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William
Sadowski

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

About me

I am a hardworking, enthusiastic recent graduate of Northwestern University (Go ‘Cats) who majored in Mechanical Engineering and minored in Classical Studies. I am eager to gain knowledge from industry leaders and contribute my technical, computer, and interpersonal skills to team projects in an advancing technological field. I am actively looking for hands-on roles ranging anywhere from design to manufacturing and engineering.

I work best when I am driven through passion. I am a self-motivating and multi-disciplinary problem solver who loves to adapt and push the boundary for any project I am given. My clear communication skills also allow me to bring out the best in any team, on any project.

Outside of work, I am an avid sports fan and active person. If you can think a sport, I’ve probably played it or want to try it. You can often find me cheering for any Chicago sports team. Recently, I have been playing a lot of ultimate frisbee, pickleball, and golf. When indoors, I enjoy playing Catan, Rocket League, and Animal Crossing with friends. I play multiple musical instruments and am always eager to pick up new hobbies and meet new people.

Education

Graduated 03/2021

Northwestern University
McCormick School of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Classical Studies Minor

Cumulative GPA: 3.624/4.0

Graduated 06/2017

Oaks Christian High School

Top Ten Scholar
Scholar Athlete

Cumulative GPA: 4.70/4.0 (Honors / AP Bonus)

Skills

Computer

Siemens NX
SOLIDWORKS
ABAQUS
C/C++
Microsoft Office
Autodesk AutoCAD
VGPro
ANSYS
Java
Python
MATLAB
Microsoft Dynamics
Helitronic Tool Studio

Technical

GD&T
Mill
Lathe
Bandsaw
Spot Welding
CNC Machines
Drill Press
Soldering
Sheet Metal Shear
Sheet Metal Bender
Water Jet

Additional

Project Management
Organization
Creativity
Communication
Active Listening
Time Management

Projects

AeroNU Aerodynamics Sub-team Member

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Aero NU was created with the goal of designing, building, and flying an unmanned, electric-powered, radio-controlled aircraft to meet a specified mission profile.

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Garden Seat/Kneeler Re-Design Project Manager & Safety Lead

Consolidated Foam Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL

Consolidated Foam Inc. is the owner of the Gardien brand of garden products. The CEO of Consolidated Foam, Dan Levitt, approached our team in to redesign the company’s 2-in-1 Garden Seat/Kneeler in order to make gardening safe, comfortable, and accessible for all.

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Martian 3Design 3D Printing Team Member

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

NASA and its partners held a competition to build a 3D printed habitat for deep space exploration, including the agency’s journey to Mars. The multi-phase challenge was designed to advance the construction technology needed to create sustainable housing solutions for Earth and beyond.

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CAD/CAM Scanning Adaptation Project Manager

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Three-dimensional scanning of plaster foot molds can often reduce the time it takes in the process in the creation of orthotics. However, humans often experience instability in the arm after holding the iPad and scanner for extended periods of time which can begin to affect the accuracy of the scan.

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Shoulder Orthoses for Neurologic Arm Project Manager

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

For this project, my team was tasked with creating a shoulder orthosis to help stroke survivors reduce vertical subluxation, or dislocation, of the shoulder during physical activity. Users often have little to no control of their limbs after a stroke event and require an external source of support to prevent pain in the shoulder socket.

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Experience

October 2021 - Present

OSG USA — Besenville, IL

Manufacturing Engineer I

  • Aid in the creation of premium cutting tools for aerospace, automotive, die mold, energy, and heavy equipment industries.
  • Apply material science and creative problem solving to CNC programming, CAD/manufacturing drawings, and production routing to grind custom-made tools
  • Interact with other departments in process development and process improvement to increase production output while achieving the highest quality standards and exceeding customer expectations
June 2020 – June 2021

Northwestern University — Evanston, IL

Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Utilized techniques of mechanistic data science and applied these concepts through the use of MATLAB and Python for engineering applications including additive manufacturing and medical imaging
  • Developed deep learning tools to predict the surface roughness and fatigue life of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V parts from input parameters of the manufacturing process
July 2019 – Octboer 2020

Whole Foods Market — Thousand Oaks, CA

Grocery Team Member

  • Gave every customer immediate and undivided attention, delighted the customers with excellent service and consistent, delicious food
  • Stocked and replenished grocery, dairy, frozen, and bulk department shelves while maintaining overall grocery area cleanliness in a visually appealing manner

Activities

September 2017 – June 2021

Northwestern Ultimate

Team Member

  • Competed in practices and tournaments while bringing intensity, humility, and discipline to constantly lead and foster teammates
  • Learned the importance of teamwork in sports while respecting all teammates, opponents, and the game
August 2017 – November 2020

Northwestern University Marching Band

Alto Saxophone

  • Attended rehearsals, learned music and drill, and produced unparalleled performances across the campus and country
  • Developed leadership skills through mentoring others and aided in supporting the group’s unified success

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