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ABOUT THE HAUFF TEAM MEMBERS

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CASEY MCFARLEN

Education

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA

Expected Graduation June, 2015

            Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology

Minor in Mathematics

 

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, WA

Associates in Arts Degree (2011)


Work Experience

H.F. Hauff Company

http://www.hfhauff.com/

Yakima, WA

September 2014-Present

Product Development Engineer (Intern)(20hr/week)

  • Worked in a team to engineer an improved gear box for an orchard sprayer to be sold on an international market

  • Used project management skill to insure tasks were completed on time

  • Mentored by Neil Hauff, Professional Engineer

  • Worked with Agro-business professionals to insure a quality product

Jordan Excavating

Port Angeles, WA

July 2012 to September 2014

Equipment Operator/Laborer (40hr/week)

  • Work with a team to accomplish a common goal

  • Survey grade location and install storm drain pipe, water lines, irrigation systems, dry wells and catch basins as well as survey location and grade elevations for new roadway

  • Operate heavy machinery including rock screen, roller, backhoe, front end loader, excavator, skid-steer, dozer and street sweeper.

  • Responsible for washing dump trucks and maintain equipment including, checking oil, checking tire pressure, fueling and greasing equipment, repairing minimal failures

  • Gained CDL driving experience and acquired CDL learners permit in Washington State

Hartnagel Building Supply

Port Angeles, WA

July 2009 to August 2011

Customer Attendant (40hr/week)

  • Lumber yard customer service

  • Responsible for maintaining lumber yard by organizing materials and general cleaning as well as maintain equipment, forklifts, trucks, and tools

  • Assist CDL driver in delivering roofing and other materials to job sites

 

Wilder Automotive

Port Angeles, WA

May 2008 to July 2009

Customer Attendant (20hr/week)

  • Wash and detail vehicles prior to customer delivery

  • Grounds landscaping including, weeding, lawn mowing and hedge trimming

  • Clean and vacuum vehicles after being serviced 

 

Clubs and Associations

 

  • American Foundry Society CWU student chapter treasurer

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers club member

  • Mechanical Contractors Association club member

  •  Associated General Contractors club attendee 

  • Mechanical Contractors Association annual bid competition participant

  • Engineering in Training upon passing the FE exam (Summer 2015)

 

Relevant Achievements and Experience

Computer

  • Experience in designing and 3D modeling parts in SolidWorks (Certified SolidWorks Associate)

  • Affective geometric dimensioning and tolerancing skills, responsible for producing many part drawing to be outsourced to a machine shop to be created

  • Efficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Power Point, and Excel

  • Experience using AutoDesk products as well as Bluebeam Revu

 

Manufacturing

  • Understanding of computer numerically controlled (CNC)  machine programing and operation with both a lathe and milling center as well as experience operating manual equipment

  • Responsible for multiple metal casting pours in the Central Washington University Foundry

  • Familiar with Lean manufacturing

 

Construction

  • Surveying and construction site layout experience using transit, laser and hand level. 

  • Effective communicator and team player

  • Understanding of construction processes and construction site safety

 

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GABE BRUNO

Objective

To work with a mechanical contractor as a project manager or design engineer. I’d like the opportunity to use my knowledge in mechanical assembly and thermo-fluid dynamics in conjunction with my leadership, communication and teamwork skills. I’m eager to begin my career in engineering and confident I will be an asset to your business.

 

Education

Central Washington University - Ellensburg, WA                              Mar. 2012 – Jun. 2015

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

    • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)

      • Minor in Mathematics

      • Craft Beer Trade Certificate

 

City College of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA                        Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2009

  • Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology

 

Work Experience

Mechanical Engineer (Student Intern)                                                 Oct. 2014 – Jun. 2015

H.F. Hauff Company, Inc.  -  Yakima, WA                                                                           

  • Headed a team, under the direction of a Professional Engineer (PE), to develop a prototype gearbox for an orchard sprayer.

  • Applied project management, mechanical design, and lean manufacturing. Analyzed various components of the gearbox through the subjects of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, statics, dynamics, and strength of materials.

