Project Manager Mechanical Engineer

Meiling Piao

*** ***** **** ****, *** Ramon, CA 94582

Cell: 201-***-**** . abl4ma@r.postjobfree.com

Mechanical Engineer

Dynamic and driven engineering professional; intuitive and conscientious

performer and project leader able to identify areas for improvement,

significantly boosting accuracy and quality while reducing costs.

Analytical hands-on technical professional with more than four years of

mechanical design and project management experience with background in

providing engineering expertise in diverse industries, such as engineering

consulting, design, manufacturing, and construction. Complex problem solver

proficient in 3D modeling and mechanical and structural analysis /

calculation. Knowledgeable in FEA analysis. Quick learner. Strong

interpersonal skills, working well with teams, sales representatives,

vendors, and all professional levels. Technical expertise includes...

Platforms / OS: Windows

Software: FEA; AutoCAD; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project; SketchUp;

Risa; SolidWorks; Inventor; Ansys; Matlab

Languages: Jscript; FORTRAN; C

Experience Highlights

McLaren Engineering Group, West Nyack, NY 2008 - 2009

Mechanical Engineer

Performed mechanical and structural analysis and designed mechanism of

entertainment equipment, stage settings, and amusement devices.

Collaborated with designers and clients and worked across engineering

disciplines to integrate mechanical elements into overall designs and

achieve desired artistic concepts. Partnered with other engineers to

resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Read and

interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-

generated reports. Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility,

design, and performance. Produced calculation books.

. Managed Drafters in completing project, improving accuracy and

efficiency while minimizing cost by 30%.

. Developed / evaluated computer-generated models and designs from

conceptual inputs, using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Risa and

Ansys.

. Reduced time and costs 50% by creating standard calculation

spreadsheets for typical conditions.

Crystal Curtain Wall Systems, Corp., Flushing, NY 2006 - 2008

Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

Oversaw entire life cycle of large-scale projects through design,

fabrication, and installation. Directed Design Team in generating concepts,

models, and profiles, and in cutting formula, BOM, and installation

instructions. Coordinated with clients, architects, contractors,

subcontractors, vendors, sales and interior designers. Supervised

installers onsite. Developed Engineering Department to provide valued

technical support. Evaluated suppliers. Quantified take-offs. Managed

project scope, budget, schedule and punch list.

. Launched Curtain Wall Department and spearheaded development of

first fabrication and implementation of Tingwall system in New York

City.

. Helped product marketing with solid engineering knowledge and

technical support.

. Established standardized documents and procedures and standard

formats of fabrication drawings.

. Developed and implemented QA systems, which included development of

QA documents. Decreased defective products and saved cost of

material and labor by serving on QA Committee, supervising shop

production, and inspecting finished products before release.

. Contained project costs by managing cost flows, balance of payments,

and change orders.

. Trained new designers in using AutoCAD and expanded their design

knowledge.

. Trained new sales representatives in existing and new products.

UAD Group, Brooklyn, NY 2005 - 2006

Designer / Assistant Project Manager

Created detailed fabrication, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp

and SolidWorks. Supervised overseas drafters, ensuring quality of drawings

and resolving emerging issues. Interacted with clients, architects,

contractors, vendors, and interior designers throughout all phases of

projects. Supervised and managed on-budget material purchasing, workshop

production, and site erection. Compiled submission package and monitored

project progress. Maintained correspondence with clients and vendors,

responding to questions and resolving issues. Organized project files.

. Completed Curtain Wall facade design and construction of Appelman

Loft project - AOL innovator, Barry Appelman's, $4M loft in New York

City while keeping costs low and quality optimized.

. Revised and customized design at location during installation, which

reduced material costs by 5% and project time by three months.

Finn-Power Software Technologies, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 2005

Software Tester (Intern)

Tested and debugged computer software systems, using FORTRAN, C, and

Jscript with AutoCAD, Windows, and other tools for sheet metal cutting

machines.

. Developed program that automatically recorded test results in Excel

spreadsheet, reducing testing time by 60%.

Education & Credentials

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2005

Columbia University, New York, NY

Bachelor of Engineering, Automotive Engineering, 2001

Tongji University, Shanghai, P.R. China

Top Student Scholarship Recipient ~ Excellent Graduate of Shanghai

Designation

OSHA training

Fluent in English and Mandarin; Conversant in Korean

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