Mechanical Design Engineer

Objective

Results oriented persona, experienced in product engineering, mechanical design and project leadership with a strong interest in a challenging position. Manufacturing, designing and management roles with a solid record of achievement. Demonstrated experience as a leader, team-builder, trainer, decision-maker, and communicator. Looking for a better opportunity to use my knowledge and improve my engineering experience.

Project Mgmt & CAD skills

Exceptional problem solving skills; able to anticipate technical and project barriers and adjust approach based on research and experience

Experience working directly with customers in concept, review, problem solving, and approval

Outstanding analytical skills with attention to detail

Outstanding documentation, organization, time management and problem solving skills

Ability to concurrently manage multiple project type

Proficient user of SolidWorks 3D modeling software and experience with PDM, FEA

Professional experience

3dMD – Atlanta, GA

03/2016 to present Design Engineer

In charge with R&D products; Researching and recommending the best materials to use; Interfacing with all Tech-Ops and Engineering staff in developing the next generation of systems and any site-specific solutions; Responsible for creating and maintaining any CAD documentation required by sales; Responsible for developing pre-sale and post-sale BOMs; Responsible for writing all required technical and assembly documentation for use by the production and installation teams.

Responsible for developing detailed engineering drawings for system design, components, cabling, etc.; Providing solutions within the customers’ budget without sacrificing quality and reliability; Assisting field engineers and system analysts with product questions and clarifications; Building prototypes of conceptual systems and providing feedback and input into the designs; Assembling, testing, shipping and installing 3dMD product systems Managing own time to perform within defined schedule.

In charge with developing new solutions based on a 3D print prototype.

Elite Storage Solutions – Monroe, GA

08/2015 – 03/2016 Design Engineer

Responsible for providing technical sales support for all types of warehouse storage solutions including Structural and Roll Formed products. Provide layouts and drawings for estimating, approval, permitting as well as fabrication. Provide estimates for outside purchases including material, installation and freight. Provide after sale Project Management and customer service when required.

Nanolumens, Norcross, GA

10/2013 – 03/2015 Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Manage LED custom displays projects from design to installation, responsible for customer approval, sheet metal manufacturing tracking, product assembly and testing, and customer installation.

Displays cases: Phoenix College; Elon University, NC; AIG New-York 4 mm curved display; Connect New Zealand 5mm curved display; Atlanta Baggage Claim domestic Airport.

Contract – private company, Duluth, GA

06/2013-10/2013 Design Engineer: Designed a scan portal self-checking unit.

Continental Case, Acworth, GA

10/2012 – 06/2013 Sr. Lead Engineer

Re-Skinning all major refrigerated case OEM’s including Hill-Phoenix, Kysor-Warren, Tyler, and Hussmann. Retrofitting multi-deck cases by enclosing them with glass Anthony doors and LED lighting. Managed Engineering department’s documentation and conversion from Canada to USA system.

Hill Phoenix, Refrigeration Division, Conyers, GA

02/2004-10/2012 Structural Design Engineer

Designed refrigerated structural systems for the supermarket industry, testing of new product prototypes and supervised the building of production prototypes. Basic electrical practices, including knowledge of UL and NSF design specifications and mechanical refrigeration practices.

Managed HVAC/R structural products for refrigeration products such as machine houses, racks, supermarket/C store refrigeration case and commercial food service equipment.

Gerald L. Davis & Associates, Stone Mountain, GA (GDI ENGINEERING)

08/2001-10/2004 HFC Designer & Drafter

Designed in 450 & 870 MHz systems, in Lode Data & Focus, powering & re-powering design.

08/1999-08/2001 Project Manager for CATV drafting projects

Supervised drafting projects, strand, design & fiber drafting for Cablevision, COX, and Adelphia projects. Supervised 10 to 20 drafters, and manage workflow.

04/1999-08/1999 CATV Drafter

Drafted initial base and plant mapping for new system maps, fiber optic and conduit/trench line.

Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) - ENERGO Ltd, Romania

1990 – 1999 Mechanical Design Engineer

- designed mechanical spare parts for electric motors - head of mechanical design team

- provided technical assistance for manufacturing and assembly of electromechanical motors

Manufacturing Engineer

- designed technological cards for spare parts and operations plans for electromechanical motors

- surveying the quality of products according to ISO 9001 standards

Education

BSME - Polytechnic Institute Of Bucharest, Romania

ECE evaluation for USA, Major: Mechanical Design ; GPA: 3.15

Advanced air conditioning technology, associate in applied technology degree - DeKalb Technical College, Covington GA

Summary of qualifications

AutoCAD design & draft – over 20 years

SolidWorks design & draft – over 20,000+ hours

FEA analysis with SolidWorks modules for linear structures. Certified in SolidWorks FEA analysis.

Experience with aluminum/stainless steel, steel machining, fabrication, bending and welding

Proven experience in Metal Fabrication, Processing & Part Design

Job-related skills:

Learn quickly, evaluate, perform routine work, follow directions, organize tasks, analyze data, adaptable, ambitious, creative, flexible, productive, hardworking, efficient, proficiency worker, excellent drafting knowledge (precisely, fast & quality work), fluent in MS Office, fundamental knowledge of 2D & 3D geometry creation and manipulation, ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines, ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere, mechanical & sheetmetal structural design. Inherent Desire for problem solving and getting the job done on time -- "whatever it takes" attitude.

Languages

English – fluent French – fluent Romanian - native

Professional memberships

Romanian Society of the Thermotechnician – SRT -

General Association of the Romanian Engineers – AGIR – founder member

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