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CAD DESIGNER

Using CAD equipment and software, develop 3D models, layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams.

Create and revise production drawings (Detail & Assembly).

Finalize drawings, check dimensions for fit and form and materials.

Sketch rough layouts, compute angles, weights, surface area and tolerances.

Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics and other physical sciences to complete drawings.

Draft detailed multview drawings of machines and products.

Draw finish designs from sketches.

Update drafting and engineering standards.

Set-up and maintain an organized file system for production drawings.

Convert existing drawings to Solidwork format.

Communicate with tooling, QA, Engineering and Manufacturing regarding new and revised prints.

04/2016 - 07/2016 SOUTHERN DESIGN SERVICES : TEMPORARY

DESIGNER ENGINEER

Design review for new construction of fiberglass facility, Taloja, India.

Design review for existing building of fiberglass facility, Taloja, India.

Onsite review, recommendations and additional design for both Taloja plants.

Redesign existing machine components with upgraded features and standards.

Review proposed redesign from outside sources regarding functionality and cost effectiveness.

12/2015 - 08/2016 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

DESIGNER ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Field of consultation included design and automation in automotive, consumer products and mechanical engineering.

Supply 3D CAD design (SolidWorks / Autocad) and layouts with complete sets of mechanical drawings and documentation. Stress analysis, solid modeling as well as prototyping, motion studies, cycle time improvements, design improvements, cost estimates with cost reduction.

Product development and testing and project management. Assisted in-house product testing and development.

8/12/2012 – Present YOKOHAMA INDUSTRIES AMERICAS

DESIGNER ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Design and implement automation methods throughout all work cells (200+) at Easley facility using engineering principles to increase the efficiency and reduce downtime.

Projects Management from initial stages to machine sign-offs and start-up. (ex.: Impulse test stand; Bimal, Perugia, Italy)

Reduce downtime through redesign of existing end form tooling as well as improvements to existing end form machines.

Develop, redesign and initiate improvement methods to downtime reduction through machine process, machine design, tool design, tooling fixtures and automation flow.

Initiate concept, design, 3D model and supervise build (both in-house and out-source) for automated hose cutter/ marker used in power steering assemblies for Ford and Chrysler product line.

Responsibly includes FEMA, Capability Studies, Gage R&R and documentation as required.

Design and develop processes for work cell layouts as well as provide clients drawings and documentation as required.

Strong problem solving and computer skills using knowledge base and accumulated knowledge of tools available.

12/2008 - 08/2012 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

DESIGNER ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Field of consultation included design and automation in automotive, consumer products and mechanical engineering.

Supply 3D CAD design (SolidWorks / Autocad) and layouts with complete sets of mechanical drawings and documentation. Stress analysis, solid modeling as well as prototyping, motion studies, cycle time improvements, design improvements, cost estimates with cost reduction.

Product development and testing and project management. Assisted in-house product testing and development.

4/2005 - 12/2008 PRECISION VALVE CORP.

SENIOR DESIGNER ENGINEER

Work in conjunction with a team of product designers to support new product development for global design.

Develop design solutions according to customer requirements with regard to DFM and DFA.

Support automation in regard to new product design review and upgrade automation equipment for the purpose of improving speed, cost and delivery.

8/2000 - 4/2005 BREWSTER PLASTICS, INC.

SENIOR DESIGNER

Design Products from customer supplied drawings, sketches or sampled parts through 3D modeling and 2D design.

Development, design and engineer plastic parts as well as the design and build of necessary mold, fixtures, jigs and automation equipment.

Layout robotic operations of molded components during molding cycle. Supervise, train and disciple tooling department personnel.

Develop CAM programs and tooling layout. Provide liaison, direction and supervision of out-sourced tooling vendors in development of parts, mold and production equipment. Job costing, scheduling and supervision of all in house tooling, mold rework and secondary equipment.

Integrate after molding operations through automation, such as multi-head screw machines, ultrasonic welding, pad printing and other methods.

Design for Assembly and Mold-ability of products as well is injection molds. Oversee project management

2/96-8/2000 MOLD- PRO TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

SENIOR TOOLING ENGINEER

Product development, project management and product design. Solidworks, Autocad, Mechanical Desktop and Cadkey software utilized for design purposes, Mastercam for CNC programming as well as misc. office software (e.g. Word, excel, MS Project, Publisher and others).

Develop products in the industrial, medical and home appliance markets. Interface with broad client and vendor base from design, prototyping thru mold construction. Recommend Rapid Prototype methods and DFA/ DFM.

Track mold progress with worldwide vendors providing constant communications to answer design intent and molding issues. Travel to appraise work of mold-makers on existing projects for maintenance, time schedule, construction and project completion.

Patent obtained for thin walled, self-storage mitre box (Stanley Tool, Connecticut). Awarded thru Hong Kong mold makers council.

3/95 - 2/96 L&Z T OOL AND ENGINEERING

C.N.C. PROGRAMMER / PART DESIGNER

Design and build prototype and production molds from part drawings to expedite deliveries and keep costs low.

Responsible for C.N.C. programming of mold construction including cavity, cores and electrodes.

CAD/CAM programs include Autocad 12, Cimatron, Pro-Engineer and Cadkey7.

Computer literate in UNIX based systems as well as DOS systems. Design and review plastic components for industrial, medical, automotive and consumer use.

2/89 - 3/95 KEPTEL INC.

C.N.C. PROGRAMMER / PART DESIGNER

Construction of plastic injection molds for the telecommunications industry.

Supervise, install and maintain several computer systems. Design plastic parts for fiber optic application using Pro-Engineer to follow with mold construction using Pro-Engineer Manufacturing module.

Repair existing molds using C.N.C. as well as conventional machining practices.

Perform all programming, set-up, and troubleshooting using Parametric Technologies Pro-Engineer with Pro-Manufacturing modules and Cimquest, Inc. / Mastercam software packages.

Certified in MIG and TIG welding and other techniques.

1985-1989 LUCIUS PITKIN, INC.

FIELD TECHNICIAN

Perform destructive and non-destructive testing, radiography, weld inspection and video and fiber optic boroscope. Draft and present engineering reports to clients and governmental agencies. Exercise authority to close work sites when health and life threatening situations existed. Supervise several crews of technicians on specific programs at worldwide sites. (E.G., Ambiance Tower Collapse, Bridgeport, CT; Oil Tankers and off-shore oil rigs, Texas Shore; Queen Elizabeth II, Southampton, England.)

Additional:

Excellent computer skills, including MS Office Software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher) as well as MS Project and varies others.

Solid communication skills to interact with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.

Strong multi-tasking ability, with good time management and prioritization skills.

Ability to develop unique and novel solutions to problems, use intuition and a new way of thinking to formulate new ideas and to present information in an attention-getting and interesting manner.

Strong, developed and experienced understanding of injection molding and plastic part design.

Education:

Mechanical Engineering

Westchester Community College

Business Management

Westchester Business Institute

Parametric Technology: Framingham, Mass.

Pro Engineer & Pro Engineer Manufacturer Modules

Solidworks Corporation

Solidworks 3D solid modeling (Updated yearly 97+ thru 2016)

Mastercam

Cimquest, Inc., New Jersey

Computer Numerical Control

1986 - 2005

Kraukramer-Branson Ultrasonic Testing

1987 Radiography Certification

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Member (Current)

Society of Plastics Engineers

Member (Current)

Toolmakers apprenticeship served thru a seven year commitment at Gries-Dynacast (Currently Dynacast formally Gries Reproducers, Division of Coats and Clark, New Rochelle, New York) during 1978 through 1985.

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