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Gabby Avendt

@gabbyavendt

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Mechanical engineering student skilled in product prototyping, CAD, and refrigeration systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on engineering roles in product R&D or manufacturing where I can apply CAD, prototyping, and testing skills to improve product reliability and manufacturability.

I am a Mechanical Engineering student specializing in energy systems with a 4.0 GPA, focused on practical product design and manufacturing. I apply CAD and engineering software to develop and refine consumer products and competition vehicles.

During a co-op in R&D at SharkNinja, I designed, modified, and tested over 20 prototypes using DFM and failure analysis, helping reduce waste by 5% and improving product reliability on the Ninja SLUSHi™ Max.

I have hands-on model shop experience—3D printing, rapid prototyping, and using tools such as Dremel, bandsaw, and sanders—and have developed working knowledge of refrigeration systems through applied projects.

I contribute to student engineering teams including an e-human powered vehicle project and Baja SAE brakes sub-team, where I refine CAD models in SolidWorks, select cost-efficient materials, and lead component construction and testing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Dance Instructor & Cleaner

Current

Amanda’s Dance Center

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Instruct students aged 3–13 in technique, choreography, and performance preparation while maintaining studio cleanliness and safety to support student development and operations.

Instruction Lesson planning Time Management

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

SharkNinja

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)

Designed, modified, and tested 20+ prototypes using DFM and failure analysis to reduce noise, minimize ice buildup, and lower waste by 5%, advancing Ninja SLUSHi™ Max toward production readiness.

Prototyping 3D Printing Solidworks Model Shop Tools

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Activities and societies: Member of ASME e-Human Powered Vehicle team and ERAU Women’s Baja Club (Brakes sub-team); relevant projects include electric trike design and Baja vehicle brake design and testing.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Energy Systems concentration; completed relevant coursework in manufacturing lab, CAD, thermodynamics, technical writing, and MATLAB.