SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:

Accomplished, results-oriented professional with a diverse background founded with a broad formal education and complemented with advanced experience from numerous new product development and manufacturing processes.

Recognized for demonstrating superior leadership, initiative, technical expertise, operations creativity, and consistent performance success.

Directed, coordinated, and exercised functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within areas of assigned responsibility: Formulated engineering program and organized project staff according to project requirements.

Seasoned mechanical engineering and project management professional with in-depth experience in numerous equipment construction, heavy off road equipment, earthmoving equipment, mining equipment, draglines, cranes layout equipment design, fabrication, weldments processes and cast machine products and equipment devices.

Managed corporate patent portfolio.

Reviewed and approved product design for compliance with engineering / design principle and manufacturing processes.

Responsible for die specification, development, tooling estimating and quote review, design review and approval, production schedules, part and assembly quality inspection.

Lead product development R&D policies procedures and MIL-STD testing methods.

Experienced with providing direction to the EDC (Engineering Documentation Control) in building prototypes and plant equipment.

Managed the plant’s operations, maintenance, projects, and departments including spare parts, inventory, budget, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Organized procurement of regularly used materials and parts.

Introduced and developed an approach to maintenance incorporating principles of TPM, RCM, and the Kaizen philosophy,

and then created plans, programs, and strategies for personnel and equipment improvement.

Outstanding interpersonal relations and communications skills; handle extensive daily contact and meeting coordination with all players in the project continuum.

Articulate, decisive, and proactive, with total dedication to achieving objectives and goals.

Dedicated team player, motivated to the highest performance standards and committed to excellence.

Demonstrated ability to handle multi-task levels of responsibility effectively.

Highly-developed organizational and time / material management skills.

Proven track record for implementing strategies that increase productivity and profitability.

Conferred with top management, and other manufacturing staff to facilitate production processes.

Hands-on design of key parts, assembly, installation of equipment and testing.

Understanding of Lean manufacturing strategies and implementation process.

Experienced in virtually all types of mechanical engineering methodologies, with specific knowledge of DIN, JIS, ANSI, API and ISO

and AS9001 standards, metric system and (GD&T) geometric dimensioning and tolerances, ANSI Y 14.5, ANSYS 16.

Database Attribute Management, Caterpillar Information Service (SIS), Arbotext, High Velocity Caterpillar Desktop, Metaphysics / Structure mechanics module, ERP / MRP (Material Requirements Planning), QFD, DFMA, DFMEA, SAP and numerous CAD applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Gunnebo Johnson Corporation

R&D Sr.Engineer (Product Development) January 2014 to December 2016

Responsible for bringing products from the conceptual phase, through design, prototype, qualification, and into production, while under the supervision of Vice President of Engineering utilizing Product Development (NPD) process.

Design, develop, validate and test mechanical components for a leading manufacturer of rigging and lifting products.

Design coefficient of friction equipment for research of synthetic ropes termination and assemblies.

Redesigned wedge and wedge sockets to enhance wire rope efficiency to 90%.

Part of the engineering group tasked to manage and enhance hundreds of existing product lines.

Responsible for bringing products from the conceptual phase, through design, prototype, qualification, and into production independently.

Responsible for supporting existing products through design improvements or manufacturing support.

Design support such as test procedures, cost estimating, parts lists, prototype testing, etc.

Researching new design concepts.

Works with Sourcing to source components (pricing, availability, samples) for new or existing designs.

Responsible for qualifying new vendors, new processes, and new materials.

Design and implement custom tools, fixtures, and equipment used for assembly, disassembly and/or testing of sub-assemblies

and finished products.

Design support such as test procedures, cost estimating, parts lists, prototype testing. Recommend modifications subsequent to prototype test results. Evaluate and improve manufacturing and testing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and QC standard.

Analyze operations to optimize material flow, process layout, station build layout, and overall productivity resulting in driving

improvements to processes / products and work methods, and participation in production improvement projects

Caterpillar Global Mining / Cambric Corporation.

1100 South Milwaukee Avenue, WI 53172

Senior Engineer / Technical Manager April 2012 to June 2013.

Developed project scope, rebuild, repair numerous earthmoving equipment, mechanical components, mining equipment,

draglines, cranes, drills, electrical and hydraulic ropes shovels mechanical groups such as: propel hydra crowd motor, couplings,

gearbox, hydraulic cylinder and components, G.E.T., such as: latch free dipper ( bucket), edges, teeth, door snubbers, etc.

Determined project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements;

reviewing bids from technical managers.

Determined project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards, completing

technical studies and preparing cost estimates.

Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.

Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.

Controlled project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.

Controlled project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.

Prepared project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.

Maintained safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.

Maintained project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.

Maintained product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.

Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Elaborated project specification using Database Attribute Management.

American GFM Corporation (Gesellschaft fur Fertigungstecknik und Machinenbau)

1200 Cavalier Blvd., Chesapeake, Virginia 23323

Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager 2005 to 03/15/2012.

Designed, built and troubleshoot numerous routers, forging and crankshaft milling machines.

Strong experience in shaft design, conveyors, connecting rod, rod bearing, connecting rod assembly, inserts, couplings, clutches, brakes, shaft bearings, packed and mechanical seals.

Worked with a variety of types of metals such as cast iron, malleable iron cast steel, steels forgings, wrought iron, low carbon steels, high carbon steels, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum bronze, monel, lead, zinc, die castings.

Involved in design and manufacturing processes, including material specification of camshaft, crankshaft, lobe design, connecting rod, end cap, upper and lower bearing shells. Specified chilled iron casting or forged steel for camshafts and connecting rods.

Conceptualized and designed connecting rod and pistons assemblies, electric actuator.

Examined and calculated relationship between the rotation of the camshaft and the rotation of crankshaft for valves timing

Performed tooling design for cold forming (hydro formed) including aluminum, brass, carbon stainless steel and high strength alloy.

Suggested hydro forming process due to inexpensive tooling cost, reduced set-up time, additionally eliminating shock lines,

draw marks, wrinkling and cost saving.

Designed and built heavy load capacity hydraulic machinery and rolling equipment.

Performed processes of hot formed and cold formed steel and alloy shapes, components, parts, segments, products and equipment.

Conceptualized and designed custom tools for large press break forming (hot and cold) to 30’ long in addition to heavy steel plate

fabrication for large forging machines.

Specialize in heavy plate rolling, large CNC press brake forming, heavy plate bending, nickel alloy and carbon alloy plate fabrication and heavy plate straightening.

Supported new product introduction (NPI) process, following cross functional (PPAR part of APQP).

Generated and executed validations.

Provided an interface with marketing, QMS and alliance partners in the development of a new product.

Responsible for the concept, design and completion of all engineering projects, mainly work-holding fixtures, tooling, gages, and welding fixtures.

Involved in design of custom heavy machinery and equipment using gear motors, electrical motors, pneumatic and electric actuator

Support manufacturing and assembly at start up of equipment.

Product launched using advance product quality planning APQP process.

Conceptualized and elaborate geometrical protocol, and maintenance manual along with assembly drawings and spare parts for the machine.

Designed, supported and maintained Comp Forming materials equipment.

Developed design processes and functional area with thermoplastic polymer synthetic rubber (elastomers), such as PDM, EPM as well as PP (Polypropylene), etc.

Support customer service in all aspects regarding function, operation and maintenance schedule of the equipment.

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager Plant Maintenance, 1990 to 2005

Experienced in design of gears, mechanical conveying equipment, packaging machines, mechanical timing devices, cams, pneumatic conveyors, pick and place devices, electric motors, couplings, bridges and monorail cranes.

Contract Negotiations and qualify vendors to design build cleaning, coating and drying ovens facilities.

Retrofit drying oven for specific heat processing application, such as: polymer and paint curing.

Redesigned ductwork to provide precise airflow to specific areas of the product.

Redesigned easy access to process areas and multiple components.

Designed drive systems using power screws, gears, chain drives, belt drives, gear reducers and variable speed drives.

Strong experience in shaft design, couplings, clutches, brakes, shaft bearings, packed and mechanical seals.

Designed custom gears and multiple linear actuators, for which the basic operation was inclined planes.

Experienced in extrusion items such as pipe/tubing, plastic films and sheet, and thermoplastic coatings.

Designed and developed plastic parts and products.

Implemented plant facilities equipment with documentation conforming to P.M. guidelines.

Assessed QS aspect of engineering change proposals, contract change proposals, advance change study notices, and service reports.

Managed the plant’s operations, maintenance, projects, and departments including spare parts, inventory, budget, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Experienced in design and sizing of hydraulic power units, counterbalance mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic system

controls involving electrically actuated valves, complex hydraulic circuitry, spur gear pumps, variable displacement pumps, etc.

EDUCATION:

Major courses: Rolling Stock (metal structures / unpowered rail vehicle) / Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics.

Engineering Degree: M.S.M.E., from Polytechnic Institute, Bucharest, Romania.

PROFESSIONAL / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Power Point) 2010 AutoCAD, Inventor 2016,

Solid Works 2015, ENOVIA, Pro/E, Teamcenter, Matrix, Visio, 3D Direct, SAP, ANSYS 16 FEA, ERP / MRP, CRM,

GREAT PLAINS. Design lean tools: DFM, DFMA, and PFMEA.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: U.S Citizen

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