MARTIN ALAN COLE

***** ******* *****, *** *****, CA 92128 858/353-5566 acrp45@r.postjobfree.com

MECHANICAL/PROJECT ENGINEER

Resourceful and proactive problem solver with the ability to apply fundamental principles and common sense to provide solutions to solve complex problems and improve the company’s bottom line

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

20+ years experience in product design, precision machine design, manufacturing, operations and management

Proven expertise in the design and development of injection molded, machined, welded, stamped, photo-etched and extruded components

Expert in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools including SolidWorks, PDM/Works, AutoCAD, PRO/Engineer, CATIA, SmarTeam, SDRC I-DEAS Master Series, MathCAD, Mathematica, LabVIEW and MATLAB

In-depth knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat/mass transfer

Expert in Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Repair and Recycling (End of Life)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by technical publications, presentations and course lectures

Established track record managing projects, schedules, budgets, vendors and personnel

Skilled in the use of hand tools, machine tools and test equipment

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

M.S. Mechanical Engineering--San Diego State University, GPA: 3.9/4.0

B.S. Mechanical Engineering--San Diego State University, GPA: 3.7/4.0

Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, California #M28848

Professional Certificate in Biomedical Manufacturing-UCSD

Adjunct Professor- San Diego State University School of Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NXT ROBOTICS, San Diego, CA 2014-Present

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for mechanical design, sourcing and fabrication.

Created conceptual, prototype and production designs.

Sourced and built first prototype.

Sourced production components and developed manufacturing processes and equipment.

LEIDOS (formerly SAIC), Vista, CA 2013-2014

Contract Mechanical Engineer

Designed, procured and implemented vehicle cab user control station, multiple electronic enclosures, ruggedized computer rack and hydraulic actuated mechanisms.

Designed and implemented hydraulic control and safety systems.

Not working to care for elderly parent 2012-2013

GENERAL ATOMICS, San Diego, CA 2007-2012

Mechanical Engineer

Designed, developed, fabricated, implemented and tested first of a kind, hydraulically powered, solids feeder system for municipal waste to energy conversion system.

Completed final design and procurement activities for super critical water oxidation pressure vessel (ASME Section VIII).

Created full scale capital and operating cost estimating model for algal-derived JP-8 fuel facility.

Devised and tested novel device to destroy/neutralize anthrax stockpiles.

Inventor of two pending U.S. patents for municipal waste solids feeder system.

NOKIA, INC., San Diego, CA 2003-2006

Operations Project Manager

Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Design for Assembly

Managed all aspects of manufacturing/capacity implementation and logistics in concurrent engineering product development programs from inception through product launch, manufacturing and ramp down.

Headed interdisciplinary team leadership and technical expertise in product development programs.

Managed operations and logistics aspects of existing products optimizing order fulfillment while minimizing manufacturing costs.

Optimized mechanical component and assembly designs reducing assembly cycle times and defect rates.

Reduced total assembly cost by designing and optimizing supply chain logistics scenarios supporting make/buy and plant location decisions.

AERONEX, INC., San Diego, CA 2002

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Managed mechanical product development, sustaining engineering, custom product development, manufacturing process development, manufacturing equipment and documentation control.

Managed three engineers, one designer, one documentation administrator and one technician.

ADVANCED POLLUTION INSTRUMENTATION, San Diego, CA 1999-2001

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Led electrical, software, manufacturing, sales and marketing team.

Performed all tasks including budget, schedule, concept, 3D design, integration, implementation and testing.

Project manager/lead engineer for development and implementation of new products.

Designed machined, stamped, laser-cut and etched components.

Responsible for overall design, performance, reliability and customer support.

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, San Diego, CA 1995-1999

Mechanical Project Engineer

Led multidisciplinary team developing pump sensor systems for new product line delivering manufacturing ready components and systems on schedule and under budget.

Directed large quantity qualification testing of disposable device managing lab resources including more than 1000 person-hours of testing.

Holder of two U.S. patents for fluid path pressure and bubble detection sensors.

SONY ELECTRONICS, San Diego, CA 1994-1995

Mechanical Engineer

Completed specification, vendor selection, delivery, installation and start-up of multi-million dollar process line on schedule and within budget.

Designed, coordinated fabrication and installation and optimized product handling device, increasing throughput of 16 processes by 30%.

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