Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
ADAM J. WATTERSON
Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone: 507-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
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SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer with experience in machine design in manufacturing
and lab environments. Professional experience includes: project
leadership, product design management, achieving project goals on time,
strong oral and written communication skills, process control, and
quality management. Recognized for having the ability to apply
engineering tools to solve complex problems and take projects to market
while maintaining high quality standards.
EXPERIENCE
Davis Tool Inc., Hillsboro, OR
2010 to Present
Manufacturing facility for aerospace, medical and high tech
industries
Project Manager/Design Engineer
Managed and designed projects that supported manufacturing processes
. Lead design reviews with customers and colleagues to determine
specifications and design intent.
. Created sheet metal assemblies and production drawings using Solid
Works (700hrs).
. Designed processes to manufacture fixtures with MRP software and NX 7
(300 hrs).
. Developed and managed processes that significantly decreased
production time.
. Communicated process changes with division managers to ensure a
successful process.
The Koskovich Company, Rochester, MN
2006 to 2009
Design heavy machinery for the wood truss industry
Mechanical Design Engineer
Responsible for supporting existing and new design
. Created concepts that filled performance requirements allowing product
to move forward to manufacturing.
. Developed, tested, and implemented a new gearing design, resulting in
a high performance product delivered to market.
. Collected and integrated customer's and technician's input into
engineering changes using Solid Works (5000 hrs), Cosmos FEA and PDM
Works.
. Created drawings for prototypes and full production parts and
assemblies that were successfully put into production.
. Collaborated with electrical and software engineers to solve
integrated problems.
. Communicated on a daily basis with production supervisors to maintain
quality control on parts.
. Performed machine calibration and trained technicians on calibration
and troubleshooting automated saws.
. Trained three designers on Solid Works and engineering change process.
Adam J. Watterson
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RPM and Associates, Rapid City, SD
2005 to 2006
Resurface and fabricate equipment for aerospace and mining industries
Laser Additive Process Engineer
Used laser technology to repair and freeform build components.
. Managed projects that repaired parts for aerospace applications.
. Developed process and parameters for laser welding technology- played
a significant role in finding ways to make laser additive repair
process more efficient.
. Designed and managed fabrication of welding fixtures in Auto Cad
Inventor (500hrs) for welding processes.
Engineering Ministries International, Colorado Springs, CO
2004
Engineers and architects for international humanitarian projects
Drafting/Design Intern
Teamed with Engineers and Architects from all over the world at a school
for deaf children in Honduras designing a water treatment facility on
Auto Cad.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
2002 to 2003 Performs research for Department of
Energy, Universities and private industry
Material Science Intern
Designed an Extrusion Die using Solid Works (2000 hrs), integrated and
purchased hydraulic control and heating components to control extrusion
die assembly, performed tests for fuel cell and hydro-forming
technologies, performed friction stir welding plunge tests and
researched pin tool design. Published in a Scientific Journal.
EDUCATION
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T): Rapid City, SD
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Aero Design Team Member/Leader, Learned to design and build a high
performance airplane to compete in an international competition. Lead
engineer for the Manufacturing Team. Published in Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory Internship Journal
HONORS/AWARDS
Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Production Leadership
Award
Helped lead team to 1st place award in SAE Aero Design International
Competition
Dean's List (4 semesters)
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