Aidan Lovelace
Aspiring Mechanical Engineer
Welcome to my homepage! Whether you’re a friend, recruiter, or coworker, feel free to take a look around. This website serves three purposes—an interactive resume, a portfolio of my work, and a place to show off my fun hobby projects.
So who is this guy?
I’m currently a junior at Lipscomb University, where I’m pursuing my passion for Mechanical Engineering. My journey here took an unexpected turn—I initially set out to become a doctor but soon realized my heart was in creating things. Whether it’s woodworking, machining, or tinkering with micro-electric vehicles, I find pure joy in bringing ideas to life. It was while working on my electric mountainboard that I had my “aha” moment and decided to switch majors. Since then, I’ve seen a steady improvement in my grades and have had the opportunity to apply my engineering knowledge to exciting projects. I’m thrilled to be on this mechanical engineering journey and look forward to exploring new avenues in innovation and design.
Skills
Software: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, MS Office Suite, Google Suite
Programming: MATLAB, Python, Google Apps Script (Javascript)
Fabrication: 3-D Printers, CNC laser cutters, mill, lathe, drills, saws, MIG welding, plasma cutter, soldering.
Design: Design for Manufacturing / Assembly (DFM/DFA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Methods of Statics/Dynamics, Linkage Motion Analysis
Manufacturing: 5S, Kaizen, KOSU, Continuous Improvement
Education
Lipscomb University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, minors in Biology & Applied Mathematics
- Anticipated Graduation: May 2025
- Cumulative 3.3 GPA, 3.5 in Major Courses
- Recipient of 4-year 100% Merit Scholarship
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Student Member
- Network with experienced engineers to expand industry knowledge.
- Foster connections with fellow students and pursue professional growth opportunities through social events.
2023 Engineering Study Abroad, Germany
- Studied engineering project management while living abroad in Germany for 4 weeks with a focus on German sustainable practices.
- Attended lectures from several German universities, non-profits, and engineering firms.
Work Experience
Valeo, Process Engineering Intern
November 2023—Present
- Designed and currently overseeing implementation of a mechanical improvement to a manufacturing cell that is expected to result in 7% less breakdown time month-over-month.
- Established a work order ticketing system to simplify issue reporting and enable maintenance KPI tracking for cost and time-to-repair.
- Optimized production and losses data collection by writing a set of spreadsheet macros to centralize data for quick and efficient analysis by management.
- Produced documentation in the form of work instructions for several new assembly lines.
Lipscomb University, Machine Shop Assistant & Student Tutor
September 2023—Present
- Support research and development projects by assisting with equipment maintenance and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Guide and support younger engineering students in their coursework.