 

Mechanical Engineer (Student Intern)                                                 Jul. 2014 – Sep. 2014

North Star Casteel Products, Inc.  -  Seattle, WA                                                         

  • Used Odyssey (Foundry Software) to better company organization, specifically to tooling storage.

  • Provided Product Cost Analysis for multiple products

    Designed and engineered a pouring mechanism. Drafted drawings for pattern maker.

  • Researched foundry air filtration systems and equipment. Helped the Maintenance Engineer reengineer the foundry’s Air Filtration System. Compiled reports for equipment purchases and

  • Managed a concise report that planned the revamping of the No-Bake Line. Communicated directly with the Head of Sales, Foundry Manager, and Maintenance Engineer to effectively create the report.

 

Collegiate Athlete - Football                                                                  Jan. 2010 – Jun. 2014

Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA.
Butte College, Orville, CA.                                                                                                           

  • Team Captain, All-State Academic Football Team, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman (2011)

  • Academic All-GNAC (Conference) Team (2013)

  • Reliable and organized in managing a balanced schedule between school and football

  • Self-motivated to compete at a high level

    Practice discipline, work-ethic, integrity and punctuality

    Valued leader and communicative team player

 

Certifications

City College of San Francisco

  • General Technician

  • Transmission Specialist

  • Engine Specialist

  • Electrical Technician

ASE (Automotive Society of Engineers)

  • Electrical Technician

 

Notable Achievements

                Central Washington University

  • Member of the Honor Society

  • Full Scholarship Student-Athlete

  • 2-year Starter

  • Academic All-GNAC (Conference)

Butte College

  • Team Captain (2011)

  • Most Valuable Defensive Lineman

  • All-State Academic Football Team

AFS (American Foundry Society)

  • President, AFS CWU Chapter

FEF (Foundry Educational Foundation)

  • CIC Delegate (College Industry Conference)

  • Scholarship Recipient

MCAA (Mechanical Contractors Association of America)

  • Vice President, MCA CWU Chapter

  • MCAA Conference (Maui 2015)

             

Computer Skills:

                AutoCad 2013                  SolidWorks 3D modeling             Microsoft Office

                Revit 2015                         Bluebeam Software

 

Engineering Skills:

                Mechanical Design         Lean Manufacturing Design        GD&T drafting

                CNC machining               G-Code programming                   PLC's

                Estimating                         Blue Print Reading                        Product Cost

 

Communication Skills:

                Excellent interpersonal communication                                Technical Writing

                Proficient communication in Spanish

 

Leadership Skills:

                Assertive                           Goal-oriented                                  Open-minded

                Cooperative                     Team player                                     Prompt              Proactive                            Organized                                      Great under pressure

RICKY SKINNER

I am not your typical engineering student. Where I do excel is with my responsibility and determination to get the job done correctly. I may have to work at it harder than others, but it is the hard work and the challenge that drives me to succeed. My name is Ricky Skinner and I am a senior at Central Washington University studying mechanical engineering technology. I will be graduating n June of 2015.

 

My work experience has prepared me for a career as an engineer. For my senior project I am working for H.F. Hauff Co Inc. in Yakima. I am working with a group of two others to design a prototype gearbox that will be implemented onto one of Hauff’s Victair Mistifier orchard and vineyard sprayers. The design requires a unique collinear input and output shaft to power one of two counter rotating fans. The project focuses on lean manufacturing and is modeled using SolidWorks. The gearbox is currently being tested to ensure all design requirements have been met. During the summer of 2014 I worked at Toray Composites America as a Technical Engineer Intern. My experience here consisted of gaining valuable project management skills and designing several new ways to solve problems. Along with that, I gained knowledge in process flow and organization, and valuable lessons out of the school of hard knocks as opposed to a textbook.

 

My schooling within the field of engineering consists of AutoCAD, engineering project management, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, energy systems, and heat transfer. I am also certified in SolidWorks and have a comprehensive understanding of machining processes and CNC programming, along with hydraulic and pneumatic circuit design and operation. I am also confident with mechanical design and metallurgy and material processed. While attending Central Washington University I have been on the Dean’s list for 5 quarters and am a member of ASME. In addition, I have my Associates of Arts degree from Pierce Community College in Puyallup, Washington.

