Takoradi M. Hobbs
**** ********* **** ***. **** Dallas, TX 75287
214-***-**** (Cell) Email: abk4r4@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Skilled professional, versatile and accomplished with a background in
systems design. Worked with team of engineers to design an aircraft using
problem synthesis, layout, weight analysis, aerodynamics parameters,
thermal environment, propulsion analysis, human factors, structural
analysis, system optimization and cost effectiveness. Performed as
individual contributor on sheet metal fabrication and designed an aircraft
panel.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Catia, C+, MatLab, Fortran, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Unigraphics, Mathematical,
LabView, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Structural Analysis etc.
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
* Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, 2003
* Associate Degree in Mathematics, 2003
WORK HISTORY
2008 - 2009
Sanden Vendo - Dallas, TX
Mechanical Engineer
. Utilized both SolidWorks and AutoCAD to generate preliminary design
concepts and layouts of mechanical systems for vending machines.
. Utilized SolidWorks to perform engineering structural analysis on parts
being designed.
. Utilized LabView and Energy Efficient Testing to perform thermal
engineering analysis for the product inside the vending machines.
. Utilized Bend Press, Drill Press and Band Pass to create prototype of
part for testing before mass production.
. Worked with a team of engineers to research ideas at improving existing
products, as well as coming up with new ideas for making better more
efficient products
. Utilized Engineering Bill of Material as well wrote up reports on my
findings when both designing and coming up with solutions to problems
with design error of existing products.
2008 - 2009
Student
University of Texas at Arlington (Job search and pursuing Master's Degree)
2006 - 2008
Atco Rubber Products - North Richland Hills, Texas
Associate Test and Design Engineer
. Designed and developed modifications to existing products serving the
industry.
. Worked closely with manufacturing and engineering department to ensure
products were designed for manufacturability.
. Made recommendations and contributions to the team in a variety of areas,
including system design, performance and appearance.
. Performed thermal, structural, test, and system analysis on products to
ensure that the products met specific agency standards.
. Utilized Bend Press, Drill Press and Band Pass to create parts for the
setup of an airflow machine.
2005-2006
Relocated from Mississippi to Texas
2002 - 2005
Outokumpu - Mississippi
Manufacturing Engineer
. Purchased parts needed to build coils
. Performed light CAD work to provide overall system details
. Compiled, edited and recorded customer profiles
. Assisted engineers with technical reports
. Supervised production workers in building coils needed for air
conditioning units
. Trained in Six Sigma
REFERENCES
Available upon request.