Engineer Mechanical

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Farmington Hills, MI *****

Aug. 9, 2011

Dear Recruiter,

I would like to be considered for the Senior Design and Development

Engineer position that is listed on ResumeBook360. Since I have over two

decades of mechanical design engineering experience, I feel that I could

transition into a new machine or product design position quickly. Most

recently, I was employed at AAR Cargo Systems in Livonia, MI as a Senior

Mechanical Product Designer. I designed mechanical and electromechanical

aircraft cargo latches at AAR for over 20 years. Unfortunately, AAR moved

to North Carolina on December 31, 2010 and I cannot relocate.

I hired in at AAR as a junior designer and gradually gained the

knowledge and skills for the title that I now have. I was responsible for

the design of commercial and military aircraft cargo handling systems.

Components included lightweight, high strength latching mechanisms, both

mechanical and electromechanical (advanced drives and linkages).

Additionally, I was responsible for the design of test machines that

qualify these devices and any specialized tooling needed during

manufacturing. At AAR I utilized Catia V5 and AutoCAD 2000 to develop the

product's geometry. I am proficient in both. Additionally, I performed

hand calculations in statics and stress analysis to develop high strength

products at the lowest possible weight. As a former draftsman, I have a

good working knowledge of GD&T and excellent drawing and print reading

skills.

Previously, I was employed at Lomar Machine Co. as a mechanical

engineer. At Lomar I designed special machines including automatic

machines to produce and test automotive tubing products. I also worked at

Sparton Electronics performing product and tool design for anti-submarine

warfare sonobuoys.

My balanced combination of academics and seasoned experience results

in a high degree of design speed and accuracy. I feel this makes me well

suited for a cost conscious company. Please consider my resume. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jack K. Hickerson

JACK K. HICKERSON

30689 River Glen

Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Phone: 248-***-****

E-mail: **************@**.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a senior mechanical designer or design engineer.

EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Product Designer, AAR Cargo Systems, Livonia, MI - July 1990 to Jan.

2011

* Lead design of aircraft cargo handling systems and components using

Catia V5 and Autocad.

* Concept and design light-weight, high strength latching devices

(advanced drives and linkages).

* Perform statics, dynamics, and material strength calculations during

design stage.

* Design compound spur and worm gear drives.

* Perform torsion spring design calculations.

* Select rolling and sleeve bearings.

* Select exotic materials and finishes.

* Perform design for targeted manufacturing processes.

* Design test machines including basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

* Supervise and train junior designers.

Design Engineer, Lomar Machine and Tool, Horton, MI - Sept. 1988 to July

1990

* Designed automotive tubing benders using CADKEY and drafting board.

* Designed punch and assembly machines.

* Designed automatic machines.

* Designed test machines.

* Designed Tooling and gages.

* Calculated selection of gas springs.

Sr. Mechanical Technician, Sparton Electronics, Jackson, MI - Dec. 1986 to

Sept. 1988

* Designed products and tooling for use with anti-submarine sonobuoys.

* Performed layout and detail drafting.

* Machined prototypes on the lathe.

* Performed calculations for Buoyancy and flow.

Draftsperson, Contracted to Johnson Controls Systems through Rapid Design,

Inc., Jackson, MI - Oct. 1986 to

Dec. 1986

* Detailed blow molding machine components.

* Created pneumatic and hydraulic drawings.

* Performed translation of axes calculations.

Tool Designer, Contracted to Camshaft machine Co., Jackson, MI through Troy

Design, Lansing, MI - July 1986 to

Sept 1986

* Designed tooling and gages.

* Performed detail drafting and drawing revisions.

Vehicle Body Mechanic, US Airforce, Loring AFB, ME 04751, Oct. 1976 to

Oct. 1980

* Achieved rank of SGT E-4

* Honorable discharge

- Collision repairs.

- Repair or replacement of mechanical door latches and window

regulators.

- Welding (gas, arc and TIG).

- Metal fabrications.

- Refinishing.

EDUCATION:

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Design, Michigan

Technological University, Houghton, MI - Sept. 1984 to May 1986, GPA 4.0

Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Arts Degree, Kellogg Community

College, Battle Creek, MI - Jan. 1981 to May 1984, GPA 3.87

* Engineering program including the following:

- Calculus I, II, III, and Differential Equations.

- General Physics I and II.

- General Chemistry I and II.

- FORTRAN 7 and BASIC Computer Programming.

HONORS:

* Nicet Level I certification in mechanical design.

* 1983 Outstanding Mathematics Student Award, Kellogg Community

College.

* Patent of Invention for selectively overridable foot operable

demicontainer latch.

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