Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
CHARLES PAXTON MELDER
************@*****.*** I 225-***-**** I www.linkedin.com/in/paxtonmelder
SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Mechanical designer with ten years of experience providing technical design direction on hardware, mechanical products, machine parts and components, and assemblies.
Experience in both subsea and surface equipment.
Expert in creating detailed mechanical drawings for piece parts and assemblies from Pro E/CREO models. Adept in maximizing form, fit and function through meticulous design model evaluation using 2D and 3D design modeling concepts.
Created custom, one-off assemblies and parts based on customer needs.
Backed by advanced skills in GD&T best practices and numerous CAD/CAE/CAM tools and database/data-storage programs.
Earned consistent recognition for going above and beyond as a mechanical designer.
technology skills
Expert in Creo Elements/ProE (Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire) and AutoCad (3D & 2D).
Experienced with SolidWorks 3D.
Experienced in Model Based Definition (MBD).
Experienced in bill of material (BOM) development.
Experienced in 3D piping and pipe design.
Proficient in Windchill PDMlink and Pro/INTRALINK.
Knowledgeable in e-Pims data storage program.
Solid and Parametric Modeling.
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
professional experience
GE OIL & GAS Houston, TX 2006-2016
Senior Mechanical Designer 2014-2016
Mechanical Designer 2010-2014
Drafter 2006–2010
Awarded US Service Award 5 by GE Recognition Program.
Received numerous commendations for achieving OTD (On Time Delivery) and exceeding customer expectations on Hebron project.
Received numerous commendations for going above and beyond while designing customized surface control skids for customers.
Assisted in the training of new designers and interns.
education
Associate of Applied Science • Lone Star College, Houston, TXECHAN
military service
United States Navy • Submarine Force • USS Tautog SSN 639 • 1993 - 1997
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