Design Engineer Mechanical

Andrew Bouchard 678-***-****

*** *********** ***, *********, ** 30189 ***********@*****.***

Professional Profile

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background forged in the detailed design

of “one off” specification driven large scale industrial equipment. Extensive experience

designing equipment for medium to high volume production. Leader in product development,

providing innovative solutions that improve quality, manufacturability, and reduce cost.

Seventeen years hands on experience managing a wide range of products involving heavy

steel weldments to light gauge sheet metal fabrication. Outstanding track record completing

projects on schedule while exceeding customer expectations. Innate ability to anticipate and

resolve cost, schedule, and technical issues of new designs. Excellent verbal, written, and

interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with with all levels, from the skilled trades to senior

company management.

● Mechanical Design Engineering ● Solidworks (15,000+ hrs)

Production Engineering

● Design for Assembly ● ● Autodesk Inventor

Technical Writing

● Research & Development ● ● AutoCAD

QA/QC

● Prototyping & Testing ● ● Finite Element Analysis

Fabrication/Constructi

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Professional Experience

BRUKS Rockwood, Alpharetta, GA

2006 Present

Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

● Design both mechanical and structural elements of large scale bulk material handling

machines which include ship loaders and stackers for loading and or stockpiling various

bulk goods following all applicable standards and building codes.

● Generate detailed fabrication and assembly/erection drawings which include bill of

materials and material take offs.

● Write all Installation and Operation manuals for specific projects/products.

● Perform shop inspections/qualification to insure fabricators adhere to AISC and AWS

codes.

● Solicit quotes from vendors for commercially procured components and/or develop

tailored packages from said vendors.

● Provide on site technical assistance to customers and erectors during project

construction phase.

● Develop and implement on site operator training programs for new machine designs.

● Mentor role for junior staff engineers and new hire and/or contract CAD operators.

● Product Engineer for line of Air Supported Belt Conveyors. Complete re design in 2008

of existing product line to increase reliability and performance.

Tug Technologies, Marietta, GA

2004 2006

Mechanical Design Engineer

Achievements:

● Company awarded four year contract to build 1400 medium range tow tractors for US

Navy based on prototypes that I designed and built

● Reliability centered maintenance certification through Nav Air

Responsibilities:

● Developed new products for airline ground support and material handling industries as

well as domestic and foreign military

● Took products from conceptual stage through detailed design with hands on supervision

of the fabrication of the prototypes

● Wrote, illustrated, and edited technical manuals for commercial and military products

● Sought out new suppliers / vendors

● Developed drawing standard for company

● Represent company at industry trade shows

Stewart & Stevenson Tug, Marietta, GA

2000 2004

Mechanical Design Engineer 2002 2004

Responsibilities:

● Developed new products for airline ground support and material handling industries

utilizing 3D modeling software

● Responsible for all aspects of mechanical design for new products

● Obtain prices quotes for prototype parts

● Generated bills of materials for new product development

● Ongoing product support both in the field and on production floor

● Represent company at industry trade shows

Mechanical Designer 2000 2002

Responsibilities:

● Assisted in the design of new products utilizing 3D modeling software

● Made improvements and developed customer options on existing products

● Worked closely with engineering technicians and line personnel on prototypes

Tug Manufacturing Corp., Kennesaw, GA

1998 2000

Engineering Intern / R&D Technician

Responsibilities:

● Worked on product assembly lines to learn how equipment was built

● Built prototype equipment from the ground up, including frame welding

● Fabricated parts for prototypes utilizing common machine tools

● CAD draftsman for project design team

Education

Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology

August 2002

References

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