Graham Booton

Graham Booton

Mechanical Engineering student · Iowa State University · Wheaton, IL

Mechanical engineering undergraduate with CNC machining, metrology, FEA, and leadership experience, seeking a Summer 2027 internship to contribute to process improvements and design innovation in an automotive, motorsports, or advanced manufacturing environment.

Professional Experience

May–Aug 2026

Manufacturing Engineering Intern — BorgWarner

Kokomo, IN
  • Designed an LVDT-based inspection station for dual-sided thickness measurement with a target repeatability of 5 µm, replacing a manual nine-point micrometer inspection — an estimated 70% cycle-time reduction, eliminating 5 labor hours per week.
  • Supported production of prototype Viper power switches for next-gen EV inverters by operating SMT pick-and-place machinery and verifying quality through X-ray, ultrasound, and microscope inspection.
Jun–Jul 2024

Manufacturing Intern — SMW Autoblok

Wheeling, IL
  • Gained CMM expertise independently and trained staff to perform in-process inspections on the shop floor, eliminating dependence on an inspection lab with a 2–8 hour queue.
  • Set up and operated Mazak and DMG Mori 5-axis machining centers.
Summers 2022 & 2023

CNC Operator — Prince Industries

Carol Stream, IL
  • Configured and operated mill/turn, Swiss, and vertical CNC machines.
  • Performed in-process and final part inspections to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
  • Worked in the metrology lab to evaluate rejected parts, and performed CNC rework to meet client specifications.

Education

2024–2028

Iowa State University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering · German Language and Cultures for Professionals (LCP) minor

  • 3.57 GPA
  • Dean’s List, 2×

FSAE Projects

Sep 2025–present

Suspension Subteam Member — Formula SAE at Iowa State

Ames, IA

  • Designed the team’s first universal clevis connecting the A-arms to the chassis, reducing unique part numbers from 7 to 1 and decreasing manufacturing time by 4 hours, validated by 16 vehicle-dynamics-derived load cases in Ansys Mechanical FEA.
  • Created technical documentation for competition RFQ, including engineering drawings.

Campus Leadership & Involvement

Aug 2026–present

Marketing Director — Iowa State SAE Executive Cabinet

Ames, IA
  • Elected by peers to coordinate outreach for the SAE Formula, Baja, Aero, and Clean Snowmobile teams.
Jan 2026–present

Vice President of Finance — Iowa State Triangle Fraternity

Ames, IA
  • Collect $550,000 in accounts receivable for a 50-tenant commercial property and a 110-member fraternity.
  • Allocate grant funds in compliance with 501(c)(3) regulations.
Jul–Dec 2025

Philanthropy Chair — Iowa State Triangle Fraternity

Ames, IA
  • Planned an event that raised over $4,700 for the Jeremy Onyango Memorial Scholarship.
Apr 2026–Present

Member — Order of Omega

Ames, IA
  • Selected to be initiated into an Iowa State Greek Honor Society that values character, scholarship, service and leadership.

Skills

Technical

  • 5-axis CNC machining
  • CMM operation
  • Metrology
  • Surface-mount technology
  • Quality inspection
  • 3D printing
  • Microsoft Office

CAD

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Ansys Discovery & SpaceClaim
  • Fusion 360 CAD & CAM

Simulation Software

  • Ansys Mechanical
  • SolidWorks Simulation

Languages

  • German — High B1

Fun

Outside the shop and the lab, I’m usually on a bike — I ride year-round and log most of it on Strava.

Strava profile ↗