WILLIAM B. DALE

631-***-**** ■ acy3za@r.postjobfree.com ■ 25 Terra Mar Drive, Huntington, NY 11743

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Summary: Talented and results-driven professional with 3 years of experience in industrial engineering, prototype development, and product testing. Well versed in CAD design, metal machining and tooling, hydraulic systems, and robotics. Successful track record as engineering team leader, steering key initiatives and ensuring all specifications, company requirements, and client needs are met within stringent deadlines.

Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills, impeccable attention to detail, and exceptional project administration capabilities. Outstanding communicator and valued contributor to engineering groups with collaborative attitude and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Skill Set Includes:

Machine Design

Fabrication Methodologies

3D Modeling

Quality Control/Assurance

PLC Programming

Process Development

Strategic Planning

Records Management

Technical Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Pawling Engineered Products – Pawling, NY 2014 to 2016 Senior Product Engineer

Originally hired as product engineer for manufacturer of custom polymer-based products such as inflatable seals, gaskets, and actuators; subsequently earned promotion to senior role based on exemplary performance, strong communication and leadership abilities, and exceptional technical skills. Supervised 3 product engineers and worked directly with customers to pinpoint and solve complex engineering problems. Managed projects from inception through completion, generating technical drawings, creating digital and physical prototypes, designing automated machines and processes for full scale production, and testing products in R&D lab. Held authority to order parts and served as liaison between sales team, customers, and engineering department.

Contributed to numerous companywide operational improvements throughout tenure:

- Saved $100K in annual energy costs by introducing curing method using steam rather than electrical heat.

- Spearheaded new digital engineering department, guiding conversion from manual procedures and enhancing plant-wide communication.

- Formulated multiple products and processes as well as automated machinery that streamlined production.

Identified and resolved issue with multimillion-dollar government missile launch system, developing new installation method that eliminated cause of failure.

Devised and implemented large-scale automated hydraulic production process for Boeing 787 fuselage. Preferred Construction – Huntington, NY 2005 to 2010 Drafting Manager

Enlisted by local drywall and acoustical contractor to prepare drafting plans for commercial construction projects. Consulted with clients and analyzed blueprints to produce accurate cost estimates for job proposals. Performed additional duties spanning material procurement, payroll preparation, and client relations/coordination. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL

BS in Engineering, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology, Flushing, NY (2013) Concentration: Mechatronic Engineering

BA in Business Administration, James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA (2010) Major: Business Management with focus in Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Completed & Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Mechanical Exam (2017) WILLIAM B. DALE 631-***-**** ■ acy3za@r.postjobfree.com ACADEMIC & EXTRACURRICULAR PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Crate-Trak Venture Creation Project, Harrisonburg, VA (2010): Led team that received award for “Most Innovative Company;” designed prototype with RFID tags used to monitor milk crates in multiple locations, confirmed technical feasibility of business concept, and put idea into practice.

JMU Business Plan Competition, Harrisonburg, VA (2009): Formulated geothermal heating business strategy that finished in 2nd place out of 145 competitors; devised working management and operational structure and presented proposal to several investors, generating ample funding for plan’s execution.

A Bowl of Good – Entrepreneurial Consultation, Harrisonburg, VA (2008): Presided over consulting team tasked with helping small business adapt their sales strategies for ecommerce; prepared plan and presentation that included step-by-step online implementation process.

Vaughn College Robotics Club, Flushing, NY (2011): Participated in Technology Student Association (TSA) VEX Robotics Competition, collaborating with club members to design and develop numerous controlled and autonomous robots using sensors, effectors, and several programming languages. PUBLICATION & PRESENTATION

Dale W B, Martinez Y, Automated Fluid Dispenser. Vaughn College Journal of Engineering 2013; 5:103-107. Presented automated fluid dispenser design to professional engineering community during 2013 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Competition

COMPUTER SKILLS

Solid Edge ■ SOLIDWORKS ■ AutoCAD ■ Inventor 3D CAD ■ MATLAB ■ C++ ■ CATIA Siemens Step 7 ■ MPLAB ■ Epicor ERP ■ MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ■ Apple OS PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike (2016)

Completed entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail, beginning in August at Mount Katahdin, ME and ending in December at Springer Mountain, GA.

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