Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
Laurence W. Tremaine
West Warwick, RI 02893
**********@***.***
Experience:
Mechanical Engineering Consultant - West Warwick, RI
November 2009 to Present
Mechanical Engineering Consultant for RBCyte Medical Devices, Cadence
Science, Delcath Systems, AMI Precision Machining, Inc. and Sunrise
Technologies, Inc.
Inc.jet Digital Imaging - Norwich, CT
January 2007 to November 2009
Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer and Documentation Manager
Lead Mechanical Engineer involved in the design, development and technical
support and testing of a new generation of Industrial Printing Systems
(IPS) and peripherals. Component designs included machined parts, sheet
metal fabrications, low volume plastic and rubber parts and complex
electromechanical assemblies. Work closely with the Director of
Engineering. Utilize CAD systems (Solid Edge v 20) to produce concepts,
designs, layouts and component drawings. Direct efforts to build prototypes
and special tools. Mentor Mechanical Engineering summer interns.
Project Manager responsible for getting the job done on time and within
tight budgets. Interview, select, coordinate and manage efforts with
outside design firms and new vendors. Maintain good professional
relationships at all levels.
The Documentation Manager responsible for all DCR's, DCN's, CAD files,
BOM's, Manufacturing Procedure Documents, Art Work, RoHS documentation and
maintenance of our MRP system. Manage (2) direct reports.
Stanley/Bostitch - East Greenwich, RI
March 2005 to October 2006
Title: Sr. Design Engineer:
Sr. Design Engineer involved in the design, development and testing of a
new generation (Patented) pneumatic Flooring Tool, (Patented) Cordless CO2
Finish Nailer and a variety of other, high volume, pneumatic Fastening
Tools and components. Component designs included complex die castings,
sheet metal fabrications, high volume plastic parts, stampings, MIM,
Investment castings and complex pneumatic assemblies. Work closely with
senior engineers and project managers. Utilize CAD systems (Pro-E Wildfire
2.0) to produce concepts, designs, layouts and component drawings. Complete
ECO's to release components. Help coordinated efforts to build prototypes.
Maintain good professional relationships at all levels.
GTECH Corporation - West Greenwich, RI
April 1996 to March 2005.
Title: Principle Mechanical Engineer
In this position I was the Technical lead and all around troubleshooter for
the Sustaining Engineering Team and Product Development Team.
Responsibilities include overall technical support, mechanical design
support, root cause analysis, preparation of engineering reports, project
plans and preparation of cost and time estimates for problem resolutions,
for all newly released and existing lottery terminals, ITVMs, peripherals
and related consumable products. Directed, coordinated and implemented
reverse engineered Quad Burster. Selected and Managed outside Design
Engineering Firms. I participated in all interviews for all new engineering
candidates. Assigned to review and approve all hardware related Engineering
Change Orders (ECO's).
Maintain excellent customer relationships and professional-working
relationships, at all levels in GTECH. Resolved and provided patented
solutions to a wide variety of customer, field, design, purchasing,
quality, vendor, manufacturing and production related issues. Provide
direction and support for technicians in Sustaining and Product
Development. During team leader absences I was assigned to be acting team
leader, providing supervisory coverage. Use CAD systems (Pro-E Wildfire) to
produce concepts, designs and layouts. Directed and coordinated efforts to
build prototypes, special tooling and test fixtures. A key interface with
vendors and strategic suppliers. An advocate and "answer man" for the
Product Development Team.
Mentor Inc. - Assinippi, MA
January 1996 to April 1996
Title: Contract Engineer
Lead design engineer contracted to create a new line of disposable,
hemostatic eraser tips, with a reusable handpiece, for eye surgery
applications. Contract successfully completed.
Davol Inc., Subsidiary of C.R. Bard Inc. - Cranston, RI
September 1994 to January 1996. Title: Senior Product Designer
Lead designer involved in the design, development and testing of new
surgical irrigation pumps, specialized (Patented) wound management tips and
a variety of other, high volume, plastic, disposable, surgical products.
Utilized CAD systems to produce concepts, designs and layouts, to meet FDA
standards. Directed and coordinated efforts to build prototypes and special
tooling. Participated in several offsite-brainstorming sessions aimed at
producing new products. Maintained good professional relationships at all
levels. A key interface with vendors and strategic suppliers.
