JT Dillard
***********@*****.***
Statesville, NC 26825
Phone: 919-***-****
Objective:
To obtain a challenging leadership position in design or manufacturing engineering utilizing my 16 years experience and education.
Computer Skills:
Proficient user of: Unigraphics NX2-NX7.5, TeamCenter, Pro-Engineer 2000i-Wildfire 5, Solid Works, Inventor, Auto CAD R12-2012, Co-Create, DP Technology-Esprit, Visual Studio (Visual Basic), C programming, and all Microsoft Office programs.
Education:
AS - Design Technology (Mechanical Concentration) projected completion 2016
CAT Certified Training - GD&T, Print Reading, and Gauging
Genesis Systems Group Certified - Robotic Programming
D.P. Technology Certified- Knowledgebase, Visual Basic, API
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Training
Work Experience:
Engineer
October 2013 - Present
Riley Technologies Inc. Mooresville, NC
Design GTD, GTLM and LMP race cars and parts including body, suspension, brakes ect.
Work with the owner on new designs.
Program CNC machinery and design tooling for manufacturing new parts.
Recommend purchase of new machinery and implement new machines.
Train others on new machinery and processes.
Test and prove new parts and processes including wind tunnel testing and dyno testing.
Development/ Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager
October 2012 - October 2013
Aero Propulsion Support Inc. Harrison, OH
Create DER repairs to be approved by the FAA
Improve repair processes for better TAT and reduced rework
Lead, mentor and train employees on new processes I developed
Purchase and implement new machines and tooling that I designed
Help the company pass ISO, TS and FAA audits
Wrote Engineering processes and quality documentation
Performed incoming inspection and final inspection of parts
Lead Design/ Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager- Contract position
October 2011 - October 2012
REPS-Resource Cincinnati, OH
Designed conventional and hydraulic workholding fixtures for machining of jet engine parts
Mentored new and less-experienced employees
Project manager for multiple customers, including GE, TurboCare, Siemens and Rolls Royce
Made recommendations on designs, manufacturing processes, equipment and tech writing
Manufacturing Engineer
May 2009 - May 2011
Contech Castings LLC. Pierceton, IN
Mentor for manufacturing shift supervisors and lead machinists
Designed hydraulic fixtures, dies, automated cells, PLC components, and functional gages
Completed FEA analysis and flow simulation for die casting
Implemented new equipment and improved die cast and machining processes
Development Engineer- Contract position
March 2008 - April 2009
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Warsaw, IN
Developed new, upcoming orthopaedic implants and prototypes
Worked with regulatory, marketing, manufacturing, engineers, and surgeons
Supported regulatory affairs on FMEA analysis
Worked with manufacturing division to determine GD&T tolerance capabilities
Design Engineer- Contract position
June 2007 - February 2008
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Warsaw, IN
Designed work holding fixtures, machine tools, gauges, and implants
Created detailed prints following ANSI or ASME standard
Created manufacturing process and CNC programs for new parts
Completed cost analysis for implementation of new machining centers, tooling, & processes
Applications Engineer
March 2006 - June 2007
Midwest CAM & Consulting Decatur, IN
Consulted on designs, processes, equipment, software, and programming
Trained customers to use various software packages
Provided technical support for over 100 customers using various CAD/CAE/CAM packages
Wrote custom API, Post Processors, and knowledgbase for various software programs to suit customer needs
Lead Design/ CNC Programmer
October 1998 - February 2006
Morton Welding Morton, IL
Operated and programmed CNC mills and lathes
Designed machining fixtures for various customers parts, including Allison Transmission, CAT, John Deere and Keystone
Wrote custom Post Processors for Esprit CAM software