STEVEN OWENS
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Manufacturing Engineer ? Senior Mechanical Designer
Profile
> Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including forging, ring-rolling,
heat-treating, machining, fabrication, assembling, welding, coating, and
product testing. Efficiently employs analytical skills, engineering
knowledge and the core principles of metallurgy, physics, chemistry,
strength of materials, materials science, fluid mechanics, statics,
dynamics and thermodynamics.
> Degreed and highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of
hands-on Mechanical Product Engineering, Design & Development, and R&D
Project experience in manufacturing, fabrication and mechanical assembly
operations. Accomplished Senior Mechanical Designer / CAD Operator with
industrial experience and a solid background in design, layout, 3-D CAD
modeling and detail for product manufacture.
> Technology proficiency, with advanced technical skills in leading design
software (NX Cad). Utilizes design skills for the enhancement and
optimization of components and overall product functionality. Able to
work independently or cooperatively in a team setting, excelling in
challenging environments. Optimizes results through effective interaction
with employees, contractors and customers.
> Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including forging, ring-rolling,
heat-treating, machining, fabrication, assembling, welding, coating, and
product testing. Efficiently employs analytical skills, engineering
knowledge and the core principles of metallurgy, physics, chemistry,
strength of materials, materials science, fluid mechanics, statics,
dynamics and thermodynamics.
> Project and Program Management experience involving leadership skills and
staff supervision. Highly interactive in support of ... Show
MoreManufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Product
Design. Confers with clients, vendors, staff, and management regarding
product and production specifications, purchases, manufacturing
capabilities, or project status. Improves work processes utilizing a
systematic and design focused approach. Supervises and leads work teams,
consistently achieving business objectives.
Areas of Expertise and Qualification
Manufacture & Design Continuous Improvement CAD (3D modeling & 2D drawings /
Packages drafting)
Mechanical Design Engineering Efficient design time management
Specifications
NX Cad Software
proficiency
Professional Experience
R & M REPAIR, Houston, Texas
2012 - 2013
Service repair company contracted to support 35,000 ton press at the Wyman-
Gordon Forgings.
Mechanic
. Perform ongoing maintenance and repair on hydraulic systems, heavy
equipment, and control systems.
. Provide expert knowledge on maintaining critical equipment for a world
class forging operations.
. Train and supervise employees in assembly and mechanical methods, quality
processes, machine and tool operations, inventory control and safety.
WYMAN-GORDON FORGINGS, Houston, Texas
1999 - 2012
A leader in the design, manufacture, assembly, and integration of metal
components and products for global customers in the Aerospace, Power
Generation, Oil & Gas Exploration, Medical, Automotive, Locomotive, &
Nuclear industries. It provides titanium, nickel-based, steel, powder, and
aluminum alloy products such as landing gear, turbine engines, and airframe
structures for commercial and military aircrafts.
Manufacturing Engineer (2011-2012)
. Perform inspection, repair, and replacement of forging dies and support
tooling. Collaborate with Die Engineering staff for operational
improvements in the die usage. Train and supervise employees in assembly
and mechanical methods, quality processes, machine and tool operations,
and inventory control and safety.
. Prepare production support and inventory control of die and support
tooling. Make recommendations on production part usage and design.
Provide support for inspection of CAD model files.
. Perform all assembly line and mechanical tasks as required to fill in for
missing personnel.
. Recognized as a high performing supervisor who continually met assembly
line/business objectives.
Mechanical Designer (1999-2010)
. Support engineering drafting requirements for product, tooling,
assembly, and analysis.
. Customize NX software for improved productivity, reduced cycle time and
lower costs.
. Train and collaborate with others for synergistic solutions in
maximizing productivity.
. Work additional hours to improve overall knowledge of forging operation
and provide incremental value.
LOCKHEED MARTIN-DUAL INC (NASA), Houston, Texas
1997 - 1998
Project Engineer
. Serve as Project Engineer for the International Space Station hardware
projects.
. Provide engineering support for the Russian Space Suit jet propulsion
adaptation frame.
. Provide engineering support for the Space Station tool kits.
HAMILTON STANDARD-BAYTECH (NASA), Houston, Texas
1996 - 1997
Project Engineer
. Serve as Project Engineer for the Russian space suit training
reproduction.
US ARMY
1983 - 1991
Field Engineer (Reserves - 1989 / 1991)
. Attached to Field Carpenter engineering unit performing engineering,
design and carpentry duties.
. Served as Field Fuel Specialist providing logistical and analytical
support.
. Honorable Discharge.
Specialist 4, Electronics Mechanic Air Defense Artillery (El Paso, Texas -
1983 / 1987)
. Perform operational and maintenance support to ensure combat readiness
for missile delivery systems.
. Awarded Good Conduct and Army Achievement medals.
. Received security clearances for conducting critical operations.
. Honorable Discharge.
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering - Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
1996
Computer Skills
. Design engineering software: NX 6.0, AutoCad, Solidworks 2012 Current
Enrollment
. Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook.
Misc
. Posses U.S. Passport.
. Posses Forklift License