Bobby James

adcx26@r.postjobfree.com

765-***-****

Currently in Kokomo, IN

Mechanical Engineer

Dynamic and accomplished Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of progressive and meaningful workplace experience in Engineering and 5+ years of management and Training experience. Possess 5+ years of direct management experience, consistently demonstrating a track record of effective management and positive bottom-line results for employers. Extensive knowledge of the industrial hardware, power tools and accessories, automotive, home construction, agriculture, and metallurgical construction processes. Proven ability to oversee all aspects of the repair and continuous improvement cycle including research, local building codes, setting sales appointments, conducting product demonstrations, handling pricing/negotiation, providing customer service and maintaining quality assurance. Leadership experience includes 3 years multi-store management. Extensive inventory management experience includes conducting annual inventory audits and ensuring statistical accuracy. Effective public speaker and sales presenter with several years of experience attending industry trade shows and events to connect with like-minded professionals and demonstrate value/benefits of products. Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with account representatives and key decision makers across all experience levels including managers and executives.

Negotiations · Presentations · Client Relations · Continuous Improvement Cycle Management · Team Leadership / Motivation · Budgeting · Inventory Management · Customer Service · Start Ups / Turnarounds · Training / Development · Project Management · Needs Assessment · Outsourcing · Procurement / Purchasing · Vendor Relations · Cost Reduction · Process Improvement · Scheduling

Mechanical Engineer for Genco: November 2018 - January 2019

Part of a 4 man team tasked by Creech Air Force Base (Nevada) to verify the work done for several repair / renew / building projects undertaken by contractors for the Air Force.

Tasks: Write reports, read designs, verify needs, design, and give opinions on the veracity and feasibility of upgrades to facilities.

Reason for Leaving: There were literally too many engineers employed for the Job we were given. I had the least experience of the group and had not yet taken residence.

Security Officer (Securitas): July 2018 - October 2018

Generally man a security post (Currently located at Subaru in Lafayette, IN) and direct incoming and outgoing traffic or "Smile and Wave" activities to provide a security presence. Minor paperwork, observations, and policy enforcement.

Had to quit after developing blisters from excessive walking.

Inspector (The PIC Group): September 2017 - January 2018:

Inspecting, Sorting, and processing parts in a factory environment. This was a call in type job, if they had work you could work, if not then you were off. I took this position to get my strength back after my work gap (check end of resume). Finally PIC just quit calling.

Nuclear Engineering Professional (CB&I Lake Charles, LA) April 2014 – January 2015

Work as a Document engineer maintaining traceability of all assemblies associated with production of Nuclear Power Plants. Knowledge of welding, design, Engineering tolerances, Final fit assembly, Exactness of detail and compliance to Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards. This started as a 90 day contract position with a paid stipend for living expenses so I did not relocate in any permanent fashion. The contract was extended several times.

Volunteer Work (1st Presbyterian Church Michigan City) February 2013-February 2014

Establish men’s homeless shelter and soup kitchen, Establish basic services for assisting less fortunate people. Worked with State and Government agencies to provide shelter and care.

Assistantant Plant Engineer (Metal-Matic Bedford Park, IL Plant) March 2012 – February 2013

Work with Vendors on Repairs, Maintenance, Supplies, Payments, and Technical Instruction/Direction. Order Parts, Work requests, Purchase Orders, Direct Parts improvement, design parts, redesign parts for greater efficiency, Direct Installation, and create process changes, Maintain MSDS database online through Safetec website and in book form on site. General industry research (Process and Systemic), Hazard Communication and OSHA response, Create AutoCAD drawings and Inventor 3D Models, Work in groups or on my own.

Accomplishments:

Enhanced Safety standards as per planned OSHA 2015 standards.

Created database online and in physical form of all hazardous materials on site.

Authored response to OSHA, explaining our improvements as per Federal Guidelines.

Develop Schedules and Priorities of Groups

Created Emergency Response Plan.

Oversaw Maintenance / Repair over Key Machinery.

Technical Calculations and Walkthru for Non-Engineers

Incident Investigation and Prevention / Modification

Utilized outside contractor resources.

