CHARLES PAXTON MELDER

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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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