Thaddeus R. Wright

281-***-**** The Woodlands, TX *7385 admxpf@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/sallysmith

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Designer Analyzer 3D Modeler Test Product Feasibility

Dedicated with a cheerful disposition to research development, 3D modeling & printing, product testing, and people. Equipped with twenty years of simple and complex engineering solution opportunities lending to increased company revenue and efficiency. Ability to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. Ability to create assembly, maintenance, and operation procedures along with required technical information.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Drill Quip, Inc - Houston, TX 2013 - 2016

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsible for advanced development, design, testing, and implementation of new or improved Downhole Tool designs.

Perform advanced CAD modeling to analyze equipment layout and design before advancing

Improved design and manufacturing of Ball Diverter from cutting and capturing dart fins.

Confer with vendors, shops, and inner office personnel regarding product specifications and manufacturing capabilities to achieve design goals.

Write and implement - assembly, operation, and testing procedures while maintain ISO-9001 regulations.

Organize and improve Dart selections to decreased dart selection failure by at least 90% thereby increasing company revenue.

Delegate and assist Designers and/or Drafters in the development of complex new designs or the implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s).

Weatherford - Houston, TX 2010-2013

Project Engineer

Developed and improved the capacities of various components associated with Liner Hangers.

Entered and managed project data in Windchill.

Mentor to less experienced engineers.

Write and implement - assembly, operation, and testing procedures according to ISO-9001.

Hands on experience with assembling, instrument readings and testing projects in lab environment.

Bi-Weekly project updates.

Utilized Excel to create an internal and external O-ring selector with required inputs. Increasing group confidence, efficiency, and project cost overage.

Baker Hughes - Houston, TX 2002-2010

Sustaining Engineer

Responsible for analyzing possible tool failures and provide solutions.

Performed vibration, roll, and pull test as necessary.

Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, and necessity of modification.

3D Modeling in SolidWorks of all components assembled in Liner Hanger projects

Key user of SolidWorks PDM.

National Oilwell/Dreco - Houston, TX 1997-2002

Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for mechanical integrity of heavy load paths for static and rotating equipment on Top Drives.

Created 3D models using Unigraphics & SolidWorks to design, fit, check, and verify components for real world applications.

Duties also include drafting, hand calculations, checking & approving drawings from conception to completion.

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University – College Station, TX Class of ‘92

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering Technology

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Experienced in 3D Modeling (SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, Creo, Pro-E, & Windchill).

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Zoom, Microsoft Teams and RingCentral .

Work well with other engineers, shop staff and venders to achieve team goals and implement Engineering Change Request (ECR’s).

Ability to assess mechanical engineering designs (new and existing) to meet identified needs.

Well organized and communicate clearly and concisely with others.

Uses creative thought and reasoning for problem-solving and production of new concepts and/or ideas.

Fluid to changes in the workplace

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Free and Accepted Masons of Texas - Non-Profit Organization 06/1992 – PRESENT

Upkeep, awareness, and assistance of various Houston communities.

Feed and pass out care packages to the homeless.

Provide Thanksgiving dinners to needed families.

Participate in the Toys for Tots sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee at the George R. Brown

Sponsored scholarships for Graduating Seniors throughout the greater Houston Area.

Held and governed all available positions during tenure

First Metropolitan Church – Faith Based Organization 01/2003 – PRESENT

Deacon for 15 yrs., Small Groups facilitator, Fractal Leader

Solid Rock youth teacher

Royal Arch Masons of Texas - Non-Profit Organization 02/2002 – PRESENT

Community assistance thru food, clothes, book drives and more.

Held key positions throughout tenure

Mentor to newer members

Teacher and Presenter of fraternal information

Boys Scouts of America - Non-Profit Organization 11/2020 – PRESENT

Volunteer as lead for Board of Reviews (BOR).

Oak Ridge High School 08/2020 – PRESENT

Band Parent Volunteer – Chaperone during game nights.

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