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Ryan Blumenstein
Saint Louis, MO
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About
I am a mechanical engineer with a passion for tackling challenging design problems. I have experience in aircraft structures design, medical device design, microfluidic/microelectromechanical design and fabrication, traditional and direct digital prototyping and fabrication, and more. I hold a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis (2016) with emphasis on dynamics and mechanical design.
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Education
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BS/MS Mechanical EngineeringWashington University in St. Louis School of Engineering2011 - 2016
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Experience
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Structures Design EngineerBoeingSt. Louis, MOSep 2015 - Present (9 years 2 months)As a structures design engineer, I am responsible for the design and documentation of my assigned detail parts and assemblies. This involves coordinating development with interfacing structures groups and technical experts to ensure all design requirements are met and documented. I develop model definition, drawings, and note sets.
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Mechanical Engineering InternSt. Louis, MOJun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)At Stereotaxis, I designed and prototyped a new cardiac catheter device for use with Stereotaxis' Vdrive Robotic Navigation System. In addition, I conducted response testing of the V-CAS and Niobe catheter navigation systems and refined automapping scripts for easing physician workload during cardiac procedures.
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Undergraduate Research FellowSaint Louis, MOApr 2012 - Jan 2015 (2 years 9 months)Designed and fabricated custom imaging system to map impulse propagation in engineered heart tissues. Reviewed and discussed scientific literature on tissue mechanics and tissue engineering.
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Teaching FellowMachine Shop PracticumSaint Louis, MOAug 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 4 months)Supervised and assisted students in use of machinery, including mills, lathes, and saws . Assisted instructor in class preparation and maintenance of shop and equipment.
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President, TreasurerSaint Louis, MOApr 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 8 months)Produce a student show each semester and monthly workshop events for new works.
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Project LeadSaint Louis, MOJan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)Led design and implementation of a large-scale electrical renovation of the Mekelle 2013 School for the Blind (Ethiopia).
Renovated campus plumbing system to improve water storage and distribution capacities during drought season January 2013.
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Program LeaderEnDesign Pre-Orientation ProgramFeb 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 7 months)Plan and lead 3-day program to introduce new students to engineering at WashU.
Supervise and assist students in design and construction of hovercraft.
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On Coroflot@rblumenstein, member since 2015