Alex Silveyra

Mechanical engineering at Northwestern University

I'm a senior focused on manufacturing engineering. I design practical solutions that balance performance, efficiency, and real-world industry constraints.

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Projects

School

Formula SAE pedal box

Formula SAE team project, NFR26 car

Designed and manufactured the pedal box for the NFR26 car, from concept to track-ready hardware. Validated the design in FEA and prepared tool paths for machining.

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Wire-feed flexure research

ME 399, independent research

Independent research on a wire-feed flexure for a metal 3D printer, working under a master's student. Cut simulation time from 3 hours to 4 seconds.

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Internships

OSSP Gen 4

Manufacturing engineering internship

Wrote detailed work instructions with pass/fail quality checks and assembled the product for the first time to confirm the build matched engineering intent.

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CARs

Manufacturing engineering internship, communication and documentation

Wrote documented justifications for facility improvements, covering the moral and economic case and the estimated energy impact, in consultation with managers.

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5S Brother station

Manufacturing engineering internship

Applied 5S to the Brother station: found missing locations for carts, material and walking paths, then added boundary lines and other markings.

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Door 7 bracket

Manufacturing engineering internship

Measured, modeled and drew a door bracket, then moved it quickly into manufacturing using shop tools.

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Sketches