Ruben R. Olivarez
***** ***** ******* * (apt ***)
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-***-**** (cell)
******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/
OBJECTIVE:
Engineering Professional Contractor (short and long term) with highly successful career in critical projects, seeking a challenging Design Engineering assignment.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management Technology
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Minor: Business Management 2003
Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Drafting & Tool Design
Ferris State University, Big Rapids MI
WORK EXPERIENCE:
TASC Technical Services LLC
Mechanical Designer (Northrup Grumman) 06/2023 - current
Baltimore, Md
Revised models and generated release engineering drawings. Processed engineering Release Notices and revisions utilizing version NX-13 (2306) & Team Center 14.3.
Oxford Global Resources
Mechanical Designer (HDT GLOBAL) 06/2022-06/23
Florence KY
Designed and modeled mechanical components, hydraulic hoses, and tube routings. Generated release engineering drawings utilizing NX-12 & Team Center as well as implementing Model Based Definition on key model features, including notes.
Mechanical Designer 3 (Huntington Ingalls) 06/2020-08/22 (direct from 11/20-08/22)
Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA
Worked in dept’s E24/E27: designed components or portions of systems, modifying existing designs to improve products. Modified models and added key Model Based Definition dimensions and key symbols and notes to facilitate manufacturing;
utilizing NX-12/Team Center and Auto-Cad tools in completing the Engineering Change
Notice process and product release. Also generated engineering drawings.
Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing and planning groups for new design releases.
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Mechanical – Designer/Configuration Engineer (6-month contract) 05/2018-04/2021
COLLINS / UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS, Miami Gardens, FL
reference: Jesse Crespo -MGR cell-203-***-****/office:305-***-****
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Complete & maintain Engineering Work Instructions as well as Bills of Material for new and existing programs.
Created Tool/fixture Designs, using NX-12 and Team Center, also generated models and engineering drawings. Creating adding Model Based Definition as required.
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Ruben R. Olivarez
15525 Miami Lakeway N (apt 207)
Miami Lakes, FL 33014 305-***-**** (cell)
******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/
Liaison with Quality Control, Material, Production, and other department personnel to provide
the technical support needed to resolve issues on shop floor.
Participate in the planning of repair and overhaul methods.
Interpret engineering drawings and facilitate new drawings or correction of errors on drawings and documents,
as identified during repair and overhaul operations per specifications and CMM documentation!
Mechanical Design Engineer (3-month contract) 02/2018-05/2018
GE Aviation, Grand Rapids MI
Design mechanical and electrical avionics test equipment. cables, test adapters with internal wiring, circuit cards.
Mechanical component selection, translating schematics to mechanical design input.
3D Modeling and drawings in Utilizing NX-11 and Team Center.
Mechanical Designer (3-month contract) 02/2017-09/2017
Curtiss Wright Aerospace, Gastonia NC
·Design and detail per Mil-spec standards of linear mechanical actuators for a military aircraft application.
·Modeling design of assembly and components utilizing NX-11 and Teamcenter software.
·Utilized GD&T for proper design manufacturing and part interface.
Mechanical Designer (3-month contract) 09/2016-02/2017
BE Aerospace, Medley Fl.
·Pilot release of new AEROSPACE seats and divans for Super Business Jet Class.
·Resolved build and manufacturing issues for form fit and function.
·Analyzing model design problems and resolving utilizing NX-10 and Teamcenter.
·Generated engineering changer orders and detail drawings, working with GD&T stack analysis to incorporate efficient design builds.
Mechanical Designer r (2-month contract) 02/2016-06/2016
Summit Plastics, Shelby Twnshp, Mi.
·Design of interior automotive components utilizing NX-9 & Teamcenter.
·Surfacing and modeling techniques to develop plastic injection trim components.
·Generate model assembly utilizing geometric constraints.
Mech. Structural Designer (3-month contract) 08/2015-01/2016
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (Huntington Beach, CA)
·Generating Model Based Definition models for Spacecraft/Aircraft structural parts.
·Work closely with program and engineering management to establish product structure and data management. Using NX-9 & Teamcenter.
·Assuring of proper assembly interface and proper adherence to Boeing specifications.
Generate parts lists and Engineering release of product structure components.
