Alan Wagamon
Mechanical / Electromechanical Design Engineer
Cape Coral, FL 33914
ad12m7@r.postjobfree.com
My career focus is to apply managerial and analytical skills to maintain and improve an organization in a supportive or management role. These skills would include implementing proven methods of design, manufacturing philosophies, cost accounting, and leadership, through personal and educational knowledge and experience. The result of this is to increase the organization's knowledge base, and profitability, expand market share and fulfill educational and training needs throughout the organization.
Willing to work remote / hybrid remote, or onsite within 200 miles of Cape Coral, Fl. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Independent Consultant
C.I.T.A.K. Inc - Fort Myers, FL
March 2015 to Present
Assisting companies and individuals with new product designs. Products include exercise bikes, water sprinkler malfunction indicators, restaurant layout, ornamental fencing and gates, and 3D printing of obsolete parts. CAD programs used include Auto Desk Inventor and Solid Works. Engineer
Tesco Equipment, LLC - Coral Springs, FL
October 2015 to February 2022
Designing ground service equipment, (GSE), bridge maintenance trucks, and mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment using Auto Desk Inventor, FEA, ERP. Developed a prototype for new catering equipment and a new electric GSE truck. Welding design within the scope of AWS D1.1 / 1.2, and all OSHA requirements.
Drafter/Designer
AXI International - Fort Myers, FL
January 2015 to July 2015
3D CAD modeling, drafting, using SolidWorks, FEA, for fuel cleaning systems, component sourcing, and product testing. Welding design within the scope of AWS 1.1/1.2, and all OSHA requirements. Licensed Insurance Agent
Bankers Insurance LLC - Fort Myers, FL
April 2014 to January 2015
Policy sales of life insurance and health care.
Design/Manufacturing Engineer
Vutec Corporation - Coral Springs, FL
February 2013 to February 2014
CAD/CAM 3D modeling and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and Bob Cam, developing tooling fixtures, weldments, R&D testing, FEA, and product assemblies. BOMs and routings, cost analysis, and selecting vendors. Presentations for team meetings using PowerPoint. Manufacturing Engineer
Independent Contractor Conley Solutions Inc - Fort Myers, FL July 2012 to February 2013
CAD 3D modeling and drawings using SolidWorks for electrical enclosures, computer cloud chambers, misc.
CAD Draftsperson
ACI - Fort Myers, FL
March 2012 to July 2012
CAD 3D modeling and drawings of tooling fixtures for CNC, CMM, Weldments, R&D testing, and assembly, BOMs and routings, procurement, cost analysis, and selecting vendors per ISO standards. Created presentations for team meetings using PowerPoint. Computer programs include SolidWorks 2011, Microsoft Office Suite.
Purchasing Manager / Draftsperson (CAD)
Applied Cooling Technology LLC - Cape Coral, FL
October 2010 to March 2012
Heat exchanger designs for freight and cruise ships. Cost Analysis, Estimating, Pricing, RFQs, BOMs, Reverse Engineering.Developed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for company processes. Independent Contractor
Contract 1099 - Port Charlotte, FL
February 2009 to May 2010
P/T employment while finishing MBA: US Census Bureau: Field Census surveys, Independent Contractor: Designed rotary engine parts (SolidWorks) Sebring, FL. Aerotek Staffing Agency: Draftsperson (SolidWorks) Tampa, FL. BobCad/Cam, Quickbooks for various companies and individuals. Design Engineer
Spirax Ultrapure - North Port, FL
August 2006 to November 2008
Design Engineer Cad 3D modeling and drawings for manufacturing and customer requirements. Performed stress analysis calculations of products, components, and lifting equipment.Developed new products for steam generation and heat exchangers. Welding design within the scope of AWS D1.1/1.2, and all OSHA requirements. Quality Control Inspector of vendor items per ISO standards.Generated BOMs and routings, procurement, cost analysis, and selecting vendors per ISO standards for new products. Computer programs include AutoCAD, Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FEA, Microsoft Office Suite, and AS400system using BPICS (MRP). Developed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for company processes. Engineering Manager
Various Residential Construction Contractors - Lee County, FL April 2005 to April 2006
Updated and developed a new organizational chart. Managed the implementation of an ERP system for an aluminum fabricator. Communication improvements, implemented company email, and meeting reports. Implemented an inventory control system, and shipping and receiving flow chart. Handled weekly payroll for installation crews. Fleet Management for installation crews. Prepared monthly P/L reports. Developed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for company processes. Engineering Manager
Elite Elevator Inc - Tampa, FL
August 2004 to May 2005
Tampa, FL
August 2004 to May 2005
Changes in the vision of upper management resulted in canceling the company's plans and reducing the need for a consultant Elite Elevator Inc. Tampa, FL. Independent Contractor and Consultant Provided engineering technical services to an elevator company start-up. Elevator Designs, CAD drawings, code compliance per customer requirements. Performed stress analysis calculations of products, components, and assemblies. Created BOMs and routings, procurement, cost analysis, and selecting vendors. Shop fabrication,(welding, cutting, drilling), of structural steel and mechanical components. Reviewed project specifications to ensure compliance with elevator code A17.1-3. Welding design within the scope of AWSD1.1/1.2, and all OSHA requirements. Developed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for company processes.
Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager/Project Management
I.D.E.C. Fabricators - Deerfield Beach, FL
August 2003 to August 2004
GHANT charts for production. Manage the day-to-day operations of estimating and sales. Engineering CAD of hydraulic elevators, individual components, and assemblies.Performed stress analysis calculations of products, components, and assemblies. Reviewed customer specifications to ensure compliance with elevator code A17.1-3. Welding design within the scope of AWS D1.1/1.2, and all OSHA requirements. Directed personnel in the plant, maintained shipping schedule, and provided technical support to customers, and vendors. Shop fabrications (cutting, drilling, milling, punching), and quality inspection audits.
Process/Project Engineer and Programmer
Elevator Equipment Corporation - Richmond, IN
February 2001 to August 2003
Designed and engineered CAD hydraulic elevators for passenger or freight use. Reviewed specifications to ensure compliance with the elevator code Al 7.1 -3. Performed mechanical stress, and hydraulic calculations. Welding design within the scope of AWSD1.1/1.2, and all OSHA requirements. Developed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for company processes. Developed automatic drawing process. Implemented over 20 process improvements.
Mechanical Designer
Otis Elevator - Bloomington, IN
May 2000 to February 2001
Software: AutoCAD 14.0, 2000, 2002, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, ProE, FEA, Auto-LISP, Mechanical Design, Maintained engineering product changes using Pro-E CAD system. Assisted in new limit switch and bracket design for prototype belt-drive elevator. Assisted as a team member to develop a new sheave casting and drawings.
Applications Engineer
Schindler Elevator - Clinton, NC
January 1998 to April 2000
Applications development per customer orders within compliance to escalator code.Provided engineering order processing for standard and custom escalators.Provided sales support for over 20 sales branches.Maintained engineering change orders, (ECRs and ECOs).Provided layouts and mechanical drawings using CAD.Developed new order processing techniques using Auto LISP programming. Developed new Component designs, and created BOMs and routings using SAP. Assisted in the implementation of SAP (ERP system).
Mechanical Designer
Montgomery Elevator - Moline, IL
July 1993 to December 1998
Created assembly and part drawings for manufacturing and elevator layouts for architects, and contractors using AutoCAD R11 through 14. Welding design within the scope of AWS D1.1/1.2, and all OSHA requirements.Abstracted job projects for hydraulic and traction elevators within code compliance. Created and maintained a custom design database for the mechanical engineering department to enhance process standardization of custom designs. Processed ECRs and ECOs, documenting specified design criteria. Worked with engineers to bring R&D designs to production using an automated listing program to generate BOMs and edits for custom elevators. Processed engineering sales, sales change orders and updating BOMs using SAP. Technical writer for the E5000 escalator for CSA submission for compliance.
Mechanical Engineer
Smart Industries - Des Moines, IA
December 1992 to May 1993
Designed automatic prize counting system for mechanical crane game. Designed firing magazine, and frame for mechanical shooting gallery game.Used AutoCAD R10 in designs. Used CAM for an industrial router.Manufacturing Engineering and routings per MRPII system.Setup, demonstrations, and breakdown of products for display at trade shows. Produced ECRs and ECOs for product improvements. Shop fabrications for R&D.Quality inspections.
Process/Project Engineer and Programmer
Purethane Inc - West Branch, IA
August 1990 to August 1992
Reverse-engineered rotational and shuttle foam mold machine with PLC. Prototyped head flush waste removal. Designed pick-place robot with Allen-Bradley SLC-100 and Omron PLC's Designed for production bench press seat and backrest cushion and cup holders. Assisted the company in converting from board drafting to CadKey CAD. Intermediate shop fabrications.Quality inspections using a coordinate measuring machine.
Education
MBA in Business Administration
St. Ambrose University - Davenport, IA
December 2010
B.S. in Industrial Technology
Iowa State University - Ames, IA
May 1984
Skills
• CAD
Drafting
AutoDesk Inventor
Mechanical Engineering
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
GD&T
ProE/Creo
Mechanical Design
Research & Development
Manufacturing/Lean
ISO 9001
CNC
Programmable logic controllers
Purchasing
Project management
Microsoft Office
Supply chain
Plastics injection molding
Quality assurance
ASME, codes & standards
Adobe Acrobat
Leadership
Materials handling
Assembly
System design
SAP
ERP/MRP
Six Sigma
Quality Inspection
Project Engineering
MATLAB