Design Engineer

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Unit E

Frederick, MD ***** Telephone: 301-***-****

Cellular: 440-***-****

E-mail: *******@*****.*** Daniel J. Thompson

Objective I am seeking a challenging, growth-oriented design

position in which I can utilize the design and CAD

skills that I have developed in my career while

growing through exposure to new opportunities.

Experience Jun. 2008-Present Bechtel Power Corp. Frederick, MD

Designer

Support of control systems discipline on Nuclear

Operating Plant Services project using AutoCAD 2007

with Raster Design and MicroStation V8 2004 edition

with I/RAS B, including generating instrument

installation details, block diagrams, and tubing

isometrics, interpreting and modifying Piping and

Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), conducting field

site surveys, and executing research into impacted

plant systems.

Assemble nuclear plant Design Change Packages,

including utilizing proprietary document control

system and Documentum-based system for Southern

Nuclear Operating Co. in support of nuclear power

plant modifications, and performing maintenance on

plant equipment databases.

Selected to function as design/drafting group lead

for Control Systems discipline after team growth.

Jun. 2007-April 2008 Nordson Corporation Amherst,

OH

Designer

. 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and 2D (AutoCAD) design in

support of new product development of hydraulic

valves and pumps used in adhesive dispensing

systems in automotive manufacturing applications.

. Design and documentation of system packages to

support custom applications, including integration

of dispensers and related equipment onto robot

arms.

Oct. 2006-Jun. 2007 TLT-Babcock, Inc. Akron, OH

Mechanical Designer

. Selected to lead implementation of SolidWorks CAD

and PDMWorks data management software and manage

training and ongoing system administration.

. Successfully managed multiple design/drafting

projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and cost

objectives.

. Utilized AutoCAD 2007 Mechanical to design and

detail custom axial and centrifugal fans for use in

the power generation industry.

. Prepared work for outside design/drafting firm,

managed scheduling, and checked drawings for

accuracy upon completion.

Apr.-Sept. 2006 LEWCO, Inc. Sandusky, OH

Project Engineer

. Created and standardized parametric 3D CAD models

for use in customer-specific designs to expedite

custom orders.

. Prepared 3D CAD assemblies and drawings of

roller, chain, and belt conveyors and electric and

gas-fired industrial ovens per customer

specifications to meet deadlines for tight

production schedules based on customer needs and

demands.

1998-2006 Nordson Corporation Amherst, OH

Senior Designer

. Conducted exhaustive review of partially complete

powder spray booth design to correct manufacturing

issues, validate and/or complete product

documentation, and simplify the custom order

(application engineering) process.

. Led mechanical design effort, including

custom-fabricated cabinet design, pneumatic system

design, and component layout for electronic spray

gun control system.

. Successfully worked with project engineer to

simplify and improve functionality of existing

powder spray gun design utilizing machined and

injection molded plastic components.

. Established reputation as the "go to" resource

for issues involving SolidWorks, PDMWorks, AutoCAD,

SAP R/3, company procedures, the powder coating

product line, and general mechanical design.

. Established reputation as the "go to" resource in

product development for production engineering and

quality assurance when dealing with product issues.

. Earned joint recognition for 5 U.S. patents (3

design, 2 utility patents).

. Team member for selection and implementation of

PDMWorks product data management software; trained

12 other employees in usage.

1997-1998 ITS Technologies Sandusky, OH

Design Drafter

. Contract employee for Nordson Corporation on a

contract to hire basis.

. Proved value as a team contributor and a

motivated, independent worker.

1994-1997 Diamond Products Elyria, OH

Designer/Drafter

. Redesigned and coordinated launch of product

resulting in increased sales and greater

recognition of company in additional market areas.

. Maintained parts catalogs, including isometric

drawings and revised and wrote operation manuals

for drilling and sawing equipment.

. Worked closely with manufacturing group to aid in

fixture design.

1993-1994 O'Sullivan Corporation Huron, OH

Drafter

. Detailed secondary fixtures for processing

(de-gating, trimming, etc.) injection molded

plastic parts.

. Redrew another division's paper drawings of

molded parts in AutoCAD.

Education 1991-1993 Lorain County JVS Oberlin, OH

. Vocational-Technical Diploma in Technical

Drafting.

. Recipient of Outstanding Department Student

Award.

. Charter member of Vocational-Technical Honor

Society, 1991-1993.

1989-1993 Vermilion High School Vermilion, OH

. Graduated sixth in class.

. Member of National Honor Society, 1991-1993.

. Recipient of Student Council Leadership Award in

Business.

Skills Abilities pertinent to design and drafting:

. Applied knowledge of drafting procedures and

standards, including ANSI and ISO standards.

. Application of pertinent standards (company,

client, etc.) to design.

. Experience in designing for various manufacturing

processes including welding/fabrication and

machining.

. Experience in designing for system installation,

including hose and tubing design with fitting

selection and cable selection and design.

. Seventeen years of experience using AutoCAD

(releases 10-2007), including Autodesk Raster

Design.

. Two years of experience with Bentley Systems

MicroStation V8 2004 edition with I/RAS B.

. Nine years of experience using SolidWorks (all

versions 99-2008) 3D mechanical CAD software.

. Implementation and use of PDMWorks (versions

2003-2007).

. One year of experience using UGS Solid Edge

(versions 6-7).

. Six years of SAP R/3 experience, especially use

of Material Master, BOM, Purchasing, and Project

Systems modules.

. Experience in working with ISO 9001-2000 quality

system.

. Experience designing for and working in a

Lean-manufacturing environment.

. Tolerance stack-up and analysis including

application of geometric dimensioning and

tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1994.

. Basic application of ASME B31.1, especially

pertaining to instrument tubing in nuclear power

plants.

. Ability to learn how to operate and master

software (especially CAD software) in a more

thorough manner and in a shorter time frame that

most peers.

. Ability to adapt to various situations and

balance changing requirements and demands of

handling multiple projects.

References: Available upon request

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