Reliability Engineering / Predictive Maintenance / Critical Part Replacement

(Vibration / Cost / Accident) Analysis and presentation

Planned Preventive maintenance down time

Supervised Maintenance Staff

Perform Budget operations and performance evaluations

Reason for leaving: End of contract

Continued

Aerotek (MonoSol RX), Portage, Indiana. March 2011 – September 2011

Monosol RX creates drug delivery material in rapidly dissolving strip form. Most applications are for Suboxone, a recovery drug for Heroin addiction. Research is being conducted to provide a non-invasive delivery system for insulin.

Maintenance Engineer

Help the Maintenance Department at MonoSol RX catch up with its schedules, rebuild its processes for ordering replacement parts, keeping track of its primary and secondary vital parts lists, streamlining the company’s processing processes, and making every effort to research and develop any improvements to the Maintenance Department’s Programs. In my short time with the company I have conducted Incident investigations, authored Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Control Change Requests (CCR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) enhancements as well as complete rewrites, and wrote up bid summaries comparing vendors for improvement in MonoSol RX’s ability to maintain their facility and process and Calibrate Equipment. I have processed work orders, purchased replacement parts, taken part in vendor researches, conducted tours of MonoSol RX’s facilities in order to acquaint prospective vendors of MonoSol RX’s needs (filters, hardware, tools, software, etc.), and assisted in the general maintenance of the facilities.

Accomplishments:

Conduct Incident Reports.

Validation of testing equipment

Validation of procedures refinement

HVAC systems troubleshooting and repair (chillers, HEPA filters, ductwork)

Conduct Engineering Change Requests.

Rewrite SOP’s into new format and update changes to protocols.

Assist Maintenance Technicians as needed.

Update CAD drawings on computer.

Create Physical Drawings library for Maintenance Dept.

Repair inherited problem with Clean Room HVAC system – solution found.

Procure necessary replacement parts for vital systems.

Reason for Leaving: End of contract

Aerotek (New York Blower), LaPorte Indiana. March 2008 – August 2008.

Engineer (CAD Systems Operator – AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks)

Accomplishments:

Created Parametric Modelling database of all CAD drawings utilizing Inventor, Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD.

Troubleshoot CAD archives for any negative aspects for parametric system.

Update CAD library.

Reason for leaving: 3 month Summer Contract

Dwyer Instruments Engineering Intern (September 2006 – March 2008)

Started as an intern conducting RoHS compliance on purchase parts and materials. Used AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Inventor to design various parts (mostly internal brackets) to test engineering upgrades. As of September 2007 was made a part time engineer with primary duties of auditing parts and file systems as well as creating and maintaining RoHS library. Loaned out on occasion to the assembly floor and got experience with electronics and factory equipment.

Accomplishments:

Oversaw the creation of the RoHS compliance library.

Instructed interns on the nature of RoHS and the importance of getting compliance certification.

KB Heating and Cooling - Installer (June 2003 - September 2006)

Repair and replace ductwork, HVAC systems, air handlers, filters in industrial and residential systems

Inside/Outside Sales and Estimator, Faeber's Bee Window 1994-1997

Provide options in color and sizes to prospective customers for replacement windows, doors, siding, and 3 or 4 season rooms. Provide Estimates. Meet with walk in clients, and even attend professional shows to display Bee Window products and services.

Personal Care Attendant for Disabled Person: (1990 – September 2009) Vocational Rehabilitation

Take care of personal grooming, transportation, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and living needs for several Disabled Persons of varying degrees of disability.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Multi-Store Manager and District Trainer · Pells, Inc · Grand Rapids, MI (1996-1999)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Purdue University 2008 · Westville, IN

SELECTED COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word ~ MS Excel ~ MS PowerPoint ~ MS Publisher ~ MS Access ~ AS400

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30 hour card

Reason for Work Gap 2009 – 2011

Car accident in September 2009 left me injured and a widower. When I was capable of a 40 hour work week I contacted Aerotek and they had me back to work within a month.

Reason for Work gap 2015 - 2017

Developed a systemic bacterial infection that had me in and out of hospitals for over a year with recuperation a slow process.