Haemonetics Corporation - Braintree, MA
January 1990 to August 1994. Title: Senior Mechanical Designer
Lead mechanical designer involved in the design, testing and development of
new generation blood separation and blood salvage equipment. Utilized CAD
systems to design high precision, high-speed centrifuges, complex castings,
sheetmetal enclosures, optical detection sensors and a variety of intricate
(Patented) mechanical devices, to meet FDA standards. Work closely with
senior project leaders. Directed and coordinated efforts to build
prototypes and special tooling. Contributed significant effort in the
development of high volume, plastic molded disposables. Maintained good
professional relationships at all levels. A key interface with vendors and
strategic suppliers.
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company - North Kingstown, RI
December 1978 to December 1989. Title: Special Class Drafting Engineer
Lead drafting engineer involved in the design, testing and development of
award winning, state of the art, coordinate measuring systems (Micro-Val),
high precision machine tools and accessories, and precision hand tools.
Component designs included complex castings, special test fixtures,
sheetmetal fabrications and complex mechanical and hydraulic assemblies.
Worked closely with senior engineers, project managers and bargaining unit
(Union) personnel. Coordinated prototype development of a high precision
machine tool. Maintained good professional relationships at all levels. A
key interface with vendors and strategic suppliers. Used CAD systems to
perform design tasks and was promoted to lead CAD operator. Provided
supervision, training and support for the CAD system and all CAD operators.
Toyenco Inc. - Warwick, RI
June 1976 to September 1978. Title: Sales Engineer
My first professional job. Involved in the sales, promotion and design of
industrial air handling and air pollution control systems and related
equipment. Responsible for generating new business and providing technical
support for existing accounts. Nurtured existing customers. Directed and
coordinated installation and start-up of systems. Territory included RI,
Southeastern MA and Eastern CT.
Education:
Providence College - Providence, RI
Degree: BA General Studies with Business and Marketing concentration.
Graduate: June 1999
Community College of Rhode Island - Warwick, RI
Degree: Associates, in Applied Sciences, in Machine Design
Graduate: June 1976 (Honors)
LaSalle Academy - Providence, RI
Graduate: June 1973
Professional Skills and Awards:
- Solid Works 2009 - November 2009
- Solid Edge Version 20 - February 2007
- Wildfire Training. Bostitch - June 2005
- Gold Award recipient GTECH's Building Excellence Program - February 2005
- Pro/Engineer Sheet metal training - September 2004
- Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire training - June 2003
- Microsoft Project Training. GTECH - November 2001
- Human Interaction Laboratory. NTL Institute, Bethel ME - September, 2001.
- Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER, Release 2001. PTC, Needham, MA - August,
2001.
- Employee separation and termination training. GTECH - August, 2000.
- Essentials of Communication Seminar. Newport, RI - July, 2000.
- Volunteer of the Quarter. GTECH - December, 1999.
- Conflict Management & Confrontational Skills Seminar. Providence, RI -
June, 1999.
- Co-founder Gtech/Times 2 Robotics Club. GTECH - June, 1999.
- Cadkey Design Software. In-house training. Mentor Inc. - February, 1996.
- Several US Patents: Here are (2) # 6,156,004 and # 5,505,683
- Several European Patents: Here are (2) # 97920203.3-2305 and # 97920128.2-
2305
- Plastics for Designers. Plastics Fair, Providence, RI - 1995.
- Co-Captain, US First Robot Competition. Davol Inc. - 1995.
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Seminar. Haemonetics Inc. - June,
1992.
- AutoCAD Release II solid modeling course. Haemonetics Inc. - February,
1992.
- AutoCAD training course. Haemonetics Inc. - April, 1990.
- Member of the International Federation of Professional and Technical
Engineers
Local 119 - 1978 to 1989.
- Experienced with Design for Manufacturability/Assembly. Brown & Sharpe -
1985.
- Advanced Mechanical and Surface Design. Computervision Corp. - August,
1985.
- CAD/CAM training course, Computervision Cadds 4X. Brown & Sharpe - June,
1985.
- Engineering Apprenticeship. Brown & Sharpe - December 1978 to July 1979.
- Certified Sports Coach.
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
Interests:
Play Guitar - Golf (Member Potowomut Golf Club) - Carpentry - Photography
References:
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