Mechanical Design Engineer
Resume:
Patrick T. Krell
* ****** ***** ***** *'Fallon, Mo. 63366 314-***-****
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MECHANICAL ENGINEER/ TEAM LEADER/FIELD Team LEADER/DESIGN
ENGINEER/logistics/manufacturing Engineer/ QUALITY ENGINEER/DRAFTER
Profile
Mechanical Engineering with solid expertise in Conception, Design,
Development, Production, Quality, Field Service, and Testing of Military
and commercial systems and equipment. Team leader in charge of development
of electrical assemblies and enclosures, cabling, sheet metal hydraulic
systems, pneumatic systems, mechanical drives, and mechanical structure to
meet the customer's requirements of EMI, corrosion, human factors,
environmental, thermal, shock and vibration and system requirements. In-
depth knowledge of cost constraints, project engineering, scheduling, field
service, manufacturing procedures, vendor interface, and quality
control. Highly experienced in the areas of detail design, documentation,
and solid modeling (Pro Engineering and Solidworks) of weldments, casting,
sheet metal, injection molds, spin molding, plastics, cabling, hydraulic
and pneumatic tubing and hoses. All designs and documentation were produced
on Pro Engineering CAD Software and released in Windchill since 1995.
Key Skills
Proposal Development; Design and Development; Manufacturing, Specification
Compliance; Conceptual Layout; Detail Design; Documentation; Configuration
Management; Production Support; Vendor Interface and Compliance; Quality
Control; Organizational Development; Project Management; International
Business; Corporate Communications; Client Relations Management
Design and development experience includes projects for all branches of the
U.S. Military and Foreign Government. Mechanical design of Automatic Test
Equipment, cabling, transit cases, aircraft radar systems, armored vehicle
systems (missile, fire suppression and targeting), aircraft loader systems,
cockpit display and controls. The mechanical designs included machining,
castings (sand, investment and die castings), sheet metal, plastics,
composites, weldments, dip brazements, hydraulics tubing, structure,
pneumatic brakes systems, and pallet conveyor systems. The
electromechanical designs meet the requirements of Mil-Std-454, Mil-Std-
461, Mil-Std-464 for EMI, NVG compatible, splash proof, high pressure wash
down, altitude, temperature, environment, handling, Mil-Std-1472 human
factors, shock and vibration, corrosion and thermal compatibility. Design,
documented, configuration management, production support, vendor support,
tolerance stack up analysis and customer interface of the equipment and
cabling for the customer. Provided engineering support for the testing and
certification of the design for delivery to the customer.
Design from conception to production of Electronic Packaging and aircraft
cables to Mil-Std-454, and other customer specification. The designs
included electronic assemblies of processors, power supplies, card cages,
displays, joystick, printed circuit boards outline, MRB and specification.
All designs were delivered to customer and are in current use by US
military. The aircraft I have worked on is the B-52 G and H model, C-130 AC
and M model, the F-5, the Augusta Helicopter and the Cobra. Documentation
to the requirements of ASME Y14.100, DOD-Std-100 and 1000, and customers
specification.
Manufacturing Engineering to develop Manufacturing Instruction Set (MIS),
Design solution in tooling, welding, assemblies of electrical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, and conveyed design and contractual specification and
engineering requirements to manufacture the production equipment. Lead
Engineer to direct the manufacturing personnel is the installation and
assembly of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Project engineering experience in charge of scheduling, cost estimating,
cost reduction, tracking of documentation, engineering changes,
configuration management, production support, vendor support, and customer
interface. Customer support includes programs in the US, Germany, England,
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Afghanistan. Planned and resolved issues of
modification of equipment, part availability, local environmental
compliance requirements, logistics and vehicle availability. Completed all
assigned task under budget and schedule to program requirements. Received
an accommodation from the Wing Commander of the 455th ELRS group in
Afghanistan for support above and beyond program requirements to achieve
customer satisfaction.
