DENNIS PUGH

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Fort Worth, TX 76179 ad33wo@r.postjobfree.com

Skilled and dedicated Mechanical Engineer with demonstrated proficiency in design, project management, and design technology. Highly organized, detail oriented, analytical, and decisive with sound judgment to drive solutions independently or within a team environment. Agile learner with a notable ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people at all levels. Enthusiastic and deliberate in the pursuit of solutions that produce influential, quality products and improve business processes and systems. EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology 5/2005 Purdue University, Westville, IN

Professional Development

Texas Teaching Certificate (grades 8-12) Current

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC Certification - Engineering, Math, Physical Science (grades 8-12) Current Regulatory Compliance Training: OSHA 10, ISO 9000, Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D Modeling & Drafting

CAD, G D & T, AutoCAD, UNIGRAPHICS, INVENTOR, ANSYS Visual BASIC, FMEA, FEA modeling & simulation MS Office Suite Prototyping Testing Thermal modeling simulation tool Manual machining Power systems: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Mechanical Welding: stick, MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene, Plasma Torch Awards: Coached Lamar HS Robotics Team to 2nd place – State of Texas UIL Class 5A-6A FIRST Division A.S.M.E Region 6 Robot Design Competition - 3rd place (Purdue University) AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management Quality Assurance Design Engineering Documentation Technical Writing Research Teamwork/Collaboration Training & Coaching BOMs Root Cause Analysis Product Development Testing Customer Satisfaction Problem Solving Robotics Innovation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – EDUCATOR

ENGINEERING TEACHER – Arlington ISD, Arlington TX 11/2008-Present

• Designs, coordinates, and delivers learning activities in Engineering, Math, Science, English, and Special Education to students grades 7-12 to ensure achievement of academic goals as required by the State of Texas and Arlington ISD.

• Instructs students in Engineering Design processes, 3D Modeling and Drafting (Autodesk INVENTOR) aspects of design and testing, and application of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

• Coached and guided student-led Robotics teams in design process, concept through build and presentation, achieving prestigious State-wide competition 3 times in 6 years.

• Stimulated and influenced student growth, academic performance, problem solving ability, and continuous improvement while creating student interest in Engineering disciplines.

• Encouraged academic and Advanced Placement students to develop critical thinking skills by providing creative and challenging learning opportunities.

• Thoroughly documented and reported students attendance, test performance, and academic progress. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – MECHANICAL ENGINEER

DESIGN ENGINEER – Littelfuse Corporation, Dallas, TX (contract) 8/2008-11/2008 Littelfuse is a global manufacturer of leading technologies in circuit protection, power control & sensing.

• Supported engineering team in design of UL-certified single phase/3 phase integrated fuse box systems.

• Generated design drawings (arrangement, assembly, detail, fabrication) to profile fabrication of large electrical fuse boxes; produced project documentation from product inception through build process to conclusion.

• Calculated load stress, produced detailed electrical diagrams and working drawings utilizing AutoCAD. Dennis Pugh 817-***-**** ad33wo@r.postjobfree.com Page 2

MECHANICAL ENGINEER II – Anchor Fabrication, Fort Worth, TX 4/2008-7/2008 Anchor provides custom metal fabrication from inception to finished product Mechanical Design

• Created CAD models and technical drawings for use at the manufacturing level to reproduce and design customer products according to all customer specifications and internal manufacturing standards.

• Produced arrangement/assembly/detail/fabrication drawings for parts, mechanical assemblies, and systems with jig and fixture design to manufacture multi-purpose parts and components.

• Created flat patterns for forming steel parts for poles up to 100 ft in length.

• Designed and created technical drawings for steel and aluminum welding fixtures.

• Performed density tests and modeling of parts to determine materials required for production.

• Utilized FMEA programs to analyze reliability of designs; participated in design reviews and interdepartmental communications during preproduction and reevaluation processes.

• Analyzed, troubleshooted, and resolved complex problems and quality issues in design, applying GD&T principles and FMEA reviews.

• Collaborated with internal and external customers to establish project scope and timeline for proposed solutions, communicate status of production flow; consistently met all timelines for design deliverables.

• Researched vendors and costs and collaborated with production technicians to create BOMs, identify and recommend procurement of specific products and parts. Training & Technical Writing

• Researched, composed, edited, and produced a 75-page technical training manual, outlining detailed instructions in 2D engineering processes to comply with company specifications and quality standards.

• Trained new CAD operators in all technical processes.

• Documented all design, simulation, prototyping, and testing as required. DESIGN ENGINEER – Transportation Technology Services, Southlake, TX 3/2007- 5/2007 TTS specializes in engineering, design, logistics services, and rail solutions for over-dimensional cargoes

• Designed rail car components and mechanical systems for load securing using AutoCAD and applying statistical tolerance analysis techniques.

• Generated arrangement/assembly/detail/fabrication drawing using AutoCAD.

• Communicated and collaborated with team members in other disciplines to develop product according to customer requirements.

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER – International Truck Corporation, Garland, TX 1/2006-3/2007 International Truck manufactures customized Class 5,7,8 industrial trucks for a variety of industries

• Designed parts, components, and assembly systems, utilizing UNIGRAPHICS program to create solid models for conceptual drawings according to defined specifications.

• Applied principles of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to production drawings.

• Identified, assessed, communicated quality issues, and provided solutions.

• Consistently met all timelines for design deliverables. MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER – Transportation Technology Services, Southlake, TX 6/2005-1/2006

• Planned, designed, and coordinated fabrication of unique tie down systems to secure components of windmill power generation systems during transport across US. And Canada.

• Calculated load stress/strain for tie down components and analyzed deflection patterns in rail cars.

• Directed and supervised 15 welders in production of tie down parts; inspected rail cars and welding processes, oversaw cargo loading onto rail cars to ensure compliance with AAR safety and structural standards.

• Coordinated activities between clients, supporting labor teams, and transportation sector; coordinated and tracked logistics from manufacturer to delivery.