Ruben R. Olivarez
15525 Miami Lakeway N (apt 207)
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-***-**** (cell)
******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/
Vehicle Architecture Engineer (3-month contract) 09/2014- 03/15
Navistar Corporation (World Headquarters)
·Coordinate and lead system and vehicle level cross-functional integration activities in support of vehicle development programs
·Work closely with program and engineering management to translate and incorporate customer vehicle-level performance and configuration
requirements into cross-functional integration and design targets.
·Establish product structure and data management leadership in the creation and maintenance of vehicle-level master models.
·Evaluate vehicle system architecture, attribute target setting, system compatibility relationships, and the impact these
considerations have on vehicle level packaging and performance.
·Perform and/or coordinate packaging trade studies to meet or define vehicle integration requirements.
·Coordinate and lead virtual design reviews and virtual build reviews. Owns documentation and manages resolution of resultant integration issues.
Utilized Unigraphics NX 8.3, as well as Teamcenter data management.
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (3 month contract) 05/2014- 08/2014
Georgia Iron Works
Generate assembly platform engineering drawings. Design removal tools for fit and function
with various large slurry pumps. Utilized Unigraphics NX 8.0 as well as Teamcenter data
(Reference: Cynthia Arsbury, Project Coord. GIW-706-***-**** x-2630)
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (3-month contract) 03/2014- 05/2014
GreenTech Automotive
Design of automotive product components (sheet metal, hydro form, plastics); generating solid
modeling and release engineering drawings. Utilized Unigraphics NX 8.0 as well as Teamcenter data management software.
(Reference:David Fryatt-MGR -cell;662-996-118, office; 901-***-****)
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (3-month contract) 08/2013- 02/2014
Biomet Inc. Miami, Fl
Design of medical trauma instrument and implant products; generating solid modeling and release
engineering drawings. Utilized Unigraphics NX 7.5 -8.0 as well as Teamcenter data management software.
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (3 month contract) 03/2013- 08/2013
L3 Crestview Aerospace, Crestview, Fl
Design of reverse engineering aerospace structures; generating solid modeling and engineering drawings for rebuild Bell Helicopter products.
Also checked group designs and drawings for release. Utilized Unigraphics NX 7.5.
(reference: Omar Resendiz-MGR cell-918-***-****/office:918-***-****
Ruben R. Olivarez
15525 Miami Lakeway N (apt 207)
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-***-**** (cell)
******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/
WORK EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (6 month contract) 11/2011- 02/2013
BEaerospace, Tucson, AZ
Design mechanical components and assemblies using accepted design practices with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability and maintainability.
Parametrically model designs in Unigraphics (NX7) using the master model approach (assemblies and components).
Create engineering drawings verifying fit, form and function of mechanical designs. Design and test prototypes to prove designs.
Verify structural acceptability of designs.
Used SolidWorks for presentations.
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (3-month contract) 06/2011- 11/2011
Kaman Aerospace, Jacksonville, FL
·Reverse Engineering Aerospace structure component and assemblies for Bell Helicopter, utilizing Unigraphics NX6 solid modeling,
·Generate detail and sheet metal flat pattern drawings. Generate First Article Inspection process and inspection drawings.
·SolidWorks for product presenting. Check design and drawings for release to processing.
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (6-month contract) 08/2010 - 06/2011
International Truck & Engine Corp,
·Design, detail and create engineering release assembly and components (stampings, sheet metal and injection molded plastic)
within the truck chassis, utilizing Unigraphics NX6 solid modeling, Teamcenter and SolidWorks database.
Mechanical Designer, Design & Engineering 07/2008 – 07/09
BAE Systems, (6-month contract through TAC Worldwide)
·Integrate model components within Crane Turret of the “Manned Ground Vehicle” of FCS program in accordance to the engineering specifications
SolidWorks presentations.
·Design and Develop system wiring transitioning from mission module up through rotating turret and related mounting and connecting components
·through solid modeling. Review all documentation for accuracy and compliance to standards.
·Gather as-built information to insure accuracy of documentation. (Pro-E Wildfire 3.0/Intralink)
Ruben R. Olivarez
15525 Miami Lakeway N (apt 207)
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-***-**** (cell)
******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/feed/
WORK EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
Mechanical Designer, Product Design & Engineering 01/2006 – 03/2008
Sea Ray, (contract part-time through ATSI)
·Systems: Completed and Delivered mechanical system documentation for new and existing product, in accordance to the engineering specifications.
