OBJECTIVE

To obtain Mechanical Design Engineer position in an organization where my

unique experience in field of Mechanical Design would be utilized.

SUMMARY

I am a positive person who takes pride in a strong work ethic and committed

to all company procedures while providing quality customer service.

> Software Packages: ENOVIA, CATIA V5, CATIA V4, PDM, IVT, FLY THRU,

SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, NASTRAN, PC LAMINATES, MICROSOFT OFFICE 2000/XP

(Access, Word, Excel, Power Point)

> Programming Languages: C++, MATLAB

> Operating Systems: UNIX, WINDOWS 2000/XP, WINDOWS7

> More than 10 years of experience in ENOVIA and CATIA V5 Design in

Aerospace and Automotive Industry

> First-class analytical, research and design skills

> Keen attention to detail, and sound problem solving ability

> Excellent ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the

organization

> Good understanding of composite materials

> Strong knowledge of aerospace materials

> Familiar with aerospace sheet metal brackets manufacturing and machining.

> Hands on experience in Lathe Work, Tool and Die

> Production-oriented with good leading skill to maintain high quality

standard. LEAN experience

> Able to work under pressure on own initiative, and as part of a team,

driving by results

> Understanding customer design specifications, respect requirements,

schedules and ensure deliverables

> Spoken and written: English, Croatian

> Status: Canadian and Croatian Citizenship

> References: Available upon request

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2006 / November 2013, Contract

BOEING - COMFORCE

13208 NE 20th Street, Suite 100

Bellevue, WA 98005, US

> Structural & Payload Systems Design Engineer

> Commercial Airplane Airframe. Programs 747, 767 & 777, position at

Boeing - Everett, WA, US.

> Apply knowledge of engineering principles, customer requirements, vendor

capabilities and requirements, company processes and design requirements,

and applicable regulations (FAR's, JAR's, etc) in order to create

component and system designs for use in the cabin and /or cargo

compartments of commercial aircraft.

> Apply knowledge of computer-aided design/analysis tools CATIA V5, ENOVIA

and PDM, in order to develop, integrate, and evaluate designs and perform

trade studies. Apply knowledge of customer and certification requirements

in order to ensure compliance.

> Experience as primary & secondary structural as well as systems design

engineer.

> Support of Airline, SAM and ITCM meetings and production.

> Participate in the design and control of major interfaces between,

Manufacturing, Stress & Systems Engineering and Structural Suppliers

Groups.

> 3D Models, 2D Drawings, ECNs (Engineering Change Notice) & Control and

Release Work Packages.

> Specifically worked on the designs of Wing, Fittings, Intercostals and

Fire Systems such as Fire Stops and Smoke Detectors on 777-300 Program.

> PSIP project - PDU Ring sizing (Investigate, develop and present design

reviews, design improvements, and weight reduction studies) on 747-8

Freighter.

> PDU Installations (Power Drive Unit Installations) on 747-8 Freighter and

767 Fedex Program (previously done by Goodrich).

> PDU Drain Installations (Power Drive Unit Drain Installation-Tubing &

Piping) on 747-8 Freighter and 767 Fedex Program.

> Water Waste and Air Ducting Systems on 747-8 Freighter Program.

> Equipment Installation, Conveyer System Installations, Side Guide

Installations, Side Guide Support Installations, Roller Trays,

Retractable Guide Rollers on 767 Fedex.

> Aerospace Sheet Metal Brackets, Lining, Walls and Generates requirements

and supports test for Flammability on 747-8 Intercontinental Program.

> Floor Fittings, Floor Panel Installation, Ball Panel Installation, Pallet

Locks, Clip - Beam Attachments, Ribs, Shims, Rings on 767 Fedex.

> Worked on Investigation of Fastener Interfaces & Overlapping with

Existing Locations. Fasteners Interference with the Frame, Horizontal

Splice(s), Floor Beam Collars. Interference with Fasteners Installed on

the Web of the Floor Beam. Shear Web Intercostal Interference. Edge

Margin & Clearance to the Edge of Shear Web Stiffeners on 777-300

program.

December 2004 / October 2006

C&D AEROSPACE Inc (a subsidiary of C&D ZODIAC)

68, boul. Brunswick- Montreal, PQ, Canada

> Mechanical Design Engineer

> Utilizing CATIA V5, ENOVIA software to design business jet interiors,

Global 5000 (Bombardier).

> Specifically worked on the designs of aircraft interior products such as

Fwd and Aft Lavatories, Shell components, Dado Panels, Walls, Partitions

& Bulkheads used in commercial and private aircrafts.

> Duties included understanding customer design specifications, creating 3D

solid modeling design and tubing for various monuments, creating

associated 2D engineering drawings for those monuments.

> Produce ECNs (Engineering Change Notice) as required providing technical

support to the production department during manufacturing and customers.

December 2002 / October 2004

EXCITING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES

St-Laurent-Montreal, PQ, Canada

> Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

> Automotive Industry, LEAN project improvement

> Performed feasibility studies, Demonstrated abilities to take a complete

responsibility for design

> Research and Development in Optics, Improving Safety, Visibility and

Style

> Synchronized to Operate with Running Lights, Brake Lights, Turn Signals,

and Hazards

> Highway, Tunnel and Bridge Continuous Lighting. Commercial and industrial

Continuous Rail and Corridor Lighting

> ENOVIA & CATIA Design / SOLIDWORKS (3D Models, 2D Drawings, Documents and

Engineering Change)

January 1996 / January 1998

THORBURN EQUIPMENT Inc

Point Clare - Montreal, PQ, Canada

> Experience as Designer

> Metallic and Non-Metallic Bellows Expansion Joints, Connectors for Piping

and Ducting Systems, and Flexi-Duct Series Expansion Joints and Systems.

> Petro-Chemical Loading / Unloading and Bulk Transfer Hose Assemblies and

Custom Teflon Lined Conductive and Non-Conductive Hose Assembly.

> Experience with Composite Materials (Fluropolymer Pipe Coated Fiberglass

Fabric with Teflon Film Laminated to One Side).

> Experience as General Machinist, Lathe Work and Tool & Die.

EDUCATION

January 2003 / 2004

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Master in Aerospace, Option: Materials and Structures, Independent

Montreal, Qc., Canada

Courses Taken:

> Computer Aid and Design (CATIA and NASTRAN Application for Design of

Solid Modeling and Machining of Cylindrical, Bevel and Helical Gears)

> Design using Composite Materials (Trailer Project)

> Materials for Aerospace

> Manufacturing of Composite Materials

> Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials

> Random Vibrations

November 2002

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

B. Engineering, Majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Option: Design and Manufacturing

Montreal, Qc., Canada

1992 / 1995

UNIVERSITY of ZAGREB

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia

> Wrote final exams for completed 7th and 8th semester of study

> Canadian Government granted Mr. Ponjevic Immigration Status

> Left the War-Torn country to pursue his studies in Canada

> Completed the required Professional Practicum

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