Engineer Design

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Robert Stevens 602-***-****

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Chandler, AZ 85224 LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Mechanical design engineer who has developed multiple products from the preliminary design and prototyping stages into manufacturing through product launch and customer support. Led multi-million dollar engineering programs and projects in the fields of material handling, aerospace, defense, and occupant safety that exceeded customer expectations and resulted in additional contracts and improved sales. Applied problem solving, testing, rapid prototyping, research and analysis to engineering challenges that improved existing products and certified new designs. Built and maintained solid models and detailed drawings, conducted design reviews and designed for manufacturability.

SolidWorks (CSWA) PRO/E Wildfire and PTC Creo

SolidWorks workgroup PDM

SolidWorks FEA

Lectra and Gerber pattern design software

AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMSAFE, Phoenix, AZ Nov 2007 – Oct 2015

Occupant safety - Aerospace

Project Design Engineer

Designed airbag occupant restraint systems and installations for commercial and general aviation aircraft, documented with SolidWorks & AutoCad models and drawings. Conducted dynamic testing and analysis to exceed occupant safety standards established by the FAA and EASA.

Presented at Wichita State University (NIAR) for FAA training course “Dynamic Impact Test Procedures”.

Designed GA airbag restraint further reducing head path over current restraint. Patent pending.

Directed prototype builds & rapid prototyping to support customer design reviews and maintain schedules.

Designed airbag occupant restraint systems and installations for commercial and general aviation aircraft.

Designed test fixtures and monuments for dynamic sled test laboratory.

Worked within a multi-discipline green belt team to design a test fixture that functioned across multiple product platforms for several test configurations. ARMOR WORKS LLC, Phoenix, AZ June 2005- Nov 2007

Defense

Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead project engineer for Enhanced mine-blast seats for the EFV (Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle) Designed composite armor systems and mountings for US military aircraft and heavy vehicle applications

(HMMWV, M915, and HH-60J) to increase armor performance and reduce weight.

Lead ballistics range engineer where vehicle and personal armor protection systems are tested.

Lead autoclave engineer where vehicle and personal armor protection systems are constructed. SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE, Inc., Aiken, SC Dec 2003 - June 2005 Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility

Mechanical Engineer

Designed and improved existing equipment such as pick and place mechanisms, elevators, turntables, rotating systems, and transfer and lifting equipment.

Developed detail drawings and bill of materials using ISO and ANSI standards for accurate deliverables. Robert Stevens Resume Page 2 of 3

MANTISSA CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC Sep 2001 – July 2003 Material Handling – Conveyor systems

R&D Engineer

Designed conveyor systems and components for large company distribution centers

Researched, developed and patented (US 6,715,599 B1) a discharge chute for the high speed tilt tray industry. This product increased productivity for a large distribution center while decreasing the size and cost of the system.

Prepared system drawings and provided engineering support during installation.

Developed viable engineering, manufacturing, and installation project schedules.

Performed stress tests, analyzed data, and prepared reports for system components.

Maintained Bill of Materials.

CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC., Mooresville, NC Nov 2000 - Sep 2001 Aerospace Interior Products

Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed aircraft seat cushions for most major airlines

Developed Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs.

Provided technical support for foam fabrication shop.

Maintained Bill of Materials for accurate foam usage.

Designed jigs and templates for precise foam contours. T&A MATERIALS HANDLING, INC., Charlotte, NC Sep 1998 - Nov 2000 Material Handling – Conveyor systems

Mechanical Engineer

Designed conveyor systems and components for large company distribution centers

Designed conveyor systems for manufacturing facilities.

Provided technical support for metal fabrication shop.

Administered technical sales of conveyor systems and components. US Airways, Charlotte, NC May 1996 - May 1998

US Airways Engineering Department

Co-op Engineer

Designed, coordinated and supervised the implementation of interior modifications and cabin reconfigurations of Boeing 757/767 aircraft.

Effectively developed and composed aircraft maintenance procedures into FAA approved technical documents.

Provided technical support for airline engineering, maintenance, planning, and records groups.

Designed a measuring device that decreased the time to install aircraft nose landing gears.

Gained experience in structural repair, liaison engineering, interior reconfigurations of passenger aircraft. Robert Stevens Resume Page 3 of 3

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Aug, 1995 – May, 1998

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

Aug, 1992 – May, 1995

CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL DRAFTING, 2 YR PROGRAM

County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

Aug, 1992 – May, 1995

CERTIFICATES

CERTIFIED SOLIDWORKS MECHANICAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE (CSWA) Dassault Systemes, Certificate ID: C-M79BDQ4EL4

November, 2015

DYNAMIC IMPACT TEST PROCEDURES - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University, Wichita, KS June 25-27, 2013

THE ART OF MANAGEMENT - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Hosted by Ronald Woods of Woods Consulting firm

Jan. 28, 2014

THE ART OF ASSERTIVE LEADERSHIP - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Hosted by Ronald Woods of Woods Consulting firm

Dec. 5, 2013

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