Bringing Creative and Innovative Visions to Life
I am an individual with strong analytical thinking, hands on mechanical aptitude, and modern computing skills. My passion is developing products that excite people. I am a creative problem solver with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. I have a constant drive to learn and soak up as much information as possible.
Ian Navin
Mechanical Engineer / Product Designer & Developer
Phone:
(860) 262.4612
Email:
What's New?
Harry Potter Animatronic Quidditch Set
One, Two, and Four Way Cable Mechanisms
3-Axis Robotic Mechanism
Mechanical and Animatronic FX Pathway
Stan Winston - School for Character Arts
Courses Taught by:
Craig Caton - Largent
David Covarrubias
Cory Czekaj
Fon Davis
Rick Lazzarini
Richard Landon
Jim Kundig
MANY MORE!
https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/
IAAPA Member
Can't Put Down:
ASTM F-24 Specifications
How to Design Mechanisms that Last a Lifetime - Phan
Machines & Mechanisms: Applied Kinematic Analysis - Myszka
Introduction to Mechanism Design - Constans & Dyer
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Lee Company - Westbrook, CT
Precision Micro-Hydraulic Manufacturer for Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, and Oil Tool Industries
2023 - Present
Group Lead Engineer
2022 - 2023
Senior Design Engineer
2018 - 2022
Project/Product Design Engineer
2017-2018
Engineering Internship
2014-2017
Precision Parts Finisher
Central Connecticut State University
2017-2018
Machine Shop Teacher's Assistant
Durham Manufacturing
Industrial Storage Manufacturer
2013-2014
Packaging and Assembly Lineman
EDUCATION
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2022 - Present
2019-2022
Master's Degree
Stan Winston School for Character Arts
Focus in Mechanical and Animatronic FX
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Troy, NY
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
3.95 GPA
2012-2018
Central Connecticut State University - New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Mathematics (Non-Teaching)
3.22 GPA
Bachelor's Degree
2008-2012
High School Diploma
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Nathan Hale Ray High School - Moodus, CT
General Studies (Accelerated and Advanced Placement)
Elective Focus: Engineering and Product Design, Computer Aided Drafting and Manufacturing, Architectural Drafting, Music
Accomplishments: 1st Place Team in Electrathon Event (Design and Race), Team Captain of Varsity Soccer Team, Second Team All-Shoreline Player (2012)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Leadership
Engineering Management
Project Management
Time Management
Design of Experiments
Attention to Detail
Risk Management
Strong Communication
Critical Thinking
Mechanical Knowledge
Design for Manufacturing
Team Oriented
SOFTWARE SKILLS
SolidWorks
Siemens NX8
Minitab 18
Microsoft Office Suite
MATLAB
Simplify3D
Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
Siemens FloEFD
COMSOL
ANSYS
Mastercam
Maplesoft
Infor
Arduino IDE
Altair Hyperworks
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Precision Hydraulics and Pneumatic Flow Testing
Finite Element Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Aerospace Structures and Materials
Technical Writing
Drafting Standards
Vacuum Infusion (Composites)
Machining
Topology Optimization
Diffsion Bonding
Specialty Manufacturing and Post-Processing Methods
Aerospace, Automotive, Offshore Technology, and Military Standards
GD&T
3D Modeling and Design
Data Analysis
Six Sigma
Statistical Analysis
Vacuum Brazing
Additive Manufacturing
Plasma Cutting
Chemical Handling
C & C++ Coding - Beginner