JEFFREY R. ZORN

*** ****** **** ** ~ Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER ~ ASSOCIATE PROJECT ENGINEER Twenty-eight years of combined 3D Design and Project Engineering experience with an acute attention to detail and cost control. A p roactive, team player with the vision necessary to manage several projects simultaneously. Versatile and dedicated engineering profe ssional with a proven track record in all aspects of design. Creative designer with a fine-tuned background for many engineering disci plines.

Areas of expertise include:

3D Modeling – SolidWorks, Mechanical Desktop, Autocad, Autosketch, Inventor, Catia and Rhino

Mold/Casting Detail and Design

Plant Layout/Sheet Metal Layout and Design

System Schematics

Welding Fabrication – Design/Detail

Piping Systems – 3D Design/Layout; Pressure Vessel Detail

Electronics Assemblies/PCB Assemblies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gaven Industries. – Saxonburg, Pa 2013-Present

Gaven Industries Inc is the industry leader in the Design, Manufacturing and Installation of RF and Magneic Shielding. Gaven products are installed in thousands of hospitals, universities, research and government facilities worldwide. Designer/Draftsman – Autosketch/Autocad/Rhino 5.0

• Design and detail sheetmetal and machined components used in RF Shielding and Government Work.

• Created company Drafting Standards and a Document Control Process and Procedure in accordance with ANSI/ASME standards.

• Generated Welding Standard Document for use by the Drafting Department Munroe, Inc. – Pittsburgh, Pa 2012-2013 (Layoff)

A leading manufacturer of BOF and EAF hoods for the steel industry including fabricated components for boilers, superheaters, reheaters, heat exchangers and others.

Project Engineer – Solidworks and Inventor

• Performed ASME and B31.1 Code calculations

• Generated drawing formats for use with Solidworks and Inventor.

• Created 3D models and Engineering instructions for tanks, vessels, piping and structures.

• Wrote engineering instructions for use with in shop fabrication

• General Engineering duties.

Jadco Manufacturing - Harmony Pa March 2011-April 2012 (New Position) Leading provider of engineered solutions for impact and abrasion challenges in a wide range industries Mechanical Designer – Solidworks/AutoCAD

• Responsible for design/detail of steel parts/weldments used in heavy industrial applications and the mining industry.

Cannon USA – (Trimech Services/Temp Contract) Pittsburgh Pa Jan-March 2011 (Temp Hire) One of the world’s largest supplier of Polyurethane equipment and technology Mechanical Designer (Contract) – Solidworks/AutoCAD

• Responsible for design of Structural Steel assemblies, Weldments, Piping/brackets to robots and numerous machine components.

Clearcount Medical Solutions – Pittsburgh Pa 2009-2011 Sr. Mechanical Designer - Solidworks

• Mechanical design of Medical Devices, sheet metal/molded components, and fixtures from concept to production.

LaBarge, Inc. - Pittsburgh, Pa. 2008-2009

A recognized leader in the electronics manufacturing services industry with capabilities that include: Broad-based, high-performance manufacturing of electronics, electromechanical equipment and interconnect systems, including build-to-print and build-to-spec. Mechanical Designer - Solidworks/Inventor

• Mechanical design of electronics components, fixtures, PCB assemblies and test apparatus using Solidworks and Inventor. THE CONAIR GROUP, INC. – Pittsburgh, Pa. 2006-2008 The largest producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing in the world. Mechanical Designer II – Solidworks/Inventor

• Designed from concept sketches parts and assemblies for several industrial dryers.

• Accountable for numerous prototype designs for the drying and conveying product lines. JEFFREY R. ZORN

534 Crider Hill Rd ~ Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237

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POWER DRIVES, INC. – Erie, Pa. 2004-2006

A leader for top quality hydraulic, pneumatic, motion control and power transmission components and systems

Designer - Solidworks

• Developed complex locomotive assemblies for fuel transfer, engine warming and miscellaneous systems. ANTER CORPORATION – Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003-2004

A global manufacturer of thermal properties analyzers to measure thermal expansion and shrinkage, thermal conductivity and resisti vity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity of a wide range of materials. Senior Cad Designer - Solidworks

• Created, implemented and maintained a document control procedure within my department.

• Standardized frame designs for instrumentation and machines.

• Simplified machining practices with engineered tooling fixtures, which greatly minimized shop re-work and material costs.

• Created system schematics for instrument control and computer interface. ERIE POWER TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. (Formerly Aalborg Ind.) – Erie, Pa. A major global supplier of industrial boilers and heat recovery steam generation equipment for combine cycle cogeneration power projects.

Procurement Dept.-Buyer 1997-2003

• Prepared and issued quotations while finalizing purchase orders for the following fabricated commodities: drums, large and small bore piping, pressure parts, tanks and vessels, ducts & casing.

• Monitored and expedited suppliers

Associate Project Engineer 1997-2003

• Functioned as project engineer focused on the technical aspects of each project, concentrated around piping and pressure part fabrication.

• Corrected and reviewed supplier drawings/details ensuring proper scope management and control. This also included motor starters and basic PLC operation using Allen Bradley Controllers.

• Managed the technical aspect of (13) thirteen projects simultaneously.

• Participated in HRSG start-up and fabrication activities. Sent to spearhead piping re-routes and design issues diagnosed in the field.

CDI CORPORATION (General Electric) – Erie, Pa. 1993-199 7

A market leader for diesel-electric locomotives.

Detailer/Support Specialist - Autocad

• Produced system schematics and development drawings for major locomotive components and assemblies.

• Credited with the support of twenty-five employees with CAD data files.

• Created programs used in electronic data transfer. LORD CORPORATION – Erie, Pa. 1990-1992

A global supplier of vibration and dampening systems for the aerospace and aircraft industry Detail/Design Draftsman – Catia/Applicon Bravo

• Played instrumental role in component modeling on CATIA, RISC 6000® System for use in proposals, engineering interface and manufacturing.

• Developed complex engine suspension systems from conceptual sketches for multi-million dollar contracts with Boeing and McDonnell Douglas.

• Finalized and issued 3D assemblies of Fluidlastic® engine mounts and suspension systems for Boeing aircraft proposals and contracts.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

GANNON UNIVERSITY – Erie, Pa.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

(Need 1 credit for Associate Degree + 20 credits for BS MET degree) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (Behrend Campus) – Erie Pa. Mechanical Engineering Technology: 1986-1988

SALEM COLLEGE – Salem, WV.

Industrial Engineering: 1984-1985

Certified Solidworks Associate 2008

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

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