Engineer Mechanical

Jeffrey Foster

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Granite Falls, NC

************@*****.*** - 828-***-****

Mechanical Designer with a strong focus in design of manufacturing automation systems. 20+ years of progressive experience in metalworking and machinery design. Experienced in manufacturing process and assembly automation systems which provides the ability to design for efficient manufacturing. Proficient in multiple brands of 3d cad software.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Eclipse Automation - Charlotte, NC - 2014 to 2016

• Lead design engineer on several projects including automotive welding fixtures, automated assembly systems, robotic material handling, and automated inspection cells.

• Primary customers were automotive, both directly and 1st tier suppliers. Mechanical Designer

Weber Screwdriving Systems, Inc - Yorktown Heights, NY - 2013 to 2014 Mechanical Designer

Control Technologies, LLC - Hickory, NC - 2011 to 2013

• Managed machine shop operations; solicit new business, quote jobs, supervise machinists providing instructions for machining methods, CNC programming.

• Mechanical design and drawings using AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCad for custom industrial automation machinery and robotics tooling.

• Write detailed specifications, concepts, and proposals for new equipment.

• Provide electrical schematics for both new control systems and system upgrades using AutoCad Electrical software.

Manufacturing Engineer

SAFT AMERICA INC - Valdese, NC - 2008 to 2010

• Updated control system on cathode processing equipment which reduced scrap by 80%.

• Design and drawings of equipment components using Pro/E Wildfire 5.0.

• Modified equipment in the cell finishing department and added new automated assembly stations which increased the overall equipment efficiency by 15%, decreased downtime by 20% and reduced labor cost by 50%. That equates to about $250k annual cost savings.

• Established a controlled document system for drawings of equipment spare parts.

• Efficiently used World Class tools such as TPM and SMED to significantly reduce maintenance and changeover time.

• Participated in PDCA teams to determine root cause and establish corrective measures for quality defects.

• As a key member of an industrialization team, authored equipment specifications, building expansion proposals, and work flow layouts to transition a new product from development to production. Design Engineer

DESIGN TOOL INC - Conover, NC - 1995 to 2008

Designed automatic assembly equipment for a variety of industries. Pneumatic and electromechanical systems design. Provided complete detail and assembly drawings of machine components. Assisted or supported fabrication, assembly and installation of equipment. Programming of PLC's and motion control systems. Created detailed operational and maintenance manuals for the machines including exploded view diagrams and parts lists.

• Improved customer relationships by providing support and training by phone, email, and on site visits.

• Significantly improved the machine component database using Microsoft Access in order to more efficiently reuse previously designed components for new applications. Machinist/Toolmaker

WILLIAMSON MACHINE - Hickory, NC - 1994 to 1995

• Programming for CNC turning center

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and grinders to produce precision machine components.

• Assembly and wiring of automated equipment

Engineering Manager

INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL SERVICES, Inc - Hildebran, NC - 1990 to 1994 Design, calculations, and drawings for above ground welded steel storage tanks and related piping and equipment in accordance with applicable AWWA and API codes. Design calculations for pressure vessel tanks in accordance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes. Specify and approve construction materials, subcontractors, welding procedures, and construction methods in accordance with acceptable building and engineering codes. Specify and maintain quality assurance methods and records. Calculate job cost estimates for project quotations. Maintain job cost records. Technical Services Associate

DENNISON PRECISION MACHINE CO - Hickory, NC - 1985 to 1990 Machinist/Toolmaker

Machinist

CENTRAL TOOL & MFG - Hickory, NC - 1984 to 1984

EDUCATION

Degree Studies in Mechanical Engineering Technology ICS Center - Scranton, PA

Machining Technology

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute - Hudson, NC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

JOB SKILLS

• Significant experience using AutoCad, Inventor, Solidworks, Solidedge, Alibre, and Pro/E cad software.

• GD & T concepts

• Self trained in basic ladder logic programming.

• Proficient in use of all Microsoft Office software.

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