William Kim

About William Kim

I’m a Mechanical Engineering student at UC Irvine passionate about bringing ideas to life through design, simulation, and manufacturing. As Human Interface Lead for Anteater Formula Racing, I lead the integration of critical systems like steering, brakes, and the firewall, optimizing driver and vehicle performance.My experience spans CAD modeling, additive manufacturing, and system integration, strengthened through hands-on research in thermal-fluid sciences and teaching roles where I mentor students in 3D printing and CAD.I’m seeking a Summer 2026 Mechanical or Design Engineering Internship where I can apply my design-for-manufacturing mindset, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to building innovative mechanical systems.

Experience

1. Human Interface Lead Engineer

   Anteater Formula Racing - Uci

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Lead the design and integration of the firewall, brakes, steering, and driver restraint systems for a Formula SAE car, coordinating with 8+ sub team leads to resolve packaging challenges and ensure system compatibility- Authored preliminary design guides consolidating 3+ years of historical design data, lessons learned, and goals, cutting new engineer onboarding time by ~50% and improving year-to-year design continuity- Mentor and support a team of 6 design engineers by reviewing designs, answering technical questions, and providing hands-on assistance in manufacturing, ensuring on-time delivery of critical vehicle systems.

Education

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Portola High School

  High School Diploma

  2019