KENNETH C. BOLEN

*** *. ***** **., *.O. Box *** DeGraff, Ohio 43318 Contact #: 937-***-**** E-mail: acy2nk@r.postjobfree.com MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Mechanical Engineer with unique skill set that wants the opportunity to take on new and uncommon challenges, in or out of my comfort zone. Takes ownership of the task, dives in to researching the problem background, applies analytical solution process, and utilizing available tools or creating my own. Draws upon my diverse experience to find the solution, implement the change, and maximize the benefit from the improvement.

Knowledgeable Senior Engineering Member relied upon by my peers for technical assistance in many areas.

Proven mechanical, problem solving, and computer skills.

Recognized for implementing standard practices and technical improvements enhancements; increasing efficiency while decreasing manual steps and places for possible error.

Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, prefer open communication with team members in all stages, and always willing to discuss and accept criticism for the good of the design and to further my own knowledge and understanding.

Want to be challenged; utilizing and increasing my knowledge of engineering and management processes. CORE COMPETENCIES

Machine Design, G&T, ASME Y14 Process Improvement Simulation / Assessment / Evaluation Tool & Die Design Project/Task Management Capitol Equip. Specification and Design Computer/ Excel/CAD Programming Power Office & 2D/3D CAD User Computer/CAD Administration EMPLOYMENT

Honda Engineering, Anna, OH

Mechanical Design Engineer, Tool & Die Designer, Excel/Oracle/CAD Programming 2007-2013, 2015-Present

• Designed machining equipment including a custom Horizontal NC Machining Center to function with company proprietary production lines and as a stand-alone machine. (Catia V5R21 3D)

• Supported in-house HMC controller development/behavior (Mitsubishi/Fanuc Control)

• Performed calculations and specified components to meet loading and life requirements.

• Verified loading conditions using Finite Element Analysis software. (SolidWorks, Catia V5R21 3D)

• Support Part G & M-Code Programming (Mitsubishi and Fanuc Control)

• Designed pneumatic material handling and hydraulic work-holding systems (robot, conveyor, pallet, fixed stations, inspection cells, etc.). (AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks 3D, Inventor 3D)

• Design of Aluminum High Pressure Die Cast and Gravity-Fed Cast Iron Dies. (Catia V5R21 3D, AdvanceCAD 2D)

• Tool Block Catia V5R21 support and administration.

• Wrote programs to automate BoM Maintenance and Part Requisitioning, Project Scheduling, Manpower planning, Quoting, Project cost tracking, and wrote assorted routines to increase Associate efficiency. (Excel VBA, SolidWorks VBA, Catia VBA, VBScript, PDM Enterprise, VB 6.0, .Net, Access/Oracle/SQL)

• Robotic Welding Cell Mechanical Design including Turntable, Trunnion, and Fixed Table Setups. (AutoCAD 2D)

• Spot and MIG Weld Fixture Design. (SolidWorks 3D)

• Design of Interchangeable Tools and Perishable Tooling.

• Designer Mentoring.

Syscom Advanced Materials, Columbus, Ohio

Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Management 2013-2015

• Machine Design for manufacture laminate fibers, replacing historically homogeneous conducting material wire used in the Aerospace Industry with an alternative that is lighter, stronger, and more flexible. Basic premises was processing Nylon and SS Fiber (Ø25~ Ø35μm in bundles of 1 to 66 individual fibers), maintaining tension control, and wire routing method.

• In-process tension and electrical resistance measurement.

• Modification to proprietary manufacturing machine lines. (AutoCAD 2D) Automation Tooling Systems, Lewis Center, Ohio

Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation & System Integration), Design Data Systems Engineer 2001-2007

• Design of custom automation machinery integrating designed and purchased components to form a mechanical, fluid, or electro-mechanical system to automate an assembly process. (AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks 3D)

• Responsible for project assembly documentation structure, process sequencing and cycle times, and Input/Output List creation and maintenance. (Excel)

KENNETH C. BOLEN

208 N. Boggs St., P.O. Box 323 DeGraff, Ohio 43318 Contact #: 937-***-**** E-mail: acy2nk@r.postjobfree.com

• Daily use of Bill of Material management, document release handling, and part requisitioning processes per ISO standards. (Excel)

• Internal SolidWorks Support Application Engineer, Trainer, and Administrator.

• Wrote many CAD-User specific applications to increase efficiency and automate tasks. (AutoCAD Lisp & VBA, SolidWorks VBA)

• Support G & M-Code programming (ProtoTRAK “Conversational” and Haas Control)

• Support CMM custom programming (Starrett)

G.K. Packaging, Inc., Plain City, Ohio

Mold Designer, CNC-VMC Programmer, and Machinist 1997-2001

• Performed all of the manufacturing operations including design, machining, assembly, and shipment in the production of extrusion blow molds and plastic bottles.

• Automated mold 2D CAD drawing, NC program, and all project documentation generation. (Quattro-Pro, DesignCAD)

• Wrote custom programs to automate machining processes utilizing in-process part measurement allowing for unattended and lights-out operation to tolerances within 0.0005”. (Fadal/Seimens Control)

• Wrote conversational NC programs to enable inexperienced operators to perform basic machining operations, previously reserved for machinists with some programming knowledge. (Fadal/Seimens Control)

• Designed and built fixtures dedicated to mold making process. EARLIER CAREER

U.S. Army, Active Duty

Power Generation Equipment (Generator) Mechanic-52D, Baumholder, Germany 1989-1993 EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2002 CERTIFICATES

• Engineer-in-Training Exam (pre-cursor to Profession Engineer Exam). 2002 SKILLS

• Organized and thorough in project development and tracking.

• Take initiative and complete tasks correctly the first time.

• Trained in parametric programming and design techniques as well as Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Earned Fundamentals of Engineering Certification.

• Advanced user of Excel, 2D AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Catia V5R21.

• Training with (SolidWorks & Catia) FEA and (ProCast) Fluid Flow & Thermal Simulation.

• Daily use of all Microsoft Office products, Oracle, and PDM.

• Experienced programmer with Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access VBA, SolidWorks/Catia/AutoCAD VBA, VB6, some VB.Net, VBScript, Quattro-Pro, and Mitsubishi/Fanuc/Fadal NC Control. Professional experience with SQL, Oracle, and PDM Databases, and personal experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and Google Apps & Scripts. As well as some experience with C++, MATLAB, Maple, DOS, and BASIC in college (high level User at that time but no professional applications yet).

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