 

RICKY N. SKINNER

2233 Thorp Cemetery Rd.  Thorp, WA 98946 406-552-7426

Skinnerr@cwu.edu

 

OBJECTIVE

A career in the field of engineering

 

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

September 2012 to June 2015.

Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

Wildlife Biology/Forestry

August 2010 – May 2012

University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Natural Resource Science

January 2010 – June 2010

Green River Community College, Auburn, WA

Associate of Arts (Winter 2014)

September 2008 – December 2009

Pierce Community College, Puyallup, WA

 

Relevant Cousework

AutoCAD                       Thermodynamics                Heat Transfer

Fluid Dynamics      Mechanical Design I&II         Hydraulics/Pneumatics

SolidWorks                    Energy Systems      Engineering Project Management

 

Professional Skills / Certificates

Computer: Solid Works, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, GIS

Certificates: College of Education and Professional Studies Dean’s List (5 quarters), certified in SolidWorkS

 

Experience

Mechanical Engineer Intern, H.F. Hauff Co. Inc. (09/14-present)

  • Designed a prototype gearbox to be implemented onto an orchard sprayer

  • The gearbox employs a unique collinear input and output shaft

  • Optimized mechanical design and manufacturing processes to ensure lean manufacturing

  • Testing completed gearbox for design life and failure modes

  • Modeled the entire gear box using SolidWorks

Technical Engineer Intern, Toray Composites America (06/14-09/14)

  • Improved existing production equipment by designing and testing new ideas

  • Worked with multiple vendors to implement new designs

  • Helped layout placement of equipment for an entire manufacturing warehouse

  • Used Laboratory testing equipment to confirm new processes

Installer, Interior Form Tops, Milton, WA (06/2007-06/14)

  • Installed Laminate counter tops, tub surrounds, and shower surrounds

  • Exceled in working unsupervised to complete tasks in a safety oriented manner

Forestry Aid II, Idaho Department of Lands, Kingston, ID (05/11-09/11)

  • Worked with a team of four to cruise and mark timber

  • Spent a week electroshocking upper reaches of fish

  • Fought wildland fires in Idaho, New Mexico, and Arizona.

 

 

My name is Gabe Bruno and I am graduating in June from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

 

I have always been mechanically inclined and a natural builder. For that reason, I started my path to engineering in the hands-on environment of the City College of San Francisco Automotive Mechanics program. After a year and a half, my instructor told me I was too smart and too young to become a mechanic. He pushed me to get an engineering degree. I took his advice, and with help from a football scholarship I joined the CWU MET program.

 

Football has demanded a great deal of commitment and discipline over the last four years. I feel the skills I learned on the field help me in my pursuit of engineering. I’ve learned to be a leader and what it takes to become a great one. A great leader must be a team player who demonstrates a devoted and disciplined work ethic, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a clear focus to execute common goals. My teammates felt I exemplified these characteristics, when they voted me team captain in 2011.

 

While in the MET program, my enthusiasm and mind has been stimulated in my Thermo-Fluid Mechanics, Strengths of Materials, and Mechanical Design courses. Throughout the past years of academic engineering courses I feel my experience has been better informed because of the practical hands-on knowledge gained through my automotive schooling in junior college.

 

I was introduced to the mechanical contracting industry this year when I worked on the MCA student competition. I picked up estimating and reading blue prints in only a few weeks with some guidance and help from industry professionals at Auburn Mechanical (Auburn, WA). It is the culture of the Mechanical Contractor’s Association of America that drew me in. The industry and the organization are full of people who are willing to help young employees advance their professional careers, as long as they are devoted to learning and become great professionals in the industry; this has greatly impacted my decision to pursue a career in mechanical contracting. I have declined job offers from other industries, because of the future I see for myself in mechanical contracting.

 

I interned in the foundry industry, with North Star Casteel (Seattle, WA), during my summer before senior year. I then worked in the agriculture machinery industry, with H.F. Hauff Company (Yakima, WA), over the course of my senior year for my senior project.  I was new to both industries before I started work with them, but in a short time I was learned the ropes and excelled in my projects.

 

Overall, my passion as a young mechanical engineer along with my willingness to learn new technologies and natural leadership skills make me an ideal candidate for your company.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

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