Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla Austin, TX-01/21-06/24
·Concept, design, detailing, and analysis of GFTX equipment for paint operations (PTED, Sealer, I-line, Offline repairs,)
·Development of adaptable, modular work deck designs
·Development of overhead structures and fencing
·Identification and mitigation of risks with respect to other systems and personnel
·Collaboration with Tesla cross-functional teams (Mfg. Eng., Sys. Eng., etc)
·Concept model creation of PT and ED tanks
·Development of PT and ED tank nozzle locations
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in Solidworks 2023
Mechanical Designer, Aerotek (contracted to HII & NNS) Newport News, VA-06/20-09/2020
·Concept, design, detailing, and checking of various large welded structures for mounting components integral to Virginia class submarines. (Hydraulic, machinery space, weapon systems, electrical, stowage, etc.)
·Development usage of PMI (product manufacturing information) system for disclosure development
·Subset development and modification
·Checking models, disclosures, weld layouts etc.
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 11.0 (Unigraphics) Team Center 11
Mechanical Engineer, (independent contractor) PCDWorks, Palistine, TX – 10/19-3/20
·Concept, design and layout of industrial products for use in the railcar industry
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Maintain a high level of focus on product process development to ensure that a low-cost device is delivered as efficiently as possible
·Transitioning products from R&D to prototype assemblies
·Design and layout of 3D PCB’s and components
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation
·Designing prototype assemblies and tooling using, injection molding, sheet metal machining, and casting techniques
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in SOLIDWORKS 2019
·Ordering prototype parts for physical design validation and testing
·Industrial electronics packaging design
·NPI validation and testing
Lead Tool Designer, GBIT (contracted to ASML/CYMER); San Diego, CA – 09/18-09/19
·Design and layout of tooling assist in assembly and/or transport of lithography machine components
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Participating in DFMEA to mitigate risks of design
·Maintain a high level of focus on tooling process development to ensure that a low-cost device is delivered as efficiently as possible
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation using NASTRAN
·Designing tooling using, injection molding, sheet metal machining, and casting techniques
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 11 (Unigraphics) and Team Center 11
·Ordering tooling for physical design validation and testing
·Making design improvements to existing tooling
·Developing and preforming validation and testing on tooling
·Collaboration with PE, EE, ME to meet performance requirements
·Preparing cost estimates for various assemblies or single parts
·Creating presentation of concepts and data to review with PE, ME, EE
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using conventional ANSI standards as well as GD&T standards
·NPI for tool validation and testing
·Creation and processing ECD’s
·Programs: Inline Refill S3+ for NXE 3300 systems
Structural Senior Designer, General Dynamics Electric Boat, New London, CT-10/15-09/18
·Concept, design, detailing, and checking of various large welded structures for mounting components integral to Virginia class submarines. (Hydraulic, machinery space, weapon systems, electrical, stowage, etc.)
·Development usage of PMI (product manufacturing information) system for disclosure development
·Checking models, disclosures, weld layouts etc.
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 11.0 (Unigraphics)
Tool Planner, Universal Staffing Inc., (contracted to Pratt & Whitney); East Hartford, CT -04/15-10/15
·Concept development of various tools for F119 & F135 programs
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Scheduling & hosting concept, light-line, final, & qualification design reviews
·Checking vendor tool designs for manufacturability, standard compliance, functionality
·Traveling to vendor locations to fit check parts in tools
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 9.0 (Unigraphics)
·Making design improvements to existing tools
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using GD&T (ASME Y14.5M 2009)
Aerospace Tool Designer, Aquinas Consulting, (contracted to Hanwah Aerospace); Newington, CT -01/15-04/15
·Design and layout of milling & grind fixtures and tooling for Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, MTU, GE engine assemblies
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Creation of production model machining profiles & OP sheets for NC milling and turning processes
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation
·Designing ergonomic assembly fixtures and components
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 6.0, 7.5, 9.0 (Unigraphics)
·Making design improvements to existing tools
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using GD&T (ASME Y14.5M 2009)
Aerospace Tool Designer, Summit Technical Services, (contracted to Quality Eng Services Inc.); Wallingford, CT – 8/14-11/14
