Mechanical Designer-Engineer

JEFFREY SIMS

**** ***** ***** ****** *******, Illinois 60634

773-***-**** *******@***.***

CAD Drafting / Rendering

Self-motivated, dedicated and reliable professional with proven experience in automated drafting supported by strong communication, analytical and organizational capabilities. Expertise includes:

AutoCAD, 15+ years experience

Hands-on 2D / 3D precision design

CAD Inventor 3D experience

Mechanical and electrical design

Detailed drawings from specifications

Accurate and timely completion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAD Draftsman, Independent Contractor, ITW Switches, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 11/2009 - 4/2010

Received sketches from engineers and created 2D drawings using AutoCAD for this manufacturer of sensors, switches and electronic controls supplied to commercial businesses and the U.S. military.

CAD Draftsman, BST Pro Mark, Elmhurst, Illinois, 2003 - 2009

Performed 2D and 3D drawings (including design, conversions, modifications and updates) of various materials, components, dimensions and tolerances from detailed engineering specifications.

Used AutoCAD extensively throughout daily production as well as CAD Inventor 3D.

Supported engineers in design of web guide systems for applications in equipment including printing and packaging machines, sack making machines, hygienic product machines, extruders, coating units, conveyors.

Completed all modifications per engineering / customer requests, and sent finalized drawings to fabricators.

Prepared technical manuals that included rotations, angles and structures, conceptual design and layout.

Worked closely with engineers as resource for recommendations on conceptual design, feasibility, modifications, and renderings for sensors, guides, components, precision tolerances and other details.

Consistently achieved high rating for customer service excellence as production team member.

CAD Draftsman, Independent Contractor, Chicago, Illinois, 2001 - 2003

Prepared drawings for manufacturers of plastic molding, medical, electrical and mechanical products.

Designed layout and modified drawings from detailed engineering specifications using AutoCAD.

CAD Draftsman, Flolo Corporation, Franklin Park, Illinois, 1991 - 2001

Responsible for design, drawing and layout of electrical control panels and wiring diagrams.

Reviewed sketches and written instructions from engineers for accuracy and feasibility.

Used AutoCAD to design products according to precise dimensions and specifications.

CAD Draftsman, Espo Engineering, Willowbrook, Illinois, 1990 - 1991

Developed detailed drawings for pump and sheet metal housings from engineering specifications.

Worked closely with engineering staff to achieve deadlines and customer quality expectations.

Used Computervision Personal Designer to translate instructions into drawings.

CAD Draftsman, Symons Corporation, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1988 - 1990

Prepared assembly drawings, details, and modifications to layouts for structural and mechanical parts.

Created custom forms with specific dimensions for construction walls and supports.

Reviewed and analyzed complex instructions; extensive use of Computervision Personal Designer.

EDUCATION

CAD Inventor 3D - completed intensive training under Head Engineer brought in from BST - Germany.

AutoCAD, Computervision Personal Designer, hands-on 2D and 3D design.

Completed mechanical and electrical design courses, Wright College, Chicago, Illinois

Completed company-sponsored training in team communications, cost containment, production efficiency.

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