Engineer Design
Resume:
WORK EXPERIENCE
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5
Falcon Intertech - Rainier, OR
May 2019 to Present
Researched, Brainstormed, Reversed Engineered and sketched up initial concepts.
3D modeled and 2D documented Start-Up materials for presentation.
Initial manufacturing and tooling planning and volume estimation.
Fabricated an approximated part for preliminary part analysis and conducted tests with Successful results. Senior Mechanical/Tooling Engineer - SOLIDWORKS 2017 AIRBORNEECS - Port Angeles, WA
March 2019 to May 2019
> 3D modeled and drafted and annotated with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Heat Exhangers (Micro - Technology - Air to fluid, fluid to fluid) applied to Military Aircraft.
> Headed up the tooling department for Test Fixtures for prototype componentry. Managed 3D product data to be synchronized to tooling data.
> Reconciled extremely large models to an acceptable CAD processing performance. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5
RANDALL
FINCH
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, CREO Rainier, OR 97048
acuyc2@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS:
CAE/CAD/CAM Proficient: CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, and CREO 3.0 Engineering/Design Proficient: 14 Years Aircraft Primary/Secondary Structures, Nacelles, and Interiors. 12 Years Automotive (Heavy Truck) Chassis, Body, and Styling. Planned numerous “Top Down” complex Assembly structures. Part design - Castings, Injection molded plastics, Sheet Metal, High-Heat Metals, Composites (Graphite, Kevlar, and Quartz), Mechanisms (Kinematic), and complex machined components. 5 Years Tooling – Test fixtures, Mill fixtures, Assy Jigs, jigs, and equipment. Electrical- Harness, routing, mounting, and schematics. Involved with Manufacturing entire career. Heat Exchange systems, Hydraulics, pneumatic systems, air induction systems, Plumbing and Mntg.. Drafting/Documentation Proficient: 30+ Years of clear, concise, and Triple checked 2D Documentation/Communication per ANSI Y14.5. Clear understanding (When to use it) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Since 1991). FALCON INTER-TECH - Longview, WA
March 2018 to March 2019
Researched, Brainstormed, Reversed Engineered and sketched up initial concepts.
3D modeled and 2D documented Start-Up materials for presentation.
Initial manufacturing and tooling planning and volume estimation.
Fabricated an approximated part for preliminary part analysis and conducted tests with Successful results. Mechanical Design Engineer III- CREO 3.0
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORIES - NIF - Livermore, CA November 2017 to March 2018
Charged with research and development of a kinematic calorimeter diagnostic system to measure and calibrate 192 laser outputs for the NIF (National Ignition Facility).
Researched and aspect studied the containment, laser positions, coordinate system relations, existing diagnostic delivery systems, and all the given scientific data.
Conceptualized, created, and documented a "top down" assembly structure (DMU) to occupy the CREO/Windchill environment.
Developed and tested virtual 3D kinematic encoder motion for the overall system.
Designed and Occupied assemblies with the base components (PARTS).
Research and Development of a 3 omega light filtration system.
Encoder placement and mounting.
Designed and space claimed the electrical routing, strain relief, and mounting.
Insured currency of the DMU (digital mock up) and all supporting documentation. Research and Development Mechanical Engineer - CREO RLA Engineering HP - Vancouver, WA
November 2016 to March 2017
Contracted as a member of the Hewlett Packard's R & D Vulcan 3D printer exterior IPT, responsible for left/right side doors and center panel.
Door Design, hinge mechanisms, latching mechanisms, and mounting.
Latch, lighting, and sensor electrical routing.
Strain relief
Mounting and constraints
Fabricated our own prototype hardware (simple brkts, sheet metal parts, and assy's).
Access to R & D, tooling, and installation equipment.
Performed installations and preliminary testing in the shop lab.
Remote access capability and efficient success. (Skype/Teams communication with remote access to PDM). Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5
FALCON INTER-TECH - Longview, WA
August 2014 to November 2016
Researched, Brainstormed, Reversed Engineered and sketched up initial concepts.
3D modeled and 2D documented Start-Up materials for presentation.
Initial manufacturing and tooling planning and volume estimation.
Fabricated an approximated part for preliminary part analysis and conducted tests with Successful results. Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5 ENOVIA
XDIN VOLVO - Greensboro, NC
September 2012 to August 2014
Director pursued and hired me to be their "CATIA V5 3D Design Expert". Charged with a new 3D design of Volvo's 6500 front driver's side fairing structure.
3D modeled Injection molded 60" X 30" incredibly durable plastic polymer fairing structure.
Daily reviews (morning kick off Skype sessions) with Volvo's management - (2 months ahead of schedule)
Clear and concise collaboration with supplier, styling, and purchasing.