·Design and layout of hydraulic grind fixtures and tooling for Pratt & Whitney & Sikorsky engine assemblies
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Developing tubing routing paths for hydraulic plumbing components
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation
·Designing ergonomic assembly fixtures and components
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 6.0 & 7.5 (Unigraphics)
·Making design improvements to existing tools
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using GD&T standards
Mechanical Engineer, HCL, (contracted to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics); Tarrytown, NY – 01/14-07/14
·Design and layout of automated specimen sampling machines and components (medical device)
·Electronics packaging design
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Develop tubing routing paths for fluidic compartment
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation
·Designing components using, injection molding, sheet metal, machining, and casting techniques
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 8.5 (Unigraphics) and Team Center 9.1
·Ordering prototypes for physical design validation and testing
·Making design improvements to existing components
·Collaboration with PE, EE, ME to meet performance requirements
·Preparing cost estimates for various assemblies or single parts
·Creating presentation of concepts and data to review with PE, ME, EE
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using GD&T standards
Mechanical Design Engineer, John Galt Staffing, (contracted to ASML); Wilton, CT – 03/11-01/14
·Design and layout of tooling assist in assembly and/or transport of lithography machine components
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Maintain a high level of focus on tooling process development to ensure that a low-cost device is delivered as efficiently as possible
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation
·Designing tooling using, injection molding, sheet metal machining, and casting techniques
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in NX 7.5 (Unigraphics) and Team Center 8.3
·Ordering tooling for physical design validation and testing
·Making design improvements to existing tooling
·Collaboration with PE, EE, ME to meet performance requirements
·Preparing cost estimates for various assemblies or single parts
·Creating presentation of concepts and data to review with PE, ME, EE
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using conventional practices as well as GD&T standards
·Programs: NXE 3100 & 3300 RH systems
, Mechanical Designer, Dell eServ, (contracted to Caterpillar); Peoria, IL – 10/10-03/11
·Design and layout of to assist in assembly large transmission components
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Maintain a high level of focus on tooling process development to ensure that a low-cost device is delivered as efficiently as possible
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation
·Designing tooling using, injection molding, sheet metal machining, and casting techniques
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in PRO E (Wildfire 4) and Team Center
·Ordering tooling for physical design validation and testing
·Making design improvements to existing tooling
·Collaboration with PE, EE, ME to meet performance requirements
·Preparing cost estimates for various assemblies or single parts
·Creating presentation of concepts and data to review with PE, ME, EE
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using conventional practices as well as GD&T standards
·Releasing of 2D data into RASTAR document system and submitting design to shops for quoting
·Ordering tooling from various build shops Programs: CX38, Light FRAC
Lead Product Designer, BE AEROSPACE; LENEXA, KS - 03/07-10/10
·Design and layout of complex products that are of electro-mechanical nature
·Performing design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis
·Maintain a high level of focus on product and process development to ensure that a low-cost product is delivered as efficiently as possible
·Performing FEA on various parts for design validation
·Designing products using, injection molding, sheet metal machining, and casting techniques
·Creating, manipulating, and maintaining accurate 3D parametric models in UG (NX 5), Catia v5, and Team Center
·Ordering, adjusting, and assembling prototypes for physical design validation and testing
·Verifying fit, form, and function of new designs as well as design improvements
·Collaboration with PE, EE, ME to meet performance requirements
·Preparing cost estimates for various assemblies or single parts
·Familiarity with FAA and FDA requirements
·Preparing technical publications and CMMs to accompany designs
·Creating procedures, reports, and presentation of concepts and data to managers and/or customers
·Drafting completed designs, layouts and procedures using conventional practices as well as GD&T standards
·Management of PLM Solutions software (i.e. TeamCenter 2007) as configuration control for designs
·Programs: Boeing 787, 747, Airbus A350XWB, A400M, USAF CREW MASK, ARJ RRJ, KC-390
Senior Tool Designer, AUTO CRAFT TOOL & DIE; ALGONAC, MI - 11/05-03/07
·Acquisition of product data from PE and/or ME
·Creation of assembly tooling and manufacturing systems design for GM NAVO using UG NX3 software
