FRANKLIN KLAVON
Franklin Klavon, PO Box ****, Jackson, MI, 49204 • 517-***-**** • **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Mechanical Engineer
WORK HISTORY
Mechanical Project Engineer
Roberts Sinto Corporation Grand Ledge, MI
Apr 2011 to Present
Manage and Design Accumulating Conveyor and Foundry Equipment projects.
• Automotive and Parts Manufacturing
• Solid Edge V20
• Autodesk Inventor 2012
• Autocad 2011
• Manufacturing Process Improvement (Procedures)
• Quality Team Projects (Troubleshooting)
• FMEA
Mechanical Design Engineer (Temp)
Eckhart and Associates Lansing, MI
Apr 2010 to Jan 2011
Contract Employee at Special Machine Design and Build Shop. Solidworks 2011. Autocad. Fast Paced Environment.
• Hirata Cylinder Head Assembly Line Retool
• Robot Gripper Design, Valve Install Station Design
• Automatic Sealant Apply Station Design, Pallet Design
• Logomat Power Roller Conveyer Reconfiguration
• Ford HF35 Transmission Lift Assist Equipment
Mechanical Design Engineer (Temp)
Bosch ATMO Charleston, SC
Apr 2008 to Dec 2008
Contract Employee at Machine Design Division. Solidworks, Autocad. Concept, Design, Detail, Check, Procurement. This was a very fast paced environment. I worked on three major Bosch automation projects:
• Z06 Corvette Caliper Assembly Line
• GM HFV6, Ford Cyclone High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly
• AdP High Volume Thermal Spray Dial Machine
Senior Project Engineer
Orbitform Jackson, MI
Feb 1996 to Jan 2008
Managed and designed special machine projects(automotive et al) start to finish. Customer contact. Assembly, machining, controls engineer support.
• Solidworks, Autocad, Reverse Engineer, CNC & Vibratory Bowl Integration
• Tool, Die, Gage, Special Machines, Multi-Axis Slides, Lean Mfg. Cells
• Orbital & Impact Riveters, Industrial Conveyors, FEMA
• Robot Integration, Dial Machines, Pick-n-Place, Product Design
• Special Training: Solidworks, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Tolerance
Senior Mechanical Engineer
New Horizons Technologies Jackson, MI
Mar 1993 to Feb 1996
Engineering Dept. Manager, Sales Calls, Proposals, Machine Concepts & Design
• Autocad, Tool, Die, Gage, Fabs, Scissor Lift, Chucks, Dials, HVAC
• Mfg. Process Development, Conveyors for Post Cereal, Pallet Stackers
Mechanical Engineer
American Tube & Wire Plymouth, MI
May 1991 to Jun 1992
Tool, Die and Gage Designer. Developed Mfg. Processes for tube and wire fabrication, gaging, and production. Autocad
• Extrude, Bend, Pierce, Broach, Threading, Coining, Flaring, Trimming
Mechanical Engineer
Patterson Lake Products Pinkney, MI
May 1989 to Apr 1991
Mechanical Designer at Manufacturing facility. Drafting Board
• Bolt Makers, Extrusion Dies, Stamping, Screw & Drill Machines
• Hot and Cold Forging Dies, Gages, Wire Dies
Designer
Quality Control Design Troy, MI
Jul 1986 to May 1989
Mechanical Designer, Draftsman. Jobshop for Saginaw Steering Gear
• Cold Headers, Forging, Bend Dies, Trim Dies, Thread Rolling, Weld Fixtures
• Indicator, Concentricity, Taper Ring Gages, Form Tools, Grind Fixtures
• Flush Pin, Thread & Spline Gages, Process set-up sheets
Well Logging Engineer
NL McCullough Dunbar, WV
May 1984 to Jun 1986
Gas Well Servicing Company
• Open & Cased Hole Wells, Sonic Seismogram, Radioactive Tracers
• Neutron and Gamma Logs, Perforation, Plugging
EDUCATION
University of Michigan Dearborn Dearborn, MI
Sep 1987 to Dec 1991
• Master's Degree Mechanical Engineering (Minor: Engineering Materials)
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
Sep 1980 to May 1984
• Bachelor's Degree Geological Engineering
SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS
Solidworks, Autocad, Inventor, Solid Edge, Microsoft Office
REFERENCES
Professional References: Available on request