattan, KS
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 2015
Minor in Business
Relevant Coursework
Introductory and Intermediate Heat Transfer | Introduction to Industrial Engineering | Thermodynamics I and II |
Finite Element Applications | Written Communications for Engineers | Fluid Mechanics
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Design Engineer Intern | May-August 2015
Kuhn Krause Inc. Hutchinson, KS

Designed parts, weldments, and assemblies located on Kuhn farm equipment

Completed over 150 Pro/E design drawings and specifications for parts, weldments, and assemblies for use
in prototyping a new implement design

Learned and implemented industry standards for tolerances, material selection, dimensions, and welds.

Gained familiarity with product data management service to maintain version control over Pro/E files
Manufacturing Engineer Intern | May-August 2014
Kuhn Krause Inc. Hutchinson, KS

Created cart racks that are currently in use. Included designing, Creo modeling, testing, and documenting

Led quality control project to reduce paint damage to products; researched, ordered, and tested paint
protection products in collaboration with employees

Designed weld fixture prototype for Genesis welding robot

Senior Design | January-December 2016

Worked towards developing a self-contained hydraulic pump for work-holding applications

Tested, analyzed, and modified Vektek pumps to increase their efficiency

Presented a feasibility report for a rechargeable electric powered pump

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Design Project Mentor | Fall 2015

Guided a group of six students through Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course to design and build a
drill-powered vehicle.

Assisted with technical aspects that they did not have enough experience for.

Graded the students in the course

Peer Tutor | 2011-2015

Tutored nine students individually through Calculus I and one student through Trigonometry and Physics
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

FE Certification: Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanical Exam

Software Skills: Certified SolidWorks Associate | Finite Element Analysis | Pro-E with Creo 2.0 | AutoCAD
| Matlab | C and C++ | LabVIEW | Microsoft Visual Basics | Excel | Word | PowerPoint
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Withers Farms and Ranches, Copeland, KS
Agricultural Employee | 2008-2013

Worked summers and part time throughout the school year operating and performing maintenance on
industrial and agricultural machinery

Performed construction work including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and concrete

Worked on a cattle ranch fencing, feeding, herding, and processing cattle