3D Modeling Acoustic Modeling Aerodynamics Allocation Analog Electronics Architecture Enhancements Assembly Design Assembly Modification Bid and Cost Plus Work Bid Sheets Bidder Lists Board of Safety Standards Buildings C Programming C4 Navigation and intelligence Cable Products Capital Equipment Ceramic Capacitors Chemical Engineering Chemistry Circuitry Civil Engineering Commercial Projects Competitive Analysis Complex Electromechanical Systems Component Evaluation Components and Assemblies Compression tests Computer Product Design Computer Programming Computer Software Packages Computer-based Transducers and Loudspeaker System measurement Conceptualization Conflicts Resolution Consistency and Compatibility Construction Coordination Construction Estimates Construction Industries Contract Engineering Cost Reduction Creep Tests Customized Security Data Collection and Analysis Data Performance Characteristics Design and Construction of RF Equipment Design Methodologies Design Verification Testing Detailed Models Development Environment Digital Electronics Documentation Dynamic Systems Economical Solution Efficiency Control Electrical Analysis Electrical Design Electrical Engineering Electronic Design Electronic Equipment Electrostatic Discharge Emissions Testing Engineering Estimates Engineering Field Supervision Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Environmental Problems Environmental Regulations Environmental Testing Equipment Maintenance Exploration of Mines Fabrication Methodologies Facilities Facilities Engineering Facilities Inspections Flow Patterns Fluid Compression Fluid Mechanics Fluid Systems Functional Flows Functionality Geological Formation Global Marketing Government Markets Hardware Evaluation High-Density Surface Mount Printed Circuit/Wiring Board High-Speed Applications High Temperature Environments Highways Hydraulic Systems Hydrologic Surveys Industrial Engineering Industrial Projects Information-Based Systems Injection Molding Design Inorganic ChemistryIntegrate Solutions and Services Integrated Systems Inter-Disciplinary Requirements Internal Controls Justification Studies Land Surveying Services Line Balancing Load Monitors Logical Performance Characteristics Logistics Machinery Machinery Maintenance Maintenance Documentation Management Process Manufacturing Manufacturing Problem Resolution Manufacturing Process Marine Engineering Master Specifications Mathematical Models Mathematics Mechanical and Control Systems Mechanical Design Mechanical Design Integrity Mechanical Engineering Mechanism Design Microscopic Analysis Mission-Critical Programs Motion Control Mounting Networked Systems Networking Functionality New Product Development Environment OEm Operations Manual Part Tolerance Parts Modeling Performance Characteristics Petroleum Accumulation Petroleum Generation Petroleum Migration Phase Separation Physical Performance Characteristics Planning Polishing Powder and Bulk Solids Handling Power Supply Test Preproduction Engineering Prototypes Preventative Maintenance Programs Principles Problem-Solving Skills Procedures Process and Procedure Development Process and Projects Documentation Process Control Process Development Process Improvements Process Methods Process Sheets Product Development Productivity Professional Consulting Programmable Logic Project Cost Project Engineering Project Management Project Specification Project Start-Up Prototypes pWB Fabrication Qualitative Analysis Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Tests Quality Control Quantitative Analysis Radiation Monitoring Equipment Radiological Controls Reactor Design Reactor Maintenance Reconnaissance Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Requirements Reliability Reliability and Quality Assurance Reliability Life Testing Research and Development Safety Regulations Scheduling Science Scientific Discovery Sheet Metal Design Space Platforms Space Systems and Electronics Specifications Statistical Analysis Statistical Process Controls Stress Analysis Structural Design Subsyst Surveillance Susceptibility Testing System Analysis System Baselines System Characterization and Test System Dynamics System Maintenance Technical Files Technical Guidelines Technical Guides Technical Support Technical Writing Tensile Tests Test Planning and Field Operations Test Plans Test Processes Test specimens Testability and Verifiability of Requirements Testing Policies Testing Standards Theories Thermodynamics Thermoforming Design Timing Violations Tooling Top-Level System Architecture Vendor and Partner Technology Relationships Weight Distribution Properties Worst –Case Scenarios Written SpecificationsemObserved Operated Oversaw Participated Performed Planned Prepared Provided Represented Researched Reviewed Revised Scheduled Served Supervised Supported Trained Utilized Worked Wrote

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