NAU  //  M.S. Mechanical Engineer  //  2026

Jose Andre Bonillas

Design & Manufacturing Engineer — translating precision concepts into real-world engineered solutions.

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About

Engineered
for Impact

I'm Jose Andre Bonillas, an M.S. Mechanical Engineer from Northern Arizona University. My work lives at the intersection of precise design, advanced simulation, and modern manufacturing — where rigorous analysis becomes tangible, functional solutions.

With deep experience in CAD modeling, thermal analysis, and additive manufacturing, I bring both analytical discipline and creative problem-solving to every challenge I take on.

3.66
GPA
M.S.
Mech. Engineering
Boeing
Capstone Sponsor
2026
Graduating Class
Jose Andre Bonillas
Expertise

Core
Capabilities

Technical proficiencies built through graduate research, industry experience, and hands-on engineering practice.

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CAD Design
SolidWorks — from concept sketch to fully constrained 3D model with precise tolerancing and GD&T documentation.
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Thermal & Dynamics Analysis
Heat transfer · thermodynamics · structural dynamics — applied through graduate research and capstone work to validate designs and predict real-world performance.
03
Additive Manufacturing
FDM · rapid prototyping — designing for 3D printing with topology-optimized geometries impossible through traditional machining.
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Mechanical Design
GD&T · tolerance stack-ups · DFM/DFA — producing components that are structurally sound, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
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Engineering Analysis
MATLAB · ANSYS (FEA) · CURA — numerical methods, FEA simulation, parametric studies, and data-driven analysis to solve complex engineering problems efficiently.
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Materials & Testing
Material selection · mechanical testing · failure analysis · heat transfer — matching material properties to performance requirements with confidence.
Projects

Selected
Work

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Project D.O.R.I.S.
Boeing Capstone  ·  NAU  ·  Aug 2024 – May 2025  ·  Payload Engineer & Logistics Chief  ·  NAU Capstone Award
44″ wingspan  ·  10-min endurance  ·  7 lb payload
AerospaceFDMCADDynamics
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Graduate Research — CeTaP
NAU ME + STEM Education  ·  Dec 2025 – Present  ·  Culturally-Engaged STEM Pedagogy
MATLABStatisticsResearch
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
NAU Chapter  ·  Aug 2022 – May 2025  ·  President, VP, Presidential Mentor
LeadershipEventsMentoring
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SAE & ASME Engineering Clubs
NAU Chapter  ·  Aug 2022 – Sep 2023  ·  Component Design & FEA
SolidWorksANSYSDesign
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Experience

Where I've
Contributed

Industry
JUL – AUG 2025
Assembly Technician
ValueAdd — Master Electronics  ·  Phoenix, AZ  (Summer bridge role prior to M.S. enrollment)
Troubleshot the assembly of various electronic components and component systems. Fulfilled orders by picking parts from the warehouse and packaging and labeling finalized assemblies.
MAY – JUL 2024
Private Tutor
Self-Run Opportunity — Gilbert, AZ
Tutored a 3rd-year high school student with Asperger's Syndrome in Pre-Calculus and World History. Adapted teaching strategies to individual learning needs, improving subject comprehension and academic confidence.
Research & Academia
JUL 2025 — MAY 2026
Graduate Research Assistant
NAU STEM Education Department — Flagstaff, AZ
Organized and analyzed quantitative data on student grades and performance metrics across STEM classes. Collecting qualitative data from student surveys and preliminary class observations.
DEC 2025 — MAY 2026
Course Design Assistant
NAU Sanghi College of Engineering — Flagstaff, AZ
Assisted in developing an introductory Engineering History course; helped craft the syllabus, learning objectives, and course outline.
JUL 2023 — MAY 2025
Peer Mentor
NAU Peer Jacks Mentoring — Flagstaff, AZ
Mentored 67 first-year STEM students through academic and social transition. Led workshops on time and stress management and campus resource utilization.
DEC 2022 — JUL 2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant & Peer Mentor
NAU Mechanical Engineering Department — Flagstaff, AZ
Conducted research on engineering education and mentorship effectiveness. Co-authored internal presentations and facilitated mentoring strategies for STEM retention.
MAY – AUG 2023
Engineering Course Teaching Assistant
NAU Mechanical Engineering Department — Flagstaff, AZ
Guided students in applying core mechanical engineering concepts in college-level Mathematics. Graded assignments and provided one-on-one tutoring for a class of 30+ students.
Education

Northern
Arizona
University

Master of Science
Mechanical Engineering
M.S. CompletedMay 2026 — Accelerated Master's Track
B.S. CompletedMay 2025  ·  GPA 3.66
FocusDesign & Manufacturing · Thermal Systems
LocationFlagstaff, Arizona
HonorsDean's List 2021–2026  ·  1st Gen Graduation Chord  ·  Honor for Excellent Student Service
NAU
Northern Arizona University
Est. 1899  ·  Flagstaff, AZ
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
FORESTRY & NATURAL SCIENCES
Contact

Let's Build
Something Precise

Open to full-time mechanical engineering roles, design & manufacturing positions, and collaborative research opportunities.

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