Mechanical Designer Project Management

Terry Price

************@*****.*** • 832-***-****

Summary

I am a Mechanical Designer with over 20 years of experience specializing in tooling, heavy machinery, and structural designs, including work on defense projects and heavy off-road machinery. My expertise encompasses CAD design, project management, and supporting manufacturing processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective project completions. I am proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and have a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies such as Visibility.

Experience

Designer Engineer 2019-2023

Huntington Ingalls

•Led design efforts for a new class Nuclear Submarine using NX 3D CAD modeling soft- ware, adhering to Department of Defense requirements.

•Collaborated with manufacturing and service departments to ensure designs met building and installation standards.

•Managed project timelines and budgets, ensuring designs were delivered on schedule and within cost constraints.

•Implemented standardized design practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Mechanical Designer 2014-2019

DHTE

•Developed comprehensive design packages for heavy machinery, including chassis frames and engine systems, using SolidWorks.

•Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and service depart- ments, enhancing project delivery and installation.

•Revised and updated designs based on detailed manufacturing and field feedback, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

•Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills through effective collabo- ration with engineering teams and documentation of design processes.

Mechanical Designer 2010-2014

Caterpillar

•Developed comprehensive design packages for heavy machinery, including chassis frames and engine systems, using SolidWorks.

•Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and service depart- ments, enhancing project delivery and installation.

•Revised and updated designs based on detailed manufacturing and field feedback, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

•Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills through effective collabo- ration with engineering teams and documentation of design processes.

Mechanical Designer 2008-2010

P&H Mining

•West Allis Wisconsin

Mechanical Designer

Design of tooling, heavy plate weldments, sheet metal parts, structural steel, Shovels, Car bodies, Revolving Frames, Draglines, OSHA safety compliance projects using SolidWorks

Mechanical Designer 2007-2008

Amko-Praxair

•Hope Arkansas

Mechanical Designer

Design of tooling, structural weldments, plate weldments, form sheet metal, machine layouts, machine components, hydraulic layouts and schematics for high-pressured vessels mainframes for hydrogen and nitrogen transports using SolidWorks.

Mechanical Designer 2006-2007

•Detroit Michigan

Mechanical Designer

Design of tooling, heavy plate weldments, sheet metal parts, structural steel, for Armored Personal Carriers, OSHA safety compliance projects using SolidWorks & and AutoCAD PDM works.

Mechanical Designer 2003-2006

Halliburton

•Duncan Oklahoma

Mechanical Designer

Duties include working with Engineers on Prototype Designs of Heavy Oil Field. Equipment using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Design and layout of steel plate, tooling, metal plate weldments, hydraulics, pneumatics, piping structures, fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks, and pressure vessels, and layouts of Structural Design, working with Shop Detailing of piece parts and assembly structures of machines.

Projects included design work dealing with complex sheet metal components, conveyer belt assemblies, fluid power transmission devices, ANSI B31.3 low pressure piping, and emission certified diesel engines. Design projects were entirely done with three-dimensional modeling utilizing Inventor and SolidWorks. The projects were fast-traced to meet strict time lines with emphasis to deliver quality engineering in relation to cost, assembly, ergonomics, and safety

Mechanical Designer 1996-2003

Kress Mining Corporation

•Peoria Illinois

Mechanical Designer

· Duties include working with engineers on prototype designs of heavy off road mining and foundry equipment. Design and layout of weldments, tooling and sheet metal parts, pneumatics, plumbing structures, and electrical schematics. Layouts and structural design, working with shop detailing of piece parts and assembly structures of machines.

Education

AAS in Mechanical Design

Oklahoma University

Carl Sandburg College

Skills and Accomplishments

•Over 22,000 hours of experience with SolidWorks and 4,000 hours with AutoCAD, show- casing advanced CAD design skills.

•Demonstrated project and time management skills through leading design projects and meeting strict deadlines.

•Applied GD&T to all designs, ensuring precision and quality.

•Strong verbal and written communication skills, developed through extensive collabora- tion with engineering teams and documentation processes.

•Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including ERP/MRP systems similar to Visibility.

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