Engineer Manager

MIGUEL A. ESPINA

**** ***** ***** **.

Matthews, NC. 28105

Home Phone: 704-***-****

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

OBJECTIVE: Mechanical Engineer seeking a career opportunity as a Project

Engineer/Manager for industrial equipment or machinery

manufacturer.

EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Florida International University - Miami, FL. 1999

BS IN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Camilo Cienfuegos University -Matanzas, Cuba. 1987

SUMMARY OF

EXPERIENCE

. Project/Design Engineer with ten years of experience.

. Lead projects from idea to production.

. Designed and developed mechanical and electromechanical

equipment.

. Researched and specified components.

. Evaluated and implemented design requirements from NEC,

UL, ATEX and other applicable industry agencies.

. Point of contact for product certification and UL

listing.

. Worked closely with Manufacturing Engineering to monitor

project costs.

. Conducted periodic meetings with Project Management and

the Cross-functional Team (CFT) to evaluate project

progress and deadlines.

. Worked with Model Shop personnel in the design,

fabrication, prototype assembly and installation of

mechanical components and systems.

. Created and updated engineering documentation (i.e. BOM,

ECN, Service and Operation Manual and CAD data).

. Knowledge and design application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

. Familiar with manufacturing processes such as CNC

machining, sheetmetal punching, forming, laser cutting,

vacuum forming and robotic welding.

COMPUTER

SKILLS

. CAD

. SolidWorks 2009 (over 10k hours)

. UG (over 5k hours and formal training in most

Unigraphics modules)

. AutoCAD 2005

. Pro-Engineer

. CAE/FEA CosmosWorks

. CAE/CFD CosmosFloworks

. C/C++, FORTRAN

. Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

. Windows NT/2000/XP Pro

OTHER

SKILLS

. Bilingual: English/Spanish

2007- Current

PROJECT ENGINEER

Current

. Conceptualized, designed and developed Centralized Oil

Mist Lubrication equipment for Class I Division 2 and

ATEX Hazardous-Classified locations. This equipment is

used in petroleum refineries and petrochemical

industries.

. Redesigned an outdated product line of lubrication

equipment maximizing the use of common parts and

assemblies between models.

. Developed project plan, conducted team meetings and

design reviews.

. Monitored project progress within cost and time targets.

. Worked with UL Project Engineer to evaluate equipment

and obtain UL listing.

. Specified electronic and electromechanical components

used in the equipment such as PLC, I/Os, HMI, relays,

solenoids, 4-20 mA sensors, air and oil heaters and

transducers to meet NEC and UL standards.

. Created and updated BOM(s).

. Designed sheetmetal mounting panels, brackets and tanks.

. Designed large capacity (over 100 gallons) and small

welded tanks.

. Designed an innovative control system with unique

features in the industry.

. Produced CAD models, drawings and P&ID for the

equipment.

. Built prototypes and prepared test plans.

. Assisted in installation and start up in the refinery.

. Conducted training sessions for national and

international distributors and District Managers.

. Attended industry trade shows to exhibit equipment.

2004-2007 DESIGN ENGINEER

ITW Cooking Equipment. Charlotte, NC

. Provided technical support to the General Manager in

planning short and long term business activities.

. Supported Sales Manager and Manufacturing Reps in

targeting new accounts.

. Managed new product development projects and CSA Agency

certification.

. Supervisor of a Prototype Technician and a Designer.

. Developed and introduced new cooking equipment product

line to production.

. Designed and developed innovative dual gas ignition

control system for griddles.

. Designed and developed various electromechanical

temperature control system.

. Researched, selected and validated control system

components.

. Redesigned/upgraded legacy restaurant cooking equipment.

. Quote Specially Engineered Features (SEF).

. Designed SEF using SolidWorks 2007.

. Extensive design work on sheetmetal, welded panels and

structures in stainless steel and galvanized steel.

. Supervised prototype build.

. Generated drawing changes for product improvement.

. Controlled and maintain CAD data and ECN process.

. Managed vendors, negotiate prices and lead times to

implement designs.

. Responsible for BOM creation and maintenance.

2001- 2003 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II

Textron. Charlotte, NC

. Lead Engineer role in developing conceptual design for

new turf care equipment.

. Awarded patent for swing out lift arm mechanism.

. Designed rotary cutting units, linkages, lift

mechanisms, chassis and axle.

. Performed FEA analysis to determine structural integrity

of new design.

. Designed machined and sheet metal components following

DFM/A guidelines and using GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

. Worked on large assemblies using Unigraphics CAD system

(V18.0).

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