Connor Ryan
About Connor Ryan
Connor Ryan is a Product Development Intern at Malibu Boats, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and has prior experience as an Engineering Intern at Cobalt Boats.
Work at Malibu Boats
Connor Ryan has been employed at Malibu Boats as a Product Development Intern since 2021. In this role, he has engaged in various tasks related to product development, including electrical troubleshooting for the production line. He has also performed installations, part changes, and fixture modifications during model year changes. His contributions include assisting in the development of new designs and innovations for AxisWake products. Additionally, he has reworked harness drawings to a standard format and created new drawings for upcoming model years.
Previous Experience at Cobalt Boats
Prior to his current role, Connor Ryan worked as an Engineering Intern at Cobalt Boats. He held this position for three months in 2018 and again for three months in 2019, both in Neodesha, Kansas. During his internships, he gained experience in electrical troubleshooting and contributed to various engineering tasks that supported the production process.
Education and Expertise
Connor Ryan studied Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2017 to 2022. His education provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current internship at Malibu Boats. His academic background equips him with the skills necessary for product development and engineering tasks.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his role at Malibu Boats, Connor Ryan has conducted cost analysis, finite element tests, and physical testing of prototypes for future model years. His technical skills enable him to contribute effectively to the product development process, ensuring that new designs meet both performance and cost criteria. His work in reworking harness drawings and creating new designs demonstrates his attention to detail and commitment to quality.