Mechanical CAD Designer
Resume:
Yvan Lafond ** Milton Avenue Dracut, MA *****
CELL: 978-***-**** Email: ********@***.***
Electro/Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter
Technical Skills:
Computer aided Drafting Experience; Proficient with Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo 3D
3D design Solid Modeling, Assemble and Detail Drawings
Creating BOMs, ECOs, CRs, WIs, SOPs, DCMs and OEMs
Proficient with Agile, Forth shift, MAX, EPDM Windchill, PLM, PDM, SAP, STL, DXF,
ANSI Y 14.5 and GD&T, Mil Spec, GMP, GDP, ISO 9000, UL, FDA
Tooling, Fixture & Enclosure design
Working with vendors in machine and sheet metal shops
Machining and Sheet metal
Plastic Injection Molding Processes
Metal fabrication
Knowledge of CNC machining
Precision gearing
Automation
Actuating mechanisms
PCB layout & schematics, wiring and cable diagrams
Maintain control over all forms of engineering documentation
Microsoft Word and Excel and Power Point
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: BAE Systems, Nashua NH: 12/17 -9/20
● Experienced with Defense electronics. (Designing Chassis', Covers, Backplanes, Cables, Harnesses, Assemblies,
( using CREO 4.0 and AutoCad.)
● Created packaging of Label’s, Bag’s and Carton’s for completed products.
● Developed layouts and engineering drawings from predetermined basic designs such as structures,
Mechanical and electrical,
● Responsible for creating part numbers also maintained BOMs,, drawings, specifications,
standards and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as required.
● Maintaining documentation using PDM & PLM
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO and other standard for domestic manufacturing.
● Discussed design or manufacturing changes and problems with engineering.
● Demonstrated success in bringing products from concept through development and prototype to
Production.
● Conferred with engineers to learn more about the item or structure to be drawn
● Worked from various forms of engineering input; made mathematical calculations as required;
Determined proper layout of and prepared complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and
installations
● Set up, assembled and evaluated prototypes following engineering specifications ensuring they met
quality standards
● Provided variations of designs for different construction circumstances.
● Assured that detail parts and assemblies were of manufacturability and those parts and components
would fit or interfaced properly within limits of allowable tolerances
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: Boston Scientific, Marlboro, MA: 2/17 -5/17
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of varies types of medical equipment:
Guide Wires, Catheters, Defibrillators & Stents (using Solidworks, AutoCad)
● Created packaging of Label’s, Bag’s and Carton’s for completed products.
● Developed layouts and engineering drawings from predetermined basic designs such as structures,
Mechanical and electrical,
● Responsible for creating part numbers also maintained BOMs, DCMs, drawings, specifications,
standards and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as required.
● Maintaining documentation using PDM & PLM
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO and other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Created SOPs, WIs and DXFs
● Discussed design or manufacturing changes and problems with engineering staff.
● Demonstrated success in bringing products from concept through development and prototype to
Production.
● Conferred with engineers to learn more about the item or structure to be drawn
● Worked from various forms of engineering input; made mathematical calculations as required;
Determined proper layout of and prepared complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and
installations
● Recommended or modified equipment and parts based on test results
● Set up, assembled and evaluated prototypes following engineering specifications ensuring they met
quality standards
● Provided variations of designs for different construction circumstances.
● Assured that detail parts and assemblies were of manufacturability and those parts and components
would fit or interfaced properly within limits of allowable tolerances.
Mechanical CAD Designer: Ophir Optics, N. Andover MA: 1/15 – 11/15 (Contract)
● Assisted engineers in the Design of Customized Optic Lens and Enclosure used to house Optic Lens
(using Solidworks & AutoCad).
● Set up assembled and evaluated prototypes following engineering specifications ensuring they met
quality standards.
● Design and fabrication of electrical cabling harness for main housing.
● Worked from various forms of engineering input; made mathematical calculations as required;
Determined proper layout of and prepared complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and installations.
● Responsible for modifications on existing structures for remodeling and upgrading products
With GD&T, Mil Spec, ANSI, ISO, and Other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
Mechanical CAD Designer: Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Beverly MA: 7/14 – 11/14 (Contract)
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of Radio Frequency Equipment
(using Solidworks & Autodesk Inventor).
● Responsible for modifications on existing structures for remodeling and upgrading products
with GD&T, Mil Spec, ANSI, ISO, and Other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Maintained all documentation using Agile.
Mechanical CAD Designer: Kronos, Chelmsford MA: 1/14 – 5/14 (Contract)
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of Timecard Scanning Equipment
(using Solidworks & Autodesk Inventor).
● Responsible for modifications on existing structures for remodeling and upgrading product
Housings and enclosure assemblies.
● Design and fabrication of electrical cabling harness for main enclosures.
Work with GD&T, ANSI, ISO, and Other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Maintained all documentation using Agile & PDM
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer: QD Vision Inc, Lexington MA: 1/13 – 1/14
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of all R & D Equipment used in the manufacturing and testing of
Quantum Dot light emitting diodes(using Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor & Autocad)
● Responsible for creating part numbers, drawings, BOMs and ECOs procedure.
● Maintained all documentation using PDM
● Design equipment implementing Automation actuating mechanisms along with precision gearing.
● Design and fabrication of electrical cabling harness for main enclosures.
● Responsible for design and implement opto-mechanical assemblies to evaluate next generation Quantum Dot (QD)
composite system
● Discussed design changes and problems with engineering staff.
● Demonstrated success in bringing products from concept through development and prototype to production.
