Tell us a little bit about yourself, Namrata. What do you study and where?

I just finished my third year of mechanical engineering at Principia College in Elsah, IL as part of a dual degree program with the University of North Dakota (ABET mechanical engineering degree).

 

What attracted you about interning at Tool Gauge this summer?

Before this summer, I did not have any insight on what it would be like to work in an aerospace supplier. For my final year at university, I am choosing between three concentrations within my mechanical major – manufacturing, design, and aviation. When I found out about Tool Gauge, it seemed like a good match where I could learn more about the manufacturing industry. Also, I had a connection to Tool Gauge who seemed to have a lot of positive things to say about the company, so I decided to apply and here I am for a solid 11-week summer internship!

 

Which Tool Gauge department are you assigned to and what kind of projects are you working on?

I have been assigned to the company’s Plastics Engineering Department. I will be working on 2D drawings creation in SolidWorks and ERM system set-ups while shadowing and assisting project management.

 

Where are you from originally and why did you choose to work so far away from home?

My whole family lives in Bangladesh, but I have been studying in the U.S. since high school. I used to live in Bellevue, WA with a host family for the past six years until recently when my host parents had to move to Italy. So the Pacific Northwest has become my home away from home for the summer. I will go back to IL in August for my last year of college.

 

What kind of job will you be seeking after you graduate?

I am hoping to work as a project manager or a mechanical engineer for an engineering firm. Law school is also on my radar where I hope to study patent and contract law.

 

Would you recommend an internship at Tool Gauge and why?

I would definitely recommend an internship at Tool Gauge because it is a safe environment for growth and learning. Everyone I have worked with so far, from project managers and process engineers to quality assurance and manufacturing staff, have been great mentors to me, willing to share their experiences and knowledge about the industry and answer my endless questions to help me understand how Tool Gauge parts and assemblies come together. I could not have asked for a better fit for my internship.