Kenneth A. Davis
Medaryville, IN *7957
Phone: 219-***-****
Email: *********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in Mechanical Engineering, R&D. Manufacturing & Project Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
16 years experience in mechanical design, engineering, manufacturing automation R&D, and management in the U.S.A. Mechanical Engineer (design) engineer, R & D engineer, FEA (finite element analysis) specialist in troubleshooting mechanical problems.
Hands-on skills in machine/ tooling design with very close tolerances (0.0001”) ( concept design, calculation, assembly layouts, exploded assembly layouts, and component details) with knowledge of materials, BOM, machining/fabricating, mechanics, mechanical mechatronics. GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) DFMA, sensing and automation technologies (electrical devices, servo-controlled systems.
Proficiency in CAD design (3D & 2D). Structural analysis (FEA). Pneumatic/hydraulic/robotic systems, tooling, material handling & packaging systems, in-press servo transfer systems press automation lines, and their drive train and component sizing.
Experience with vibration/shock/noise testing & trouble-shooting analysis instrumentation and control. Experience in the use of various vibration/shock/noise testing equipment and analysis software.
Experience in various machining/welding/assembly/packaging automation processes and (automotive) production environment ERP/MRP, ISO 2001-2000 procedures.
A quick learner who is eager to accept new challenges, diligent and cooperative team player.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Pro/Engineer (3D), Auto CAD 2D/3D, Solid works (3D)
COSMOS/M FEA Math-cad, Pro/Engineering FEA analysis, Thermal, Rotational, Stress-strain
Visual Basic Programming, Machine Code programming,
Windows, MS Office XP Professional (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Microsoft Works, Basic PLC Knowledge.
EDUCATION
1998-2003 Purdue University Calumet, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Graduate BSMET
1984-2014 Ivy-Tech ELT Computer Science IT degree with Technical Certificate
EMPLOYMENT
May 2019 to Current Mechanical Engineer Girtz Industries INC.
Solid Works 2020 3D Cad Software with Solid Works Professional Simulation certificate
competency test.
Duties include putting together generating packages from 400kW to 2MegW in an ISO container type footprint, as well coordinating with sales to submit a submittal drawing to the customer.
Work alongside Electrical engineers to coordinate designing and placing Switch Gear along with cable tray routing.
Arrange launch meetings with the sales, production, Quality control, fabrication, welding department, painting departments.
February 2009 to 2019 Project Engineer Manitex Sabre INC.
Solid Works 2019 3D Cad Software with Solid Works Professional Simulation certificate of competency test
Environmental Manager, Stormwater sampling, Documentation of paint usage, waste, and
Satellite Accumulation Document control. Bag House Mannometer documentation, Paint Booth Air Monitoring documentation daily.
Made-TO-Manage management software, document Implementation from design, shop floor
manager, I do routing & scheduling of Production
FEA Structural Analysis
Sheet Metal part designing, EPDM Server Manager IT
FRAC TANK DESIGN, Specialty Equipment Design.
November 2004-2009 Design Engineer-Small Parts INC.
Pro-E Wildfire 4
FEA Structural, Thermal, Rotational
Cad 2008, update class
New Tooling Design, Sheet Metal, Designing Speciality Equipment
Auto- Design
Document Control
EDM/CNC
September 2001- November 2004
Conditioning Technician- Pioneer HI-Bred
PLC Design
Design/ Fabricate lubricating system
Design/Fabricate lifeline system
May 2000- August 2000
Internship- Talbert Manufacturing
Computer Programming Inventory Using Excel and Made-to-Manage
Design in Auto-Cad and using Visual Basic 6
March 1999- August 1999
Kard Co.
Design Engineer: Custom Dump Trailers
Design Engineer Auto-Cad 2000
Welding and Fabrication
February 1995- August 1998
Talbert Manufacturing
Welder of Frames and Low Boy Fittings
April 1989- January 1995
FRATCO
Supervisor-Maintenace
Maintenance of Plastics Machines, Relays, 3 Phases Motors, Heat Exchanger, Marley Water Tower, Chillers for Blowmolding mold cooling, Sullair Vacuum Pumps
Welder/ Fitter
August 1988- April 1989
Monon Trailer
Welder/ Fitter
Chassis Container Trailer
August 1984-August 1988
Communication Contractors
Heavy Equipment Operator
Underground Cable Splicing for AT&T Computer Equipment Installation Protection
Hydraulic Cylinder Repair, Welding, Equipment repair
April 1983-August 1984
American Utilities
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Hydraulic Cylinder Repair, Hydraulic pump Repair
Engine overhaul
Sullair Air Compresser, Maitenance, Govener Repair, Silcon replacement