Employment
RedViking, Mechanical Engineer Plymouth, Mi. April 2015- Present
Engineer and design production automation, assembly, and test equipment, gages, fixtures, and tooling.
Apply engineering principals and formulas to designs using engineering and software data.
Communicate effectively and professionally with vendors, customers, and management.
Use of geometric dimensioning and tolerance stack–ups.
Lead engineer for Automated Guided Vehicles, as well as, integrated capital equipment.
LeMatic Inc., Design Engineer Jackson, Mi. June 2012- April 2015
DFMA for slicing and conveying lines for the bakery industry.
Completed multiple projects following BIMBA, FDA, CE, UL standards.
Designed LEAN cost saving manufacturing practices.
Continually update CAD models and the connected ERP BOM’s.
Continuous training in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Made2Manage.
Kellogg Community College, CAD Lab Assistant Battle Creek, Mi. May 2008- Nov 2009
Assisted drafting students in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Mentored students in life learning objectives.
Updated software service packs for CAD systems.
Journeyman Carpenter Locals 627 & 525 Jacksonville, Fl. May 1996- Sept. 2009
Supervised in all different stages of residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
Project liaison between contractors.
Built project from blueprints while following state and local ordinances.
Blue print drafting.
Completed accredited apprenticeship training program.
United States Navy Nov. 1993- Nov. 1996
Aerographer’s Mate, Meteorology and Oceanography
High standards are the cornerstone of service men and women. They relate in every aspect of my professional and personal accomplishments.
Core of Competence:
SolidWorks- CSWP
Auto-CAD
Pro-E (Creo)
R&D/Prototyping
FEA
GD&T
Drafting
Office Suites
Education
Bachelor of Science, Product Design Engineering
Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, 2012
Associate of Science, Mechanical Design in CAD
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek Michigan, 2009
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Deans Lists
OSHA Safety Training Certified- # 1926.451
Certified SolidWorks Professional
GD&T Fundamentals-Quality One International
Self-directed study of Controls Engineering
Memberships/Volunteer Highlights
Life Remodeled
Habitat for Humanity
Softball Manager/Player/USA Umpire
Coach - City Soccer/Hockey League
Published Design Work - Artistic