Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
Charles B. Leonard
Carrollton, TX 75007
**************@*****.***
MECHANICAL ENGINEER/SENIOR CAD DESIGNER/3D CAD MODELER
A versatile Professional Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of
practical design experience, who can increase efficiency and productivity
through the integration of cost effective high technology with more
traditional methodologies.
CORE PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:
> Designer, Layout, Detailer and Checker of a variety of mechanical
equipment using knowledge gained through traditional drafting
techniques with the application of 3D Modeling and various design
software such as Solidworks, PDM works UGS Solid Edge, AutoCAD,
Autodesk Mechanical Desktop.
> Designer of fixtures for dimensional checking of automotive body
parts and subassemblies to close tolerances (0.0005 in.).
Developed the checking process for both exterior body metal parts
and interior plastic parts. Customers included General Motors,
Ford, and DCX.
> Designer of fixtures to hold parts either individually or in a
subassembly configuration during the welding process. Parts and
subassemblies included both automotive body and underbody parts.
These fixtures were used in conjunction with robotic and automated
handling processes.
> Designer of sheet metal fixture for Histology, Necropsy, Morgue
Equipment.
> Designer of automated parts handling equipment for transferring,
loading and unloading of automotive body parts and subassemblies
during welding and checking operations.
> Knowledge of cost effective contemporary dimensioning and tolerance
practices such as GD&T and ANSI as well as traditional drafting
standards.
> Knowledge of cost effective contemporary and traditional
fabrication techniques in materials, assembly, welding, machining
and standard components.
> Developed design and drafting standards, standard templates, CAD
file management systems and performed data translation of CAD
files.
> Resolved design issues from the customer design review stage to the
build and customer buy-off stage while utilizing progressive
communication and interpersonal skills.
> Resolved software application issues, supervised design and
drafting work and provided training in the use of Solid works, UGS
Solid Edge and AutoCAD to employees.
> Address customer question on product function as well as product
installation.
Charles B. Leonard
1737 E. Frankford Rd. #104
Carrollton, TX 75007
**************@*****.***
Job History:
EVX Labs - 02 /2009 to Present - CAD Developer / Drafter
David Sutherland - 12/2007 to 12/2008 Product Development engineer
Mopec - 02/2006 to 12/2007 - Head Design engineer
Argus Corp. - 09/2004 to 02/2006 - Tooling and machine designer
Dallas Industries - 06/2003 - 09/2004 - Tooling and machine designer
Moeller Mfg. - 04/2000 to 05/2003 - Design engineer
Citation Tool - 09/1998 to 03/2000 - Tooling and machine designer
Wisne Design / Pico - 02/1997 to 09/1998 - Tooling and machine designer
Milco Mfg. - 02/1994 to 02/1997 - Layout & Detail
WORK EXPERIENCE
. 2/2009 - Present - CAD Developer / Drafter - EVX Labs.
Design, Detail & Layout prototype Parts and Fixtures for Converting cars to
electric cars.
Prepare models and drawing of Parts and fixtures needed to convert a gas
burning car into a fully electric vehicle.
Using Solidworks 09
. 12/2007 - 12/2008- Lead Product Development Engineer - David Sutherland
Inc.
Design, Detail & Layout of Standard and Custom Furniture.
Take sketched idea's of furniture make 3D prototype (Solidworks) models of
items for review after approval I'd refine the model with joinery and make
layout and detail print of the items with BOM's. As well as figure out the
best material to make the items out of, after prototyping the items for
ergonomics and proportions I'd communicate with manufacture through the
final product faze. Where I would quality check the item.
Using Solidworks 08 - 09, COSMOS & AutoCAD
. 2/2006 - 12/2007 - Head Designer / Print Checker - Mopec
Design, Detail & Layout of Pathology, Histology, Necropsy, Morgue
Equipment.
Draw technical sketches for customer approval in 2D AutoCAD after approval
I take the sketches
and model them in 3D Solid edge environment. After modeling I detail out
the part and Layout the assembly for
manufacturing. I would also check Co-workers Design and Drafts before
release to the shop floor. Sheet metal & frame design. Also help establish
parts list for costing of product.
Using Solid Edge & AutoCAD
. 8/2004 - 2/2006 - Design Engineer / Print Checker - Argus
Design, detail & layout prototype tooling and machines and conveyor systems
for manufacturing.
After design meeting with customer, I would design in 3D Solid works the
product for conformation of functionality, as well as ergonomic
requirements. After approvals are acquired, I would make detail and layout
print for manufacturing. I also help with print checking, establishing a
standard part library and product cost analysis.
Using Solid works & AutoCAD
. 1/2002 - 2/2004 - Designer - Dallas Industries
Design, detail & layout large tooling for press feed and coil handling
equipment.
After sales department meets with customer. I would design tooling, gears
and spec out technical requirements to meet customers need for new or
retrofit of coil handling equipment. In 3D Solid works I would model the
gears and parts for manufacturing as well as detail parts.
Using Solid Edge and AutoCAD
. 1/2001 - 1/2002 - Designer - Moeller Mfg.
Design, Detail & Layout.
After design of the turbine engine parts. I would design check fixtures
used to insure precision of parts.
Using 3D Solid works & GD&T I would model and detail for manufacturing.
. 1/1997 - 1/2001 - Designer - Citation Design
Designed machines, tooling and conveyors for automotive assembly lines.
I would take the sketches or model from customer, and design tooling
and spec out technical requirements for the assembly of that product in
different fazes until part completion. Also designed conveyor system power
and free for manual assembly of parts.
Using Mechanical Desktop & Auto cad
. 1/1995 - 1/1997 - Designer - Wisine
Designed machines and tooling for automotive assembly lines.
I would take the sketches or model from customer, and design tooling
for the assembly and spec out technical requirements of that product in
different fazes until part completion.
Using Mechanical Desktop & Auto cad
. 6/1994 - 1/1995 - Detailer - Milco
Detailed and Layout Weld gun Assembles for assembly lines.
After designer would finish basic design I would detail out parts for
function and for manufacturing.
Using 2D Auto cad
Education:
Graduated form Redford High School
Graduated from Breiphaupt Vocational Tech.
Graduated from Hill University
Certifications:
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Drafting
CAD Tech.
Microsoft Office
Ergonomic Studies
3D Modeling
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