SUMMARY
Experienced mechanical engineer specializing in high volume automobile design, manufacturing and production. Proficient in analysis and testing with expertise in automotive industry standards and general engineering principles. High-energy, self starter, hands-on engineer with innovative ability in design and critical thinking.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Engineer- New Product Development (Driveshaft)
Ford Motor Company, Transmission and Driveline, Livonia, Michigan 6/2015 - Present
Driveshaft Design for high volume manufacturing (DFM). Design and manage vehicle programs with cross functional teams: customers, suppliers, manufacturing facilities and global teams.
Perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Calculate length and angles and perform Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) analysis. Evaluate driveshaft plunge performance, axle whine and axle windup. Design with Lean in mind leading to lean manufacturing. Design for Assembly (DFA), Design For Manufacturability (DFM) and Design For Six Sigma (DFSS).
Manage program release, Bill of Materials (BoM) and vehicle builds signoff. Manage suppliers by leading SPMTs, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Quality of Service (QOS) reviews.
Contribute to core knowledge by authoring design rules, Author and update Design/Process Failure Mode Evaluation and Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA).
Resolve open issues through Six Sigma, Global Eight Disciplines (G8D) processes and by leading supplier and cross-functional issue resolution teams.
3D Modeling and FEA using SolidWorks, Catia and Teamcenter. Drafting and 2D drawings using AutoCAD.
Achievements:
Project #1: Company saving of $19 million
Project #2: Company saving of $2.0 million
Mechanical Engineering Intern (Design and Manufacturing Engineer)
Sundyne Corporation, Ansimag Division, Arvada, Colorado 04/2014 – 09/2014
Performed design and dynamic testing of pumps and turbines. Designed 3D Solid models and performed CAE (FEA and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)) of pumps and liners using ProEngineer, SolidWorks(CFD).
Prepared certified Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) drawings and G-codes, created bill of materials (BoM’s), suggested manufacturing improvements and assisted with new product development. Aided in improvement of Just-In-Time Manufacturing (JIT) Processes.
Completed new pump/compressor project from design to manufacturing (raw material at one end of a factory to finished pump including logistics and shipping at the other end of the factory).
Authored a detailed manufacturing process and complete work manual for plant workers, Provided CNC code (G code) using GibbsCAM. Set up of Injection molding programing, machines and manufacturing.
Drafting and 3D design using AutoCAD and UG/NX Unigraphics (ProE)
Achievements:
Project 1: New Pump Concept, Design, Production and Sale
Project 2: Implemented KanBan System using 5s
Miscellaneous Job Experience
High Tek Tan, Custom Tile Creations, SmartSource, Kitchen Distributors 01/2005 – 12/2010
Manager at a tanning salon
Custom tile and stone design and installation
Computer repair and custom software installation
Custom automobile engine modification and body work
Carpenter installing high-end kitchen cabinets, custom woodworking and stretch ceilings
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science/Mechanical Engineering
University of Colorado, Denver Colorado 8/2010 - 12/2014
Senior Project 2013-2014: Mini Baja SAE Challenge, Designed and built an off-road vehicle to survive the severe punishment of rough terrain. Responsible for fundraising, advertising, cost estimating and budget. Team leader for prototype, design and fabrication of the drivetrain and gearbox. 3D design and meshing of tubular chassis frame, drivetrain components, suspension and brakes to obtain FEA results using SolidWorks for various worst-case scenarios. Fabricated drivetrain components, suspension and brakes. Assembled the engine, vehicle and provided technical direction.
Team Project 2012-2013: Formula SAE Challenge and Pikes Peak Hill Climb Challenge, provided technical assistance to the engine team and assisted in frame 3D design and fabrication
Related course work: new product design (lean manufacturing), design of mechanical elements, rapid prototyping, measurements and manufacturing, vehicle instrumentation, FEA using MatLab, SolidWorks and Abaqus, control systems, thermodynamics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, strength and properties of materials and heat transfer
Automotive Technology
Pickens Technical College, Aurora Colorado 08/2003 - 05/2004
Worked towards ASE certification; general automotive repair, diagnostic and troubleshooting
SKILLS/ABILITIES & SOFTWARE
Specialty: 3D modeling and Drafting, learning on the fly, critical thinking, problem solving, written communications, drive for results, decision quality, time management, listening, dealing with ambiguity, knowledge of engineering design principles and the ability to apply any applicable design guides. Document control, strong team collaboration skills, can work closely with team members to achieve engineering goals. Six Sigma and manufacturing experience
Experience (Highlights): Consumer Driven 6 Sigma (2 yr.), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) (2 yr.), 3D design (6 yr.), prototyping (3 yr.) and hands-on mechanical problem solving (5 yr.); Injection molding (1 yr.), CNC G code (2 yr.) and machining on 5 axis CNC Mills (1 yr.), Logistics and operations (2 yr.). Automotive troubleshooting and repair (8 yr.), highly skilled with hand tools (10 yr.): CNCs, mills, lathes, angle grinders, plasma cutters, band saws, grinders, shears, drill presses, chop saws; Skilled Carpentry
Software: 3D and 2D: SolidWorks (3 yr.), ProE (1 yr.), Catia (1 yr.), Teamcenter (2 yr.), UG/NX Unigraphics (1 yr.), AutoCad (3 yr.), Abaqus (1 yr.) Coding: Matlab (2 yr.), Mathcad (1 yr.), Mathematica (1 yr.), MS Excel (macros, visual basic) (2 yr.), HTML editors (1 yr.) Microsoft: MS Excel (6 yr.), MS Power Point (6 yr.), MS Word (6 yr.), MS Publisher (1 yr.), Adobe Photoshop (3 yr.) Data Acquisition: NI LabView (1 yr.), NI DAQ, ATI (2 yr.) CNC Manufacturing: GibbsCAM (1 yr.), SolidCAM (2 yr.), Familiar with GEOPAK
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent, Russian – Fluent
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
CERTIFICATIONS
FMEA (DFMEA, PFMEA), Consumer Driven 6 Sigma (Green Belt), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design for Powertrain NVH, TeamCenter (TC), Catia, Global 8D, Global Product Development System (GPDS), DVP&R, GD&T, Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Root Cause Analysis, in process of obtaining EIT (FE)