Resume Checker for Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineering ATS filters are among the most keyword-specific. Missing exact tool names is the #1 reason strong candidates get filtered out. CAD & Design Software: • SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo (PTC), Inventor, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, NX (Siemens) Simulation & Analysis: • ANSYS (Mechanical, Fluent, CFX), MATLAB, Simulink, Abaqus, NASTRAN, HyperMesh Manufacturing & Quality: • GD&T, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, DFM/DFA, ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 Project & PLM Tools: • SAP, Oracle, Windchill, Teamcenter, ENOVIA, Jira

Engineering resumes must balance technical depth with business impact: Weak: "Designed mechanical components using SolidWorks" Strong: "Designed and validated structural brackets for automotive chassis using SolidWorks and ANSYS FEA, reducing component weight by 18% while meeting IATF 16949 quality standards" Formula: Software/method + problem solved + quantified outcome + standard met Impact metrics to include: • Weight/cost reduction (%) • Performance improvement (load capacity, cycle time, efficiency) • Project timeline (delivered on schedule or ahead by X days) • Components/assemblies designed (scope) • Testing passed (qualification, certification)

1. Summary — Specialization (thermal, structural, manufacturing) + years of experience + key domain 2. Technical Skills — Organized by category: CAD, Simulation, Manufacturing, Standards, Tools 3. Work Experience — Project-focused bullets with tools and quantified outcomes 4. Projects — Personal, capstone, or notable projects if early career 5. Certifications — PE license, SolidWorks CSWA/CSWP, Six Sigma, PMP if applicable 6. Education — Degree, GPA (if 3.5+), relevant coursework

Aerospace: Emphasize AS9100, DO-160, MIL-SPEC, stress analysis, composites, fatigue life Automotive: Highlight IATF 16949, APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, powertrain or chassis experience Manufacturing: Focus on process improvement, DFM, tooling design, GD&T, lean manufacturing Product Design: Lead with industrial design elements, human factors, DFM, rapid prototyping, 3D printing Thermal/Fluids: HVAC, CFD, heat transfer, thermodynamics, ASHRAE, ASME boiler codes