·Completed documentations/drawings/solid models for manufacturing and suppliers. Reviewed all documentation for accuracy and compliance to standards.
Gather as-built information to ensure accuracy of documentation. (Unigraphics NX4)
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (6-month contract) 7/2005 – 12/06
General Dynamics,
·Integration of sub-systems, components, and modeled parts within the Turret of the Manned Combat System Vehicle
(Future Combat Systems-US Army) per Military Specs, Design parameters, and Interface Control Drawings. Integration of design systems.
·Utilize Pro-E (Wildfire), Pro/Intralink data management, as the packaged software for design concepts and layout, and modeling.
·Used SolidsWorks for modeling presentations.
·Worked with large assembly files to validate and verify all design/documentation of drawings.
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering (6-month contract) 1/2005 - 7/2005
International Truck & Engine Corp,
Design, detail and create engineering release assembly and components (stampings, sheet metal and
injection molded plastic) within the truck chassis, utilizing Unigraphics NX2 solid modeling,
Teamcenter database. Perform FEMA and utilization of DCP network system. Presentations utilizing
SolidWorks
Mechanical Designer, Product Engineering 9/2003 – 7/2004
Beaver Aerospace & Defense,
·Process RFQ’s (request for quotes) and proposals for government aerospace and defense linear motion product applications.
(Aircraft, Combat Vehicles, Weapon Systems)
·Design, model and detail linear motion products utilizing Pro E Cad software (Wildfire).
Design Engineer, Product Engineering 05/1995 - 09/2001
Thomson Saginaw Ballscrew Co., LLC,
·Metric Product line development.
·Designed and modeled industrial linear actuator products (ball screw components) reverse engineering.
·Utilized Unigraphics ver. 14-16 for 3D solid modeling, free form modeling, surfacing, and rotating equipment design
·Created all documentation, blue prints, engineering drawings, manufacturing process sheets, and setup drawings.
·Actively resolved engineering plant issues and dispositions.
Ruben R. Olivarez
15525 Miami Lakeway N (apt 207)
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-***-**** (cell)
******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/feed
WORK EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
Senior Product Designer, Automotive Chassis/Steering 07/1987 - 05/1995
Rapid Design Service,
·Developed automotive components, part and assembly models such as calipers, rotors,
·Created all documentation, blue prints, engineering drawings, manufacturing process sheets, and setup drawings for large assembly files.
·Reviewed and verified all models to GD&T/CAD standards.
·Positively contributed to team product development group.
·Generated mathematical linear stack analysis.
·Conducted on site testing and maintained report writing for environmental,
mechanical fatigue, torsional and robotics.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in: Unigraphics (ver: 16),NX-3 thru NX-13 solid modeling; Pro E (Wildfire), Teamcenter, SolidWorks and MS Word
Working Knowledge in: MS PowerPoint, Word, SAP System and Oracle.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Pro-Engineer (Wildfire) modeling, drafting/assembly course completion
Pro-E/Intralink 3.3 course completion
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Delta College, MI
Solid Modeling (Unigraphics), Mott Community College, Flint MI
Drafting/Assembly (Unigraphics), Mott Community College, Flint MI
Real-estate License, Michigan Dept of Commerce.
Ruben R. Olivarez
15525 Miami Lakeway N (apt 207)
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-***-**** (cell)
******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/feed/
REFERENCES:
Jesse Crespo -MGR cell-203-***-****/office:305-***-****
Global-quest Engineering
Omar Resendiz-MGR cell-918-***-****/office:918-***-****
L-3 Aerospace Crestview
Ray Mendez – Level 4 Engr -cell; 757-***-****
Huntington Ingalls
Cynthia Arsbury, Project Coord. GIW-706-***-**** x-2630)
Georgia Ironworks
Alan Billings, Lead Engineer
BAE Systems,
17408-8975-(Work) 717-***-**** ext-6607
Tony Warnell, Sr. Engineer
BAE Systems
(Home) 717-***-****
(Work) 717-***-****
Fermer Lewis, Sr. Staff Engineer
Automotive Systems
(Home) 989-***-****
(Work) 248-***-****
Michael J. Chaban Jr.
General Dynamics
(Cell) 231-***-****
(Work) 231-***-****
Burt Shiu, Staff Project Engineer
THOMSON BALLSCREW
(Home) 989-***-****
(Work) 989-***-****