·Utilization of the UG KBTD Tool Kit for drafting completed designs and layouts
·Creation of hand apply setting fixtures, prototype tooling, and assembly systems
·Reverse engineering tools to be modeled in 3D for databank
·Strict adherence to GM MD1 & DCS tooling design standards
·Field checking the plant to capture current tooling conditions
·Contacting GM approved suppliers to ensure staying within timing chart parameters
·Preparing files for transmission to GM databank
·Programs: GMX386, 381, 384, 020, 023, GMT001, 319, 345, 355
Tool Designer, KRAMER AIR TOOL; FARMINGTON, MI - 03/03-09/03
·Acquisition of product data from PE and/or ME
·Creation of General Assembly tooling designs for GM NAVO using UG NX software
·Utilization of the UG KBTD Tool Kit for drafting completed designs and layouts
·Strict adherence to GM MD1 & DCS tooling design standards
·Field checking the plant to capture current tooling conditions
·Contacting GM approved suppliers to ensure staying within timing chart parameters
·Scheduling and presenting weekly design review meetings with GM mechanical, ergonomics,
·industrial, and controls engineers
·Checking the final design
·Releasing completed design to build shop
·Attending final buy-off and/or tool validation meeting
·Preparing files and transmittals for up load into GM databank
·Programs: GMX001, GMX222/272/310, GMT257/001
Tool Designer, TURTECH DESIGN INC.; TROY, MI, 05/02-02/03
·Acquisition of product data from PE and/or ME
·Review of coordination and PLP datum layouts with customer
·Integration of Allen-Bradley PLC control components
·Transferring a data from AutoCAD 2000 to UG
·Creation of various types of new equipment used in vehicle BIW assembly operations including but not limited to: lift assists, stationary checking fixtures, stationary assembly fixtures, resistance spot welding tooling, MIG welding tooling, end effectors, vehicle carriers, transfer equipment, system layouts, and hand assembly tools
·Creation of 'kits' for existing equipment and tools
·Reverse engineering of existing equipment
·Concept creation of preliminary 3D, parametric model using UG (NX)
·Verification existing equipment clearances
·Interface with other vendors for 'long lead' item acquisition
·Tracking tool using NAO progress spreadsheets
·Interface with build source on lean manufacturing solutions
·Implementation of MD1 & NAO DCS standards
·Utilization of KBTD Tool Kit for drafting completed designs and layouts
·Finalization of design layouts, BOMs, and details
·Assisting other designers with software functionality
·Insuring that all files pass file checker software
·Preparing files and transmittals for up load into GM databank
·Completion of COLS after tools are built
Lead Tool Designer/Project Mgr, AMI ENGINEERING INC.; PONTIAC, MI, 11/99-07/01
·Acquisition of solid product data from PE and/or ME, or TeamCenter
·Review of coordination and PLP datum drawings with customer
·Managing, maintaining and tracking productivity of other designers on program to meet completion dates
·Scheduling and conducting all phases of design review meetings through tool buy-off
·Creation of various types of new equipment used in vehicle BIW assembly operations including but not limited to: lift assists, stationary checking fixtures, stationary assembly fixtures, resistance spot welding tooling, MIG welding tooling, end effectors, vehicle carriers, transfer equipment, system layouts, and hand assembly tools
·Creation of 'kits' for existing equipment and tools
·Concept creation of preliminary, parametrized model using UG r-NX
·Verification existing equipment clearances
·Tracking tool using NAO progress spreadsheets
·Interface with build source on lean manufacturing solutions
·Implementation of MD1 & NAO DCS standards
·Finalization of design layouts, BOMs, and details
·Training other designers on UG r16/r18
·Assisting other designers with software functionality
·Insuring that all files pass file checker software
·Preparing files and transmittals for up load into GM databank
·Making revisions to satisfy customer required changes and needs
·Programs: GMT319
Tool Designer/Industrial Engineer, EWS & CO.; CLINTON TWP, MI, 07/99-11/99
·Creation of auto assembly plant scenarios and concepts using AutoCAD r14
·Maximization of line rate throughput for assembly plant integration
·3D digitization of existing 2D tooling and equipment design layouts, BOM, and details using UG r16
Product/Tool Designer, CES INC.; STERLING HGTS., MI, 03/99-07/99
·Tracking project from cradle to grave
·Designing general assembly tools using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 2.0
·Designing 3D, parametric models using SolidWorks 98.
·Scheduling and conducting design review meetings
·Acquisition of long lead items
·Research and development of new tooling capabilities
Education
Wisne Design Inc. Madison Hgts., MI
Catia Solutions 4.0
· Solid M & E
· Advanced assembly modeling
· Drafting
HFCC Dearborn, MI
Descriptive Geometry 1
· Fundamentals of developing auxiliary views using work lines
· Developing views manually to see true size & shape
Hollowell Engineering Inc. Dearborn, MI
PDGS 1 & 2 Fundamentals
· Acquiring product data from Data Collector
· Cutting sections
· Tipping panels
Mark Larsen
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