Formula SAE pedal box
Designed and manufactured the pedal box for the NFR26 car, from concept to track-ready hardware. Validated the design in FEA and prepared tool paths for machining.
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Mechanical engineering at Northwestern University
I'm a senior focused on manufacturing engineering. I design practical solutions that balance performance, efficiency, and real-world industry constraints.
Projects
School
Wire-feed flexure research
Independent research on a wire-feed flexure for a metal 3D printer, working under a master's student. Cut simulation time from 3 hours to 4 seconds.
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CNC and injection molded part
A part made with CNC machining and injection molding, from a manufacturing course.
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OSSP Gen 4
Wrote detailed work instructions with pass/fail quality checks and assembled the product for the first time to confirm the build matched engineering intent.
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CARs
Wrote documented justifications for facility improvements, covering the moral and economic case and the estimated energy impact, in consultation with managers.
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Applied 5S to the Brother station: found missing locations for carts, material and walking paths, then added boundary lines and other markings.
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Door 7 bracket
Measured, modeled and drew a door bracket, then moved it quickly into manufacturing using shop tools.
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Sketches
DSGN 320 design sketches
Design sketches and ideation work from DSGN 320.
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I am a senior at Northwestern University studying Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Manufacturing. I set big goals and follow through. I am down to earth and take my work very seriously. I think about problems from multiple angles before choosing one, and cultivate relationships with my coworkers so that I know who has the key knowledge when I need help. I am an effective communicator and thrive at the intersection of design and manufacturing.
This portfolio shows my experience in design, manufacturing, project organization, and process engineering. Manufacturing engineering is the area I care about most, so the projects here go into detail on physical work from school and from my internships, including what went wrong along the way.
- What I valueEfficiency, continuous improvement, practicality, and communication.
- How I workOrganized, professional, and happiest when I'm busy.
Contact me
- linkedin.com/in/asilveyra
- alexander.silveyra@yahoo.com
- Phone
- (630) 818-7254