Mechanical Engineer Design
Resume:
James E. Fortman
South Whitley, IN 46787
Summary
Experienced mechanical engineer with a wide variety of product design experience. Demonstrated strengths in product design, working with cross-functional teams, and design for manufacturability and cost. Strong CAD skills with 2D and 3D solid modeling. Picks up new skills quickly and adapts to changing environments. Strong history in working with sales/customers and production personnel.
Skills
SolidWorks
Pro/Engineer
NX (Unigraphics)
GD&T
AutoCAD
Solid modeling
Print Detailing
Education:
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
Lippert Components 5/2015 – 1/2017
Create 3D models of customer design
Create detail drawings of final assembly, sub-assembly, and component parts
Worked with production to solve issues with product fabrication
Regularly in contact with customer concerning product design
Allied Recreation Group 8/2010 – 5/2015
Design of custom chassis for motorhomes
Design of foundation systems across 23 different platforms
Design Responsible Engineer for all flooring systems
Directed daily activity and approved work of small drafting team
Worked with cross functional teams to assure that all components fit together properly
Analyzed structures for manufacturability, cost, along with fit, form, and function
Worked closely with suppliers and production to assure that any issues were addressed quickly
Conducted FEA on parts and small assemblies
Bronze Certified in Lean Manufacturing System
Earned Certified SolidWorks Associate certificate for proficiency in solid modeling
Solid modeling - SolidWorks
Navistar 3/2010 – 8/2010
Weight and balance analysis of truck chassis
Determination front and rear axle weight changes due to customer specified features
BOM analysis
Solid modeling - NX
StarQuest Products 7/2008 – 5/2009
Design of windows and related products for Bus/RV and truck cap industries
BOM analysis and maintenance
Tooling design for bending and punching aluminum extrusions
Design of small injected molded plastic components
Supreme Corporation 6/2006 – 6/2008
Design of transit buses
Deign of fiberglass walls, ceilings, and external body components
Design of steel flooring systems
Weight analysis of busses allowing for passengers and luggage to verify maximum axle weight compliance
Design of truck bodies (aluminum and fiberglass reinforced plywood)
FEA analysis of truck body structures
Welding process development
Solid modeling - SolidWorks
Marque Ambulances 9/2003 – 6/2006
Design of ambulance bodies
Created detailed drawing internal and external layouts to assist with sales
Created all piece part and assembly drawings required for the construction of finished product
Provided technical expertise to sales and production
Paragon medical 12/2000 – 7/2002
Design of thermoformed shipping and sterilization trays for medical tools and implants
Created and obtain customer approval for all tray an component artwork
Created and obtain customer approval for all steam hole patterns
Design of machined blocks and lids for small parts and medical screws
Design of mold to produce thermoform trays
Design of sheet metal shipping containers for medical trays and block
Solid modeling - Unigraphics
Atwood Mobile Products 11/1997 – 11/2000
Design of RV seating components
Assure compliance with applicable FMVSS regulations
Design on construction of seating prototypes
MIG welding
Created all piece part and assembly drawing for production of finished product
Provided technical assistance to sale and end customers
Solid Modeling - SolidWorks
Emerson Appliance Controls 11/1994 – 11/1997
Design of PMAC motors and gear trains for the appliance control industry
Responsible for $50,000 in annual cost reductions
Design and launch of stepper motor product line
Hansen Corporation 6/1990 – 11/1994
Design of small electrical motors – hysteresis, PMAC, stepper, and DC
Design of fine-pitched involute spur gears
Design of sheet metal housing and motor components
GD&T for close tolerance bronze gear plates and pins
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