Mechanical Designer / Drafter

MICHAEL ANDREWS

**** ******* ***** ***********, ***** 77546

832-***-**** ******************@*******.***

Dear Hiring Manager:

Throughout my career, I have consistently improved and accelerated manufacturing and product development processes through successful on time completion of world-class design and drafting projects. In combination with 20+ years of professional successes, my educational background, personal drive, and industry expertise ensure that I will be able to quickly contribute to your team. Highlights of my experience and accomplishments include:

●Restored forward momentum of a business critical project to migrate whole hose reel packages from AutoCAD to Solid Works for PATCO.

●Took over 2 ‘hot’ projects that were significantly behind schedule at Oceaneering International; orchestrated turnaround solutions to jumpstart design processes and salvage failing project.

●Key contributor to full lifecycle development of pipe connectors (4 new sizes) utilizing company calculation software.

●Held full accountability for drafting and design processes supporting multimillion-dollar line of Chiller Package products at Turbine Air Systems (TAS).

●Credited with fueling a 30% increase in on-time delivery of department through design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of KPIs.

●Managed and executed design and drafting of composite down-hole tools for General Plastics & Composites.

For a more detailed presentation of my skills and background, please review the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Michael Andrews

MICHAEL ANDREWS

2849 Martina Drive Friendswood, Texas 77546

832-***-**** ******************@*******.***

SENIOR DESIGNER

Energetic and detail-driven professional with 20+ years of success leading and executing full lifecycle development of world-class designs and drawings for diverse industrial and manufacturing corporations. Well-qualified with AS in CAD & Design, BA in Business Management; subject matter expert in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

●Team leader and concept-to-execution driver for complex, large-scale projects; aggressive in meeting project milestones under fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

●Routinely commended for enhancing and expediting product development and manufacturing processes through skilful and accurate creation of detailed plans, drawings and documentation while maintaining compliance with design and engineering specifications.

●Outstanding communication skills; interfaces effectively with senior managers, engineers, and clients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tally Energy Services / Priority Engineering 2019-2023

Large corporation focusing on innovative gas and plunger lift projects

Senior Designer: Recruited to lead Gas Lift design functions including R&D, sustainability, continual improvement, manufacturing support, API compliance, and all mechanical designs. Currently involved in converting all our Solid Work designs into OnShape (not importing models, recreating them in OnShape so all features are retained and design tree(s) updated accordingly.

Highlights:

●Formulated designs to standardise parts and assemblies, creating configurations and models limiting the amount of drawings, models, etc., needed to convey design intent and creating tools to assist in the creation of Sales and GA layouts more effectively and efficiently.

●Conversion from SolidWorks Platform to OnShape – all Gas Lift designs (side-pocket mandrels, gas-lift valves, conventional mandrels, tooling and fixtures, etc.

DXP, Houston, Texas 2014-2019

Large corporation focusing on innovative pumping solutions.

Senior Designer: Recruited to lead in the initial design phase of the development of a new API pump line. Created complete pump design packages, including all on skid components, piping, and tubing. Remote assisted the design team in Shreveport with creation of GA’s and design packages, along with design of new pump components for pump systems.

Highlights:

●Formulated design nomenclature for standard parts and components for Shreveport location.

●Aided in focusing resources remotely to get lagging projects back on track and creating tools to assist in the creation of GA models more efficiently.

●Development of API pump line from cradle to grave ( castings, tooling, components, drawings, and assemblies

PATCO, Houston, Texas 2013-2014

Small business specialising in power cables and hose reels for subsea industry.

Senior Designer: Recruited to take over and manage design processes for large-scale, company-wide conversion from AutoCAD to Solid Works. Directly supervised 2 team members in development of designs and drawings for designing company’s entire line of power cable and hose reels, packaged skids, remote control panels, and assorted pump, suction, and dump valves. Updated, organized, and prepared ECN Log for company audit, resulting in zero findings.

Highlights:

●Played integral role in restoring forward momentum of business critical project to migrate whole hose reel packages from AutoCAD to Solid Works, including structural skid design, reels, control panels, chain guards, all mechanical parts, etc.

●Formulated design processes, standard parts and components library for enterprise-wide implementation of PDM Enterprise.

●Created comprehensive Design Review Process, clearly defining project deliverables and work breakdown structures.

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas 2012-2013

Global subsea engineering and applied technology company; $1.9 billion annual revenue.

Senior Designer: Conceptualised and delivered design layout and mechanical/structural drawings for subsea pipeline connection and repair systems, including mechanical pipe end connectors, hot tap fittings, permanent pipeline repair clamps, misalignment ball connectors, swivel-ring flanges, and other equipment. Prepared and submitted status log, operations manual, and testing procedures. Interfaced extensively with Project Engineers and Designers.

Highlights:

●Charged with taking over 2 ‘hot’ projects that were significantly behind schedule; orchestrated turnaround solutions to jumpstart design processes and salvage failing project.

●Key contributor to full lifecycle development of pipe connectors (4 new sizes) utilizing company calculation software.

TURBINE AIR SYSTEMS (TAS), Houston, Texas 2008-2012

Leading developer of large HVAC systems, data centers, heat recovery systems, and chilling packages.

Drafting Manager / Project Support Engineer: Held full accountability for drafting and design processes supporting multimillion-dollar line of Chiller Package products, continuously ensuring on time delivery of top quality designs and drawings in alignment with client and engineering specifications. Supervised, mentored, and trained team of 15 Drafters and Designers. Established departmental widely important goals (WIGs) and KPIs while skillfully aligning staff resources with workflow requirements. Led weekly design reviews of models and updated P&IDs. Collaborated effectively with partners and stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Project Managers, Sales, and Applications Departments.

Highlights:

●Credited with fueling a 30% increase in on-time delivery of department through design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of KPIs.

●Developed new Solid Works training program that dramatically improved Designers’ proficiency in software utilization and project completion.

●Organized project meetings to establish objectives, action items, and staff assignments; created and maintained library of MOM forms.

●Standardized and instituted Design Review Program

NOTE: Earlier career history includes roles as CAD Operator for Henschel Mixers America, Lead Draftsman for Lone Star Compressor Corp., and Lead Designer / Engineering Tech / Production Planner for General Plastics and Composites (GP&C)

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, University of Phoenix

Associate of Science, Computer Aided Drafting & Design, ITT Technical Institute

Associate of General Studies, Alvin Community College

Solid Works Training (Basic & Advanced)

OnSHAPE Training (Basic & Advanced)

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Solid Works OnSHAPE AutoCad DraftSight Microsoft Office PDM Enterprise Enovia Sytelyne SYSPRO MONDAY Business Microsoft TEAMS

ORGANISATIONS: Living Stones Church - member

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