Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
Eric L. Rivers
Enterprise, AL 36330
SUMMARY
Forward looking mechanical engineer dedicated to producing innovative
designs that stand above the competition and revolutionize product lines.
Analytical skills, expert simulation capability, and hands-on experience
provide expertise to manage, develop, and produce designs that exceed
customer/client expectations. Known as a "go-to" individual for resolving
unique and difficult technical issues.
ENTERPRISE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 2009-Present
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Manage mechanical engineering team and efforts to improve designs and
processes. Provided previously undetermined solutions using simulation
software and advanced analytical skills. For the first time ever,
accurately rated equipment using analytical techniques and experience.
. Introduced and implemented use of simulation technology into the
design process. Eliminated nonfunctional designs and reduced prototype
efforts. Experience proves that prototype costs reduced by 70% or more.
. Redesigned electronic package reducing size and weight by 60%.
. Implemented proper use of CAD technology to allow manufacturing
access to solid files during manufacturing and assembly. In the process
of implementing product data management system to ensure proper
communication of design intent to all from the start to the end of the
project.
. Introduced techniques to reduce design and drafting efforts using the
CAD software and standardization techniques. Effort from design to
production drawings reduced by 50%.
* Lead redesign of product line to eliminate warranty issues and increase
reliability. All new designs verified using simulation technology to
ensure the products success.
* Resolved ongoing warranty issue with existing equipment. Applied finite
element vibration and structural analysis to determine cause of system
breakdown and failure. Structural and electro-mechanical redesign
resolved the problem.
Nordson Corporation, Adhesive Systems, Johns Creek, GA 2000 - 2008
Technology Development Engineer 2006 - 2008
Researched and developed technologies for the Adhesive Dispensing division
to be implemented in future product lines. Served as a consulting engineer
to other groups within the company. Advised groups with engineering
problems and provided solutions to equipment faults. These requests had
evolved into simulation analysis prior to manufacturing.
. Produced a dispensing module that lasts 5 to 10 times longer than the
standard design utilizing new technology and implementing into existing
product lines that operate in extreme conditions.
. Invented design to allow for successful pioneering implementation of
the above technology into module.
. Created and developed design for a high speed dispensing valve that
exceeded speed requirements by 20% and successfully beat the competition
expectations and timeframes.
. Solved ongoing 15 year warranty issue with snap-together plastic
items resulting in the successful implementation into all product lines.
. Resolved field issues and customer complaints by innovating
methodology to perform a fluid-structural interactive finite element
analysis.
. Exceeded customer expectations for better control of heater
temperature through creation of a design technique utilizing FEA and lab
testing. Successfully implemented changes into the customers product
line.
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Systems Engineer, Structural / Machine, Fiber Systems Division,
Dawsonville, GA 2000 - 2006
Designed components for the structural section of the machine and managed
all aspects of each project. Managed designers, drafters, and purchasing
personnel to ensure that projects were completed on time. Assisted in the
research and development of extrusion dies using advanced finite element
analysis software as requested.
. Reduced engineering effort of design team by 45% resulting in
improved design and drawing production for the structural machine
assembly.
. Reduced costs by 25% and improved the performance of machine assembly
by initiating and implementing machining standards.
. Determined ongoing issue with fiber extrusion dies at customer sites
resulting in improved designs for future customers and resolution of
customer complaints. Applied analysis skills and experience to determine
when seal failure would occur.
. Resolved design problem of handling large assemblies in the CAD
software package. Innovated techniques to allow usage of the solid
modeler in the design process resulting in more accurate design.
AMF Bakery Systems, Richmond, VA 1999 - 2000
Research and Development Engineer
Developed machinery and components for dough forming machines and
specialized conveyor assemblies. Also used expertise to resolve ongoing
field issues with existing equipment.
. Successfully redesigned machine meeting customer expectations which
solved ongoing machine failure issue at customer's site.
. Researched technology for air purification systems leading to
implementation into product lines.
. Redesigned portions of a flour reclaim system to prevent failure.
Design implemented into product line.
Lynch Systems, Bainbridge, GA 1997 - 1999
Product Development Engineer
. Researched and developed new technology and designs to upgrade the
capability of glass pressing systems.
. Established use of Finite Element Analysis and solid modeling
programs to design and develop the machinery within the engineering
department.
. Researched and developed sections of the machine to introduce new
technology to the engineering team. These technologies were used in
future products and designs.
. Developed original prototype for glass forming machine. Implemented
use of modular design to create a simpler and more robust machine.
EDUCATION
ME, Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
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