Mechanical Designer

An Accomplished Mechanical Designer with nearly 20 years experience. Results driven and detail oriented professional, experienced in the design and development of high performance, multi-million dollar projects. Areas of expertise include mechanical design and detail drafting for the Automation and Precision Fabrication Industries. Extensive experience in design for manufacturability and cost reduction. Solid understanding of GD&T and ANSI/ISO drafting standards. A team player with strong work ethics, excellent communication skills and a drive for continual improvement.

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience in Design for Manufacturability

• Expert in precision sheet metal design and manufacture

• Component sourcing for design and budget considerations

• Strong skills in customer and vendor relations

• Accomplished CNC Programmer

• Various 2D and 3D design and manufacturing software (Fabriwin, Bysoft, Dr. AB, etc…)

• Expert level SolidWorks professional (SW2001 to SW2010)

• SolidWorks Simulation

• SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management)

• Familiar with AutoCad, CadKey, Mechanical Desktop, etc.

• Microsoft Project

• Microsoft Office

• Strong understanding of ANSI/ASME Y14.5M and GD&T

Professional Experience

ATS Automation, Corvallis Oregon 2007-2010

Mechanical Designer

Designed and developed mechanical assemblies, parts, enclosures and processes conforming to internal and external design parameters

Developed critical manufacturing processes, tooling, and test fixtures

Coordinated and monitored all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, assembly and operation of product designs

Ensured that designs met Design for Manufacturability requirements to produce high quality, cost-effective products

Contributed to Product Design, Analysis and Development of mechanical components, systems and equipment, including assembly and part drawings as well as other required documentation from Design Concept to Manufacturing Release.

Implemented Engineering Change Orders, documentation updates and changes to existing products

Prepare and present technical Design Reviews

Created curriculum and taught coursework in new systems, print reading, quality control and machine operation

Developed and maintained companywide CAD and Solid Modeling Standards

Developed database of standard design components including fittings, actuators, sensors, motors and drivers

Amerson Precision, McMinnville Oregon 1999-2007

Designer / Programming Dept. Lead / Shop Foreman / Quality Control Manager

Responsible for complete product life cycle, including design, programming, material requirements, purchasing, planning, production and quality control.

Responsible for creation of all production blueprints and documentation necessary for the manufacture of components

Extensive work in CAD system management and file maintenance.

Guided customers towards a better quality product through design for manufacturability Reviewed, planned and purchased software and hardware upgrades to leverage both design and manufacturing advancements

Created curriculum and taught coursework in new systems, print reading, quality control and machine operation

BRAKA Industries, Salem Oregon 1994-1999

CAD/CAM Programmer / Shift Foreman / Quality Control / Equipment Operator

Progressed from production employee to CAD/CAM Programmer/Designer

Responsible for programming of CNC equipment, customer design consultation, creation of production drawings, production planning, and troubleshooting of CAD/CAM programs

Responsible for hiring, training and discipline of shift employees

Guided crew of eight to fifteen employees to a high level of productivity through training and sound planning

Doubled shift production rate while exceeding quality expectations

Education

Central Linn High School 1987

Drafting/Architectural Studies

South Western Oregon Community College 1989

Pre-Engineering Coursework

Oregon Institute of Technology 1990-1992

Mechanical Engineering Coursework

Defense Language Institute 1993

Arabic Language and Culture

Personal Interests

Student Pilot and Experimental Aircraft Builder

Amateur Robotics

Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling

Arabic Language and Culture

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