Mechanical Design

Jeremy Foutz

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Mechan i ca l Des i gner

Skilled mechanical designer experienced in researching, developing, designing and manufacturing of Thermoforming and radio frequency sealing tools for the packaging industry and various mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications include: skilled in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, HSMworks and comprehensive knowledge in 3D part modeling and multi axis machining. Expertise

Tool & Die Design

3D CNC programming

Thermoforming plastics Manufacturing

3D CAD

Product R&D/Prototyping

Quality Testing

Efficiency improvements

Multi project coordination

Fadal, Fanuc and Fagor controllers

Design Experience

Foot Levelers Inc – Roanoke, Va

CAD/CAM manufacturing, 2016

Design and machine prototypes for new products. Update existing components for new manufacturing processes. Nest parts for CNC waterjets. Operate CNC mills, Waterjets and adjust existing programs for Fanuc six-axis robots. CEI Roanoke, VA

Design Engineer, 2013 to 2016

Mechanical designer who effectively works with all levels of employees in multiple departments, outside contractors and vendors to design and develop new mechanical systems and devices to aid with production across all areas of manufacturing. CNC shop supervisor responsible for programming new tooling, maintaining equipment, ordering stock material and coordinating work flow for tooling department. Highlights:

Mold tooling: Work directly with customers and marketing for initial design concepts and renderings for new products, create prototypes for sample product creation and testing to be sent for approval before manufacturing. Determine pricing based on complexity of tooling and machine time.

Mechanical equipment design: Assisted mechanics, machinist and department managers to continually provide process improvement by analyzing processes and providing solutions through design.

Tooling Department relocation: Managed relocation of the department and equipment from Ridgefield NJ plant to Roanoke Va. Provided layout drawings, worked with rigging company, electricians and mechanics to install mechanical hookups for CNC mills and equipment.

cGMP compounding upgrade: Provided assistance in the design of structural platforms, new compounding equipment, structural piping supports, mechanical fixtures and provided P&ID/facility layout drawings to contractors.

Related Experience

Mersen USA Salem, VA

Design Intern, 2011 to 2013

Hired as design intern to work directly with designers, engineers and quality to produce design packages for production, complete mark ups and drafting of components for Heat exchangers and pressure vessels. Highlights:

Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity.

Designed and detailed mechanical parts and Main assemblies using AutoCAD and Inventor 2013.

Assemble production packages for manufacturing as well as technical data for quality control.

Produced final engineering documentation of vessels and skid systems.

Work with designers, engineers, quality control and authorized inspector to ensure vessels conform to ASME codes and standards.

Education

Pursuing BAS in Mechanical engineering, Virginia Western CC, Old Dominion University, VA, USA (2009-2012) Coursework in Product Design, Material Engineering and Design Engineering References

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