Aaron Gothard Portfolio
Aaron Gothard is a budding engineer with a passion for fabrication. His talents lie in the design, analysis, and communication of innovative ideas
My Projects
Work Experience
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- Wrote ISO 9001:2015 SOPs for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance to ASME B16.34, PED 2014/68/EU, and other industry standards
- Made all relevant documentation for Module H initial certification under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU
- Designed Severe Service valves with multi-stage trims and advanced flow characteristics for high-pressure applications
- Led company-wide research to eliminate brittle failure of heat-treated 440c components and improve product reliability
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- Installed and troubleshot 2 new blow-molding lines for manufacturing
- Performed bottle profiling and qualification using GMP
- Collaborated with industrial engineers to optimize production workflows
- Assembled technical documents, interface control sheets, and value stream maps for manufacturing processes\
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- Designed parts and molds for training VUMC nurses
- Facilitated personal and professional projects for Vanderbilt Faculty and 400+ students
- Mentored and advised senior and student design teams through the design process
- Orchestrated workshops to teach design principles, rapid prototyping, laser cutting & 3D printing
Let’s Build Something
I’m always interested in meaningful engineering work, collaboration,
and opportunities to learn.
