DANIEL. MARK
Dulles, Virginia *****
********@*****.***
SUMMARY
. Experienced Mechanical Engineer with particular expertise in product
design/ development, tooling design, hydraulic systems design,
component machining and manufacturing processes, using a variety of
materials (Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Composites, Ceramics,
etc.).
. In-depth knowledge of military standards and specifications
including: DOD-D-1000, MIL-STD-100, ANSI Y14.5M. Skilled at AutoCAD,
Mechanical Desktop (Inventor), SolidWorks 3-D Solid Modeling, and PRO-
E Solid Modeling. Expert at Electronic Packaging and solving of
complex hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal issues.
. Valid Secret Clearance.
EXPERIENCE
TriMech Services., Richmond, VA
Mechanical Engineer (contract)
2013 - 2014
. Develop automated machinery used in the manufacturing of new products
for a cigarette manufacturer.
. Developed a large Hydraulic powered Tumbler for a product automation
company.
. Cadd software used, both Inventor and SolidWorks.
NIITEK, Dulles, VA
Sr .Mechanical Engineer 2008 - 2012
. Simplified the HMDS hydraulic system, moving the control box out of
the blast zone, modified the hydraulic cylinder kinematics, allowing
adaptation of a smaller cylinder to do the same work.
. Lead Mechanical Engineer on the R-Visor program. Redesign the R-
Visor from a Unibody platform, to a Body on Frame layout to save
weight, allowing items to be added or subtracted in modular units.
Germane Systems, Chantilly, VA
Sr .Mechanical Engineer 2007 - 2008
. Developed Germane 2175 Server. An industry first 2U high Server
utilizing 5 full height PCI card, dual Xeon CPUs, and up to2.6TB of
hot-swappable disk storage.
. Provided procedures and guidance to upgrade mechanical and
electrical documentation.
. Provided guidance to the younger Engineers.
. Learned to do Rapid Prototyping.
. Provided unique approach to Electronic Packaging, solved complex
thermal issues using experience.
BAE Systems, Manassas, VA
Mechanical Engineer (consultant) 2006 - 2007
. Provided procedures and guidance to upgrade mechanical and electrical
documentation.
. Designed piece parts to modernize the Radiation Hardened Chip
Packaging Line.
. Extensive modification of a commercial Tack Welder to allow
precision tack welding of .003" thick lids for electronic packaging
of Micro Chips.
. Retooling and modernizing of existing machines and fixtures for the
manufacturing of the next generation of Micro Chip.
. General Electronic Packaging.
Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions (NLX, Corporation),
Sterling, VA
Mechanical Engineer 1999 - 2006
(7 years of service)
. Developed different mechanical designs of simulated aircraft hardware
for level "D" full motion Flight Simulators.
. Created more efficient ways to build existing products using AutoCAD,
Mechanical DeskTop (Inventor), and SolidWorks 3-D Solid Modeling.
. Reduced the cost of reproducing a Data Loader Recorder from
$150,000+ each down to $12,000 each as well as cutting the process
down to no long lead time.
. Experienced at working with Aircraft Flight Controls in a simulation
setting.
. Experienced at rack and stack of electrical and electronic
components.
. Experienced at Aircraft Light Panels, Aircraft Radios and Simulated
Radio, design and development.
. Experienced with Aircraft Structural modifications and upgrades
using Aircraft Coordinates.
. Additional experience has been on Secret Military programs, JSTARS,
RC135 and 3 different versions of the Navy E-2C and E-2TT weapon
systems trainers.
COMSAT RSI, Dulles, VA 1989 - 1999 (10 years of
service)
Manufacturing Engineer
. Developed different manufacturing strategies to improve product
quality.
. Created more efficient ways to build existing products.
. Project Engineer for design fixture, checked and released drawings Sps-
67, 11-Meter, Fps-117, Mpn-14.
. Worked with shop personnel to set-up and adjust fixtures for antenna
manufacture.
Sr. Tooling Designer
Developed tooling for higher accuracy and faster processes.
. Assembled the Green Bank Telescope sub reflector (a 40 foot super
accurate sub reflector with no gaps between its panels) on site in
West Virginia.
. Designed fixture, ARM material, drew assembly drawing, checked and
released details for 11 and 13 Meter Datron, 10 Meter-Sbirs, Orbcomm
Pedestal.
Created Cad-Cam files to allow machining of fixture details.
Sr. Mechanical Designer
. Provided technical support in the design of parabolic antennas, support
structures, related installation and documentation packages.
. High volume antenna production order; utilized interchangeable piece-part
design and assembly technique
. RSI Product Test Range
. Designed counterweight for FAA tower
. Designed upper and lower working platform extension for towers
. Designed brackets and clevises to mount and test fabricated antennas
. 7 Meter Torus Antenna
. Designed layout for modification of 4 meter to 7 meter
. Satellite News Vehicle (SNV)
. Designed reflector to positioning structure weldment
. 27 Foot Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD)
. Designed clevises and feed spars for reflector
. 5 Meter Hotel Earth Station (HI-NET)
. Designed routing of lightning protection hardware for antenna
Senior Machinist
Performed all areas of machining, including turning, thread cutting,
milling, gear cutting, boring and jig and fixture manufacture.
Trained employees in basic shop practices.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (in process)
Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Graduated (Cum Laude),
Craftsman Diploma in Machining from Trinidad W.I. (Cum Laude)
Other Achievements
. Created conceptual design layouts for product proposals
. Layouts for antenna pack-up and transport application
. Trained and provided guidance to designers
. Complex trigonometric and parabolic curve calculations
. JIG and fixture design
. Upgraded drawing packages
. Completed the Lean Electronics Associates Training