Benjamin R. Burtle

CAREER OBJECTIVE Product Designer/Manufacturing Engineer

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Designed 10 panel system – Updated and modernized the look of an automated (robotic machine) to a sports car themed look with sliding lids and quick release functioning panels.

Designed Quick release cartridge system – Designed to deliver oil in an open loop oil system with a quick release cartridge to change out oil and dispose of cartridge.

Award winning blow molded cartridge design – 1.5L cartridge required to hang, set upside down for refill, be able to accommodate a fast fill system company plans on integrating later on. Won a silver (2nd place) award on a national award competition for this particular product line (containers).

Break away feeler – Self realigning edge feeler. Adjustable and difficult to break.

Directly managed file system overhaul – Organized and backed up all company design files into Vault (Autodesk product). Managing and creating file structures to make prints available companywide software while keeping the valuable company files secure.

Designed and tested high flow valve – Designed, prototyped, tested, a high flow valve system that flows from a non-vented container into a vented sub tank system.

Updated machining fixtures – Assisted the company’s machine shop to implement modular and vacuum tooling.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dedicated to high quality manufacturing: Engineer with proven strengths in product design, prototyping, testing, and finalizing products for production.

Exceptional capacity to multi-task: Manage numerous tasks often completing priorities inside timelines with superior results.

Demonstrates ability to forge, lead, and motivate teams that provide top-quality product lines.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge seeker: recognized as an out of the box thinker while bridging all areas of product design and manufacturing. Eager to learn.

Idea Generator: proficient at brainstorming and team input gathering to generate ideas and accomplish product design and/or manufacturing improvements.

Injection molding: Injection molding experience including processing, setup, troubleshooting, design, quoting, and understanding of plastics.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Adept at problem solving software issues for them to function well together. Willing to do the research and learn how to properly use software to design quality products. Always looking to improve my skills with software to coincide with my efficient work ethic.

Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and others, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autdesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Autdesk Vault, Mastercam X6, Visual, Laserfische

DESIGN PROFFICIENCY

Team oriented candidate that functions well on my own or in a group for the common goal. I have a wide array of experience designing, prototyping (this includes building prototypes via machining, molding.. or contracting out), testing new products, documentation, ISO, design file management and security experience, mechanical design, automobile mechanics, fluid power experience, plastic design experience, injection molding (setup, troubleshooting, and process adjustment), thermoforming design experience, injection mold design experience, rotational molded parts design experience, tubing design experience.

Broad mechanical and mechanical design background – kinematics, mechanisms, motors, automation, structural, etc.

Design background - Plastic (roto, injection, thermoform), machined parts, bent tubing,

Proficient using various design software

Sheet Metal - Flat or bent metal design proficiency. Bending stresses and bend radius calculating.

Machining experience – Machine Lathe, CNC Programming, CNC vertical mills (Haas VF-2, Bridgeport/EZtrack/Prototrak), horizontal mills, precision grinding, etc.

Manufacturing experience – Plastic injection, thermoforming, CNC machining, assembly. Lean, six sigma, GD&T. Good understanding of production flow.

Fluid Power – Design, prototype, testing oil systems that apply oil to a surface. Pneumatic basic design and usage. Understanding of valves. Pneumatic or Hydraulic.

Electrical – PLC basics, motor wiring, speed control wiring, motor trouble shooting, electrical print basics, all around basic knowledge of electricity. Soldering skills, wiring, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

R&D Manufacturing Engineer – Kegel - 2/12 – 11/14

Lead engineer on multiple projects and provided education to the engineers on many manufacturing areas as well as designing. Improved many product lines that helped boost sales in a difficult market. Designed an award winning blow molded cartridge design – 1.5L cartridge required to hang, set upside down for refill, be able to accommodate a fast fill system company plans on integrating later on. Won a silver (2nd place) award on a national award competition for this particular product line (containers).

Draftsman/Designer - ATS (Advanced Technical Services) - 6/11 - 12/11

While under contract with Aerotek, worked on specific projects with SolidWorks and AutoCAD to accomplish customer requests. Primary duties were structural detailing for cooling towers drawn in AutoCAD.

Union Ironworker (local 21) - Davis Erection - 5/10 - 1/11

Structural ironworker with following duties but not limited to: Structure assembly, blue print interpretation, welding (wire feed, stick, galvanized, etc), fabricating, bolting, connecting (columns, beams, joists, trusses, cantilever, etc), structural sheeting install.

Injection Molding Setup Technician - Lenco, PMC - 6/04 - 11/05

Setup technician, installed molds, troubleshoot problems on setup, process engineering (pneumatic, hydraulic, cooling) on injection molding machines for maximum production and quality. Coordinated operators for various duties in my section of the plant.

Property Management/Maintenance - Cherry Hill Company - 5/00 - 6/04 Assistant property manager, inspecting properties, apartment turnovers, property development of 8 apartment complexes, along with development their award winning assisted living properties.

Electronics Technician - Twin Valley Communications - 1/90 - 5/00

Installed and repaired 2-way radio systems and cellular devices, 2-way radio towers and repeaters, cellular tower sight repair as well.. Troubleshoot electronics and reflective frequencies to adjust or repair.

EDUCATION DEGREE

Graduated in 6/2011 at the top of my class with Honors: 3.98 GPA

Manufacturing Engineer Degree from Southeast Community College (Milford Campus)

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