Mechanical Product Designer

Michael W. Rother ***********@*****.*** • 303-***-**** • Jasper, Alabama

MECHANICAL AND PRODUCT DESIGNER

Veteran Mechanical and Product Designer with Multiple 3D CAD Software Experience, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering and as a Mechanical and Electronic Technician.

SPECIALTIES

MULTIPLE 3D CAD SOFTWARE – MECHANICAL COMPONENT DESIGN – SYSTEMS DESIGN – BILLS OF MATERIAL – R&D, DESIGN & TEST – MANUFACTURING PROCESSES SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Designed more than 600 FAA approved and certified components for the Mechanical Flight Control System, ECS/Pressurization System & Main Cabin Door Latch Mechanism. Assisted with interior and seat design, fuselage, wing and empennage structures.

To reduce design time and errors for a Lightweight Aluminum Intermodal Chassis I worked closely with shop workers and suppliers before prototype build began.

To put a lagging Friction Stir Welder project back on schedule I created 3D CAD models from 2D CAD data and created a second friction stir welder and ancillary support equipment from clean sheet.

To restore confidence with the prime contractor and keep a multimillion dollar contract intact, I identified quality gaps that ultimately increased quality and manufacturability for a complex military trailer.

Professional Experience

MWR Product Design & Consultant Jasper, Alabama 2009–present Part time Product design & 3D CAD consulting firm (dates will overlap) Product Design Consultant

Responsible for assisting companies develop products, provide extra CAD services and transition from 2D CAD to 3D CAD.

• Created several concept 3D CAD models to show options for an automated Duel Router & Drill tool to route center webs for flatbed semi-trailers.

• Produced manufacturing data packages for a new military flatbed semi-trailer that resulted in a 30% decrease in structure setup time and 40% improvements in weld quality.

• Designed a welding setup fixture for an intermodal flat-deck transport platform, saving setup time and increasing weld quality.

Altec Industries Birmingham, Alabama 2015–2017

Utility Truck Body Manufacturing

Associate Designer – SolidWorks, Siemens Team Center Responsible for designing utility truck bodies, flatbed platforms, storage boxes. Working with manufacturing and quality leads and workers to solve issues in fabricating products.

• Used Solidworks to create 3D CAD models and 2D CAD drawings.

• Used Siemens Team Center PLM software to manage and communicate with production control, sales and marketing teams.

• Worked with manufacturing and quality personnel to solve manufacturing issues. Michael W. Rother ***********@*****.*** • 303-***-**** • Jasper, Alabama 2

Fontanne Trailers Jasper, Alabama 06/2009 –01/2015 Manufacture of Commercial & Military Flatbed Semi-Trailer & Intermodal Transport Equipment Fontaine Engineered Products

Product Designer - Siemens NX 9.0 2011 – 2015 Full Time Employee Responsible for creating 3D CAD models, detail drawings & working with suppliers.

• Designed friction stir welder ancillary equipment, side rail friction stir welder, deck trim router,

• Designed customer specified flatbed semi-trailer accessories, shop test fixtures and equipment.

• Designed intermodal light weight intermodal chassis, next generation refrigerated container. Fontaine Intermodal Trailers

Consultant, Manufacturing Engineering 2011 – 2011 Contract, MWR Product Development Responsible for designing weld setup fixture for intermodal flat deck equipment.

• Designed welding fixture with manufacturing personnel.

• Worked with outside suppliers to order components.

• Worked with welders and assemblies to successful complete project.

• Provided construction equipment illustrations for contract engineer to complete government bid documentation.

• Worked with R&D department to put friction stir welder project back on schedule by providing 3D CAD models and 2D Drawings.

Fontaine Military Trailers

Consultant, Manufacturing Engineering 2010 – 2010 Contract, MWR Product Development Responsible for providing manufacturing data package for military flatbed semi-trailer.

• Created weld instructions and weld maps per US Army specifications for welding transportation equipment.

• Designed secondary drill fixtures to back up primary CNC drill operation. Fontaine Military Trailers

Consultant, Quality Engineering 2009 – 2009 on assignment, Daxcon Engineering Responsible for providing quality documentation.

• Identified quality gaps for a complex military trailer, increasing quality and manufacturability and restoring confidence with the prime contractor, keeping a multimillion dollar contract intact.

• Created root cause and corrective action reports to correct quality deficiencies in weld quality. Daxcon Engineering Peoria, Illinois 06/2008–09/2009 Contract Engineering

Project Engineer 2008 - 2009

Responsible for creating 3D CAD models of military aircraft components.

• Working from aged mechanical drawings created 3D CAD models of F-15 eagle bulkheads and A-10 Warthog leading edge components and assemblies.

• Working with on-site engineers worked through design and part issues to create quality products for Boeing Aircraft Company.

Quality Engineering Consultant (see above) 2009 – 2009 on assignment to Fontaine Military Trailers Responsible for providing quality documentation.

• Identified quality gaps for a complex military trailer, increasing quality and manufacturability and restoring confidence with the prime contractor, keeping a multimillion dollar contract intact.

• Created root cause and corrective action reports to correct quality deficiencies in weld quality. Michael W. Rother ***********@*****.*** • 303-***-**** • Jasper, Alabama 3

Adam Aircraft LLC Denver, Colorado 08/2001–01/2008 Manufacture of an in-line twin engine advance composite aircraft Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Responsible for designing FAA certified aircraft components and systems.

• Designed more than 600 FAA approved and certified components, including clean sheet designs of a mechanical flight control system, ECS/Pressurization system and main cabin door latch mechanism. Assisted with interior and seat design, fuselage, wing and empennage structures.

• Gained a reputation as the “GOTO GUY”. I assisted project teams and engineers to start or complete projects that resulted in reducing program development time. I received numerous awards for going above and beyond assigned tasks and volunteer work.

• Lead a team that built an “Iron Bird” to layout the flight control system. Education

Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT 1994 Certificate Computer Aided Design & Drafting (AutoCAD) US Navy

Associates degree Fallon, NV 1984

AAS Equivalent Electronic Technology

Training Devices “A” School Millington, TN 1978

Certificate Training Devices Maintenance

Aviation Hydraulic “A” School Millington, TN 1974

Certificate Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Maintenance Software

CAD Experience: Siemens NX 4.0 thru 9.0 (5 Years), Solidworks 2016 (2 Years), Solid Edge V18 (8 years), AutoCAD (5 years), Autodesk Fusion 360 (3 Years)

CAD Familiarity: Solid Edge W/Synchronous Technology, Autodesk Inventor, SDRC Ideas, Catia, PTC Creo Office: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook; Libre Office Outreach and Volunteer Experience

Walker County Christian Chorus Walker County, Alabama 2012 & 2014 Presented Handel’s Messiah with members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Performed bass solos each time. Feed My Sheep Food Pantry Jasper, Alabama 2015–Current River of Living Water United Methodist Church distributes food to needy families in the Walker County area. Military Service

US Navy - 10 years - Petty Officer 2nd Class - Aviation Hydraulic and Training Devices Maintenance Target Organizations and Geography

Product Development group within an innovative & entrepreneurial manufacturing company Social Networks

www.linkedin.com/in/mwrother500 www.grabcad.com/mike.rother www.facebook.com/mwrother500

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