Summary of PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
I have over 37 years of experience in Project Management, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Poke-Yoke methods, work flow improvements, training in Process Excellence and Design for Manufacturability. I have experience with various types of tooling (Cold Forming, Progressive Dies, Stamping Dies, and Weld Fixtures), Manufacturing Operations, a 5 year apprenticeship as a Tool and Die maker, experienced with Swiss Screw Machines, 10 years of experience in the Commercial Printing industry. I also have 15 years of experience with PRO-E, 5 years with Solid Works Inventor 10, designing tooling, sheet metal enclosures and guards, machine, machine parts and machine automation. TPS, TPM, DRM, SMED, PRO-E (WILDFIRE 5.0,Creo), Solid Works 12, AUTOCAD, CATIA, INVENTOR, Revisio, LEAN MANUFACTURING, ISO 14000,ISO16000, TS 16949, Mil-spec design experience, SIX SIGMA (I have had Black Belt training but not Certified), Statistical Analyses, and championed KIAZAN teams. In addition, I have Project Management experience, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Poke-Yoke methods and work flow improvements, training in Process Excellence and Design for Manufacturability.
Employment History
Lockheed Martin, (Aerospace Project) Titusville, FL
Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) 6/14 to Present
-Create complex engineering Tooling models and drawings for NASA’s Orion project, using PRO-E (Creo/Elements) CAD software.
-Create complex engineering & technical documents and assists with the creation of advanced engineering & technical documents.
-Creates and presents presentations for internal company design reviews as well as for customer design reviews.
Michelin Tire, (Automotive) Greenville, SC
Mechanical Engineer (Contract), 8/13-6/14
-Designing of new tire making equipment using Michelin’s Solid Works and Auto Cad
-New Plant equipment layout and help to validate equipment.
- Perform Hazards analysis for equipment installation.
Lockheed Martin, (Aerospace Project) Titusville, FL
Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) 11/12 to 8/13
-Create complex engineering Tooling models and drawings for NASA’s Orion project, using PRO-E (Creo/Elements) CAD software.
-Create complex engineering & technical documents and assists with the creation of advanced engineering & technical documents.
-Creates and presents presentations for internal company design reviews as well as for customer design reviews.
Denver Global Products, (Consumer Products) Maiden, NC
Mechanical/Project Engineer (short term contract) 8/12 to 11/12
-Created engineering models, drawings, and performed FEA using Solid Works CAD software
-Managed multiple projects from conception to working prototype
-Oversee Equipment Maintenance
-Oversee testing of prototype units
-Worked with and directed engineers at a partner company in Chongqing, China to design components and assemblies for outdoor power equipment projects
-Utilized hands-on skills to fabricate and construct various components and assemblies
-Perform Hazards analysis for equipment installation.
-Train in plant personal in addition to contractors.
Integra Life Sciences, (Medical Device) Cincinnati, OH
Mechanical/Quality Engineer (short term contract) 12/11-8/12
-Integrate the manufacturing processes of a company that they just bought into their processes.
-Create the document control forms (1201 forms)
-Create drawings as needed using Solid Works
GE Energy (Energy Headquarters) Lewistown, PA.
Mechanical/Project Engineer (short term Contract), 8/2011 – 11/2011
- Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM)s, routers, assembly procedures, test procedures and specifications, and current standards for products released to manufacturing
- Provide project management for in-sourcing and out-sourcing initiatives
- Work with the Testing Machine engineering teams, application specialists, and quality department to improve process stability and product quality
-Perform Hazards analysis for equipment installation. Train in plant personal in addition to contractors
- Work with the Testing Machine engineering teams to ensure successful new product introductions with acceptable yield and good manufacturability
- Provide emergency assistance for repair and maintenance of production equipment
-Initiate cost reduction projects with supply chain leaders and sourcing department on a continuing basis
- Aid in the design and enhancement of the shop floor control system to reduce cost, lead times, and increase throughput
- Oversee Equipment Maintenance
- Provide technical production support for all Testing Machine manufacturing/engineering departments
- Suggest and implement quality improvements in production areas and initiate/participate in lean activities
Timken Bearings, (Automotive) Gaffney, SC
Mechanical/Project Engineer (Contract), 10/2010 – 7/2011
-Support QA with investigations on defect tracking, sustaining issues, risk management, root cause analysis, document control, and document management.
-Design chutes, machine guards, and conveyors systems using UG NX3.
-Design Machining PokaYokes devices for zero customers rejects.
-Report on testing status and results.
- Oversee Equipment Maintenance
Michelin Tire, (Automotive) Norwood, NC
Mechanical Engineer (Contract), 8/2010-11/2010
-Designing of machine guards to protect operators from injury using Solid Works and Auto Cad
-Design chutes and conveyor systems.
-Perform Hazards analysis for equipment installation. Train in plant personal in addition to contractors
- Oversee Equipment Maintenance
-Support equipment installations.
Corning Optical Fiber, (Fiber Optical) Wilmington, NC
Mechanical Engineer/Project Lead (Contract), 8/2009-8/2010
-Design Conveyor System for production area using Inventor 10
-Custom machine design using Inventor 10 and PRO-E
-Perform Statistical analyses to justify machine upgrades
-Request Quotes from vendors. Issue purchase orders
- Oversee Equipment Maintenance
- Perform Hazards analysis for equipment installation. Train in plant personal in addition to contractors
-Lead for machine insulation. Supervision of contractors work
BAE Systems, (DOD Project) York, PA
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract), 2/2008-6/2009
-Responsible for designing various components within the driver’s compartment for a DOD project (PIM). -Responsibilities included part design with 3D solid models in Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4, concept development, BOM, Routing of HVAC lines (PRO-E PIPE), and presentation preparation.
Acument, Cookeville, (Automotive) TN
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract), 10/2007-2/2008
-Design of new Cold Header tooling automotive and DOD parts using Auto Cad and Solid Works
General Dynamics, (DOD Project) Woodbridge, VA
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract), 6/2007-10/2007
-Design of Hydraulic Systems on a DOD (EFV) project using PRO-E wil...
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