Kevin Michael Souders

Sylvania, OH *****

www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-michael-souders •419-***-**** • ac8i12@r.postjobfree.com

Design Engineer

Repeated success producing innovative mechanical designs

Dynamic, highly motivated engineer with expertise in CAD, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, and computer hardware and networks gained over eight years of professional experience. Proven ability to manage complex projects. Excels in assessing technical systems and implementing improvements. Personable and driven with the communication skills needed to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Concept and Detail Drawings • 3D Modeling • Product Evaluation and Testing • Troubleshooting • Custom Fabrication • 3D Printing • Information Technology

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Software

SolidWorks Certified, NX-Siemens, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite

Hardware

Machine Tools, 3D Printers, NAS Servers, Work Stations, Networks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Engineer (May 2018 - September 2018)

Concept Solutions Corp., Sylvania, OH

Leveraged SolidWorks to create drawings and 3-D models of machine parts during a four-month contract. Drafted bills of materials for complex projects.

Key Achievements:

Produced highly detailed drawings with integrated instructions for automotive equipment.

Mechanical Engineer (December 2016 - February 2018)

Sponseller Group, Inc., Holland, OH

Produced 3D models from existing drawings and real-world measurements of automotive and factory equipment. Created detail drawings of all components of fully modeled assemblies. Produced assembly drawings showing locations of parts. Modified existing 3D models for design changes in equipment.

Key Achievements:

Modeled walk-ways and railings for a flash freezer assembly line.

Created highly complex drawings with integrated instructions for machinists to build automotive factory equipment.

Promoted to full-time position after consistently high performance as an intern.

Design Services Engineering Intern (08/2015-12/2015)

Plastic Technologies, Inc., Holland, OH

Leveraged NX and AutoCAD to design 2D and 3D projects. Utilized 3D printer for rapid prototyping of models. Scanned reference geometry of plastic bottles.

Key Achievements:

Created detailed drawings of injection-blown beverage and consumer product bottles.

Product Evaluation Engineering Intern (09/2014–12/2014)

Aisin Technical Center, Northville, MI

Fabricated testing equipment and rigs. Tested auto parts and logged results. Researched and designed storage solutions.

Key Achievements:

Fabricated custom testing equipment to evaluate strength, durability, and number of cycles before automotive component failure.

Created storage solution for car seats at research center.

Chief Technologist (May 2010 - September 2014)

Souders Computer Design, Sylvania, OH

Designed, built, and repaired computers, servers, and operating systems. Developed and managed networks.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology (December 2017)

The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Capstone Project: Led a team in designing an automated loader prototype for a pick-up truck.

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