Field service experience includes in house and world wide support for the
application of systems and theory of operation, part acquisition,
modification requirements, procedures, and quality assurance. Team leader
in charge of customer interface and support, modification, and quality
assurance of equipment fielded in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Provide the program with part requirement, scheduling, task completion and
status, travel arrangement, billeting, shipping, receiving and customer
relations.
Engineering expertise includes Project Cost Estimates & Proposals, and
Engagement, Planning & Logistics, Implementation, recruiting and hiring
employees and staff, MS Office (Planning, Scheduling, Resources, and
Budget), Mechanical Systems, Welding, Fabrication, Manufacturing
Production, Technical Documents, and Professional Training Development. I
have worked with MS products for more than 20 years and includes, Office
Systems, Omnify, Oracle, Pro Engineer, Windchill and many other
applications.
Experience
DRS C3 and Aviation Company
May 2013 - February, 2014
Mechanical Engineer II; in charge of design, development documentation and
certification of the Electrical Electronic Equipment Test Set (EEETS)
upgrade for the US Air Force, Warner Robbins AFB.
Mechanical Engineer in charge of the design, documentation, production
compliant, logistic compliant and modification requirement for the
Electrical Electronic Equipment Test Set (EEETS)
My responsibilities include the BOM definition for assemblies to be
reworked and upgrade. rebuild and/or replaced for costing and manufacturing
definition.
Mechanical Engineer for C3 and A Material Review Board (MRB) and Rework and
Repair Board (RRB) on all productions delivered to DCMA and the US
government customers.
Lead Engineer in charge of the MSTAR radar system for production and
customer support.
All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering CAD Software
and released in Windchill and Omnify
General Dynamics Land System - Force Protection Inc. Charleston, SC.
January 2013 - May, 2013
Mechanical Engineer II; in charge of development and test of the Cougar
Vehicle for proposal to the US and Canadian Military.
Lead Engineer in charge of the design requirement compliance, definition,
configuration management and modification requirement for the CAT1 and 2,
A1 and A2 vehicle upgrade.
My responsibilities include the BOM definition for assemblies to be
reworked, rebuild and/or replaced for costing and manufacturing definition.
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer in charge of the defined the
inspection requirements and acceptance criteria for incoming Cougar
vehicles for reset.
All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering CREO CAD and
Solidworks 2009 Software and released in Windchill.
General Dynamics Land System - Force Protection Inc. Charleston, SC.
August 2012 - January 2013
Theater Mechanical Engineer, Kandahar AB Afghanistan; in charge of MRAP
Cougar and JERRV vehicles for the 401st at Kandahar AB.
Lead Engineer in charge of the maintenance and engineering compliance for
the MRAP program to the US Army, Marine Corp, Navy and the Air force.
Technical liaison to evaluate the engineering requirements and
specification requirements for the upgrade of the Cougar CAT I and CAT II
A1 and A2 Cougars and the JERRV.
Engineering Liaison to the military customers, TACOM, and DOD personnel on
status and repair of battle damaged vehicle.
Engineer in charge of evaluating weld repair and welding requirements of
modification and repairs to vehicles.
Engineering support to maintenance personnel for repairs of vehicles.
General Dynamics Land System - Force Protection Inc. Charleston, SC.
January 2012 - June 2012
Mechanical Engineer II; in charge of development and test of the JAMMA/GMV
Vehicle for proposal to the US Military.
Lead Engineer in charge of the development, compliance testing and assembly
of the JAMMA vehicle for release for review for US Military at Ford Proving
Grounds.
Completed program Excel part requirement list for upgrades to the vehicle
to integrate the new Roll Over Protection, ROP, the body parts and the new
differentials.
My responsibilities included engineering, procurement, vendor and
manufacturing support of the electrical equipment, cabling, mechanical
structure, weldments, sheet metal, hydraulic hose assemblies, tubing, and
components to complete the JAMMA vehicle's electrical system, hydraulic
brakes, hydraulic steering and drive train system.
