3D Modeling Product Design
Resume:
Scott Ericson
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Anderson SC, 29621
Desire to work with an organization that sets goals, forms a plan, and makes better products than anyone else. Skilled in Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Microsoft Project, and Test Design. Skill-set includes; Machinist, Solidworks designer, Failure Analysis using FEA, Automation Improvement, Salvaging Problem Designs, Design for Manufacturability. Aircraft Mechanic, and Engine Builder.
Employment:
Android / Michelin Piedmont, South Carolina
Process Development / Tire Post Production Sept 2023 – Current
Responsibilities:
Upgrades to automated machinery for better feedback to operations. Pre-failure feedback.
Root Cause Analysis to support Maintenance and Engineering.
Aspiration development for dust control in automated equipment.
Freelance Contractor Sept 2022 forward.
Solidworks 3d Modeling Hytech Machining Anderson SC
Solidworks 3D Modeling C12 Technology Anderson SC
Solidworks 3D Modeling ITT Automation Westminster SC
Aditi Consulting - Caterpillar Foundry Hodges, South Carolina
Sand Core and Resin System Engineering Jan 2022 – Sept 2022
Responsibilities:
Documentation of Safety, Operating and Maintenance for New Plant Process.
Resolve design issues with Resin Delivery on sand-cast iron process.
Resolution of issues with existing tooling and purchased machinery.
Develop quality standards for individual part numbers and general population.
Balance PPAP runs including documentation package, with production use of same equipment.
Self Employed Anderson, South Carolina
Vintge motorcycle restoration & engineering Aug 2020 – Jan 2022
Examples:
Building wiring system and incorporating modern computer processor to vintage Honda.
Upgrades to vintage motorcycles for daily use, both in my shop and client shops (3).
Elextrolux / Frigidaire Anderson, South Carolina
Development / Quality Data Processor Ice & Water Systems Feb 2019 – Aug 2020
Responsibilities:
Develop kitted upgrades in units with chronic quality problems, multiple parts to simplify product upgrade.
Draft solutions, then test with 3D printed parts in lab working with lab leader.
Interact with Product Leaders in 4 Global locations for solutions to multiple failure modes of same high-end refrigerator. Produce failure-mode pivot-charts for Quality group and Product Managers.
Trips to Thailand and Mexico to support production solutions.
Keywords; Failure Statistical Analysis / Field Support / Design for Manufacture / Quality Engineering Solidworks / CATIA / Solidworks modeling / FEA analysis of part strength
SULZER Process Pumps Easley, South Carolina
Sr. Development Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer Feb 2018 – Feb 2019
Responsibilities:
Develop on-board dynamometer in automated test lab; for 20-300 Hp vertical deep well pumps.
Rework European pump designs for USA customer preferences.
Rebuild vintage production test equipment for both horizontal pumps and vertical pumps to modern components for improved up-time and serviceability. Coordinated with upgraded PLC hardware.
Coordinating downtime and project timeline(s) with Microsoft Project.
Keywords; Product Design / Final Test / Mfg, Engineering / Inventor CAD / Cost Improvement / Project management
BOSCH Anderson LLC. Div. Robert Bosch Corp Anderson, South Carolina
Sr. Development Engineer, Transmission Controls March 2011 - January 2018
Responsibilities:
Give test support (PV) to purchasing for incoming tools for smooth transition to new tooling. Review print and PPAP submissions to make print accommodate tool based on form and function.
Design support to MFE in any issue with quality or module performance. Design tests to build data for best decisions.
Special scrap rate deep-dive for automated welder never sorted well at start of production.
Repair problem prints for better communication to supplier; what is function-critical and not.
Keywords; PPAP Support / Automated-Manufacturing Solutions / Print Resolution / Risk assessment / Solidworks
HOMELITE, Division of Techtronic Industries North America Anderson, South Carolina
Sr. Project Engineer, Homelite Chainsaws February 2007 - March 2011
Keywords; China Pilot-Build Support / Engine Development / Lab Engineering / Quality Support
TURBO SYSTEMS, Division of BorgWarner Automotive Asheville, North Carolina
Applications Engineer, ITEC / Ford Super Duty January 2005 - February 2007
Responsibility was refinement of two-stage turbocharger package for ITEC (International Harvester) 6.4 liter diesel. Engine released in 2008 Ford Super-Duty trucks.
Keywords; Test Development / Product Development / Customer Quality / Durability Analysis
HOOKER HEADERS, Division of HOLLEY PERFORMANCE Bowling Green, Kentucky
Contract Engineer, Motorcycle Exhaust June 2004 – January 2005
Responsibility was investigation of current market for Harley exhaust systems, cost analysis of current Hooker product, recommendation to Marketing for new products. Built prototype pipes, dyno work, and fit first-article pipes to test bikes for sales approval and catalog photos.
Keywords; Project Management / Prototype Fabrication / Cost-down Design / Marketing Support
POULAN CHAINSAW, Division Husqvarna Outdoor Products Texarkana, Texas
Design Engineer, Engines June 1998 - February 2004
Responsibility was development of low emission engine package for 2-cycle chainsaw. Worked in Catia V and with model makers, rapid prototype vendors and production vendors. Work ranged from ordering machined parts, drafting the print, working with dyno tech. Led in meshing new parts with plant machining engineers at on-site meetings and Saturday pilot runs. Trained in Sweden with Husqvarna Engine Research Co. (HERCO) on strategies for clean-air small engines.
Keywords; Product Development / Engine Development / Design of Experiments / Manufacturing- Engineering / Prototype Assembly / Manual Machinist / CATIA
COMPETITION CAMS, Memphis Tennessee
R&D Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer August 1996--January 1998
Responsibilities included grind process development for Harley program and Jr. Dragster cams, fixture design, new product design, development of manufacturing specs, vendor interface, MPI training, prototype construction. Developed design process for rough lobes with heat-treat and final-lobe grinding parameters. Made inroads in super-finish with 3M Trizac abrasives.
Keywords; Cam Design / SuperFinish / Process Engineering / Magnetic Particle Inspection
PERFORMANCE FRICTION PRODUCTS, Division Borg Warner Longview Texas
Manufacturing Engineer / Design Draftsman April 1989--July 1996
Responsibilities included gage design, Friction material bonding process improvement, drawing system upkeep, machine cost quotes for future business, tool and fixture design. Designed specialty cutters and broaching machines for slotting friction material in finished synchronizers. Designed steel-rule cutting dies to improve material yields. (One years worth of cost reductions that paid salary for the entire 7 year term at Friction Products). Maintained production drawings during a downturn in headcount; including translation of prints from Zurich facility. (German and Italian)
Keywords; Cellular Manufacturing / Composite Mixing & Sintering / Thermal-Pressure Bonding / AutoCad / Synchronizer Involute Tooth Development / Hard-gage development for process cells.
COLLEGE-ERA Trades / Apprenticeships
Aircraft mechanic, Million Air-Longview Texas
Heavy engine service, paint repair, annual inspection, UPS / charter aircraft
Auto body / Restoration, R&R Restoration-Longview Texas
Frame-off restorations, limited collision work
Motorcycle mechanic / machinist, Yamaha of Longview
General maintenance, customer race-bike prep, heavy engine service
Cylinder boring, porting, honing and crankshaft press-up
Education:
BACHELOR of SCIENCE LeTourneau College, Longview, Texas
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, July 1987
ASSOCIATE of SCIENCE AVIATION TECHNOLOGY, June 1984
FAA Mechanics License, Airframe and Powerplant Rating
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