Mechanical Engineer Design
Resume:
THOMAS D. RIDDERBUSH
Camarillo, CA 93012 ***@*********************.***
SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
AutoCAD Experience Since 1986
3D CAD Experience Since 2006
Microsoft Office Experience Since 1998
Adobe Creative Suite Experience Since 2005
Machine/Mechanical Design Engineering Experience Since 1983 Background
• Project Management
• Machine design from concept through startup.
• Calculations for sizing power transmission and structural components of machine and equipment components.
• Experience with CNC equipment
• Advanced 3D Modeling (14 Years SolidWorks, 2 Years Inventor, 3 Years Solid Edge)
• Create 2D drawings for machining and fabricating of complex parts.
• Skilled problem solving identifying root cause and developing solutions
• Able to work effectively with customers/clients to meet their needs and earn their loyalty
• Checked designs for other engineers.
• Excellent mechanical design aptitude
• Proven expertise in the areas of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to create assembly and installation procedures/instructions
• High energy level, self-motivated, results oriented individual who thrives under pressure and meets challenging deadlines
• Solid understanding of industrial automation, equipment design and lean manufacturing.
• Self-motivated team player with the proven ability to work independently and achieve challenging production targets.
• Good working knowledge of available power and control components such as PLC’s sensors, Motion Control and CNC equipment
• Extensive experience in creating weldments, casting and forgings.
• Tool design.
• Factory automation
• Guarding per OSHA and company standards
Career History
ZUME, INC.
April 2021 – Present
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Note: Zume. Inc. is closing down all facilities effective 1/28/2023.
• Equipment Improvements
• Tool Design
• Rapid change over improvements
• Change management
• Automation using PLC and CNC technologies
• 3D printing improvements for tooling
• Process improvements
INDUSTRY MACHINE DESIGN & AUTOMATION, INC.
Owner July 2013 - Present
• Machine design for manufacturing companies. This incudes design of CNC robotic and PLC driven equipment.
• Project management.
• 3D modeling for the forging industry.
• Tooling design for high tech companies.
• Automation using PLC and CNC technologies.
IMAGESTUFF.COM, INC.
Owner/Partner (May-1998 – January 2014) Responsibilities
& Highlights:
•Responsible for the testing and startup of purchased equipment.
•Instrumental in building the company from a home startup business into a promotional products manufacturer.
•Designed and built custom equipment to manufacture promotional products.
•Fabricated many of the components for the equipment built on site. IPC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Senior Design Engineer (February-1992 - May-1998)
Responsibilities & Highlights:
• Over sought a team of designers on larger projects.
• Plant design for a major paper products manufacturer.
• Lead the design effort for many reliability improvement projects.
• Worked on many large projects for a large company. CPR ASSOCIATES, INC.
Senior Machine Design Engineer (November-1986 - January-1992) Responsibilities & Highlights:
•Responsible for all aspects of the design of paper making, paper converting, packaging, and material handling equipment.
•Designed new machines from concept through startup.
•Identified mechanical problems with existing equipment and designed the fix.
•Cost estimated projects from engineering through completion. MAGNA GRAPHICS CORPORATION
Machine Designer (August-1983 - November-1986) Responsibilities
& Highlights:
•Design of high speed equipment for the paper industry. Education
Associate Degree Mechanical Design
May-1983, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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