Juan C. Rebollo

P.O. Box ****

Hendersonville, NC 28793

Phone: 616-***-**** Email: abn4ht@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the development of

engineered systems. Performed finite element analysis and fatigue

calculations to recommend design changes in heavy truck suspensions.

Helped to analyze implantable medical devices such as orthopedic spinal

fusion implants, stents and vascular filters. Developed innovative plastic

geared actuators including a 500:1 reduction ratio planetary gear system

and an energy management system for a steering column lock. Managed an

assembly area relocation. Managed cost-out projects. Validated cost-out

ideas to mitigate risk by designing and building samples, evaluating test

results and conducting pilot runs. Created test plans, drawings and test

reports. Designed (using SolidWorks), analyzed, tested and troubleshot a

pneumatic test stand for child-powered scooters and bicycles. Skilled in

project management and implementation, creative thinking, problem solving,

mechanical design and numerical analysis. Technical skills include 3D solid

modeling (SolidWorks), engineering stress analysis, engineering

calculations, and tolerance stack-ups. B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical

Concentration) from Walla Walla University.

QUALIFICATIONS

SolidWorks (6,000hrs) ANSYS (8,000hrs)

New Product Development

Test Fixture Creation Prototype

Creation Managing Projects

Hand Calculations Public Speaking

Excellent Written & Verbal Skills

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed a new under-hood gear box to pull a cable. Started with the

required length of cable travel, actuation time and given motor speed to

calculate the required over-all gear ratio. Determined intervening gear

ratios. Designed plastic gears and gear pairs having adequate center

distances and contact ratios using SolidWorks. Designed the housing and

cover. Turned solid models over to mold maker. Assembled prototype.

Result: Produced prototype on schedule and within budget.

Designed a 500:1 reduction ratio planetary gear system. Performed planetary

device calculations to determine the correct configuration of gear teeth

and fit of each component. Generated gear teeth profiles, constructed CAD

models of each gear and assembled gears together in the CAD model. Results:

Retained a tier 1 automotive supplier.

Produced a prototype a for a new air/diesel vapor valve. Purchased high-

flow valves and modeled a valve concept based on valves ordered. Produced

detailed drawings and collaborated with manufacturing engineering to

determine schedule for prototype production. Communicated with machinists

to determine material availability and to produce a prototype valve.

Results: Produced a prototype on schedule and within budget.

Recommended design changes in suspension components. Analyzed

suspensions/components and evaluated the stress contours/deflections.

Formulated changes based on finite element results and knowledge of

mechanical stress. Results: Saved the company an estimated 4 years of

development time and an estimated $100,000 in prototyping/testing costs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design Engineer, Oiles America Corporation, Concord, NC

2012-2012

. Trained on Oiles' steering gear rack yokes and rack bushings, steering

systems and surface metrology.

Process Engineer (Contract), GE, East Flat Rock, NC

2012- 2012

. Moved Lighting Controls assembly area to new location. This involved

the prioritization of daily tasks, the sequencing of events and

estimating the duration of each event in order to create a timeline

encompassing all phases of the project. Worked as part of a team to

execute tasks in a timely manner.

. Assisted in switching to new material resource planning system.

Cost-Out Engineer (Contract), GE, East Flat Rock, NC

2011- 2012

. Managed cost-out projects by creating timelines and test plans and

executing in a timely manner.

. Validated cost out ideas by building samples, evaluating test results

and conducting pilot runs.

. Ensured that all relevant aspects of project and product are accounted

for and documented (design, photometrics, tooling, testing, quality

assurance, manufacturing etc.).

Mechanical Engineer, Zike LLC, Greenville, SC

2010 - 2011

. Designed, analyzed, built, tested and troubleshot a fixture to

validate new and existing designs.

. Created new design concepts for child-powered bicycles and scooters

using Solid Works.

. Analyzed new and existing designs for strength, fatigue and factor of

safety requirements.

Engineering Consultant (Contract), WJH Engineering Consultants,

Chattanooga, TN 2009 - 2010

. Assisted in the analysis of implantable bio-medical devices such as

stents, orthopedic spinal fusion inserts and vascular filters using

HyperMesh and Abaqus.

. Assisted in the development of prototypes of a bio-absorbable

implantable device along with the delivery system.

. Produced solid models and conceptual drawings using SolidWorks &

Pro/Engineer.

Design Engineer (Contract), Schrader-Bridgeport, Altavista, VA

2007-2008

. Created valve designs and drawings (using Solid Works), as well as

physical prototypes.

. Communicated with customer to determine valve specifications and

allowable materials.

. In charge of document control, supervising team drafter, and

maintaining drafting standards.

CAE Engineer, SAF-Holland, Muskegon, MI 2003-

2007

. Recommended design changes to heavy truck suspensions and suspension

components, as well as performed finite element stress analysis using

ANSYS, ANSYS Workbench and FE Fatigue.

. Responsible for producing analysis reports and performing numerical

analysis of experimental data.

Designer, LDI, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI

1999-2002

. Produced new designs for plastic geared actuators and mechanisms using

Solid Works.

. Managed an under-hood actuator project.

. Responsible for modeling mechanisms as well as performing stress and

vibration analyses using Algor.

Drafter, Besser-Lithibar, Holland, MI

1998-1999

. Managed a depalleter project.

. Produced detailed drawings of concrete block machinery and performed

FMEA.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Finite Element Analysis, Finite Element Meshing, SolidWorks, Spanish and

German language skills.

EDUCATION

B.S. Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Concentration), Walla Walla

University, College Place, WA, 1998

REFERENCES

Dan Cabral (VP Operations, Zike LLC, Greenville, SC) 864-***-****

Dave Veninga (Mechanical Engineer, Schrader, Alta Vista, VA) 434-***-****

Steve Marsh (LDI Inc., Kentwood, MI) 616-***-****

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