Joshua Balami
Minneapolis, MN, ***** 763-***-**** *********@*****.***
Design Drafter with over six years’ experience of engineering design utilizing Solidworks in mold and part design, converted sketches and mark-up prints into engineering drawings in accordance with engineering procedures.
Employment History
Solidworks Drafter -Contractor
U.S.Water Inc. April 2019 to July 2019
Modified existing Solidworks models.
Made changes to drawings according to ECO.
Utilized DBWorks/ PDM software
Updated P&ID(product and informational design employing Visio software
Design Drafter Intern
Electric Machinery – Minneapolis, MN January 2018 to February 2019
Updated material (ECO) utilizing SAP.
Created detail models and drawing utilizing Solidworks.
Worked with other departments to create accurate material BOMs
Managed new projects as per customer request
Prioritize projects according to customer’s deadline.
Contractor- Press Operator
Medtronic– Minneapolis, MN October 2017 to December 2017 .
Created medical products utilizing synthetic materials
Coordinated with other departments.
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Drafter
Activar Inc. - Eden Prairie, MN November 2015 to October 2016
Created clear and accurate CAD drawings.
Performed special projects creating custom drawings as assigned by management.
Executed Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECO) through PDM systems.
Performed redline reviews and updated or created drawings as needed
Assisted in creation of drafting standards and practices for the drafting team.
Mechanical Drafter
National Choice Bakery - South Saint Paul, MN January 2015 - April 2015
●Produced blueprints, drawings, models, and created BOMs.
●Supported engineering team in parts design.
●Established and maintained project reports for all design or redesign projects.
Quality Engineer (Intern)
Custom Rubber Products - Houston, TX May 2014 - July 2014
●Produced training materials for new employees and updated out of date production processes.
●Executed product quality check and revised BOMs to allow efficient tracking of production.
●Administered engineering expertise to support the production and quality of department.
Project Engineer (Intern)
Custom Rubber Products - Houston, TX May 2013 - December 2013
●Designed and procured new molds and tooling for thermoset plastics.
●Developed and optimized manufacturing process for molding elastomeric and composite parts.
●Assisted in the design and development of new products.
Infantryman (Dismount)
Minnesota Army National Guard October 2007 -June 2011
●Performed basic communication functions and operated platoon communication equipment.
●Collected and reported tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol team.
Education
Solidworks Training Classes
Symmetry Solutions- Brooklyn Park, MN
June 2017- October 2017
Composite Material Engineering
Winona state University – Winona, MN
August 2011 – May 2015: Completed 116 credits towards Bachelor’s Degree in Composite Material Engineering.
Reference
Steven Weegman- Engineering Manager- U.S Water
Stephanie Filkins- H.R. Manager- Electric Machinery
Ali Jagne- Supervisor