Paulina H.

Mechanical Engineering student at Northwestern University

Miami, Florida, United States

About

Motivated, detail-oriented, and multicultural student with a deep interest in digitalization and automation for manufacturing, and product design and development. I enjoy collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects that address real-world challenges and enhance user experience. I am especially interested in the intersection between manufacturing, sustainable energy, and artificial intelligence industries.

Experience

  • Shop Trainer at Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Training students to use machinery (mill, lathe, laser etc) in the Ford Prototyping and Fabrication Lab while emphasizing safe procedures. Monitoring the workspace and advising students with project designs and construction methods.

  • Operations Enginering Intern at ABB
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    - Identified systematic issues in existing kanban workflows through root cause analysis with lean tools - Designed and implemented a streamlined kanban for high-demand parts in two switchgear production lines - Analyzed demand, usage, and shortage data to recalibrate kanban system - Prototyped an automized weight-detection kanban system

  • Research Intern at Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group)
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 4 mos

    - Researching talent trends and collecting market insights for executive search projects in the manufacturing industry - Providing personalized career development advice to candidates - Identifying potential candidates for talent search projects via calls and conducting interviews - Supporting business development for the project manager

  • Summer Intern at DeSimone Consulting Engineering
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 · 3 mos

    - Compiled and reviewed structural engineering design reports using Autodesk Revit, and RAM Concept - Reviewed shop drawings for a 60-story tall building under construction, and helped develop in-house engineering guidelines for use company-wide - Supported DeSimone teams conducting on-site inspections of major construction projects in South Florida

  • Commercial Department Intern at Crystal Lagoons®
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 · 3 mos

    Commercial Department Intern at Crystal Lagoons® dedicated to research analysis