Bryn Heinemann

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EDUCATION

B.S./M.S. Mechanical Engineering CandidateMajor GPA: 3.51

Design:: SolidWorks (CSWP, PDM), Fusion 360, Onshape, Generative Design, Netfabb, GD&T, DFM/DFA
Analysis:: FEA (Ansys, Abaqus, SolidWorks), Topology Optimization, Modal Analysis, MATLAB/Simulink
Manufacturing:: Additive (FFF, SLA, LPBF design), Welding (MIG, SMAW), CNC/Manual Machining, Lean
Software/Systems:: Python, Excel, C, C++, Windchill PLM, Abas ERP, Dozuki, Data Acquisition (DAQ)

Wrote a Python pipeline that levels, measures, and closes 3D torso scans for printed scoliosis braces
Built a 17-level Ansys spine FE model with tuned disc stiffness, verified against an independent solver

Designed and built a 12-channel bed-of-nails fixture (ADS1115, STM32) for PCB voltage checks
Cut estimated check time from 8 min (timed) to 1.5 min per board; readings averaged 0.0003 V off a calibrated multimeter before a fixed offset correction, and 0.0000 V ± 0.0001 V after
Prototyped a test rig measuring axial clearance within a thrust-bearing stack to 0.0005 in resolution
Installed floor-mount workholding pedestals, eliminating refixturing steps in a production process
Wrote work instructions for thermal qualification and positional variance testing of precision gyros

Built a two-bin Kanban system for 25+ Creform part numbers with linked component bins
Redlined 7 work instructions and their engineering drawings to support subassembly outsourcing
Reorganized parts storage and workstations to 5S with visual management

Designed and deployed 5+ SLA-printed manufacturing fixtures for the pilot production line
Redesigned a cutting fixture around a more durable razor standard, cutting blade swaps by 80%
Reworked a tack-weld fixture with machined copper inserts, cutting cleaning time by 89%
Correlated 9-point thermocouple data with defect locations across 20+ DOE trials and 6 input variables
Coordinated 25+ ECNs in Windchill PLM and rewrote 9+ process documents for overseas transfer

Developing an AMB position-sensor calibration fixture for turboexpanders; 0.057 µm modeled uncertainty bound
Wrote embedded C++ to read and index accelerometer data, a Python sine fit, and a 9-source error budget

Designed, prototyped, and assembled a hard-hat sensor housing in 2 weeks; team placed 3rd, won $10k

Modeled a 316L bracket 35.6% lighter with Fusion 360 generative design; Ansys check within 2.6%

Designed and machined the FTC 15281 robot: a 4-DOF arm and a latch that lifted the 30 lb robot
Developed FTC 8176 ring launcher (Inspire 3rd, 2021 OR State); FRC 6831 design lead, 2020 to 2022

Sold metal art for up to $700 and did contract MIG and SMAW welding on tables, trailers, and hitches

Personal Interests: Backpacking, guitar, skiing, sci-fi books, DIY 3D printing projects, automotive