Principal Mechanical Engineer

• Feb 2022 - Present

Robotics Engineer

• Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

• Design and or oversee the design of new cells and fixturing.• Troubleshoot and repair Yaskawa robots and all peripherals, including welding power source.• Manage, advise, and help maintenance personnel.• Order required replacement parts / maintain spare parts inventory.• Research, procure and test new/different technology and products to aid in production.• Champion continuous improvement for ergonomics and safety of employees and equipment.

Plant Engineer / Special Projects

• Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

• Develop and improve assembly lines/cells to improve quality, efficiency, safety, and ergonomics.• Run high profile jobs and prototype jobs through the plant to ensure timelines and budgets were met.• Provide additional support to any department facing hurdles.

IT Support

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2022

• Backup/Assist IT department in major upgrades.• Troubleshoot and repair computers and network infrastructure.• Spec out and order new equipment.• Configure, order, and install CCTV surveillance systems.

CAD Administrator

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2022

• Deploy and maintain CAD software installations.• Train users on how to best utilize the Vault system.• Test and verify new CAD versions.• Maintain the Vault Data Management server.• Manage user accounts and permissions.• Configured Vault system settings.• Created workflows and revision schemas.

Engineer

• Oct 2011 - Feb 2022

Design/Engineer custom machines, components per customer requirements. Follow projects through entire process from concept, quoting, manufacturing/fabrication, and installation.Notable accomplishments at PDF:⫸ 2021—Semi Bumper. Helped in all aspects of project; special press brake tooling, serial number engraving, fixturing, robot welding, computer controlled assembly.⫸ 2020—Automate Mainbeam station. Designed a pneumatic and hydraulic clamping fixture to replace screw clamps; 15 minute reduction in cycle time, gain of 4 units per shift.⫸ 2019—Redesigned the Rail Bracket assembly station. Integrated computer controls to ensure proper torque, and correct piece parts. 20% productivity gain, and error proofing.⫸ 2018—Coupler Robot Weld Cell. Designed robotic weld cell to weld the front part of a semi trailer.⫸ 2015—Designed and installed a stocking tower sheet metal loader to handle 8 different skids of material weighing 4000 lbs. each.⫸ 2012-2013—Collaborated with customer to design a single platform foam press. The project combined 5 different machines into a single machine with interchangeable chests.

Engineering Manager

• Jun 2013 - Feb 2019

• Managed Engineering workload and assigned projects.• Assisted others in complex designs, and advised accordingly.• Worked with VB programmers to design and implement an automated ordering system to prevent errors, decrease scrap, improve efficiency of process engineers and laser programmers.• Implemented standard templates for CAD part, drawings and assemblies.• Created custom libraries for structural steel shapes based on US standards and availability.• Utilized iLogic programming to automate design processes.• Trained personnel on better modeling practices and design intent.

Mechanical Designer

• Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

Contract Engineer

• Nov 2005 - Feb 2011

Design/customize elevators and components to suite customer requirements and all applicable building codes. Create/modify BOM’s to reflect required material, both on engineering drawings and in the mainframe specifying system. Follow the design and work directly with vendors to verify the product, and help throughout the build.

Drafter

• Aug 2003 - Oct 2005