James Brodie

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Raynham, Ma. **767

Cell 774-***-****

SUMMARY

Thirty-five years of CADD experience in 3D mechanical, and solids design

Using CREO, I-DEAS NX, SOLIDWORKS, PRO-E, CV CADDS and Matra Datavision

EUCLID software. Completed a CATIA-V5 training course with a previous employer.

Proven ability to lead or participate in a team environment, interact with

peers and all levels of management. Successful in improving the design of parts

and ease of manufacturing from prototype through to manufacturing floor for

volume builds. Previous position was Relationship Manager for a temporary

staffing program that provided contractors to NCR managers on

company projects worldwide.

EXPERIENCE

Dec 2015 GENERAL DYNAMICS, INC., TAUNTON, MA

to April 2016

and Mechanical Design engineering for Mission System Division in Pittsfield, Ma.

Sept 2014 Fixture design, Test Station design and layout, as well as, Designing Cable Racks

To Feb 2023 And Tooling Carts. All Design work done on CREO 4.0 and 7.0

Electro-Mechanical designer responsible for all components, designs,

Drawings, and GD&T of ruggedized telecommunication equipment on DOD contracts.

All design work done on NX I-deas 6.1 CAD software, drawings done to ASME standards,

and Teamcenter PLM that was configured for General Dynamics.

Dec 2013 Moderntech, Knoxville, Tenn

Completed Solidworks Essentials Training Course – Certificate Provided

June 2010 CVG CORP., VONORE, TENN.

to Oct 2013

Design Engineer responsible for the Design of Air Shock Suspension Seating components

and assemblies. Responsible for all designs and Eng Change Requests during prototype

builds and on to Production release. Responsible for redesign, Assemblies, Parts, Drawings,

and GD&T of existing Suspension bases across all truck lines, including Mack, Freightliner,

Navistar, Volvo and Nissan/Hino. All design work done on NX I-deas 6.1 CAD software.

Oct 2004 PIOLAX CORP., CANTON, GA.

to Jan 2009

Design Engineer responsible for complete Design of Automotive components and

assemblies. Plastic Injection Molded parts designed for future as well as production line

automobile models. Responsible for redesign and repair of production molding tools, along

with tool improvements. Designed Jigs and assembly fixtures for the Assy Dept as each

project was released for mass production. Responsible for a 38 tool transfer with Nissan to

coordinate the Design level and completion of all models and tools. Used I-Deas 10, 11,

NX5. Completed a Catia V5 training course and used software for approx 6-8 months on a

couple of projects.

Sept 2002 GENERAL DYNAMICS, INC., TAUNTON, MA

to Oct 2004

Electro-Mechanical designer responsible for all components, designs, and

drawings of ruggedized communication equipment on DOD contracts.

Duties included the ownership of all ECO's, BOM's, proto builds and

general manufacturing release of all documentation. All design work done on

SDRC I-DEAS CAD software. Responsible for tracking all CN's within Engineering

dept. to ensure completion in a timely manner and to check for correctness.

Nov 2000 VOLT TECHNICAL SERVICES- MSP STAFFING PROGRAM

to April 2002

Relationship Manager for the NCR MSP program, on-site in Duluth, Ga.

Provided temp staffing for NCR managers worldwide using the MSP web-based staffing

program. Dealt directly with managers and business unit vice presidents on staffing needs,

billing, PO's, candidate screening, and project placement. Responsible for 3 divisions

within NCR as well as all professional service mangers throughout the country. Trained

mangers and admins. on using the program to create Orders, review submittals, set up

interviews, review and approve time cards, hire contractors and create PO's for each

assignment. Was responsible for implementing a RFQ for vendors to bid to acquire

the business needs for a separate division of NCR in Peachtree City, Ga.

March 1999 GTE/GENERAL DYNAMICS, INC., TAUNTON, MA

to Nov 2000

Electro-Mechanical designer responsible for all components, designs, and drawings

of microprocessor chip test stations. Duties include ownership of all ECO's, BOM's,

proto builds and general manufacturing release of all documentation. All design work

done on SDRC I-DEAS software. Responsible for vendor support in the accuracy and

quality of incoming parts for proto and early productions builds. Latest projects being

designed entirely using PRO-E. Attended introduction to PRO-E and Detailing/Drafting

course at PTC.

Jan 1989 to STRATUS COMPUTER, INC., MARLBORO, MA

Dec 1998 Manufacturing Process Engineer

Liaison between design engineering and the volume plant. Verify the manufacturing of

parts while ensuring production and ease of assembly. Responsible for all mechanical

parts assembly drawings along with complete packaging for all components and

assemblies. Manage system issues through to closure. Ensure accuracy of all system

BOM's and define to what level assemblies are stocked for maximum cost effectiveness

and ease of assembly. Constantly interact with volume plant on product transfers at all

levels of management and contract assy house on the development of new products

with assigned project manager. Designed test fixtures for Polo Suitcases for Test Eng.

within AMT.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed plastic injection molded parts, Jetta Hawaii Disk System, and generated 3D

designs and mechanical drawings for NEBS compliant Telecommunication Systems

such as 10/24 slot Telco CO, Jetta Polo systems. Responsible for all components,

drawings, ECO's and BOM's for assigned projects. Utilized Computervision software

on a SUN workstation and EUCLID software on a Silicon Graphics Inc. workstation.

Sept 88 GTE SYSTEMS CORP, NEEDHAM, MA.

to Jan 89 CAD/PC Designer

Detailed layout of printed circuit boards utilizing CV CADDS 4 software.

EDUCATION CATIA V5

& TRAINING Introduction to Catia V5 Modeling & Design

Introduction to Catia V5 Drafting

PTC- PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORP.

PRO-E Introduction to PRO-E

PRO-E Fundamentals of Design & Drafting

MATRA DATAVISION

EUCLID CADDS Training in Solids and Sheetmetal

COMPUTERVISION

CADDS 4 & 4x; 4X Basic MD; 4X Advanced Schematic & PC;

CADDS 5

COMPUTER PRO-E CREO, SDRC I-DEAS, CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, PRO-E,

SKILLS CV CADDS 5 & 4X, MATRA Datavision EUCLID

BUSINESS Experience with AXIOM and ORACLE

SYSTEMS

PC SKILLS Word Windows '00'

Excel Access

PowerPoint Visio

REFERENCES Available upon Request

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