Mechanical Design Engineer Resume

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Experienced in product design, process improvement, and cost reduction projects. Area of concentration in design of mechanical parts and systems. Managed development projects from concept through implementation and training.

WORK HISTORY

Confidential Lake Mary, FL
Mechanical Design Engineer, Research & DevelopmentAugust 2009 - September 2011

Designed a remotely operated device (patent filed) to safely operate circuit breakers.
Managed project schedule, component supply, construction, and testing of prototypes.
Conducted Finite Element Analysis and Failure Mode Element Analysis studies.
Design review and testing of new prototype parts including BIL and thermal conductivity.
Lead project to make all ABB breakers meet ANSI Standards and UL Approval.
Modified design and production of circuit breaker disconnects to reduce cost.
Designed portable Mechanism Operated Cell (patent filed) to fit all breakers.

Confidential is a world leader in power products. Provided eco-friendly power devices to meet the changing global market. Standardized components in different brands and orientations of breakers. Developed and tested new concepts of interlocking and safety in breakers. Designed, tested, and developed a new switchgear safety system. Provided project management skills to develop new products in a timely, efficient manner. Improved abilities in Computer Aided Design to meet requirements for an ever-changing demand for power and safety.

Confidential Mebane, NC
Methods Engineer May 2006 - December 2007, September 2011 - Present

CAD / CAM work on high volume of tool designs and drawings.
Developed new CAM programs to improve efficiency of tool production.
Designed inspection fixtures for tight tolerance coordinate-measuring machines and gauges.
Implemented 5S and Kaizen (methods and quality systems improvement).
Financial and return on investment for capital expenditure.
Performed gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) studies and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Conducted and managed cost reduction projects to improve group efficiency.

Confidential is a world leader in metals and industrial tooling. Service was of full time work experience. Used basic engineering skills in an industrial environment while contributing to the bottom line through method improvements and cost reductions. Collaborated with production personnel and management in a team environment to achieve consensus in difficult and complex projects. Designed complex features for tight tolerance inspection equipment.

Confidential Durham, NC
Co-Owner and Maintenance June 2000 - December 2008

Upkeep and construction of spec.- built fixtures for homes and businesses.
Developed and ran a start-up company, managed advertising, accounting, taxes, and design.
Maintenance tasks including installation of doors, decks, siding, and ceiling fans.

Confidential is a startup company that serves clients in and around RTP, NC with custom designed and built solutions for home owners in need of quality products and services.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer Aided Design and Drafting (Solidworks, Unigraphics NX 6.0, and AutoCAD): Advanced (8 yrs)
Computer Aided Simulation (Solidworks. Vericut): Intermediate (3 yrs)
Computer Aided Manufacturing (Unigraphics NX 6.0): Intermediate (3 yrs)
Computer Programming (C++ and FORTRAN): Intermediate (2 yrs)
Personal Computer (MS Office, Database Management): Advanced (14 yrs)
PLC Programming (Unitronics and Simulink): Intermediate (2 yrs)

Finite Element Analysis and Failure Mode Element Analysis): Intermediate (4 yrs)

EDUCATION

Mechanical Engineering, 2009
Major: Mechanical Engineering, 2009 GPA Cum / Major: 3.3 / 3.2
Honors: Cum Laude,Dean\'s List, 2008 NCSU ME Design Award, 2008 Nazemi Award

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