Dale McCarty
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MECHANICAL DESIGNER/R&D ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Highly experienced Engineering Professional. Expert at solving problems,
and identifying and refining design flaws. Implements successful operations
using innovative procedures and effective approaches. Successfully employs
expertise gained from diverse professional background, including
manufacturing, automotive, Medical and Information Systems for Engineering
(ISE), to new settings.
Able to remain calm and work well in high-pressure situations, constantly
seeking new professional challenges, widely recognized as a quick learner
and articulate communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal
skills. Utilizes expert research and development skills to discover new
products, methods, and markets.
. Always on schedule and under budget, detailed oriented, able to
prioritize and handle multiple tasks while effectively achieving and
exceeding both corporate and project goals. Committed to positively
impacting organizational profitability and performance
. Extensive experience developing productive business relationships and
achieving and maintaining budget and regulatory compliance. Skillfully
aligns diverse customer needs with budget and design constraints.
Efficiently manages projects while optimizing procedures to reduce
costs and produce results that exceed expectations.
EXPERIENCE
Northrop Grumman Sunnyvale, CA 2009 -
2010
Design Support Engineering / Contractor
Defense industry manufacturer.
Performed validation of Information Systems for Engineering (ISE) part
lists of engineering drawings.
. Collaborated with ISE administrator, configuration management,
components/design engineers, draftsmen, and IT staff to complete tasks
and ensure compliance with bills of materials.
. Completed Parts and Design Research Resolution in legacy PDM tool
(ISE), key contributor to conversion to SAP database.
Monkey Wrenches Brentwood, CA 2005 -
2008
Owner/Operator
Full-service automotive repair.
Purchased and turned around operation, including initial business plan
development, obtaining capital investment, equipment purchase, and
spearheading client base growth.
. Diagnosed and repaired all types of automotive problems, created
quotes for services, assigned work orders, and monitored work quality.
. Generated $260,000 in 1st year, and doubled revenue by 3rd year of
operation.
. Earned Quality Achievement and Customer Satisfaction Award from local
newspaper.
Probe Technology / Kulicke & Soffa San Jose, CA
1995-2005
Senior Mechanical Designer
Supervised work of 4 mechanical designers in daily development and design
of probe cards. Collaborated with cross-functional departments in
application, sales, and marketing in review/evaluation of design requests
from customers. Ensured completion of necessary documentation and
compliance with best practices. Developed detailed engineering Bill of
Materials and Estimates.
. Designed 3-axis micro-drilling machine, improving accuracy up to (95%)
and productivity, and reducing cycle time 70%.
. Designed universal fixturing and capital equipment using AutoCAD and
SolidWorks, reducing manufacturing costs 50%.
. Supported manufacturing core through effective documentation and
release to manufacturing.
. Streamlined manufacturing process flow and documentation, reducing
delivery turnaround from 10 days to 3.
. Coordinated new product development,debug and release acting as the
technical interface between the development engineering team and the
sales force/customer
Additional professional experience as Electro-Mechanical Drafter,
Mechanical Designer, and Senior R&D Engineering Technician.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Machine Shop Practices . Calipers . Hand Tools . Lathes . CNC
Mills . Automotive
AC Diagnostic Service & Repair . Hydraulic & Pneumatic
Diagnosis & Repair
ASE A3, A4, A6 . Use of Oscilloscopes . Ladder Logic .
Management & Supervision
Electronic Technician (460 hours toward certification) .
Troubleshoot at Component Level
Digital Multimeters . Signal Generator Series/Parallel Circuits
. Schematic Reading/Design
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 . Solid Works . Autodesk Inventor & Mechanical
Desktop/AutoCAD 2D, 3D
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Earned "Best of Brentwood's Quality Achievement and Customer Satisfaction
Award" for Monkey Wrenches
The Brentwood Press, 2 consecutive years
Megatest Corporation Quality Achievement Award
For going the extra mile for engineering, on-time shipment and successful
installation at Samsung
EDUCATION
2005-2006 Las Positas College, Livermore, CA
DSNT 70: Pro/Engineer
2009. San Jose Evergreen College,
47102/CADD-139-201 Solidworks 2008
CADD 133:AutoDesk Inventor 2009
2010. DeAnza
College,
Cadd CDI 70,71 Pro/Engineer
SolidWorks 2009