DAVID M. LOWRY

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St. Joseph, MI 49509 Email: acxlp0@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

A dynamic, results-oriented professional team member with numerous achievements in various industries, academia and non-profit organizations. Significant expertise in product development, knowledge of various industry standards and noted by management for superb work ethic in completing assigned projects on time. Proven leader with outstanding organization skills in both verbal and written communications. Accomplished public speaker with a passion for training, evaluating, mentoring and coaching members of various civic organizations. Seeking job opportunities using either Creo and/or Solidworks 3D CAD software programs.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

PRODUCT DESIGN

Highly Proficient CAD user of Creo/Windchill (Pro/Engineer) Software with specialty in creating and revising 3D sheet metal parts, mechanical and electrical parts, plastic parts, assemblies, drawings and 2D wiring schematic diagrams meeting all deadlines and assuring product performance.

Experienced in engineering gages, aerospace, office furniture and appliance industry of notable organizations like Dwyer Instruments, Allied-Signal Bendix, Steelcase, Stryker, and Whirlpool, meeting project deadlines, generating revenue growth.

Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5, code regulations with Underwriters Labs (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) as required by various industries for product approvals, meeting deadlines and anticipating additional revenue.

ACADEMIA

Adjunct faculty member of 2 Big Ten conference schools noted for various Engineering programs and taught continuing education classes for 11 years, helping student’s future development, meeting career goals. Purdue University, Indiana University (Mechanical Engineering Technology, Technical Graphics)

Led classroom sessions while simultaneously creating and revising lesson plans, course curriculum guidelines and evaluating student progress resulting in combined total of 500 students receiving college course credits.

ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS

Trained over 400 officers in creative writing and public speaking, increasing productivity and morale.

Held numerous officer positions (Club president, Area governor, Division Governor) over 16 year period for Toastmasters increasing meeting attendance and membership.

Demonstrated advanced leadership skills in organizing club meetings, conducting club officer training and leading annual Fall/Spring contest events resulting in numerous participants endorsing leadership skills.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Highly motivated individual devoted in supporting community service organizations like

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lest We Forget, Homes for Our Troops and United Way enhancing community awareness.

Volunteered as Vessel Safety Inspector, assuring safe operations.

Assisted local marine dealers conducting presentations, increasing consumer interest and sales.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, St Joseph, MI Nov 2005-Feb 2016

World leader in appliances, Fortune 500 Company

Sr. Product Designer

Creo/Windchill (Pro/Engineer) CAD Designer

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, wiring diagrams, literature, labels and mechanical drawings (both 2D and 3D) using Creo (formerly Pro/Engineer) with Windchill software. Creation and release of Engineering Notices.

AEROTEK Jun 2004-Nov 2005

Contract Employee at Whirlpool Corporation

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, wiring diagrams, literature, labels and mechanical drawings (both 2D and 3D) using Pro/Engineer software. Creation and release of Engineering Notices.

MANPOWER Feb 2002- Jun 2004

Contract Employee at Whirlpool Corporation

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, wiring diagrams, literature, labels and mechanical drawings (both 2D and 3D) using Pro/Engineer software. Creation and release of Engineering Notices.

STEELCASE CORPORATION, Grand Rapids, MI Sept 1996-Feb 2002

Major leader in office furniture industry.

Contract Employee – Rapid Design Service

Pro/Engineer CAD Designer

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, and mechanical drawings (both 2D and 3D) using Pro/Engineer software.

STYKER INSTURMENTS, Kalamazoo, MI Jun 1995-Sept 1996

Major leader in medical surgical instruments

Contract Employee, Compri Technical Services

Pro/Engineer CAD Designer

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, and mechanical drawings (both 2D and 3D) using Pro/Engineer software.

STEELCASE CORPORATION, Grand Rapids, MI Feb 1994-Jun 1995

Major leader in office furniture industry.

Contract Employee – Great Lakes Design

Pro/Engineer CAD Designer

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, and mechanical drawings (both 2D and 3D) using Pro/Engineer software.

ALLIED-SIGNAL AEROSPACE (Engine Controls Division of Honeywell) Dec 1984-Dec 1993

Major leader in jet aircraft components and assemblies

Sr. Drafting Specialist

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, and mechanical drawings (all 2D CAD) using Computervision software.

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, Michigan City, IN Jan 1981-Dec 1984

Major leader in engineering gages

Drafter

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, and mechanical drawings (all 2D hand created on the drafting board).

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ITT PHILLIPS DRILL, Michigan City, IN Jun 1980-Dec 1980

Major leader in engineering gages

Drafter

Job responsibilities included the creation and revisions of mechanical parts, plastic parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, and mechanical drawings (all 2D hand created on the drafting board).

MICHIGAN CITY AREA SCHOOLS, Michigan City, IN Aug 1978-Jun 1980

Industrial Arts Teacher

Subjects taught: 2D Design Drafting, Metal Working, Wood Working, Graphic Arts, and Wrestling Coach

(Both Jr. and Sr. High School levels)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Ball State University Muncie, IN (Sept 1974 – May 1978)

Industrial Education Major - Physical Education Minor

3D CAD Training/Education Classes

Solidworks CAD Design Class – Design Engine Education, Chicago, Illinois (October 2016)

Solidworks Surfacing CAD Design Class – Design Engine Education, Chicago, Illinois (November 2016)

Creo (Pro-Engineer) Design Classes – Parametric Technology Corporation, Lisle, Illinois (January 1994)

Machine Design Experience

Note: Machine Design work experience (2 month contract) with Entela, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1997

(Test Stand fixtures with motor controls)

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