Jonah Bass

Stevens Institute of Technology
2018 - 2023

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate in EntrepreneurshipGPA: 3.845 | Co-op Program | High Honors

Interport
August 2023 - August 2024

Project Manager, Container Modifications• Led the collaborative effort with clients to define and conceptualize custom shipping container structures, ensuring design specifications were precisely aligned with project objectives and client expectations
• Oversaw the creation of detailed 3D models in SolidWorks, coordinating cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth fabrication processes, effective site planning, and adherence to certification and regulatory requirements
• Managed and directed a fabrication team to successfully complete over $13 million in custom shipping container modifications, ensuring strict compliance with engineering specifications and consistently meeting project deadlines.
• Spearheaded the development and management of bills of materials, providing critical insights for accurate cost estimation, resource allocation, and overall project budgeting
• Streamlined manufacturing processes by designing and implementing efficient routings, optimizing labor deployment, process flow, and material utilization to enhance overall project efficiency and success

Rivian
Summer 2022

Manufacturing Engineering Intern• Documented manufacturing processes in order to optimize production efficiency and ensure a successful production ramp
• Performed cycle time studies to be used for production line work balancing and establish an efficient distribution of labor
• Coordinated trials for several new manufacturing processes to analyze the feasibility and cost of implementation
• Utilized CATIA to design and prototype various fixtures for e-coat and sealer applications within the paint shop

BMW Manufacturing
Spring 2021 & Fall 2021

Process Engineering Co-op• Supported process planning problem solving initiatives in the corrosion department of the BMW paint shop
• Managed quality & process issues to and from the body-in white department, paint department, and assembly department
• Contributed to new model introductions by ensuring that new models integrated seamlessly into manufacturing processes
• Drove feasibility studies for consumables, fixture development, and new process evaluations based on cost, reliability, and
quality requirements; implemented process changes amounting to an overall annual savings of over $135,000
• Conducted, monitored, and maintained oven curves and oven probe bodies by model type in order to verify oven operation
within set parameters according to BMW specifications

Interport
Summer 2020 & Fall 2020

Mechanical Engineering Co-op• Utilized 2D and 3D CAD software to design and draw custom shipping container modifications to customer specifications
• Worked alongside project managers, architects, and fabricators to create efficiently designed, structurally sound shipping
container solutions
• Spearheaded new product ideation and development throughout large-scale projects over the course of several months

Weiss-Aug Surgical Products
Fall 2019

New Product Development Co-op• Assisted other engineers in the development of surgical products using SolidWorks and various manufacturing techniques
including insert molding, metal stamping, and assembly applications
• Supported product design and development for new and existing projects and communicated progress to customers and team
members
• Investigated new manufacturing technologies and methods to improve productivity and reduce downtime

3D Modeling

Product Design

Soft Skills