Experience

Paragon Energy Solutions

• United States
• Nuclear Electric Power Generation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2023



BEUMER Group

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer I

  • May 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Coordinating on large projects with engineers and managers across the US.• Update designs and drawings of legacy parts, weldments, and assemblies for less-costly manufacturability, easier installation, and increased longevity.• Utilized customer feedback and product requests via Engineering Change Notices to design and redesign parts for their application.• Responsible for the development of a Parts Creation Standard; guidelines for new product creation.• Design, prototype, and test new part and assembly designs, while following the TSA's published Planning Guidelines and Design Standards.• Travel to field sites to inspect installed systems, diagnose potential problems, and incorporate learned knowledge into future designs.• Problem finding and solving issues related to parts and systems interaction. Show less

• Product Design Intern

  • May 2018 - May 2019

  • Created solid models and manufacturing drawings utilizing Siemens Solid Edge• Problem solving issues related to systems interaction• Utilizing customer feedback and requests to redesign parts for their application



Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tire Builder

  • Mar 2011 - Aug 2015

  • Hands on experience with a fast-paced, technical manufacturing processes that required attention to detail for material and machine tolerances • Worked directly with management to problem solve logistical issues • Utilized by management around facility due to an ability to quickly learn jobs and tasks • Hands on experience with a fast-paced, technical manufacturing processes that required attention to detail for material and machine tolerances • Worked directly with management to problem solve logistical issues • Utilized by management around facility due to an ability to quickly learn jobs and tasks



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military Policeman

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2010

  • SECRET Security Clearance (EXPIRED). • Diligently served as Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Vehicle Commander, and Convoy Navigator during multiple deployments in Iraq. • Honorably Discharged with rank of Sergeant (E-5). • Awards and commendations to include Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Unit's “Gung-Ho Marine” Award. • SECRET Security Clearance (EXPIRED). • Diligently served as Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Vehicle Commander, and Convoy Navigator during multiple deployments in Iraq. • Honorably Discharged with rank of Sergeant (E-5). • Awards and commendations to include Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Unit's “Gung-Ho Marine” Award.