SR. Mechanical Engineer/Checker
Resume:
JOHN LEWIS KIRKPATRICK II E.I.
Slidell, Louisiana 70460
Phone: 918-***-****
E-mail: *******@********.***
EDUCATION:
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, OK
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Major: Mechanical Design, additional studies in Manufacturing and Computer Science; 1989
SKILLS:
Export Classification for ITAR and EAR Regulations
Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
Technical/Professional Instruction/Presentation
Standards - ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5M, ISO 9000
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Composites Design and Manufacturing
Piping Stress Analysis Using CAEPipe Analysis Software
Computer Operating Systems – Windows and UNIX
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Visio
CAD SYSTEMS: SolidWorks 2016, Pro-Engineer Wildfire 3, and AutoCAD 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
03/10 to 2/17
Textron Systems, Marine and Land Systems, Slidell, Louisiana
Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Lead Technical Validator/Export Classifier - Lead checker group to validate component drawings and system documentation for form, fit, and function, technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company, commercial, and military standards. Use SolidWorks, AutoCAD and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM system. Classify parts for export per ITAR and EAR regulations as necessary.
10/09 to 03/10
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies, Kilgore, Texas - Contract Position – AEROTEK
Mechanical Design Engineer/Drawing Checker – Check component drawings and system documentation for form, fit, and function, technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company, commercial, and military standards. Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD for model check, verification, and release.
10/07 to 10/09
BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P, Santa Clara, California - Contract Position - TAC Worldwide
Lead Senior Mechanical Design Checker – Supervision of program checkers for specialty vehicle projects.
Responsible for checking MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected), Bradley, and M113 component and system documentation for form, fit, and function, technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company, commercial, and military standards. Use Pro-Engineer and Pro/Interlink for model check, verification and promotion.
8/07 to 10/07
Aerojet Division of Gencorp, Rancho Cordova, California – Contract Position – Precision Resources Company;
Senior Mechanical Design Checker –Checking of SM-3, Atlas, and EKV missile program components and system documentation for form, fit, and function, technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to applicable
standards. Heavy use of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M-1994, also, use of Pro/Engineer and Team Center PDM as needed.
5/07 to 8/07
Abbott Laboratories, Irving, Texas – Contract Position – The Fountain Group;
Material Review Board (MRB) Engineer – Investigate, research, and determine probable cause or root cause of Exception Reports (ER’s) for Quality Assurance Department. Make Corrective Action Reports (CAR) and Preventative Action Recommendations (PAR) as well as provide information necessary for Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) on purchased materials.
5/06 to 4/07
Elite Buildings, Division of Pala Technologies, Van Alstyne, Texas
Mechanical Engineer/Production Manager – Provide information and leadership for design, production, procurement, marketing, and communication with customers. Plan production, provide calculations for sheet metal requirements and determine HVAC requirements for shelter buildings based on estimated heat load of equipment.
12/05 to 4/06
McElroy Manufacturing Incorporated, Tulsa, OK
Design Engineer – Contract Position – Design engineer using SolidWorks to create models then convert models to drawings per engineering standards and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as necessary. Check drawings for GD&T usage and mark corrections per ASME Y14.5 according to company procedures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued):
5/03 to 11/05
Universidad Del Pacifico Centro De Idiomas, Lima, Perú - English Language Teacher
Colegio Abraham Lincoln, Lima, Perú - English Teacher
Colegio Trener, Lima, Perú - Teacher of Computer Science
Prepare lessons for teaching English to adults and high school students
Prepare lesson plans for classes in computer science for Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.
2001 to 2003
Comtech Industries, (Now Tek-V), Tulsa, OK; Quality Manager / Engineering Manager
Created Quality Plan, wrote Quality Manual, and implemented Quality program to be approved to perform work for major FAA repair and replacement parts supplier. Check drawings and mark GD&T corrections per ASME Y14.5. Designed composite structures and manufacturing methods for composite components of flight simulators.
2000 to 2001
Lockheed Martin, Tulsa, Oklahoma – Contract Position – Tech/Aid Inc.
Quality Engineer/Configuration Management; Wrote and implemented quality procedures per ISO-9001 requirements. Performed in-process inspection and root cause analysis. Generate and disposition material discrepancy reports. Check drawings and mark GD&T corrections per ASME Y14.5 per company procedures.
1999 to 2000
Cellxion Light Weight Structures Division; Engineering Manager
Responsible for drawing transmittal from engineering to production. Supervision of drafting and document control departments. Design assistance to Composites Division for structure of laminates on composite parts.
1997 to 1998
AGC Manufacturing Services, Incorporated; Structural / Mechanical Specialist
Design of structural component parts and structural modifications to the company’s main product a Mobile Cogeneration Unit. Involved in all structural aspects of product development, as well as development of various process improvements and quality standards. Check drawings and mark GD&T corrections per ASME Y14.5 and review and correct bills of material according to company procedures.
1996 to 1997
Geophysical Research Corporation; Mechanical Design Engineer
Design and testing of down-hole pressure tools for the oil industry. Check drawings and mark GD&T corrections per ASME Y14.5 according to company procedures.
1994 to 1996
Stellar Communications Incorporated, Vinita, Oklahoma
Director of Engineering - Responsible for design of guyed and self-supported towers for the broadcast and communications industry. Supervised drafting department. Designed 480 foot self-supported tower, tallest in company’s history. Designed 1350-foot broadcast guyed tower with 11-ton top-mounted antenna. Proficient in the use of MathCAD, and FEA software. Designed foundations and anchors for guyed and self-supported towers.
1993 to 1994
Duncan Controls Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sales Engineer - Sales, selection assistance, and marketing representation for process equipment including, magnetic drive pumps, metering pumps, heat exchangers, scrubbers, fired heaters, gas separators, silencers, filter presses, steam piping products, thermocouples and thermal instrumentation.
1989 to 1993
Fibercast Company, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Senior Applications Engineer - Design and analysis of fiberglass composite piping systems. Supervision of drafting department, technical communications with customers, sales representatives and installation personnel. Performed stress analysis on composite piping systems and recommended optimum installation configuration to meet applicable ASME codes for single and double containment piping.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Licensed State of Oklahoma Engineer Intern (EIT)
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)-25 years
Member of ASME Mid-Continent Section Executive Committee – 7 years
Chair of Mid-Continent Section (Tulsa/Northeast Oklahoma Section) of ASME 2000-2002
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