● Worked from various forms of engineering input; made mathematical calculations as required;
Determined proper layout of and prepared complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and installations
● Recommended or modified equipment and parts based on test results
● Set up assembled and evaluated prototypes following engineering specifications ensuring they met
quality standards
● Provided variations of designs for different construction circumstances.
● Assured that detail parts and assemblies were of manufacturability and those parts and components
would fit or interfaced properly within limits of allowable tolerances.
Mechanical CAD Designer: Proton International, MIT Bates Lab, Middleton, MA: 10/12 –12/12 (Contract)
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of Proton Therapy Technology, Beam Scanning Equipment
( using Autodesk Inventor)
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO, and Other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Maintained all documentation using MKS & PDM
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: Draeger, Andover, MA: 5/12 – 10/12 (Contract)
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of varies types of Anesthesia Workstation and Patient Monitoring.
(using Solidworks, AutoCad)
● Design and fabrication of electrical cabling harness for main enclosures.
● Responsible for creating part numbers, drawings, BOMs and ECOs procedure.
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO, and Other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Maintained all documentation using Agile & PDM
Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: Corning life Sciences, Lowell, MA: 12/11 - 5/12 (Contract)
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of varies types of Cell Stacks & Flask used in cell
Culture (using Solidworks & Autodesk Inventor)
● Responsible for creating part numbers, drawings, BOMs and ECOs procedure.
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO, and Other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Maintained all documentation using Agile and PDM
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: Boston Scientific, Marlboro, MA: 5/06 -5/11
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of varies types of medical equipment:
Guidewires, Catheters, Defibrillators & Stents (using Solidworks, AutoCad)
● Created packaging of Label’s, Bag’s and Carton’s for completed products.
● Developed layouts and engineering drawings from predetermined basic designs such as structures,
Mechanical and electrical,
● Responsible for creating part numbers also maintained BOMs, DCMs, drawings, specifications,
standards and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as required.
● Maintaining documentation using PDM & PLM
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO and other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Created SOPs, WIs and DXFs
● Discussed design or manufacturing changes and problems with engineering staff.
● Demonstrated success in bringing products from concept through development and prototype to
Production.
● Conferred with engineers to learn more about the item or structure to be drawn
● Worked from various forms of engineering input; made mathematical calculations as required;
Determined proper layout of and prepared complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and
installations
● Recommended or modified equipment and parts based on test results
● Set up, assembled and evaluated prototypes following engineering specifications ensuring they met
quality standards
● Provided variations of designs for different construction circumstances.
● Assured that detail parts and assemblies were of manufacturability and those parts and components
would fit or interfaced properly within limits of allowable tolerances.
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: CPO Science, Peabody, MA: 2/06 – 5/06 (Contract)
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of varies types of physics equipment. (using Solidworks, AutoCad)
● Responsible for creating part numbers, drawings, BOMs and ECOs procedure.
● Developed layouts and engineering drawings from predetermined basic designs such
as structures, mechanics, electrical, or electronics.
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO, and Other standard
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: Lightolier, Wilmington, MA: 12/05 –2/06 (Contract)
● Designed lighting Sheet Metal fixture & Enclosures. ( Autodesk Inventor, AutoCad)
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO, UL and other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Responsible for creating part numbers and BOMs, then inputting into Agile data base with all
the supporting material through an ECO procedure.
● Design and fabrication of electrical cabling harness for main enclosures.
● Maintained drawings and part lists, specifications, standards, and other data essential to the
completion of engineering drawings as required
● Worked from various forms of engineering input; made mathematical calculations as required;
determined proper layout of and prepared complete production detail drawings, assemblies,
and installations.
● Responsible for modifications on existing structures for remodeling and upgrading product
housings
● Responsible for creating new automation for assembly on product line.
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: NHV America, Methuen, MA: 7/05 – 12-05
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of Electron Processing Beam Systems (using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCad)
● Responsible for creating part numbers also maintained BOMs and ECOs drawings,
specifications standards and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as
required.
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI and ISO
● Provided variations of designs for different construction circumstances
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: Diversified Technologies. Bedford, MA: 3/05 – 6/05 (Contract)
●Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of high voltage, high power pulse modulators, and DC power
supplies and control systems. (using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCad)
Electro/ Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter: General Electric, Wilmington, MA: 6/00 - 3/05
● Assisted engineers in the design & drafting of different types of Humidity Sensors (using Solidworks, AutoCad)
● Developed layouts and engineering drawings from predetermined basic designs such as
structures, Mechanical and electrical.
● Design and fabrication of electrical cabling harness for Nema enclosures.
● Responsible for creating part numbers also maintained BOMs, DXFs. drawings, specifications,
standards and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as required.
● Maintaining documentation using Forthshift
● Worked with GD&T, ANSI, ISO and other standard for domestic and international manufacturing.
● Discussed design or manufacturing changes and problems with engineering staff.
● Demonstrated success in bringing products from concept through development and prototype
to Production.
● Worked from various forms of engineering input; made mathematical calculations as required;
Determined proper layout of and prepared complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and
installations
● Recommended or modified equipment and parts based on test results
● Set up assembled and evaluated prototypes following engineering specifications ensuring they met
quality standards
● Provided variations of designs for different construction circumstances.
● Assured that detail parts and assemblies were of manufacturability and those parts and components
would fit or interfaced properly within limits of allowable tolerances.
Education:
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA: 9/90 - 6/92
Computer-Aided-Drafting Certificate, GPA 3.8
UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA: 9/92 - 6/95
Mechanical Eng., 3 years towards my BS degree, Solidworks, AutoCad, GPA 3.0
UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA: ProE 9/02 to 6/03
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