1. Mitchell W. Farmer
(757)-243-4988
12230 Avila Dr. Kansas City, Mo 64145
Mitchell.Farmer01@gmail.com
Education:
Pittsburg State University
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Design Emphasis) ABET Accredited 2011 - May 16
SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP ID: C-BRM5B2ECPT)
President Formula SAE
- frame design, engine team, electronics team.
NASA Rover Challenge (Senior Design)
frame, complete suspension design, vehicle dynamics, FEA simulations.
United States Army Aviation Logistics School 2010-2011
Multi-Stage turbo shaft engines, small auxiliary power unit jet engines.
Extensive knowledge of the system operations for the above engines, troubleshooting, and repairing.
Graduated 3rd
in my class of 22 students, specialty is the T55 engine on the Chinook.
Experience:
United States Army ---- Specialist (E-4) 2010-Present
15B (Power Plant Technician)
Currently drilling in Gardner, Ks with D Co. 7/158 11th Avn. Rgt.
Ft. Eustis, VA for Army Aviation Logistics School.
Ft. Benning, GA for Basic Training.
Weld Racing LLC. Internship May 15 - Jan 16
Designed new additions to every wheel family, implementing fresh ideas and new technology.
Worked with Ford Motor Co. on the new Cobra Jet wheel, with an extremely short turn-around time.
Worked to improve FEA testing procedures, Standardize wheel reports, Improved model renderings.
New tool fixtures to reduce tool chatter, reduction in production time, and accepts all current forgings.
Napa Auto Parts Internship May-Aug 2012
Helped manage inventory of Kansas City warehouse distribution center.
Replenished inventory on a daily basis to keep items available, and easy to locate.
Reduction of old inventory to eliminate unnecessary costs, while creating space for new parts.
Assisted in organizing the facility to reduce picking times, and reducing injury hazards.
Interests:
Motorsports is my greatest love and currently own a 125cc tag sprint kart, which I would like to use more
than I currently do.
I enjoy reading books about racing, developing and designing race cars, watching documentaries, and car
shows.
A good design challenge is always welcomed because creating solutions for problems is one of the most
rewarding feelings that one can have.