Michael D. Bielmann

**** ******* ***

Katy, TX **494

281-***-**** (M)

acz7co@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications:

Total of thirty-one years of design and drafting experience with formal training in the Mechanical Design Field.

Proficient design experience with 2D and 3D applications through the use of ProE (Creo3, 2001-Wildfire 5 and Pro/Intralink, PDM-Link and Windchill 10.2), Solidworks, Rhino, Catia and Anvil software packages.

Can effectively apply ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, DOD-STD-100, DOD-STD-1000 as well as industry standards to produce concise and accurate engineering drawings.

Experienced in producing fabricated parts from concept to production with limited engineering support.

Experience:

Mechanical Designer

General Atomics –Electromagnetic Systems Group 02/2016-12/2016

San Diego, CA

Product: Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching Systems

Responsible for updating EMALS (Electromagnetic Automated Launching Systems) for the US Navy’s next generation Gerald R. Ford class aircraft carriers.

Design and create new electro-mechanical assembly models and drawings for internal test equipment. This includes wiring harness and cable assembly drawings.

Responsible for resolving the failure of very large “Problematic Released Legacy Models”

while ensuring the integrity of Next Higher Assemblies.

Mechanical Designer

Aker Solutions – M.H. Wirth – Drilling Technology Group 2013- 2015

Houston, TX

Product: 125,000 ft-lb Breakout Torque Hydraulic Roughneck

Involved in the prototype development of the Hydraulic Roughneck with emphasis on wrench and pipe spinner design. Models included mechanized, welded and machined assemblies.

Supported creation of detailed drawing package required for fabrication of parts and

assembly build of prototype machine.

Mechanical Designer

National Oilwell Varco – Pipe Handling Group 2011-2013

Houston, TX

Product: Stand Transfer Vehicle (STV) Pipe Handling Machine

Involved in the development of the STV Pipe Handling Machine with emphasis on customer unique structural weldments and assemblies required for specific rig fit-up.

Weldments and assemblies included Racking Boards, Diving Boards, Shipping Skids

and Field Installation Kits.

Assisted in the development of prototype investment cast/machined parts used to

replace weldments used on early STV Pipe Handling Machines.

Engineering Specialist

BAE Systems – FMTV Program 2007-2011

Sealy, TX

Product: Improved Cab Protection (ICP) Armored Cab

Involved in the development of the ICP Armored Cab from prototype to production builds.

Final product included delivery of TACOM approved Level 3 drawing and model packages.

Worked with vendor to develop ICP specific Door Combat Latch System.

System was installed on prototype cabs, tested and refined for use on final production cabs. Finished package included drawings for system installation and detailed components.

Coordinated with purchasing and suppliers to ensure correct system configurations were

procured for various stages of the cab development.

Supported cab assembly workers during prototype builds and helped resolve problems by liaising between program management, quality, prototype welding, purchasing, engineering and shipping/receiving departments.

Senior Designer

Schlumberger/Pillar Engineering – Sugar Land Product Center 2006-2007

Sugar Land, TX

Product: Formation Evaluation/ Research & Development for Ultra Deep Resistivity Tool

Worked with mechanical group to develop prototype Electronics Chassis used in

down-hole formation evaluation applications.

Designed chassis and packaged electronic components ensuring proper fit and functionality. Developed highly detailed drawings that were used in conjunction with ProE models to produce finished machined chassis.

Designed various frames and housings used to mount electronics to chassis and produced drawings for final procurement.

Senior Designer

Stewart and Stevenson, LP – FMTV Program 2002-2006

Sealy, TX

Product: Special Projects/Research & Development for TVS Body Variants

Involved with the design and detailing of various structural and mechanical systems for prototype vehicles and trucks including hybrid/electric platforms and trailer programs for the U.S. Army.

Initiated the design and creation of new products from the concept level to final drawing packages through the use of ProE solid modeling and surfacing.

Interfaced directly with manufacturing and test engineering to have prototype parts and assemblies built and installed on vehicles.

Provided comprehensive engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve conflicts during fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Worked directly with large assemblies and utilize time saving techniques such as Simplified Reps, Published Geometry and Shrink Wraps.

Senior Designer

Donald L. Blount Naval Architects and Marine Engineers 1999-2002

Chesapeake, Virginia

Product: Sportfishing and Mega-Yachts

Coordinated directly with engineers and customers to design 3D concept models employing advanced surfacing and solid modeling techniques.

Developed design proposals through drawing sketches, 3D photo-realistic renderings and scaled models.

Finalized 3D surface models were used to produce full size hull and deck molds for various sportfishing yachts using CNC 5-Axis Robotics.

For European Mega-Yacht clients:

Drawing responsibilities included concept and construction drawings for structural, mechanical, engine/exhaust, various systems and interior arrangements.

Produced preliminary sketches and drawings to meet owner’s final approval.

Provided extensive support during construction to European shipyards to ensure yachts were in compliance with International codes and company standards.

Technical Designer

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group 1997-1999

Everett, Washington

Product: 737-Next Generation Miscellaneous and Emergency Equipment

Worked with engineers and model focals on new and existing engineering designs.

Responsible for maintaining the flight deck top assembly drawing and coordinated with different flight deck engineering groups to resolve conflict and interference of various commodities.

Supported liaison and customer engineers to validate unique airline configurations ensuring drawings met specific customer orders.

Mechanical Designer

Stewart and Stevenson Services, Inc. Tactical Vehicle Systems 1992-1997

Sealy, Texas

Product: Medium Tactical Vehicles

Involved with the design and detailing of various structural, electrical, and systems for the eleven variant models of the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck/trailer program.

Facilitated and “Americanized” existing Steyr design through the use of engineering sketches, foreign documentation, and extensive interface with manufacturing while incorporating applicable military and American industry standards.

Created a full set of post production drawings with the Special Products Division to document the installation and routing of the electrical harness for all variations of FMTV’s 2.5 and 5 ton trucks.

Designer/Draftsman

NKF Engineering Inc. 1986-1992

Norfolk, Virginia

Product: Combatant Craft (Naval/Marine Engineering)

Supported engineering to produce detailed drawings of assorted mechanical, electrical, structural, HVAC, and piping sub-systems for use on steel and fiberglass naval vessels.

Developed electrical drawings included diagrams and schematics.

Interfaced with engineering as a drafting coordinator insuring quality control and accuracy with respect to product reliability while applying AMSE Y14.5, DOD-STD-100, and applicable contractual specifications.

Draftsman

Lee S. Rood Inc 1985-1986

Norfolk, Virginia

Product: Civil Engineering/Land Surveys

Developed drawings for site plans, physical and topographical surveys from field sketches.

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