Supported the verification testing at Michelin Proving Grounds in
Greenville SC and at Watson Manufacturing.
All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering CAD and
Solidworks 2009 Software and released in Windchill.
Force Protection Inc. Ladson, SC.
Via: Advantage Technical Resourcing
January 2011 - January 2012
Mechanical Engineer II (Contractor); lead engineer in charge of
procurement, development and manufacturing of the JAMMA Vehicle for
proposal to the US Military and NATO countries. Successfully completed
technical data package for 5 major vehicle systems in 3 month for costing,
procurement and manufacturing. Lead Engineer in charge of the manufacturing
and integration to produce a prototype for evaluation by the US military at
Pawtuxet Naval Air Station and Yuma Proving Grounds. All designs and
documentation were produced on Solidworks 2009 Software and released in
Windchill.
DRS Sustainment Systems Inc. St. Louis, Mo.
May 2010 - November 2010
Mechanical Engineer II; lead engineer in charge of design and development
of the Modular Fuel System Pump Module Rack (MFS-PMR) for the US Army.
Completed the design and documentation of the Pump/Engine Module,
Controller Assembly and structural components. Released 175 drawings and
400 components for manufacturing in 4 months. All drawings were completed
to the requirements of DOD-Std-1000, level III. All designs and
documentation were produced on Pro Engineering CAD Software and released in
Windchill.
November 2009 - April 2010
Mechanical Engineer II; lead engineer in charge of design, development and
manufacturing of the Fuel Distribution Improvement IRAD (FRC) prototype for
the US Army. Received Company Achievement Award for savings over $23,000
per system from proposed design, with design enhancements over $6,000 that
were not anticipated. Completed customer requested upgrades with no cost
impact to the program. All designs and documentation were produced on Pro
Engineering Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill.
September 2009 - November 2009
Mechanical Engineer II; lead engineer in charge of design, development,
product cost proposal, and customer relations of the Fire Suppression
System for the M1200 Armored Knight Scout Vehicle prototype for the US
Army. All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering
Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill.
March 2010 - August 2009
Mechanical Engineer II; lead engineer in charge of design, development,
product cost proposal, and customer relations of the "Nifty Nine Produce
Upgrade Program" for the M1000 Trailer Program
Prototype for the US Army. All designs and documentation were produced on
Pro Engineering Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill.
November 2008 - March 2009
Mechanical Engineer II; lead engineer and field team leader with
responsibilities of design, procurement, costing, manufacturing, logistics,
processing, and customer relations of the deck repairs for the 60K Tunner
loader in Afghanistan. From my successful demonstration of design concept
and field demonstration, a follow on contract was awarded. Received an
award from the Wing Commander for "Outstanding Performance" to support the
troops with the Tunner loader operations, maintenance and repair. The
company received a follow on contract to upgrade all loader in Iraq and
Afghanistan. All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering
Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill.
August 2008 - October 2008
Mechanical Engineer; lead engineer and manufacturing team leader with
responsibilities of design, costing, manufacturing, logistics, processing,
an customer relations of the IRAD Engine Replacement for the 60K Tunner
loader. From my successful demonstration of concept and increased
reliability, a contract was awarded 2011 to the company to overhaul 318
loaders. All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering
Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill.
June 2008 - August 2008
Mechanical Engineer; lead engineer to return the CTES program from failed
schedule performance to successful contract performance. Pt delivery hinged
on design, production and testing completion in ordered to meet a fixed
shipping date to save the company $9 million in penalties. Completed the
hydraulic design, development, and installation for the CTES Missile system
for the US Air Force. The design includes the layout of over 1000 feet of
hydraulic steel tubing, 75 hydraulic hoses and associated mounting
brackets. All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering
Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill.
