Andrew Walker

andrew07walker@gmail.com | (952) 228-0882 | walker-designs.com | www.linkedin.com/in/Andrew-R-Walker

Mission Statement

To solve complex problems by using foundational engineering principles paired with high-quality design, low costs, and DFMA practices.

EDUCATION

B.S. Mechanical Engineering | Milwaukee School of Engineering | GPA: 3.22 |  Dec 2028

H.S Diploma| Benilde-St Margaret’s | GPA: 4.07 | May 2025

Classes

Statics |Mechanics & Materials |Intro to SOLIDWORKS |Computer Applications in Engineering

Circuits for M.E | Differential Equations |Physics II |Physics I |Chemistry I

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Gearbox Design | Team of 6 | October 2025 – current| Design a front gearbox with 35% reduction in weight compared to previous designs while keeping costs as low as possible.

▪        Developed CAD models using SOLIDWORKS to reduce iteration time and optimize weight reduction.

▪        Minimized costs by reducing component variety, using industry-standard parts.

▪        Analyzed gear safety using static & dynamic calculations to ensure the gears would hold up at full speed while being as small and compact as possible.

▪        Manufactured using CNC, Lathe, and mill to create a low-cost prototype with minimal manufacturing time.

Rescue Robot Design | Team of 8 | August 2023 – July 2025 | Design a low-cost, repairable rescue robot to help in disaster situations.

▪        Created a modular design to reduce the cost of parts, assembly time, and improve repairability.

▪        Manufactured the CAD model in-house using MDF to reduce the cost of a prototype.

▪        Developed CAD models using SOLIDWORKS to reduce the cost of the robot and reduce iteration time.

Remote Control Vehicle Design | Team of 2 | Jan 2023 –June 2023 | Build a 20MPH remote-controlled Roomba while minimizing cost.

▪        Created CAD models using SOLIDWORKS to reduce manufacturing costs.

▪        Used industry-standard components to reduce parts cost.

▪        Tested using a 20-meter sprint to ensure we met project criteria (21 MPH).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Design and Simulation: SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, BOM, Factor of Safety Analysis

Manufacturing: CNC, DFMA, 3D Printing, Lathe, Mill

Electronics: Circuit design, C++, Arduino, Soldering

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE|CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT|

Project Lead| Baja SAE | September 2025 – Current | 20 hrs. per wk.

Member | ASME | September 2025 – Current | 5 hrs. per wk.

Mechanical Design Leader | Robocup Rescue | Aug 2023 – July 2025

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employee | Menards | April 2025 – August 2025

Package Handler | FedEx | June 2025 – August 2025

Associate | TJ Maxx | July 2023 – April 2025