Mechanical Engineer

Summary: Detail oriented mechanical engineer with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Experienced problem solver with the ability to design for manufacturing and exceed customer expectations. Able to work with both 2D and 3D CAD programs to detail components and assemblies.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, May 2005

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN

Skills: Software: --Have used: Windows (‘98, XP, Vista, 7), Macintosh OS, MS Word, Excel,

Power Point, Project, Access, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop,

Maple, Working Model, Matlab, Simulink, Solid Edge, EES,

SolidWorks, Cosmos Express, Maximo

--Currently using: Windows 7 (all MS programs), SolidWorks (2014), AutoCAD (2011) Microsoft Dynamics AX, PowerGear

Skills: reverse engineering, drafting/detailing, CAD, 3D modeling, equipment design, project engineering

Experience: Xtek, Inc., Midwest Service Center, Hammond, IN 04/2008-09/2015

Service Engineer, Engineering Team Leader

Write technical reports on reconditioning orders for a wide range of heavy industrial assemblies

Reverse engineer, model, and create detail drawings for components including designing tolerances based on application

Create bill of material, assembly models and drawings for assemblies with and without OEM drawings

Provide technical support on failed assemblies and components by analyzing and coordinating the failure analysis process

Appointed engineering team leader and acted as first contact for communication between engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing (including shop personnel)

Decision maker for machining and assembly discrepancies, including non-conforming products under ISO

Establish and maintain customer relationships by inspecting and evaluating components in operation during field visits/inspections

Steel Warehouse Company, Inc., South Bend, IN for SW Chattanooga, TN 08/2006-01/2007

Plate Line Hold-Down Redesign Design Engineer

Increased maintenance access and performance by re-designing existing uncoiler hold-downs to fit new line and incorporate desired attributes

Created and modified 2D and 3D files to incorporate all changes

Verified design with calculations

Expedited equipment delivery by communicating with multiple outside machine shops

Installed machinery on-site

Steel Warehouse Company, Inc., South Bend, IN 02/2006-08/2006

Packaging Line Improvements/Additions – Project Engineer 09/2006-02/2007

Two part project involving upgrades to plate line packaging area

Researched available packaging equipment to find the best fit

Communicated work flow to management and vendors through the use of 2D and 3D layouts

Recognized initial improvement short comings and installed additional equipment to correct

Coordinated installation with multiple vendors

Decreased package cost while increasing its robustness

Justified equipment (financially) to management which results in a return on investment of less than one year

Steel Warehouse Company, Inc., South Bend, IN 07/2006-03/2008

Uncoiler Spring Mandrel Changes –Mechanical Engineer

Improved longevity by modifying initial design after finding problems during scheduled repairs

Initiated design changes after review with multiple parties

Ensured timely repair by scheduling modifications with machine shop

Continued to make improvements as initial changes were field/service tested

Steel Warehouse Company, Inc., South Bend, IN 06/2005–03/2008

Miscellaneous Responsibilities at Machine Shop -- Mechanical Engineer

Checked, changed, and updated drawings and drawing files

Measured, modeled, calculated, designed, and tolerance parts and assemblies

Minimized production stoppage due to equipment failure by promptly addressing repairs

Improved production on lines by designing multiple fixtures for equipment calibration, x-ray detectors, etc.

Technical Courses/Certificates

UWM: Advanced Gear Design & Theory, and PC Applications in Parallel Axis Gear System Design & Analysis

AGMA: Fundamentals of Gearing Training Course, Gear Failure Analysis Seminar, and Detailed Gear Design

ASME: The Bolted Joint

SRI: ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor

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