David McVay

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Firestone, Colorado 80504

Phone: 720-***-****

Email: acpcgx@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science – Mechanical Engineering

Purdue University - Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 2012)

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Auto CAD, Inventor, Matlab, Excel, Power Point, Word, SigmaNest, Made2Mange, SolidWorks Simulation and Ansys

SUMMARY

2 years of experience in Custom Fabrication and Electrical Enclosure Industries

Project experience includes rapid design of multiple custom mechanical solutions

Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidEdge design suites

Proficient in performing Finite Element Analysis and Mechanical Design Calculations

Proficient in utilizing SolidWorks Simulation in modeling and analysis of structural elements

Experienced in designing with industry standards NEMA, UL, IBC, ASME, ASCE and AWS

Experienced in parametric solid modeling using SolidWorks and SolidEdge

Experienced in design for manufacturing

Experienced in design of industrial assemblies consisting of welded and bolted connections

Experienced in giving technical presentations

Experienced in creating engineering and production procedures and policies

Experienced in working with suppliers to define performance metrics and specifications

Experienced in working as part of multidisciplinary team in new product development

Experienced in creating prints, drawings and outlines for production and manufacturing

Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, SigmaNest, Made2Manage, Technical Sales Support

EXPERIENCE

Koester Metals Inc. (KMI Electrical Enclosures) – Indiana 06/12-06/14

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering custom, low volume, large industrial enclosures and fabrication solutions for the Power Generation, Automation and Energy Industries

Responsible for feasible and cost effective design of custom components and assemblies for large structural steel frames and sheet metal assemblies

Responsible for design of “out of box” cost reduction strategy for shipping large industrial frames and weldments

Responsible for structural Finite Element Analysis and strength assurance using SolidWorks Simulation 2012 and Mechanical Calculations

Responsible for application and adherence of mechanical design standards NEMA, ASME, AWS, IBC, ASCE, and UL in design of electrical enclosures

Mechanical modeling for manufacturing using SolidWorks, SolidEdge and AutoCAD

Provided technical engineering support for production and sales management

Communicated technical information in the form of live presentations and/or technical reports

Project 1 – Active Power: Frame Shipping Solution

Design of custom mounting solution for stacking large 2 ton, 15 ft. x 10 ft. x 10 ft. irregularly shaped (“prism shaped”) structural frames. Solution resulted in approx. $75,000 savings in shipping cost for Active Power over 20 frame project. Solution doubled the number of frames that could be shipped on 1 truck and consisted of bracket weldments (3/8” mild steel plate, cold formed, gusset supports, 7/16” grade 8 hardware). Used SolidWorks simulation as an FEA tool to analyze the structural integrity in the complex geometry of the frames and brackets. Created full production packets outlining specifications in each manufacturing operation. Solution was incorporated by KMI and Active Power into the frames production cycle.

Project 2 – Magnetek: Design of Custom Interlocking System

KMI’s standard interlocking system could not be incorporated into Magnetek’s existing 5 door industrial control enclosure. I designed a new custom interlocking system and integrated it into the enclosure. System consisted of small intricate spring-loaded four-bar-linkage mechanisms mounted above each door. The movement of the “master” door actuated the mechanisms to lock or unlock the “slave” doors. Design was more flexible and cost effective than KMI’s original interlocking system and was incorporated as KMI standard design.

Project 3 – Himoinsa Compressor: Frame Design and Analysis

Design team member responsible for design and analysis of high volume robust frames and shrouds for multiple sizes of portable natural gas air compressors. Design of each frame consisted of heavy gauge mild steel plate which was laser cut, cold formed and welded. Frame design needed to support live engine loads of 1200 lbs. up to 2500 lbs. and required vibration isolators based on the different characteristics of each engine. Performed FEA on the frames to assure maximum deflection constraints were satisfied during prototype testing.

Project 4 – Sauer Compressor: Load Calculations

Sauer Compressor needed live, wind, and snow load analysis done for a two door 60” x 60” x 90” enclosure installation in Alaska. They supplied KMI with the prints and SolidWorks Model of the enclosure. I analyzed the design according to industry standards IBC chapter 16 and ASCE chapter 7, along with the NEMA rating of the enclosure. Enclosure did not have enough structural integrity in the roof and failed due to excessive ponding on the roof. Sauer needed a solution that was easily integrated into the existing enclosure. I designed a solution out of formed sheet metal and weld studs that provided the structural support to eliminate the excessive ponding. Solution was installed into the enclosure onsite.

Summit Manufacturing – Indiana 2006-2011

Engineering Tech/Internship

• Revision and Generation of shop drawings (AutoCAD and SolidWorks)

• CNC programming with PROCAM software suite

• Operation of ABB Robotic Welding Cells: 1400C & 2400K

• Operation of CNC equipment: Amada, Trump, Whitney, & ESAB

Additional Achievements:

2011: NAVSEA Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division

Design of Dynamic Anti-Vibration System for Remote Sited M2 Electronic Weapons System

NAVSEA National Undergraduate Team Design Contest - Team design selected for 1st place

Article Available at: http://new.ipfw.edu/news/detail.html?id=6f7d5e5e-65e1-41be-b519-6f0fbdd621be

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