Aaron J. DeBruin

Mechanical Engineer & Craftsman

CAREER SUMMARY:

Hands-on engineer who enjoys challenges and seeks responsibility and involvement in product design and manufacturing, project management and customer interaction. I believe in doing an honest job to the best of my ability and I try my best to be reliable, perceptive, practical and tactful.

EDUCATION:

Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa - ABET accredited

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - May 2007

EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical Design Engineer: Barone Inc. (VacMasters), Arvada, CO July 2011 - present

• Designed and developed parts and assemblies for OEM vacuum excavation equipment (SolidWorks)

• Built and managed database for all product drawings (PDM Workgroup, Excel, AutoCAD)

• Resolved theoretical versus actual design issues for new and existing products

• Proposed cost-reductions in improved vendor parts and fabrication tools

• Worked directly with fabrication and assembly technicians to address product issues

Property Manager: self-employed May 2012 - present

• Responsible for all aspects of property rental including contracts, house and grounds maintenance and improvements, tenant negotiation and satisfaction

International Project Engineer: Musco Sports Lighting, Oskaloosa, IA June 2007 - July 2011

• Designed large and small lighting layouts for sports venues (Including 2010 Olympic half pipe)

• Designed and fabricated custom parts as needed for internal and customer use (AutoCAD, ProE)

• Improved customer understanding by providing detailed technical reports (Word, Excel)

• Facilitated customer education by testing various competitor products

• Provided technical support for a cross-functional team, lighting installations and outside vendors

• Solved systematic problems and commission projects on-site in periodic international travel

Engineering Intern: Vermeer Manufacturing, Pella, IA Summer 2006

• Worked on a team with engineers, designers, vendors, and technicians

• Assessed overall feasibility of design changes through engineering change notices

• Learned engineering practices completing prototype sub-designs for new trencher (SolidWorks)

• Saved manufacturing and assembly time by utilizing common and symmetrical parts

• Improved product quality-control by participation in a kaizen continuous-improvement event

Engineering Intern: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, IA Summer 2005

• Collaborated with other mechanical engineers and interns on engineering requests and changes

• Built 3D solid product models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks)

• Sought to eliminate defective valves by designing gages for assembly personnel

Electrician's Assistant: DeBruin Electric, Oskaloosa, IA Summers 2001-2004

• Performed service and installation for residential and commercial wiring projects

• Improved efficiency through design and fabrication of jigs for repeatable assemblies

• Worked independently and occasionally supervised other employees

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS:

Personal characteristics: detail-oriented, determined, honest, organized, problem-solver

Fabrication: vertical mill; lathe; bending brake; drill press; MIG welder; torch; (light gauge steel/aluminum, aluminum turning, small steel assemblies, nylon, acrylic glass, fiberglass)

Woodworking: designer & craftsman including furniture (tables, cabinets, boxes) & many other items

Woodworking Fundamentals Certificate, Red Rocks Community College

Technical: Commercial/Residential electrical; residential remodeling; light vehicle body work & maintenance

Computer software: SolidWorks CSWA; PDM Workgroup; AutoCAD; Pro Engineer; Inventor; ProtoTrak;

MatLab; Mathcad; LabView; Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering In Training - registration #E-10097 - South Dakota Board of Technical Professions 2007

Certified SolidWorks Associate #C-B8GCD3X792

Project portfolio: www.wix.com/aarondebruin/portfolio

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

Landlord; sound system operator; building facilities committee member

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