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