Customer Service Design

Bret M.

Richmond, Tx. *****

abopw5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Actively seeking internships or full time entry level employment in the subsea equipment

design field, as drafter, designer, or engineer.

Summary of Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Aug 2012

• Certified Solidworks Professional (CSWP). (Feb 2013)

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.

• Working knowledge of other engineering softwares including Mastercam,

Unigraphics CAD/CAM, Arena/OptQuest factory simulation software.

• Currently enrolled in GD&T certification classes.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Project, Access,

Powerpoint, Word, as well as knowledge of statistical and operations

management/optimization calculations using linear algebraic functions of Excel.

• Good understanding of C++, ( top of C++ class and tutored others per professor’s

request.)

• Strong proficiency with graphic design softwares Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Certified Composites Technician (CCT) through ACMA with experience in

polymer and composite materials manufacturing methods.

• Working knowledge of CNC water jet cutter, IGems, FANUC CNC interface.

• Experience using manual lathes and mills.

• Strong understanding of the design of manufacturing systems.

• Strong understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts governing factory

efficiency.

• Several years’ professional experience with machinery repair and maintenance.

• Highly computer literate, can learn software quickly and self-train, and train

others.

• Owner and operator of an online proprietorship.

• Over ten years of varied management and customer service experience.

Education

• Graduated from Texas State’s Bachelor of Science program in Manufacturing

Engineering, with a Math Minor. 3.37 GPA Graduation Date: August 2012

• Research experience under Dr. Bahram Asiabanpour, professor at Texas State,

studying layered manufacturing techniques and induction brazing for rapid prototyping.

(can provide letter of recommendation)

• Associate's Degree in Visual Communication with specialization in Interface

Design and Usability from Austin Community College.

• I have accumulated over 180 hours from various colleges, technical and other,

ranging from Aircraft Mechanic, Electronics Engineering, A+ Cert., Management, and

Marketing. After finishing at Texas State, I plan to return to ACC to finish the

Management and Marketing degree.

Work Experience

• (Current) Online Proprietor (Ebay). Also help operate family import business.

• (2011-2012) Texas State University - Research Intern - Responsibilities included

the study of layered manufacturing techniques and rapid prototyping, development of

induction brazing techniques, heavy usage of Inventor software for drafting, operation of

CNC cutting machines, GMAW and arc welding, and usage of various other power tools.

Other responsibilities include locating and purchasing equipment worldwide, as well as

supplies for the Engineering Department. Can provide letters of recommendation from

Professors.

• (2008-2009) Shaver Service Center - Technician - Repaired power tool and small

appliances.

• (2005 -2008) Manager and operator of a photographic special effects operation.

Helped to transform a small local photography firm into a national success within a few

years using innovative approaches to process improvement, quality controls, and new

services. Trained an international team of non-English speaking artists using graphical and

video training aids of my own authoring. Other responsibilities included photo-editing,

graphics creation, scripting Photoshop; managing and training artists via telecommute. I

then managed these contractors and coordinated workflow and payroll.

• (2000-2008, Intermittent part time) freelance mechanical maintenance and repair

of power tools, appliances, pool, spa, large scale aquarium equipment, car audio

installation, basic mechanic work.

• (2000-2001) Len Roger Electrical Contracting - electrician’s apprentice, operated

heavy machinery on construction sites, ran conduit and wires.

• (1996-2000) Petsmart - Livestock keeper, forklift driver and 4-teir aquarium

systems maintenance technician.

• Intermittent service over several years as a truck driver and trade show

coordinator for a family owned furniture import company.

Pertinent Classes From Mfg. Eng. Curriculum

MFGE 3316: CAD/CAM

*Hand coding of g-code

*Use of Mastercam to generate 3D entities

*Selection tool types, size, speed, cutter material and other parameters based on design and

parent material type.

*Use of mastercam to generate gcode

*Use of cnc simulator to hone skills before moving to real CNC mill.

*Used mastercam generated gcode with Bridgeport 3 axis Mill to mill blocks of wood and plastic

*Studied mathematical basis of how CAD/CAM/CNC work.

*Used Inventor or Autocad with IGEMS to create CNC waterjet cut paths

Other topics include design process, description of wireframe/surface/solid models,

transformation and manipulation of objects, finite element analysis, data exchange, process

planning, machine elements, fundamentals of numerical control programming for turning and

milling processes, fundamentals of CAD/CAM systems, CNC code generation by CAD/CAM

software, waterjet cutting.

MFGE 4365: Tool Design

*Heavy use of Inventor

*During this course, we designed a device in CAD and then manufactured it from parts found in

catalogs.

*Studied design of single and multi-point cutting tools, jig and fixture design, gage design, and

the design of tooling for polymer processing and sheet metal fabrication. Laboratory projects

involved the use of computer aided design and rapid prototyping.

MFGE 2332: Material Selection and Manufacturing Processes

*Hands on manual milling, lathe, welding, casting, plastics injection molding.

*Use of micrometer, reading blueprint to determine material selection and process parameter

determination.

MFGE 4367: Polymer Properties and Processing

* Hands on composite manufacturing

* Became familiar with structure, physical & mechanical properties, design considerations and

processing methods for polymer-based materials. Processing methods covered: injection

molding, blow molding, thermoforming, extrusion, compression molding, filament winding, lay-

up methods, vacuum bag molding and pultrusion.

ENGR 1413 - Introduction To Engineering Design: CAD

*Hands on Autocad and manual drafting

MFGE 4395: Computer Integrated Manufacturing

*Hands on use of “Arena” factory optimization software

Topics covered included control strategies for manufacturing systems, automated material

handling systems, production planning, shop floor control, manufacturing execution systems,

manufacturing databases and their integration, data communication and protocols and

man/machine interfaces.

TECH 1330: Assembly Processes

*Hands on welding, riveting, brazing

*Intensive classroom study of basic assembly process to include gas, arc, resistance, thermite,

induction, and forge welding; weld-ability, weld metallurgy, weld symbology, and weld testing;

brazing; soldering; mechanical fastening to include threaded fasteners, rivets, shrink and press

fits, seams, staples, crimping, and structural adhesives.

MFGE 4363: Concurrent Processes Engineering

*Studied Toyota method of project management and product development, business plans, house

of quality, ect.

*Studied design and development of products and processes; impact of ethical issues on design;

the discussion of real-world engineering problems and emerging engineering issues with

practicing engineers; preparation of reports; plans or specifications; cost estimation; project

management, communication and the fabrication of an engineered product/system.

Computer Science 1428

Students will be able to use a Windows editor and compiler environment. C++

MATH 3375 Engineering Mechanics

*Studied statics, using a vector approach to mechanics.

ENGR 2300: Materials Engineering

*define the structure of materials, including crystallography, microstructure, defects, and phase

diagrams.

Be able to relate structure-property relationships and define the properties of materials including

mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical.

Understand the properties and applications of advanced materials including polymers, ceramics,

and composites.

ENGR 3311 Mechanics of Materials

Study of various kinds of stress in service such as normal stress, shear stress, and bending stress.

MFGE 4376 Conrol Systems And Instrumentation

The theory of automated control systems and its applications to manufacturing systems are

covered in this course. Topics covered include: modeling of systems, time and frequency domain

feedback control systems, stability analysis, transducer and sensor technology and digital control

Interests

My interests lie within the realm of nearly every human endeavor in science, the advancement of

technology, astronomy, history, computers, business, archaeology, biology, advertising, outdoor

activities, automotive performance, art, and experience design in all mediums.

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