Part draft angle and thickness considerations for shut-offs, pull-direction, and gating.
Model organization (tree) had to be as intuitive as possible.
Tooling and manufacturing considerations.
MRB Engineer - CATIA V5 SmarTeam
JAMCO America - Everett, WA
April 2012 to September 2012
• Boeing 787 Monument (Beverage Galleys) and Airbus seat CR’s, ECR creation, ECO’s and redesign, deviation documentation, and performed reviews with IPT’s affected.
• Developed and maintained trusted relationships with Manufacturing and OEM (Boeing) Mechanical Design Engineer/Owner - CATIA V5 SOLIDWORKS SST CONSULTING - Seattle, WA
December 2008 to April 2012
Conceptualized, 3D modeled, and 2D documented for final release, (2) Flywheel Housings for (2) different ASA engine to SAE transmission interfaces.
3D modeled aircraft nacelle composite component parts and assemblies for an OEM. Test Lab Engineer - CATIA V5
Boeing - Seattle, WA
March 2007 to December 2008
3D designed test fixtures for 787/747 cabin systems (interior components), component placement studies, and facility mounting.
Responsible for ordering all parts, materials, and receiving/storing of components and assemblies.
Electrical schematics for ethernet cabling, power, and ground.
Remote access capability. (Skype/Teams communication with remote access to PDM) Mechanical Engineer/Shipside Liaison Design 787 - CATIA V5 BOEING - Everett, WA
January 2007 to March 2007
Provide engineering guidance for system design and installations for flight test equipment.
Disposition non - conformances (NCR) in the factory and assist with issues that come up in other locations such as the Strain Gage Lab.
CATIA V5/ENOVIA mentoring/training to shop personnel. Research and Development Mechanical Engineer - CATIA V5 Goodrich Aerostructure - San Diego, CA
February 2006 to January 2007
Innovated and designed solutions for primary and secondary structure for the Pratt and Whitney GTF engine Nacelle Prototype. (Stainless and Inconel 625 sheet and billet)
We accomplished 100% fit and my ME support and presents during the assembly process proved to be crucial to the projects' Success.
Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5 ENOVIA
Boeing - Renton, WA
April 2005 to February 2006
Recognized for accomplishing and innovating a 3D design for an ESM sensor pressure box and fairing for 737 P-8A Poseidon (Military conversion).
The fairing required loft surfacing to minimize noise and to meet LO requirements. Structure had to be designed to endure a 31 KIP load. Successfully, l led a team of 5 as the project progressed. Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5
Boeing - El Segundo, CA
April 2004 to April 2005
Had the pleasure of leading 5 talented individuals responsible for all the lower aircraft skin design and interfaces for the DARPA funded JUCAS military project. (Unmanned Bomber)
The NAVY was our primary OEM which means I was reporting weekly Earned Value to our management. We were well on our way and on time with the documentation phase when the program lost funding. Mechanical Design Engineer II - CATIA V3-V4
Freightliner Trucks - Portland, OR
April 1993 to April 2004
Most notable accomplishment, 3D Re-design of a rear suspension bracket to an aluminium casting version- permanent mold. Saved Freightliner millions of dollars and vehicle weight over the years. The patterns were Cut from my original 3D datasets.
Involved and innovative engineering for most of all vehicles chassis, body, and studio. Had a systems view of the vehicles and involved myself with the ME support. This combination yielded great success. (Utilized Most of all the listed SKILLS above).
Lead Tool Designer - CATIA V3
Utica Enterprises - Utica, MI
April 1989 to April 1993
Led 5-7 individuals to successful tooling package deadlines with Sikorskys' RAH-66 Comanche helicopter. Kevlar composite skins (Invar Lay-up Tools), and a Multitude of MF's (mill fixtures.) Aircraft Mechanical Designer - CATIA V1-V3
Boeing - Renton, WA
June 1983 to April 1989
Personally sought out by the VP of the Commercial division to be a CAD Designer for the 727/737/757 interior Cabin Systems and payload interiors.
EDUCATION
Engineering, Computer Science
Lower Columbia College - Longview, WA
2016 to 2016
Associate in Mechanical Engineering
Bellevue College - Bellevue, WA
1980 to 1983
Industrial Engineering
Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA
1979 to 1980
SKILLS
CATIA V5 (10+ years)
SOLIDWORKS (2 years)
CREO 3.0 (1 year)
PROBLEM SOLVING (10+ years)
CATIA V1-V4 (10+ years)
COMPUTERVISION - CV3/4 (2 years)
UNIGRAPHICS (1 year)
AUTOCAD (2 years)
MS OFFICE (10+ years)
Creo
Mechanical Design
FEA
Mechanical Engineering
LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-finch-5a08a412b
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