I'm a Northeastern University Mechanical Engineering student, drawn to manufacturing, product development, and building smarter systems, from biomedical devices to energy. Here's a look at the things that keep me curious.
I'm Noor Marzouk, a Mechanical Engineering student at Northeastern University with a passion for transforming manufacturing and product development challenges into practical, well-engineered solutions.
Using tools like Six Sigma/Lean methodology, root-cause analysis, and SolidWorks, I move from concept to hands-on testing and process improvement across industries, from biomedical devices to energy. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating technical detail into clear, actionable insight.
When I'm not solving problems at work, I'm probably solving them for fun: chasing down a good hiking trail, cracking a puzzle, or hunting for my next travel destination (Lego set optional, but likely in hand).
I love turning tooling, fixtures, and process design into the bridge between a CAD model and a part I can actually produce, again and again.
I'm drawn to thermal, mechanical, and structural design for hardware that stores, moves, or converts energy.
I like taking user-facing hardware from a concept sketch through prototyping until it's something people actually use.
I've gotten hands-on with test method validation and component qualification for medical devices, and I love how much precision and care that work demands.
Led a Six Sigma/Lean project that cut scrap on a problem component from 15% to 0.9%, saving $132K+ a year and unlocking 260,000+ units of capacity.
Supported a $33.7M PFAS water treatment plant for the Town of Sharon with 100+ submittals/RFIs and CAD piping layouts.
Built an Encanto-themed exhibit with my team, teaching kids how sedum green roofs support sustainability.
Studied renewable energy in Andalucía and argued how the region can grow solar capacity without sacrificing its olive groves and historic landscapes.
Met with GE Vernova leaders to discuss decarbonizing gas turbines through carbon capture and green hydrogen.
A specific component cavity was driving elevated scrap on one production code — climbing to 15%, nearly 8x the typical rate on comparable cavities. Left unresolved, it threatened efficiency and the line's ability to scale toward higher volumes.
I led a Six Sigma/Lean DMAIC project to find the root cause and drive it to resolution, partnering with the tooling supplier to modify the problem cavity and validating results through hands-on measurement and testing. Scrap dropped from 15% to 0.9% — a 94% reduction — saving $132K+ annually and unlocking 260,000+ additional units of capacity per year. I earned my Six Sigma/Lean Purple Belt through this project.
The Town of Sharon needed a new Water Treatment Facility to remove PFAS, along with elevated manganese and iron, from three source wells. With PFAS linked to serious health risks even at low exposure and capped at 20 parts per trillion under drinking water regulations, the town needed a compliant, reliable solution — a $33.7M project funded through low-interest loans and federal/state grants.
As part of the Apex team supporting this project, I created 100+ submittals and RFIs to keep design and construction moving, and used AutoCAD to draw piping layouts for the treatment plant. I also developed water main base maps, tie-cards, and design sketches using Civil 3D and ArcGIS, and validated contractor invoices against approved bid scope and cost.
The team was tasked with designing a portable, interactive tabletop exhibit to teach 8–11-year-olds about the sustainability of green roofs — within a $100 budget and strict size and transport constraints. We chose sedum-based green roofs as the theme, to show how a simple plant choice can build a more sustainable home and ecosystem.
We built an interactive exhibit where users help the Madrigal family from Disney's Encanto construct a sedum green roof for their Casita, answering questions about sedum's CO2 intake, pollinating, insulating, and root properties to light up the Casita and reveal the benefits of each choice. At the Beachmont Expo, 30 people played through the exhibit: 92% said they learned a lot, and 80% stayed for the whole experience.
While studying abroad in Seville, I took Engineering Computation and Design with a focus on renewable energy and sustainability, touring multiple energy companies and infrastructure sites across Andalucía. Learning directly from local engineers shaped my final project, an analysis of how Andalucía can grow its solar capacity without sacrificing the olive groves and historic landscapes that define the region.
I had the opportunity to meet with several leaders at GE Vernova Gas Power to discuss ongoing developments in the future of energy, specifically how decarbonizing gas turbine systems could offer a clean, reliable, and high-density alternative to wind and solar. Conversations with engineers and business leaders across the team shaped my understanding of the technical and market challenges facing this space.