~ Mechanical/Project/Quality Engineer ~

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Highly skilled, reliable, and flexible professional, offering fifteen years

of experience and commendable strengths in the areas of mechanical design,

mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, quality system development, and

employee/facility safety. Equipped with extensive background in project

management, complemented with strong knowledge in ISO quality systems,

customer relations, and hands-on equipment work. Possess outstanding

written and oral communication, interpersonal, motivational, leadership,

and problem-solving skills. A self-starter with the capacity to learn

systems expand job responsibilities quickly.

< Armed with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting expertise

< Aptitude in developing quality and safety programs

< Performance in conducting internal audits and hosting external audits

< Capable of permanently or temporarily moving into other job functions

to address facility needs

< Skilled in working with foreign customers and supplier bases

< Strong record of successful project management.

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Nuclear Waste Partnership, Carlsbad, NM

Cognizant System Engineer, Project Manager 2012-PRESENT

Maintain system configuration per Department of Energy (DOE) and internal

standards. Approve configuration additions, deletions and temporary

modifications. Create and process Engineering Change orders. Write level

one work control documents for modification work packages. Provide

engineering support and authorization for preventive maintenance procedure

rewrite project. Conduct annual system health walkdowns and report to DOE

counterparts. Create purchase requests and secure funding for system

upgrades and repairs. Perform site technical representative

responsibilities. Troubleshoot system components such as six-axis robots,

automated-guided vehicles and PLC controlled machinery.

Define overall scope of projects and identify all possible stakeholders.

Create work breakdown structures and overall schedule interfacing with

various groups. Report to War Room recovery management on current project

status. Continually interact with all interfacing groups to maintain

schedule and parallel activity planning. Provide White Papers to Department

of Energy (DOE) counterparts for critical decisions. Act as person in

charge (PIC) for activities under direct responsibility. Provide input to

work control on work control documents. Resolve items of concern with

Radiological Control (RADCON), Industrial Health and Safety (IH+S), Site

Environmental Compliance (SEC), and Facility Shift Management pertaining to

Hazard Walk-down Planning Meetings and stop work conditions. Perform Pre-

job briefings and Post-job Reviews. Create Statement of Work (SOW)

documents and cost estimates for subcontracted work. Follow and ensure

compliance with all site operational and safety procedures, especially

frequently changing documents due to evolution of site recovery process.

Ensure proper project close out to initial baseline criteria and approved

variation requests.

Key Achievements:

< Took over system responsibility within 3 weeks of hiring from vacating

engineer.

< Secured funding for AGV battery bank expansion and charging system

expansion through load testing and trending existing battery bank

expansion.

< Updated all system management level grading documents to simplify and

expedite interfacing department interactions.

< Leading Waste Hoist Tower Recovery post underground salt haul truck

fire.

North American Hoganas, Niagara Falls, NY

Manufacturing Engineer 2009-2012

Work in a 24hr-7day a week plant using electrically heated hydrogen

atmosphere furnaces to turn mill scale into iron powder for the aftermarket

and food additive industries. Interface and work closely with union

employees and outside contractors on capitol projects and maintenance for

equipment uptime. Demonstrate proficiency in facilitating equipment

upgrades and providing cost estimates for obtaining project approval (AFE).

Inspect and trend equipment for preventive maintenance. Proactively lead

and facilitate project meetings with all participants to keep projects on

time and on budget. Create 3D equipment layouts and specialized fixture

designs. Play a pivotal role and extend strong support in facility safety

as member of plant safety committee. Ensure consistent compliance with OSHA

relevant safety standards especially overhead equipment and arc flash

standards. Take responsibility for plant audit findings and complete

corrective actions. Train employees and contractors on safety procedures

and monitor for compliance. Issue Live Electrical Work, Hot Work, and

Confined Space Entry permits.

