Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
RICHARD L. MADARIS
Orlando, FL 32811
E-mail: abnkdl@r.postjobfree.com
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a Mechanical Design Engineer, commensurate with the scope of
my design skills and expertise in engineering design, development and analysis.
SUMMARY:
Highly innovative individual with over sixteen years of broad-based experience as a Mechanical
Designer/Drafter. Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5, DOD MIL-STD-100 drafting standards
and FAA specifications. Demonstrated ability in working to close tolerances using GD&T.
Created mechanical and electrical assembly/detail drawings of various system components from
notes, verbal instructions, photos, rough and/or detailed sketches, for engineering, and
manufacturing, and the natural ability to interact with technical and non-technical staff at all levels.
EXPERIENCE:
Lockheed/Martin
3/2008-Present Mechanical Designer (Contractor)
1/2001-1/2002 Research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls,
robots, machines and thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production. Apply research to the
planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments,
controls, and/or machines. Knowledge of cost effective design and experience with large castings, sheetmetal
parts, machined parts, plastics, and E/M packaging on large assembly.
Vought Aerospace
12/2007-4/2008 Mechanical Designer (Contractor)
1/2007-4/2007 Verify equipment interfaces, structural interfaces, penetrations, clamping locations, and dynamic/static space
claim on the Boeing 787.
Piper Aircraft
4/2007-12/2007 Mechanical Designer (Contractor)
Designed custom installation, for various system components on different versions of Piper Aircraft.
Eaton Aerospace
6/2004-10/2006 Mechanical Designer (Contractor)
6/2003-12/2003 Responsible for development of various Hydraulic components form prototype to production on military and
1/2002-9/2002 commercial type aircraft such as the Comanche Helicopter, A-380 and the new F-35(JSF). Designed
Hydraulic system components including layouts, detailed machine/casting/forging parts, large assemblies,
installation, routing and schematics. Able to succinctly and professionally interact with US and international
customers while protecting the interests of both the company and customer.
Parker Aerospace
1/2004-6/2004 Mechanical Designer (Contractor)
Responsible for development of fuel system and components from prototype to production for the F-35(JSF).
Coordinate and verify equipment interfaces, requirements (design, producibility, and installation), structural
interfaces, penetrations, clamping locations, and dynamic/static space claim.
Northrop
2/2003-6/2003 Mechanical Designer (Contractor)
Designed primary structure for the Global Hawk unmanned airplane this included making provision for
locating components. Responsible for all types of structural parts as well as assembly analysis associated
with installation of parts in Fuselage sections. Experienced with sheet metal, advanced composite structures
and plastics.
Peterbilt Motors
9/2002-2/2003 Mechanical Designer (Contractor)
5/1998-2/1999 Responsible for creating a faster and more cost effective manufacturing process of the 330 tractor/truck.
Perform engineering liaison function with manufacturing during hardware build and complete work
according to standard engineering principles and practices. Designed molded kick panels, new dashboard
and system component installations from prototype to production on the 387 tractor.
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EXPERIENCE:
Premier Aviation Inc.
10/2000-12/2000 Mechanical Designer/Drafter (Contractor)
6/1993-7/1995 Mechanical Drafter/Designer (Direct)
Designed custom installation, for customer requested system components on various types of Bell
Helicopters. This includes major structure modification to accommodate such components as avionics racks,
laptop computers, monitors, refreshment cabinets, stereo systems, PA speakers, and navigational equipment.
Knowledge of standard mechanical engineering practices including proper material choices and design for
manufacturability. Experience with weldments, sheetmetal, machined parts, plastics, and composite material.
FSI International
5/2000-10/2000 Electro-Mechanical Designer/Drafter (Contractor)
3/1998-5/1998 Designed photoresist processing equipment handlers, for the semiconductor markets that move silicon wafers
from station to station where prime, coat, bake and develop processes are performed. Responsible for
development of various types of products form prototype to production. Knowledge of cost effective design
and experience with weldments, sheetmetal, machined parts, cable/pipe routing, rack and stack, and E/M
Packaging.
Beal Aerospace
6/1999-5/2000 Mechanical Designer/Drafter (Contractor)
Responsible for the research, plan, design and develop creating various installations on the BA-2 rocket, for
all fuel system components. This includes all tube/pipe routing for these components on all three stages.
Apply this research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical
systems. Experience with weldments, and sheetmetal models.
Decibel Products
8/1997-5/1998 Mechanical Designer/Drafter (Contractor)
Designed telecommunication radio frequency antennas, filters, combiners, and amplifiers. Responsible for
the rack design to accommodate these components and cable routing to each component. Experience with
weldments, sheetmetal, and E/M Packaging.
Texas Instruments
7/1995-1/1997 Mechanical Designer/Drafter (Direct)
Designed custom installation, for customer requested system components on the Army hummv. This
includes modification to accommodate such components as avionics racks, laptop computers, monitors, and
navigational equipment. Responsible for development of various types of products form prototype to
production. Knowledge of cost effective design and experience with metal castings, weldments, sheetmetal,
machined parts, plastics, E/M Packaging, and composite material.
DESIGN SOFTWARE:
Pro/Engineer Wildfire (30,000+ hrs.), and modules Pro/Surface, Pro/Sheetmetal, Pro/Cabling,
Pro/Piping, Pro/Intralink, CATIA v4 /v5 (8000 hrs) and AutoCad release 10-2000 (1700 hrs.),
MICRO CADAM release V1R5 and 14 for windows (4500 hrs.). Working Knowledge of various PDM
systems such as Matrix One and Lockheed/Martin’s PDM systems. Thorough knowledge of MSWord
and its application. Ability to use MS Access, PowerPoint, and EXCEL.
EDUCATION:
A.A.S. Degree - Aviation Maintenance/Electronics Technology
A.A.S. Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
CATIA v5 Basic. and Advance Surfacing classes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Honorably Discharged Veteran - U.S. Air Force
Airframe & Powerplant Licenses
Private Pilot
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