Mechanical Engineering Sheet Metal

James E. Halstead

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Framingham, MA 01701

(H) 508-***-**** (c) 508-***-****

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SUMMARY:

I have 34 years of professional experience in the engineering design field.

During the past twenty four years I have provided engineering support to

the United States Army Natick Soldier System Center in the area of combat

support equipment, supplying technical data packages of expandable

shelters, tentage, airdrop items and personal equipment. These efforts have

included producing various assemblies, sub assemblies, layouts,

fabrication, details and bills of material meeting Department of Defense

requirements and compliance.

EXPERIENCE:

April 1990- August 2014, Leidos Inc. (formerly SAIC), Natick, MA

Senior Designer

Prepared and evaluated Technical Data Packages for the Natick Soldier

System Center. Performed the design of mechanical parts, sub-assemblies,

sheet metal parts as well as small mechanisms and fabrics for air drop

equipment used for military applications. Example design projects included,

Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment pack system, military

parachutes, and expandable shelters. Collaborated with project officers,

military personnel, supervisors, and other engineers to problem solve and

develop a final product.

1998-2000 Expandable Shelter System Field Testing, Multiple Locations

Field Test Oversight

Verifying design changes on technical data packages for product improvement

at test sites in Michigan, and California.

1986-1990, Charles Stark Draper Labs, Cambridge, MA

Layout Designer

Performed the layout and detailing of small precision components to large

supporting structures. Utilized CAD/CAM designs for both commercial and

government applications requiring security clearance.

1984- 1986, Spire Corp, Bedford, MA

Layout Design

Developed drawings for tooling, jigs, fixtures and equipment for solar

energy apparatus.

1983-1984, S.P.E.C., Needham, MA

Designer

Created the layouts and details of in-line paper finishing equipment.

1981- 1983, Alpine American Corp, Natick, MA

Designer/Drafter

Designed layouts and details for size reduction equipment used in the food,

pharmaceutical and mining industries. Created designs of platforms for

plastic extrusion equipment.

1978-1981, Plainville Hydraulics, Plainville, MA

Draftsman

Developed tooling and fixture design for the production of hydraulic

actuators used in robotics. Maintained maintenance of production machinery.

1969-1972, United States Navy, Norfolk, VA

Seaman

EDUCATION:

CADD Edge, Westborough, MA, 2012

Certificate, Solid Works 3D CAD Design

Prime Medusa 2-D, Natick, MA, 1995

Certificate

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, 1981, Night Courses

Mechanical Engineering Program

Central New England College of Technology, Worcester, MA, 1977, Night

Courses

Roger Williams University, Providence, RI, 1976 Night Courses

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, 1974-1976

Tool & Die Certificate and Mechanical Engineering Courses

SKILLS:

Design documentation

Engineering change procedures

Generating bills of material

Machining practices

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding processes

2D and 3D drafting

Auto-CAD

GTX Image Changer

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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