Key Achievements:

< Served as key contributor in major facility projects including $320k

installation of liquid hydrogen and liquid nitrogen PLC controlled

backup system, $150k upgrade of gas fired rotary dryer gas train and

burner, $190k installation of PLC controlled storage silo system and

initiation of $1.2m old furnace auto-purge safety upgrade.

< Authored, trained and ensured compliance on overhead equipment and

electrical (shock and arcflash) plant safety procedures

< Found key missing refractory in new equipment that would have resulted

in 2 weeks of downtime and $100,000 in cost if installed as is

< Updated out of date facility drawings to facilitate troubleshooting,

safety, and new project integration

< 3D layout of next $20M plant expansion

JP International Tool, Alden, NY

Mechanical Design Engineer 2004-2009

Design and develop several pneumatic tool platforms. Use machine shop to

modify and test prototype parts. Travel and interface with suppliers in

Asia to ensure quality targets are met. Inspect customer tool returns for

root cause of failure and implement corrective actions. Meet with customers

to train on use and repair of tools and to develop specific products.

Key Achievements:

< Converted legacy 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D SolidWorks models and

drawings

< Initiated use of surface modeling to create more complex shapes for

ergonomics and customer brand identity

< Trained other designers in use of surface modeling

< Designed and developed new 0.6Hp pneumatic motor

< Strategically addressed and identified a variety of communication

problems with overseas production

< Created clear, concise communication templates to lay out parameters

and track quality targets

MGA Research Corporation, Akron, NY

Mechanical Engineer, Quality Manager 1998-2004

Create, implement, and maintain ISO accredited quality systems. Work with

employees to formalize job functions and improvements to initiate quality

system. Host all external audits and handle all corrective actions. Manage

projects including quotation writing, design and drafting of mechanical

assemblies, development of validation processes, large machinery

installation and customer training. Run multiple projects simultaneously to

ensure on time shipment and commissioning of projects. Work with an

international customer base and travel to Europe, Asia and S. America.

Handle customer relationships and negotiations during project disputes.

Develop and perform various tests for environmental laboratory. Ensure

timely build and checkout process by maintaining constant communication

with fabrication shop and outside suppliers. Utilize excellent

interpersonal and communication skills in interfacing with customers to

educate them on the advantages of the equipment and its use. Interview,

train, and supervise new mechanical engineers.

Key Achievements:

< Successfully led $2M+ Accelerator Sled Facility project for customer

in S. Korea

< Implemented quality system to accredit environmental testing

laboratory to ISO Guide 25

< Implemented quality system to accredit environmental testing

laboratory to ISO 17025

< Implemented quality system to accredit manufacturing facility to ISO

9000-2000

< Transferred facility from 2D AutoCAD design system to 3D CADKey system

[pic] Education [pic]

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Pi Tau Sigma, 1998

State University of NY at buffalo ( Buffalo, NY

[pic] Achievements [pic]

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam April 2012

Passed Project Management Professional Exam May 2013

[pic] Activities [pic]

Board Member, City of Lockport Zoning Board of Appeals (2009-2010)

< Actively engaged in public outreach

< Judged appeal requests against state criteria and existing city zoning

code

< Voted on binding board decisions

Board Member, City of Lockport Zoning and Planning Board (2010-2012)

< Actively engaged in public outreach

< Proactively screened projects and suggested alterations to conform to

city master plan

< Voted on binding board decisions

Freelance Graphic Designer, Independent assignments with regional and

international publishers (2008-2012)

< Tate Modern, London "Street and Studio: An Urban history of

Photography" exhibition and book.

< May 2008 issue of 2Wheel Tuner magazine

< 2011, 2012 and 2013 Discover Buffalo Niagara calendar covers

[pic] Technical Skills/Training [pic]

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. AutoCAD LT 2011,

SolidWorks Suite 2008, Photoshop CC, RSLogix5000, FANUC Teach Pendent, OSHA

40hr Miner, OSHA 30hr Construction

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