Experience

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  Ellis Corporation USA

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • Apr 2011 - Present

    Accountable for the complete engineered project of new products, update designs and retrofitting Laundry Systems from concept to design. Using SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and Autcad software, that requires sheet metal, plastic, and electrical components. Provide production engineering drawings com...

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  Trace Laboratories

  • Design Engineer/ Rapid Prototyping Manager

    • Feb 2005 - Oct 2010

    Conferred with project personnel to provide engineering and technical advice and assisted in completing projects, including design, development, and applying mechanical 3D CAD solid modeling to design concepts. Specified and purchased supplies, and equipment including 3D Systems Viper SLA, and FD...

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  Methode Electronics

  • United States
  • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Stereolithography Prototyping Manager/Project Engineer

    • Jan 1993 - Feb 2005

    Developed and established a quotation, work plan, and schedule for each project. Designed modeled and rapid prototyped projects including the Stratos Sc duplex transceiver, 1x9 transceiver module, and the Gigabaud Link Module. Created 3D solid models for the making of SLA prototype parts for six internal Divisions. Coordinated start-up operations as Manager of the new Stereolithography Division to meet the needs of multiple Engineering Departments for rapid prototype parts.Coordinated start-up operations as Manager of the new Stereolithography Division to meet the needs of multiple Engineering Departments for rapid prototype parts. Developed and established a quotation, work plan, and schedule for each project. Designed modeled and rapid prototyped projects including the Stratos Sc duplex transceiver, 1x9 transceiver module, and the Gigabaud Link Module. Created 3D solid models for the making of SLA prototype parts for six internal Divisions.

  • Project Engineer

    • Sep 1990 - Jan 1993

    Responsibilities included all new connector product design concepts, solid modeling, and drawings for eight Divisions of Methode. Developed Fiber Optic connector lines including FDDI, Biconic, the Simm push/pull, SC fiber connector, and Graphic arts layout and illustration for the company.

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  Northrop Defense Systems

  • Designer Specialist/Senior Designer

    • Apr 1983 - Jul 1990

    Group leader of four Designers in the layout creation of the AN/ALQ 135 radar jamming equipment for the Air Force F/A -18 fighter Aircraft. Designed and coordinated Electro-Mechanical packaging of airborne and ground support equipment that included sheet metal, plastic injection, machined molded parts and semi-rigid cable layout. Designed individual countermeasure unit and related test equipment after consulting with the Project Engineer along with fabricating layouts, selected mechanical and electrical components per requirements to interface with mechanical, electrical, and printed circuit designs in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.

  • Designer Specialist

    • Apr 1983 - Jul 1990

  • Designer Specialist

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

    Group leader of four Designers in the layout creation of the AN/ALQ 135 radar jamming equipment for the Air Force F/A -18 fighter Aircraft. Designed and coordinated Electro-Mechanical packaging of airborne and ground support equipment that included sheet metal, plastic injection, machined molded parts and semi-rigid cable layout.

  • Senior Designer

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1988

    Designed individual countermeasure unit and related test equipment after consulting with the Project Engineer along with fabricating layouts, selected mechanical and electrical components per requirements to interface with mechanical, electrical, and printed circuit designs in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.

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  Robert J

  • Designer Electro-Mechanical

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

    Served as lead designer on various projects relating to individual piece parts including sheet metal, plastic injection molding, and machined parts. Also worked with Engineers to convert sketches to drawings per specs.

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  SUN ELECTRIC CORP

  • Designer /Checker

    • Jan 1982 - Apr 1983

    Inspected drawings within Mechanical and Electrical drafting departments, and directed work for Drafting Department. Produced layouts of existing and prototype automotive testers. Contributed in the support of documentation of all Service Manual Illustrations.

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  Sun Electric Corp.

  • Designer /Checker

    • 1982 - 1983

    Checking of drawings within mechanical and electrical drafting, and assignment of work for drafting. Producing layouts of existing and prototype testers.

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  VICTOR BUSINESS PRODUCTS

  • Designer /Drafter

    • Oct 1979 - Jan 1982

    Assisted in the implementation of design and production of new calculator series. Involved with detail, layout and design of each element using company tolerances and engineering specifications.

  • Designer

    • 1979 - 1982

    Assist in the design and production of new calculator series. Involved with detail, layout and design of each element using company tolerances and engineering specifications.

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  BELTONE ELECTRONICS

  • Senior Layout Drafter

    • Apr 1977 - Oct 1979

    Involved with detailed layouts and design of each element of the hearing instruments, including packaging designs per specifications from a hearing care professional.