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Max Gualtieri

Mechanical Engineer & Designer
Seamlessly Combining Form & Function

About Me

Hi, my name is Max Gualtieri, and I’m an engineer and designer from Washington, D.C. Ever since I was 6 years old messing around in my grandpa's workshop, I’ve known that I love to create. From building with Legos to competing with my high school robotics team, and ultimately studying engineering at Northwestern, my passion for engineering has been lifelong.

I’m currently pursuing a mechanical engineering degree, along with the Segal Design Certificate, which has deepened my understanding of user-centered design and manufacturing processes. Outside the classroom, I contribute as a part designer for the Northwestern Formula Racing Team, where I’ve gained hands-on experience managing design projects from concept to completion.

Professionally, I’ve built my skills through roles at Stellantis, GLOS, and research work at the American University. These experiences taught me more than technical proficiency; they instilled the importance of meeting deadlines, collaborating with teams, and incorporating client feedback.

Projects

Formula Racing Uprights
I designed and fabricated the rear uprights for the 2024 Northwestern Formula Racing car in-house on a 3-axis CNC mill—a process most Formula SAE teams outsource.
Stem & Stylo
This 3D-printable pen pot kills two birds (and no plants) with one stone! I designed and printed this pot as a personal project to hold my pens while being aesthetically pleasing.
Stellantis Seat Dock Mount
While working as a manufacturing engineering intern at the Stellantis DACM plant, I designed and deployed a robot component that created yearly savings of $500,000.
The Dart Dock
After you’re done beating your friends in 501 or cricket, display your weapons of bullseye destruction in the DartDock!
Personal Sketchbook
Take a look at my sketchbook, I carry it around to capture memories when I travel.
New Buoy Site Locator
My team and I spoke with over 80 stakeholders to identify 22 underserved, climate-vulnerable communities in the Great Lakes region poised to benefit from GLOS-monitored observational buoys and data collection towers.