Zachariah Sprys
Mechanical Engineer specializing in marine electro-mechanical devices, un-maned vehicles, and prototype development
- Role
- Advanced Mechanical Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zachariah Sprys
Motivated Mechanical Engineer who excels using both theoretical and hands-on skills to collaborate with team members and bring innovative ideas to challenging analytical problems. A lifelong passion for solving problems blossomed into a successful career supporting both start-ups and large-scale companies through design, prototyping, and testing. Displayed through leadership opportunities in the field and on the water, he demonstrates patience and encouragement for his team, ensuring they have the necessary resources to succeed. SOLID MODELINGSolidWorks | Autodesk Inventor | Onshape | Creo ParametricANALYSISAnsys | SolidWorksPROTOTYPINGManual Mill | Manual Lathe | CNC Mill | CNC Lathe | TIG Welding | Flux Core Welding | MIG Welding | CNC Plasma Table | Laser Engraving | 3D Printing | Wire EDM | Drill Press | Soldering | PCB development | Molding TESTINGPressure Testing | Leak Testing | Continuity Testing | Environmental Testing | Vacuum Chamber | Thermal Management | DoD | Test FixturesMANAGEMENT Project Lead | Event Planning | Test Coordination | Employee Training | 3D Print Farm Operation PROGRAMMINGArduino | Matlab | Lab View | Visual Studio
Experience
Advanced Mechanical Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Jul 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Designed and manufactured circuits meeting the desired variability tolerance using conductive inks via an ink-equipped 3D printer• Developed glass machining capability, overhauled a traditional CNC machine for intricate glass milling, proved with over 80 hours of successful machining time• Corrected circuit schematics through team communicated modifications for future builds, increasing cable and circuit reliability• Tracked and managed budget for internal research and development (IRAD) project, ensuring all expenses were accurate• Developed vacuum work holding methods for batch manufacturing of glass plates• Prototyped rapid development circuit traces using a hybrid FDM and ink 3D printer technologies• Performed thermal analysis on circuit loads using Ansys reducing the part count by 50% while maintaining safe temperatures• Conducted root cause analysis on Naval mission-critical components using Solidworks FEA and PTC Mathcad stress calculations to determine material deformation cause ensuring part reliability• Utilized PTC Mathcad and Microsoft Excel to determine assembly tolerance stack-up following ASME standards • Authored multiple project deliverable technical documents outlining the results of DVT analysis on Naval hardware• Provided employee training on FDM 3D printers improving prototype quality and turnaround speed by 85%
Education
North Allegheny High School
High School Diploma, Not Applicable
2015 — 2018
Grove City College
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2018 — 2022
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