Mechanical Engineering Sales

DREW KATHERINE

*** ******* *** ** • Lake Mary, Florida 32746

901-***-**** • ********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering (May 2012)

Offers more than 13 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

W orked in team oriented environment for more than 5 years improving existing product lines

through the creation of product usage guidelines and product design modifications.

Strong knowledge of MS Office Software and Windows Applications .

Attained certification as a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA).

Advanced organizational skills used to consistently meet project deadlines and complete jobs as

assigned.

Ability to communicate openly, proactively and effectively.

Knowledge of drafting standards, practices, dimensions, tolerance, symbols, nomenclature and

engineering terms.

Completed an Engineering Co-op at Cummins Recon (08/1998 - 02/1999) where I implemented

lean manufacturing process by performing time and efficiency studies of assembly line

procedures that improved work efficiency of assembly line workers. Created process

documentations to support new assembly line workers. Developed plant layouts, machine

assemblies, and component details with AutoCAD.

EDUCATION HISTORY

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (3.0/4.0)

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering (3.46/4.0)

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

CAREER PROGRESSION

Thomas & Betts Memphis, TN December 2008 - January 2013

Modeler II

Works as a member of a design team, cooperating with management in an effective manner to

produce prints via SolidWorks drafting software that allow the manufacturing plant to construct

high voltage transmission structures.

Balances budget and schedule constraints for the completions of jobs on time and on schedule.

Treats all company information and customer information in a confidential manner.

Coordinates with and consults other modelers and engineers to resolve design or other problems.

Reviews and analyzes material specifications, drawings, prints and related data to assess factors

affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.

Modifies and revises designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.

Checks dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.

Confers with contract administrators to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to

installation of systems.

Completed projects on a self-managed daily, timeline following strict company guidelines while

maintaining an above average workload proficiency output.

Attained certification as a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) demonstrating expertise in the

use of SolidWorks drafting software.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Memphis, TN June 1999 - July 2008

Mechanical Designer

Modified standard elevator components to work on non-standard elevators by interpreting

elevator blueprints and communicating with sales coordinators, manufacturing engineers, and

field engineers with AutoCAD drafting software.

Supported sales team, machine shop, and field engineers with case-by-case solutions to

technical problems.

Developed BOM from building and elevator blueprints through the use of excel spreadsheets and

AutoCAD.

Product Engineer

Responsible for working with drafters and computer programmers in order to issue Engineering

Change Orders that maintain and/or improve hydraulic lift mechanisms, oil supply line piping

systems, and elevator guide rail restraining systems, along with other elevator components.

Responsible for supporting manufacturing plant workers, field engineers, and elevator installers

with step-by-step problem solving solutions and SolidWorks.

Responsible for working with procurement and purchasing departments in order to approve new

vendor products through product testing and comparisons.

Coordinated integration of new machine-room less elevator project into ThyssenKrupp’s standard

elevator system while successfully meeting the deadli nes of 12 other projects.

Implemented 2 ” oil line system that reduced the cost of producing hydraulic lift elevator

systems by $26,000 per year.

Routinely worked as a team leader with quality and manufacturing engineers in order to resolve

quality issues in the machine shop.

Coordinated testing of rail restraining system for heavy capacity elevators, which involved the use

FEA analysis in Solidworks.

Professional Affiliations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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