ARTHUR TERZIAN

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Glendale, CA, 91201

Mobil 818-***-****

E-mail: aduy5c@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer position in product design/development, testing and manufacturing where my extensive experience can be utilized

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Strong engineering background in various industries include military aircraft design/manufacturing, overhaul aircraft systems, open wheel/off road race car developments, internal combustion engine/transmission modifications and reconditioning, robotics/automation, refrigeration recovery systems, food processing/packaging machinery

Ability to create innovative ideas for improvement of precision machine design, electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

Hands-on experience in all phases of prototyping, fabrication, testing, set up and startup of manufacturing process

Computer drafting using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA V5. Knowledgeable with Pro/Engineer and Solid Edge

Experienced in GD&T standards per ANSI 14.5 and ISO 9000 Quality as well as Europe DIN standards

EXPERIENCE:

AEROCON ENGINEERING COMPANY, VAN NUYS, CA-contract job 10/2021-01/2022

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Design and modification VIP aircraft interiors with noise reduction and temperature protection

systems. Nets for cargo systems. Additional deployable stairs for ground operations

UNITED SURFACE SOLUTIONS, DEBURRING EQUIPMENT, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 07/2018-10/2021

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

•New product design. Prototype development, product testing. Developed, modified stainless steel tubular frame structure weldments, sheet metal parts, drive components as timing belt/chain sprockets, bearings etc

•Evaluated product modifications, updated documentation/drawings and BOM’s, designated manufacturing/fabrication process in the shop. Interacted with vendors and suppliers

DANNMAR EQUIPMENT, MOORPARK, CA-contract job 03/2018-06/2018

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

New product design, with hydraulics and structural weldments for car lift steel and aluminum structures

Evaluation and redesign of existing car repair shop tools/equipment

Prototyping, testing and certification approvals

BECKMAN COULTER, CHATSWORTH, CA-contract job 09/2017-12/2017

ENGINEERING/ MANUFACTURING SUPPORT ASSOCIATE

Referred engineering for product design changes

Revised assembly steps for subassemblies and final assembly process, rewrote assembly procedures to decrees assembly cycle times for unit production.

Optimization of production process in downsizing of assemblers/technicians-personal

WILDWOOD FIRED OWENS AND BRAZILIAN BBQ’S, EAGLE ROCK, CA 11/2014-04/2017

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER– part time/contract

New product design with emphasis of structural weldments, sheet metal, thermal analysis

and computations. Prototype development, product testing. Set up of production process

MAXON LIFT CORP, Santa Fe Springs, CA 01/2012-08/2014

PRODUCT SUPPORT/MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Responsible for evaluation of product design, modification, documentation/drawings and BOM’s updates

Managed ECR/ECO process of completion and biweekly meetings, including directing designers with final design changes of weldment structures, sheet metal, machined and plastic roto/injection molded parts and assemblies. Used EPICOR as ERP system

Product design evaluations with new materials including implementation, prototyping and testing runs

AIRCRAFT BUILDERS, (AVIAMSHENI), TBILISI, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA 12/2007-11/2011

PRODUCT DESIGN/INTEGRATION ENGINEER

Four passenger aircraft process development, prototyping, testing

Evaluated structural design of fuselage, wings, landing gear and engines mounting structures, directed designers design changes based on test analysis

Developed equipment and performed structural load tests of parts, subassemblies of wings and fuselage

Performed Non Destructive tests of parts to found failures and optimize parts/assemblies weight

BAKERS PRIDE, New Rochelle, NY-contract job 03/2006-09/2007

DESIGN/MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Commercial appliances product design, modification and testing based on thermal and

structural analysis to make applicable products for UL and CSA certifications.

