Engineer Mechanical

ELIJAH D. STOVER

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SUMMARY

Action/results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with extensive hands-on,

design, analysis, and troubleshooting experience. Demonstrated

capabilities in Computer Aided Engineering/Design (CAE/CAD), Finite

Element Analysis (FEA), materials management, planning, supplier-managed

purchasing, inventory control, E-commerce, system component assembly and

production/process improvements for a Fortune-500 firm using the Oracle

Business Enterprise System (EBS) during Proposal efforts in Defense-

contract execution and other cost-reduction initiatives.

OBJECTIVE

Utilize and further expand Mechanical-Product-Development and System-

component-integration capabilities with the opportunity for a leadership

role in the Bio-Medical or Green Energy markets.

EXPERIENCE

DRS-DS/CONSOLIDATED CONTROLS - Danbury, CT.

2008-2010

MECHANICAL ANALYTICAL/PROJECT ENGINEER

Several projects in cost reduction, failure resolution and prevention

using CAD models, documentation & procedures

* Applied 1-D, 2-D, & 3-D Finite Element connections using Unigraphics NX-

6.0 including rigid element coupling techniques, to a design-generated

CAD model of electronic equipment housings, and subsequently configured

corresponding boundary conditions and gravity loads for results-based

material/geometry decisions - Results: Chose to use 1/8" thick sheet High-

Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) steel instead of " sheet stock and met

deadlines

* Performed complex drawing reviews of multiple layer machine drawings

with more than 25 sheets with regard to form, fit and function and Bill-

of-Materials (BOM) comparisons to prevent mechanical design- based fit-up

complications - Results: resolved several misalignments that could have

easily cost the company several thousands of dollars in manufacturing

mistakes and scrap material, and corrected part listings in the BOM.

* Created 3D CAD models to graphically display a proof-of-concept

manufacturing change as an additional innovative assist to a Feasibility,

Bid & Proposal effort all while maintaining consideration for several

MILITARY- specific design specifications- Results: 25% reduction in

manufacturing cost, and successful customer-oriented demonstration-

presentation of mechanical feasibility

* Performed manufacturing-change cost-analysis of Dip-Brazing vs. CNC-

machining, by managing and monitoring suppliers' input, and subsequently

manufacturing companies to compare costs, processing, modeling, proof of

concept and variation, technology refresh in addition to scale analysis,

& obsolete material/parts replacement

* Several Laboratory projects including a hands-on cabling and harnessing

assembly project, a Clean-room manufacturing documentation effort-

Results: documented process-sheets on how to prevent future failure in

several areas of the DRS proprietary Display filling procedure using

Sylgard 184, and assisted Test department achieve delivery closer to

deadline.

* Resolved misalignments of Gaskets and Hardware by evaluating Geometric

Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

* Performed rivet material-failure investigation of cracking with regard

to manufacturing process, Lot-variation, tooling and geometry - Results:

specific tooling fixture, explicit MIL-Spec call-out with specific LOT.

* Performed a chemical combustion computation evaluation with regard to

OSHA requirements, Maximum Allowable dosage (MAD) limits, assembled

Degradation of Specification Requirements, while performing ECOs and

alterations to ORACLE inventory EBS affected products, ultimately being

submitted to NAV-SEA for review. No subsequent discussions of risk after

risk matrix was reported and documented - Results: prevented $100K in

rework labor and material costs, in addition to ECO and internal

associated costs in administration time.

* Used TIPQA to discover, and issue corrective action/resolution efforts

while evaluating Supplier Variance Requests in material to switch from

HSLA to Commercial Grade Steel for high impact brackets

* Determined a substitute military grade paint replacement for an

obsolete paint due to VOC numbers - Results: Paint- test part came back

and failed digital light-emission readings and conducted further search

for whiter paints successfully finding higher emissivity than the

previous paint called out on the drawing.

ELIJAH D. STOVER (Continued)

(508)***-****.*************@*****.***

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STOVER ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES - Nantucket, MA.

2005-2007

MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL ANALYTICAL CONSTRUCTION-DESIGN ENGINEER

Completed several innovative design solutions with Plan, Section,

elevation views, & corresponding documentation

Directly corresponded with commercial/residential owners & sub-

contractors regarding structural deficiencies.

Performed top-down computations to determine necessary reinforcement

modifications to historic structures in accordance with CFR &

Massachusetts State Building Codes, using Stru-Calc 2007

Referenced design specifications for eccentrically loaded reinforced-

concrete footing & welded-steel column designs, answered questions

regarding finished design package.

Produced AutoCAD architectural drawings, including as-built and Historic-

Preservation plans, sections, and elevations for state approval, using

layers, x-ref, manipulating paper space/printing, line weights, printer

malfunctions

SELF-EMPLOYED CARPENTER AND BUILDER -

2002-2005

Multiple Door/window replacement, Hardwood Floors, Crown moldings,

baseboard, cabinets etc.

KENNETH L. NORTON CUSTOM BUILDERS - Nantucket, MA.

2000-2002

Complicated hip and valley roof systems, roofing, Door/window replacement

etc.

Multiple high-end homes, including Crown, Stairs, Cabinets and some built

in furniture.

RONALD WINTERS CONSTRUCTION- Nantucket, MA.

1999-2000

All high end hardwood tongue and groove flooring, exterior siding,

roofing, framing, Windows/Doors, etc.

CRANSTON BUILDERS - Nantucket, MA.

1998-1999

Sidewall shingling, doors/windows, Fences, interior renovation work.

MR. FIX IT carpentry - Steve Philips - Nantucket, MA.

1998

Sidewall shingling, doors/windows, Fences, interior renovation work.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSSETTS, Dartmouth, MA - Bachelor of

Science in Mechanical Engineering TECHNICAL BACKGROUND & COURSEWORK:

Patented & Prototyped -"Physical Therapy Support System" - Senior Design-

Team Project

Technical Writing, Control Theory, Mechanical Vibration, Design for

Manufacturing, Machine Design, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Solid &

Fluid Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Dynamics,

Statics, Advanced Math, Computer Expert systems and Artificial

Intelligence, Differential Equations, Physics, Chemistry.

COMPUTER PLATFORM EXPERIENCE:

UG-NX-6.0 CAD/CAE, NASTRAN, ANSYS, Solid Works 2000, Pro-

Engineer/Wildfire, AutoCAD "Architectural Desktop" 2004, Mechanical

Desktop 2000, C++, Matlab, MathCAD, Microsoft SUITE 2007

ENGINEERING INTERN EXPERIENCE

ACT Medical (implant cathoders, Endoscopes, stents - Design/Test)

Watertown, MA.

R.T. FORBES (Cooling towers, imm'n coolers, heat exchangers - Sales) West

Newton, MA.

WYMAN-GORDON (50 & 100 ton press drop - Forging manufacturing) North

Grafton, MA.

GENERAL ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT ENGINES - (Tooling/manufacturing/Design) Lynn,

MA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Community-service: private 6 month project working with Plane-Crash

Fire-inflicted trans-femoral amputee

* Competitive verbal stage & presentation skills acquired through world-

travel accomplishments, and recognized by PLUM TV in BOS, RI, CT, CO, NYC

as a reputed songwriter and performer locally, along with several other

local public access television interviews and video footage

* Extensive world travel to: Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia,

Malaysia, Thailand, England, Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Greece, &

Central America with exposure to all included languages, in addition to

Brazilian-Portuguese & Spanish

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