Samuel Silver
Cell: 551-***-**** *********@*****.***
Houston, TX
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Design engineer with hands on approach and eagerness to continually improve; experienced in sheet metal fabrication and machining, drafting and interpreting technical drawings, creating bill of materials and performing root cause analysis in role as engineering fireman. Created NRE hours for sales department and created engineering documents including; Document Change Notifications, Engineering Change Notifications, Master Drawing Logs and engineering folders.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Design experience; expert skills in Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology, SharePoint and knowledge in SolidWorks; and comprehensive knowledge of the manufacturing process.
Expertise
Mechanical Design Engineering
Sheet metal machining and fabrication
3D CAD Tools
Decision making
Drafting and BOM
Problem Solving
Product R&D/Prototyping
Microsoft Office
Engineering Experience
Control Products Corporation
Mechanical Design Engineer, 7/2010 to Present
Required to reverse engineer and design military simulators and aircraft bezels. Handle new product design and simulation modeling to support the manufacturing of products. Quote engineering NRE and create ECN's and DCN's for updated drawings. Engineer tasked with fixing problems on production floor.
Job Highlights:
Simulator: Reversed engineered LRU's/Panel's for military aircraft. Integral in designing internal units and the structure of the simulator including ceiling. Checked drafts to maintain engineering standards. Supported engineering products through assembly phase and made modifications to correct issues. Researched components and materials for designs and reversed engineered products.
Bezels: Designed new NVIS compatible bezels and Panels for Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky. Updated old parts as well as designed new ones to fit the form, fit and function of the specified project. Became knowledgeable in designing single sided copper circuit boards. Learned to utilize and comprehend military and federal specifications.
Machining: Through the different aspects of the simulator project, I have developed a working knowledge of bent and machined sheet metal as well as jet cut and machined plastic parts. The comprehensiveness of my designs and drafts have benefitted from the chance to observe and communicate with programmers, welding and machining specialists.
Manufacturing: I have had the opportunity to participate in the R&D and design phase as well as follow parts through production and assembly stages. This has enabled me to learn all the steps in the manufacturing process and how to design a high quality and cost effective unit for the company.
Education & Credentials
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse, NY
BS in Aerospace Engineering, 5/2009
Minor in Engineering Management, 5/2009