Welcome to My Portfolio!
I'm Dennis, an Honors Mechanical Engineering student at Northeastern University. With a passion for design and innovation, I've honed my skills in areas such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, C++, CMM, CNC, G-Code, and Simulation. My portfolio showcases some of my personal and professional projects, demonstrating my ability to tackle complex engineering challenges and transform creative ideas into reality.
Dennis Simmons
HONORS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT - NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Phone:
(413) 345 - 8703
Email:
Location:
Boston, MA
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EXPERIENCE
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
Infinite Cooling
MALDEN, MA
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COOP
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Led the design of a high-voltage emitter testing apparatus, validating power draw of 50+ component designs to inform R&D decisions.
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Investigated unexpected field behavior by designing and fabricating a custom wind tunnel, including fan selection and sizing calculations, identifying the root cause of observed behavior.
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Modified and operated high-voltage systems up to 55 kV, reducing spark hazards and ensuring safe operation by accounting for appropriate clearance distances and material limitations.
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Improved manufacturing and process controls for sensor assemblies by identifying 7 key issues and delivering recommendations to reduce non-conforming units.
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
Alloy Enterprises
BURLINGTON, MA
APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING COOP
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Led the design and development of a specialized electronics enclosure for a defense application, resulting in delivery of 20+ conforming parts ahead of schedule while meeting strict quality requirements.
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Reduced lead times and exceeded customer requirements by validating and optimizing thermal and structural performance using SimScale CFD, CHT, and FEA methods.
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Collaborated with customer engineers from 10+ companies to design complex components optimized for a proprietary additive manufacturing process, enabling geometries not achievable with traditional manufacturing.
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Supported manufacturing of 10+ unique customer part designs through coordination with internal R&D, process, and quality engineering teams, optimizing for DFMA and proprietary constraints early in the design process.
May 2023 - Aug 2023
GS Precision Inc.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN
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Analyzed 20+ production parts and prints using GD&T and SPC to uphold strict quality standards throughout entire production runs.
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Created and released updated schematics and specifications for 30+ custom CNC tools using SolidWorks, standardizing tooling documentation and improving manufacturing repeatability.
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Improved manufacturing processes by modernizing G-code to current best practices and optimizing CNC/CMM setups, resulting in higher quality surface finishes and tolerances, reducing non-conforming parts by up to 70%.
Sep 2022 - Present
Northeastern University Recreation
BOSTON, MA
BUILDING SUPERVISOR
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Supervised facility operations and staff, ensuring safety and providing quality service for 4300+ daily visitors.
Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
CHARLEMONT, MA
MOUNTAIN COASTER SUPERVISOR
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Oversaw staff training and daily opening / closing procedures as the supervisor of the Mountain Coaster Department.
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Executed daily 30+ point daily inspection on all ride vehicles and structures to ensure safe ride operation in accordance with state regulations.
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Overhauled new training and radio procedures for 20+ person department to ensure staff competency and clear communication
EDUCATION
May 2026
Northeastern University
CANDIDATE FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
University Honors Program
Dean's List All Semesters
GPA 3.91
May 2022
Mohawk Trail Regional High School
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Valedictorian
High Honor Roll All Semesters
AP Scholar with Distinction
Dartmouth Book Award
Student Council President
National Honor Society Vice President
Key Club Vice President
PROJECTS
SKILLS
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
SPC
Metrology & Hand Tools
GD&T
OnShape
FEA / CFD / CHT
PDM
MATLAB / Python / C++
CNC / CMM