Troubleshooting in production stage. Customer support

EREBUNI CORP, Brooklyn, NY 06/2002-12/2005

PROJECT ENGINEEER

Ground effect, aerodynamics, spoiler and wing automotive car accessories composite type product

development. Developed 3D models of the designed parts, components and assemblies using welded

structures, clay, composites in full-scale working layouts of car wide body kits. Designate project schedule and evaluate product cost Initiate review meetings with vendors and trouble shoot manufacturing issues

WOLF X-RAY CORP, West Hempstead, NY 2000-2002

R&D ENGINEER

Performed design, prototyping and testing for new products

Incorporated more efficient design to eliminate post mig-welding and grinding operations using spot welding. Provided manufacturing support. Conducted implementation of “AMADA” adaptive system in to existing different brands of equipment for sheet metal production

AMPROBE INSTRUMENT, Lynbrook, NY 1998-2000

MECHANICAL/DESIGN ENGINEER

Designed electro-mechanical, electronic packaging and injection molded plastic parts

Participated in mechanical in layout of PCB/PCBA’s and cable assemblies

Designed refrigeration recovery machine. Supervised staff in prototyping and testing.

Handled acquiring tests for certifications. Scheduled and supervised pilot run production

Coordinated activities to evaluate and resolve engineering- related production problems

APEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL, New York, NY 1995-1998

AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT-SEGMENT COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTOR

Conducted lectures and job shops

RACING TEAM REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA, Tbilisi, Georgia 1991-1995

RACE TEAM MANAGER/RACE ENGINEER

Preparation of racing cars (formula “Easter”, formula “F-3”, “A-2” Touring car series)

Coordination and management in testing and training of race team for Eastern European

and former USSR championships

TALLINS RACE CAR MANUFACTURING PLANT, Tallin, Estonia 1986-1991

INSTITUTE OF MECHANICS, Department of Internal Combustion Engines, Tbilisi, Georgia

PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Concept and prototype development of open wheel Formula-3 race cars. From tubular through monocoque chassis using sheet metal, fiber epoxy/resin and honeycomb technologies. Conducted supervision of prototypes from parts to final assembly

Designed assembly fixtures, developed quality control methods and procedures for production set up

Customization of stock engines and transmissions for racing applications. Developed stock engines to higher power output. Dyno and track testing of piston and rotary type engines using alternative to gasoline and diesel fuels, methanol, ether alcohol and CNG

Completed practical testing of the above in the sport competition (car racing)

Testing and evaluation of rubber compounds of tires for dry and wet conditions for open wheel race car tires

MILLITARY AIRCRAFT FACTORY, Georgia, Tbilisi 1980-1986

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Manufacturing support of fuselage and wings assembly operations including troubleshooting in production stage of final assembly MIG-21 and SU-25 military aircraft

Performed structural design changes of wings to incorporate additional pylon

Redesigned pylons and modified suspension and release equipment for pay load

(bomb rack units, rockets and external fuel tanks

Designed special devices, jigs, fixtures for assembly of different units

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DESIGN TECHNOLOGICAL BUREAU “FOOD MACHINES”, Georgia, Tbilisi 1986-1995

PROJECT ENGINEER

Designed and developed robotic systems for stacking different types of packaged products on pallets

Designed and developed robotic systems for stacking different types of products

(cardboard boxes, cans wrapped in plastic, barrels, etc.) on pallets Designed industrial robotic manipulator for stacking with weight of up to 150 lbs. including gripper device.

Boll bearing design OD-1100 mm

Designed experimental models of manipulators with different type systems of positioning

Designed machine for centrifugal castings of aluminum cylinders

Participated in development group to design label-stamping machine in automatic line, putting out bottles filled with brandy, champagne, etc.

EDUCATION:

Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia 1975- 1980

Degree: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Major: Aircraft Design and Manufacturing

Diploma: Commercial Aircraft main landing gear

American Training Center INC, Forest Hills, NY 1994

Computer Aided Design and Drafting Using AutoCAD and CADKEY

Hawk Ridge Systems, Woodland Hills, CA 2012

Computer Drafting using SOLIDWORKS

ASE- Certified Technician 1997 – 2002

CITIZENSHIP: US CITIZEN

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Obtained, not active

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