Edward Day * ***** Castle Ridge Road * McCalla, Alabama 35111 *

205-***-**** abku8x@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Creative, highly motivated, and self-disciplined professional Product

Engineer skilled at managing all aspects of a product's lifecycle from

early development through construction and on to installation and

implementation. Consistently use computer aided drafting software to

manage projects and produce viable design solutions and detailed

engineering documents within established and standard parameters. Seeking

new employment where my creativity, knowledge of design and construction

principles, attention to details, and technical experience are all

welcomed qualifications.

Computer Skills

SolidWorks 2003 through 2008, AutoCAD 2000i through 2009, Microvellum

2009, ProNest 2010, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and

Microsoft PowerPoint.

Education

. Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from Auburn University June

2000

. AutoCAD 2000i Fundamentals professional training by Avatech Solutions

in Irving, Texas June 2001

. SolidWorks 2003 Essentials and Sheet Metal professional training by

Texas Engineering Systems in Carrolton, Texas February 2003

Employment

. March '10 - September '10; Hard Wear Inc. in Northport, Alabama:

Hard Wear is a small family owned and operated custom steel fabrication

shop with approximately 35 total employees.

CAD Drafter/CNC Programmer:

- Began this temp-to-permanent position as employee of Key Staff Source

from March to May '10.

- Primarily used AutoCAD 2009 to create detailed and dimensioned

orthographic engineering shop drawings to be used in the fabrication

process of heavy duty steel components primarily for the mining industry.

- Also utilized ProNest 2010 software for programming of the CNC plasma

cutting table.

- Maintained project documentation and file management using QuickBooks.

. October '08- March '10; SAWCO in Tuscaloosa, Alabama:

SAWCO is a privately owned manufacturer of high-end architectural

woodwork with approximately 40 total employees.

CAD Drafter/ Estimator/ CNC Programmer:

- Calculated detailed estimates and quotes for high end custom cabinetry

and millwork projects for commercial, residential, medical, and

educational contracts.

- Maintained project documentation and file management using QuickBooks.

- Primarily used AutoCAD 2009 and Microvellum 2009 to create detailed and

dimensioned orthographic engineering shop drawings to be used in the

production process.

- Also utilized RouterSIM software for KOMO code programming of the CNC

router.

. April '08- August '08; Ropak Manufacturing in Decatur, Alabama:

Ropak Manufacturing is a privately owned manufacturer of flexible food

packaging industrial equipment with approximately 40 total employees.

Short-Term Contract 3D Draftsman/Product Designer:

- Assisted with development of a new industrial milk packaging machine.

- Primarily used SolidWorks 3D modeling software to create detailed and

dimensioned orthographic and isometric engineering shop drawings to

initiate production of components.

- Assisted with design changes throughout the developmental stages.

. February '06 - August '07; Southern Store Fixtures in Bessemer,

Alabama:

Southern Store Fixtures is a privately owned manufacturer of refrigerated

and non refrigerated food display merchandisers and high-end customized

cabinetry-styled food prep and display service stations with

approximately 250 total employees.

Product Design Engineer:

- Responsible for designing, modifying and improving electric

refrigerated food display cases and steel components.

- Worked closely with sales and management to accurately and promptly

create engineering drawings used to bring new concepts to full

manufacturing.

- Used AutoCAD 2004 as primary drafting software bringing projects

through entire production lifecycle from concept development, to final

assembly, and then on to shipping.

. November '04 - January '06; Kysor Warren in Columbus, Georgia:

Kysor Warren is a large corporate-owned manufacturer of refrigerated food

display merchandisers with approximately 400 total employees.

Product Design Engineer:

- Responsible for modifying and improving electric refrigerated food

display cases and metal components.

- Used SolidWorks 2004 as primary 3D modeling software to maximize design

intent.

- Periodically created wiring diagram drawings for electronic components

used on electric cases.

- Often assisted Marketing department with creation of instructional

documentation and technical illustrations relating to proper product

operation and safety procedures.

- Bill of Material maintenance was a routine part of improving the daily

manufacturing process.

- Received a Presidential Outstanding Performance Award for assisting in

the development of a very successful new line of self contained modular

reach-in door cases for Wal-Mart.

. May '01 - November '04; Madix Store Fixtures in Dallas, Texas then

Goodwater, Alabama:

May 2001- December 2002; Dallas, Texas

January 2003 - November 2004; Goodwater, Alabama

Madix is a large family owned and operated manufacturer of steel

shelving systems and product display

equipment for the retail store industry.

Product Design Engineer:

- Responsible for creating, manipulating, and improving mostly sheet

metal and wire grid shelving, metal tubular shelving systems, and wood

counters and cases.

- Strived to utilize standardized components for project construction,

but often created new prototypes.

- Became proficient with AutoCAD 3D after being professionally trained on

AutoCAD software.

- Regularly used SolidWorks 2003 solid modeling software as main platform

for concept development and engineering drawing creation and maintenance.

References available upon request

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