Mechanical Design Engineering
Resume:
Michael T. La Tulippe
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Customer-Centric Support Professional
Meet or exceed customer expectations through timely communication and reporting
Known as a collaborative problem solver who is well versed in process improvement and project management. Strong organizational abilities with demonstrated success coordinating and motivating teams. Budget conscious and focused on service and delivery.
Professional Experience
PRATT & WHITNEY, East Hartford, CT 2010 – 2016
Lead Design, Drafting / Design Services, Hot Section Engineering Product Division
Performed duties as a member of the Class II center of excellence team within Hot Section Engineering Product Definition.
Utilized both Unigraphics and TeamCenter technical expertise along with people skills, ensuring workflow was continuous.
Provided quality through consistent technical support.
Ensured that all engineering changes were processed and approved in timely manner and workflow remained continual cycle.
Classified technical and non-technical documents through use of e-Class software, knowledge gained from Business Area Export Representative Certification, and mentors within BAER community. Kept ongoing transmittals of import / export properly classified.
Checked drawings to maintain engineering change intent will conform to PW drafting standards and EC intent. Ensured proper TeamCenter gates were approved in timely manner, assisting in reducing overall cycle time by 30%.
Adhered to milestones imposed by customer and track deviations which could impact schedule. Reduced amount of deviations from having to become extended and thus missing critical completion dates.
AAI CORPORATION, Hunt Valley, MD 2008 – 2010
Senior Designer
Provided drafting support to accurately define and manufacture needed components in cost-effective method through use of Rapid Prototype.
Worked primarily with Design support group for Electronic Warfare and Test which was responsible for working with mechanical design of electronic assemblies.
Designed / drafted packaging required for electronics, enhancing space and weight.
Worked with mechanical design group; created drawings, guiding manufacturing and assembly of developing ground support for unmanned air vehicles.
Supported Rapid Prototype lab; developed Rapid Prototype parts of working models as well as concept parts for testing. Rapid Prototype created components have a reduced lead time, no post processing required and considerable cost reduction for mock assemblies.
INFOTECH AEROSPACE SERVICES, Isabela, PR 2007 – 2008
Applied Specialist III
Provided technical assistance for Drafting department supporting and mentoring co-workers with Computer Aided Drafting software by writing on-going help tips for group to enhance abilities. Responsibilities included sharing knowledge in model and drafting, checking of drawings, and training of Practitioners. Design work mainly consisted of, but not limited to, aerospace components.
Aided in technical access and mentoring for CAD software applications, increasing staff knowledge and creating stronger proficiency.
Involved in mechanical design work for various customers, expediting process and ensuring quality.
Ensured meeting primary objective of quality and timely delivery of product.
Focused on budget and project management relative to delegating work and establishing time line, meeting deliverable due date.
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CDI ENGINEERING, Springdale, OH 2003 – 2007
Mechanical Designer / Drafting
Provided support to engineers with drafting and design work. Primarily performed design work for combustor, nozzles, bearings, and seals.
Supported Test Facilities Engineering group (TFE) configuration for test cells.
Performed design / drafting with focus placed on creation of tube runs, related brackets and interface points.
Provided mechanical design / drafting geared toward support tool equipment utilized in assembly prior to TFE group.
Ensured meeting of objectives by effectively multi-tasking and communicating on continual basis with engineers and designers.
BELCAN – GENERAL ELECTRIC, Evendale, OH 2001 – 2003
Design / Drafting
Performed drafting and design work which supported engineering. Completed part inspection using Coordinate Measuring Machines and reverse engineering models for cost effectiveness.
Performed mechanical design / drafting to procedure fixtures which secured aircraft engine components and related hardware for inspection.
Designed racks and new test cells, encapsulating x-ray equipment and interface hardware.
Designed fixtures, supporting and constraining items for inspection purpose.
Project managed production (concept to manufacturing) dealing with communicational interfacing with various machine shops.
Utilized manufactured fixtures; reversed engineered various components from jet engine using a Brown and Sharp Coordinate Measuring Machine.
Reversed engineering which gave detail, ensuring error-free produce ability and longevity.
Additional Related Experience
UNIGRAPHICS SOLUTIONS, Maryland Heights, MO
Application Support Engineer
Worked as part of the Global Technical Access Center (GTAC) which provided support to end users regarding CAD software for both the drafting / modeling package.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management, Indiana Wesleyan University, Cincinnati, OH
Associate of Science (AAS), Industrial Technical Drafting, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
Professional Development
ACE – Associate, 2014
Unigraphics Masters Users Certificate Program, 1998
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Proficient
CAD experienced on – Anvil 4000, Gerber, Calma, Catia, Unigraphics, Pro-E, AutoCAD.
Patents
Methods and Apparatus for securing components for inspection, US Patent No: 2005/0076523
Method and system to inspect a component, US Patent No: 2004/0240607
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