Tonita T. Haire-Cochran

**** ****** ****** *****, ***********, MN 55430

Home: 612-***-**** Cell: 612-***-**** E-mail: add1s9@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY:

Expert CAD Design Engineer with broad experience in rapid prototyping, design of machines and CAD security. Enjoys a fast-paced environment with multiple projects containing many requirements. Strong communicator with presentation skills and ability to design from scratch from complete or partial documentation. Known for enthusiasm, creativity, intuition and level-headedness as well as being loyal, efficient, people-oriented and responsible. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Design new sensor for assembly lines detecting all sizes of product from conception, design, prototyping, manufacturing, production, production tooling, testing, QA, tolerance analysis and sales.

● Created design and drafting standards for SolidWorks PDM Vaulting and AutoCAD Vaulting. As a result, drawings were more consistent and questions were reduced, which lowered cost and eliminated delays.

● Develop security process for CAD files, system configuration and input of Engineering CAD package.

● A Japanese team saw a Fuel Handling System in China. Japan’s production space was smaller and they needed it in 6 months (normal machine builds would take up to 18 months). Created a design that was longer and narrower, and it was in production within 4 months.

● Lead design engineer for Fuel Handling equipment and Cranes currently in use for cleanup after Fukushima tsunami disaster in 2012.

ENGINEERING BACKGROUND:

● SolidWorks – Certified Professional and Trainer, including PDM Vaulting

● AutoCAD/Inventor – Certified Professional including Vaulting and Management

● Involved in designing security systems processes for files and CAD software.

● Mentored new hires to better improve the competency and efficiency of all staff.

● Six Sigma – Yellow Belt, Lean Design

● Research & Development

● Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)

● SAP, Descriptive Geometry, Custom Builds

● Engineering graphics and technical documentation

● Manage production deployment for small and large teams

● Prototyping with 3D printer for inspection and production tooling. ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:

● Sick Sensor Intelligence (Neil Adams, Manager), Bloomington, MN Mechanical Design Engineer ll (2016- Present)

● Westinghouse Electric Company – FHE& CM (Cameron Martin, Manager), Shoreview, MN CAD Supervisor/Mechanical Design Engineer/Documentation Security Officer (2008- 2016)

● Boston Scientific Inc. (Rob Minnihan, Supervisor), Maple Grove, MN Senior Mechanical Designer (1993-2008)

● NordicTrack (Lyle Hilk, Supervisor), Chaska, MN

Engineering Documentation Assistant (1992-1993)

EDUCATION:

● University of St Thomas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN BS in Computer Science - Information Security

● Minneapolis Drafting School, Minneapolis, MN

Associate’s degree, Mechanical/Electronic Design Drafting PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Former all-star women’s tackle football player, carpentry, auto mechanics, astronomy, cooking.