Mechanical Engineer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Design Engineer

• Nov 2016 - Dec 2021

Design engineer for the Custom Engineered Workholding division. Developing custom workholding & fixturing solutions to reduce setup times and improve machining processes. We continuously strive to develop and improve on the highest quality products we deliver to our customers. • Provide accurate quotes for custom fixturing • Manage projects & direct department workflow. • Design, detail & render finalized designs & customer concepts utilizing SolidWorks. • Develop process improvements for a more efficient workflow. • Work directly with customers in supporting our products & troubleshoot manufacturing issues. Show less

Manufacturing Engineer/ Group Leader

• Oct 2007 - Jan 2016

Managed a team of manufacturing engineers, designers & hourly union journeyman machinists to support all manufacturing operations. Led team to develop safety equipment, setup fixtures, custom tooling and more efficient production.• Scheduled & directed department’s workload while managing machining operations of all work completed internally & externally.• Implemented new business software utilizing SAP. Worked collectively with our SAP integration team to develop a program to efficiently schedule, manage & collect data.• Designed, detailed & manufactured safety equipment, custom tooling, fixturing, etc. for all manufacturing operations internationally, including FEA.• Outsourced overburden work to several vendors & subcontractors, and built upon/ maintained excellent relationships with each supplier.• Served as CAD / PDM Administrator - Manufacturing Operations: Primary contact for troubleshooting CAD / PDM issues and maintaining CAD standards.• Safety, Process Improvements, Setup Reduction, Custom Design, Heavy Manufacturing, CAD Administration, 6S and Lean Manufacturing. Show less

Contract Design Engineer

• Apr 2006 - Oct 2007

• Designed CNC machine precision fixtures and combined standard catalog parts with fixturing.• Designed customized safety equipment for a variety of applications. Analyzed stresses and created analysis reports - FEA.• Modeled 3D work environments for several applications, converting from 2D, or from scratch. Represented machine motions, internal clearance, and product usage, providing a visual perspective on how the finished products will interact within a given environment.• Created custom utility devices such as racks, carts and organizational equipment to improve cell production and efficiency.• Coordinated with shop operators, group leaders, and senior engineers to provide a design that fits exact needs, while keeping costs to a minimum. Show less

Mechanical Designer / Trainer

• Nov 2005 - Apr 2006

Responsible for the designing, detailing and prototype integration for components and assemblies for clients. Trained several outside companies in the use of CATIA V4 & CATIA V5. • 3D Modeling, Surfacing, Sheetmetal Design, and 2D Documentation using CATIA V4 and CATIA V5. Trained several outside companies in the use of CATIA V4 & CATIA V5. • ASME Y14.5 Geometric Tolerancing & dimensioning, portraying design intent. • Worked directly with clients on cost quotations and design improvements. Show less

Shift Supervisor

• Sep 2004 - Nov 2005

Managed a team of assemblers and quality control of rotomolded kayaks. • Worked directly with team development and hiring / firing. Developed processes, procedures & documentation for effective production. • Tripled company production by implementing techniques to improve quality and efficiency. Managed a team of assemblers and quality control of rotomolded kayaks. • Worked directly with team development and hiring / firing. Developed processes, procedures & documentation for effective production. • Tripled company production by implementing techniques to improve quality and efficiency.

Cannon Fire Direction Specialist - 13E

• Jul 1999 - Aug 2005

Mathematically ensuring our 155mm rounds were placed accurately. Doing the analytic analysis to make sure our infantry were safe, while relying on our pin point accuracy. Stationed right next to our battery cannons, we made sure that our front line soldiers were safe, while eliminating the immediate threat(s) ahead. Mathematically ensuring our 155mm rounds were placed accurately. Doing the analytic analysis to make sure our infantry were safe, while relying on our pin point accuracy. Stationed right next to our battery cannons, we made sure that our front line soldiers were safe, while eliminating the immediate threat(s) ahead.