Stephen G. Welk

P.O. Box ****

Spokane WA, *****

509-***-****

abnbeg@r.postjobfree.com

February 7, 2010

Re: Application For Design Engineer

I am writing to express my interest in working as a design engineer

with your firm, in response to a job posting on Resume Book. Many of the

requirements listed are a part of my working experience. It varies from

working in the team environment of a small family business, to self-

employment, to working on a team in a corporate environment. Since my

college years, I have worked to develop solutions in all stages, from

gathering information during initial contact with customers to

installation, start-up and training on finished product. You've listed

experience with Pro-Engineer & Intralink software as part of your

requirements. I do not have experience in these, however I would welcome

arrangements to train on them while making your investment worthwhile. I

have been familiarized with the parametric design concept that Pro-Engineer

uses in my initial training on Solidworks and have produced O&M manuals and

parts lists using MS word programs and Adobe Professional.

I ask you for the opportunity to create and design appliances

utilizing my design and hand's-on practical experience of building

equipment. Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Stephen G. Welk

Stephen G. Welk

P.O. Box 1662, Spokane WA, 99210

509-***-**** ? abnbeg@r.postjobfree.com

1 Objective

To work as Mechanical Engineer where hands-on experience with all aspects

of development, fabrication, implementation and servicing products can be

used to produce practical, functional, high quality equipment.

Summary of Skills and Experience

Solid Modeling (AutoCAD) Machine shop production Purchasing, Accounting, Billing

Prototyping Coordinating vendor & 07B Electrician Specialty license

Detail Drawing Pkgs. in-house production

(AutoCAD) Field Service Coordination Welding / Fabrication /

3-D parts blow-ups & part & Support Wire-forming

lists Electro-mechanical Steel heat treatment

On-Line Product Research interfacing Metal plating, powder coat &

Materials Strength Design Interpretation of paint

Design Submittal & Review engineering specs and Electronic office filing &

Solidworks (intro course) concept drawings network

Hydraulic Equipment Design Wire diagrams & schematics Microsoft Office programs

Technical writing (O&M A/C Design & Installation,

manuals) Bearing life (RSES certified: Type I & II)

Patent filing Problem diagnosis (electrical &

mechanical)

K&N Electric, Industrial Equipment Division, Spokane, WA 2006 - 2009

1 Mechanical Engineer/ Project Manager

Designed, serviced, and coordinated production of specialized heavy

equipment, from customer specifications to finished product Coordinated

field installation, start-up, and service. Specialized in simplifying

design to reduce fabrication costs, customer maintenance, & improve

quality. Obtained permits for special projects from local authorities.

Welk Appliance Repair, Spokane, WA 1992-2006

2 Sole Proprietor / Inventor/ Fabricator

Designed, prototyped, tested, Patented, set up and operated small scale

production of WRENCHMASTERTM a quick release portable wrench-holder for box

wrenches. (U.S. Patent 5,173,999) Utilized Mechanical Engineering,

machining, & fabrication experience for the maintenance of major appliances

(residential & commercial), plumbing, HVAC, and specialty items.

Specialized in vintage equipment preservation & renovation; performed all

aspects of operating a sole proprietorship.

TEI inc. Spokane, WA (Material Handling Equipment Mfr.) 1990-1991

3 Mechanical Engineer

Designed, prototyped, and tested material handling equipment with emphasis

on streamlining design for maximum performance and minimum production cost.

High-speed reciprocating hydraulic drive design was part of this work.

Ventura Hose Inc. Oxnard, CA 1987-1991

4 Mechanical Engineer

Worked with a team to form a new full service industrial hose

distributorship & manufacturing business from concept to full-scale

profitable operation.

5 Contract Mechanical Engineering / Machinist/ Fabricator

Created a new, simplified machine design that cut its fabrication time by

50%; replaced complicated mechanical mechanisms with state-of-the-art

electronic controls to increase flexibility, & quality. Personally mass-

produced these machines utilizing machine shop & welding equipment.

UTEC Metals, Spokane, WA 1984-1987

6 Mechanical Engineer / Machinist / Fabricator

Designed, Built, & implemented, as a senior design project, a unique band

saw for cutting large ingots for Kaiser Aluminum while still loaded on a

Tractor-trailer. The design reduced project cost to a minute fraction of

Kaiser's projected 3-5million dollar start-up cost & eliminated costly

labor and surface damage due to handling.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA

SOLIDWORKS intro training course, Quest Integration, Post Falls, ID

Continuing ed. required for Residential Maintenance Electrician License,

Dept. of L&I approved educators, Spokane, WA

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