Mechanical Engineering Intern @ RPD, LLC

Interned at RPD, LLC, a fast-paced product engineering supporting clients like Medtronic, CooperSurgical, SPI, Cleanflame and many more. I led mechanical design and validation efforts across 5+ client programs, owning cradle-to-grave development of both low- and high-volume production components.

My work spanned CNC machining, 3D printing, and extensive sheet metal fabrication including bending, stamping, and weldments, as well as injection molding for complex geometries. I designed custom test fixtures for V&V, and developed a chip-on-glass LED module for biosafety cabinet applications. This design improved thermal dissipation by 78% and simplified assembly to enable cost-efficient scaling.

I also conducted failure analysis on SLA 3D printers, identified root causes of recurring defects, and implemented countermeasures that minimized downtime and saved operational costs. In parallel, I worked with U.S. contract manufacturers to avoid tariffs, accelerate launch timelines by 80%, and reduce part costs by 25% through rapid DFMA iteration and close supplier coordination.