December 2007 - June 2008
Mechanical Engineer; lead engineer in charge of the overhaul evaluation of
the 60K Tunner loader for the US Air Force. My responsibilities were to get
the program back on schedule by completing the assembly, component failure
analysis, cost analysis, production disposition, and program requirements
of all of the parts and assemblies. A total of 3164 components, by drawing
number, were evaluated. From my efforts, the company was awarded a follow
on contract. All designs and documentation were produced on Pro
Engineering Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill. ESSI was
sold to DRS during this time
2000 - December 2008
Mechanical Engineer; lead engineer in charge of the reliability evaluation
of the 60K Tunner loader for the US Air Force. My responsibilities were to
evaluate the failed parts and assemblies from field operation worldwide.
From my analysis, new design proposals were presented to the customer for
implementation, cost analysis, and tracked for reliability and cost
savings. All designs and documentation were produced on Pro Engineering
Wildfire 5 CAD Software and released in Windchill. Company was sold to DRS-
SSI during this time.
ESSI (formerly SEI) St. Louis, Mo.
1994 - 2000
Senior Engineer; lead engineer in charge of the design, development,
manufacturing, documentation, and cost reduction of the 60K Tunner loader
electromechanical designs for the US Air Force. My responsibilities were to
complete layouts of the operator controls and instrument panels in the cab,
full vehicle cabling, electronic control enclosures, and engine interface
sensor. I confirmed that the designs would pass all the requirements of
EMI, NBC, power wash down, and sand and dust protection, and program
development specifications. All designs and documentation were produced on
Pro Engineering CAD Software and released in Windchill. SEI was sold to
ESSI during this time.
System and Electronic Incorporated SEI (formerly Emerson Electric) St.
Louis, Mo.
1989 - 1994
Senior Engineer; Design engineer in charge of the design, development,
manufacturing, documentation, and production support of mechanical
components, assemblies and cabling for airborne radar equipment for the US
Air Force. My responsibilities were to complete layouts of the aircraft
cabling, electronic control enclosures, Receiver/Transmitters, cockpit
instrumentation and controls, processors, and power supplies. I confirmed
that the designs would pass all the requirements of NBC, altitude, thermal,
and program development specifications.
The company was sold to ESSI
Emerson Electric, St. Louis, Mo.
1983 - 1989
Senior Engineer; Design engineer in charge of the design, development,
manufacturing, documentation, and production support of mechanical packages
for US Army ITV and FISTV vehicles. My responsibilities were to complete
layouts of the vehicle cabling, electronic control enclosures, operator's
displays and instrumentation, processors, power supplies, and slip rings. I
confirmed that the designs would pass all the requirements of EMI, NBC,
altitude, power wash down, thermal, and program development specifications.
Design engineer in charge of the design, development, manufacturing,
documentation, and production support Automatic Test Equipment for US
military. My responsibilities were to complete layouts of the cabling,
electronic control enclosures, transit cases, test stations, operator's
displays and instrumentation, processors, EMI Filters, CCA card cages and
power supplies. I confirmed that the designs would pass all the
requirements of the program development specifications.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Science, Mechanical Engineering, ASME and SAE
Accredited, Lake Superior State University - 1979 - 1983
Combination Welding, Machining, CAM, and Metal Fabrication, Industrial
Welding, 1982 - 1983
ARC, MIG, TIG, GAS, Electrical Technician Techniques, Schematics & Design
reading and documentation, Hydraulic and Pneumatic production and assembly
1981 -1983
ANSI Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing - 1994
Applicon Solid Modeling - 1987
Computer Vision CAD Training - 1987
ProEngineer Solid Modeling, Basic and Advance courses, 1994, 1999, 2003
ProEngineer Wildfire 2010
Solidworks 2007 version
Creo and Windchill 2012
Omnify Product Lifestyle Management System
PC skills: Office 2003 and 2007 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Matrix, Outlook,
Adobe Acrobat.
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