Lumber Associate Mechanical Engineer

Thomas A. Gressle

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Panama City, FL 32405

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OBJECTIVE

Dedicated individual seeking a Mechanical Engineering Position Panama City Fl. Position in an organization to utilize the ability of prioritizing work options in an effective manner for the greater benefit of the company. EDUCATION

B.S., University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 12/05 Major Mechanical Engineering A.A., St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL 06/01 General Education with focus on Engineering PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE

J-3 Professional Services 06/2018 – Present

Sharpsburg, GA

Mechanical Engineer

As a 325 Program Manager Engineer (PME) Duties include but are not limited to reviewing of the SRM and the MILCON projects brought on because of the MQ9 bed down project. Review and update status and Coordinate with the 325 with customers, contractors, designers, project managers and others to achieve successful construction management results. In addition, managing the program, design contracting and construction status of all assigned project with the goal of maintain progress and adhere to timely completion of construction projects and Furnish input data on assigned projects for reports to higher authority briefing Tyndall 325 CES senior staff in support of the mission. Perform the design work for new construction and renovation and Quality Assurance and assigned personnel in order to determine appropriate changes necessary to the contracts to provide the customer with fully functional facilities. Improvement projects for all real property facilities including utility systems as well as utilizing professional knowledge of engineering as well as providing assistance in the development of Architect and engineering (A&E) and Create scopes of work and engineering documentation for new construction projects also Verify contract compliance of contractors technical submittals coordinate with other engineering disciplines or architect. The (PM) will perform field investigation actives and Prepare cost estimates, negotiation memorandum, and change request documentation for contract modifications for construction projects technical support for MILCON and SRM project Determine constructability and anticipate difficulties to be encountered to verify review of project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement. Keep abreast emerging technologies to ensure programmed developments will not prematurely become obsolete. Other support includes program management of general programs and project planning and execution as well as ensure all health, safety and environmental rules and procedures are followed and perform all work that enhances safety of work environment. Eastern Shipbuilding

Panama City, FL 01/2017 – 04/2018

Mechanical Engineer

Duties included but were not limited to the following: Responsible for the ordering of equipment and parts for the construction and building of a cutter for the USCG (United States Coast Guard). Evaluation of the contractor’s construction schedule, progress and installation testing status and sea trial preparations.

Performed review of technical specification for all Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ships equipment. Ensured all the technical specification met requirements per the ABSNVR, as well as any and all other specification set forth to build a Coast Guard cutter, including but not limited to reviewing shipboard drawings and other contractual documents to ensure shipboard systems and performance is compliant.

Packaged all RFQ for review by vendors and kept all RFQs tracked and moving through the systems. Vendor questions would be addressed by meeting with the lead engineer for clarification on the item, response would be returned to vendor. In addition conduction of onsite reviews to evaluate shipbuilders’ technical compliance to contract specs, regulation and requirements related to production and quality assurance. Reviewed drawings to ensure requirement that were set forth by ABSNVR and Mil-Std for completeness. Helped review the Build of materials (BOM) for completeness. In addition to monitoring contract performance, managing budget execution, preparing change orders, reviewing data deliverables, maintaining contract files and other tasks that may be needed.

Reviewed item to be checked into ADEPT for completeness before they were be get entered in as need VFI to build the Ship. Reviewed space arrangement drawing to ensure all requirements were met and that all spaces had required equipment as required by ABSNVR and the Coast Guard. In addition to the above listed responsibilities also included but were not limited to hands on experience in develop and designs of unique equipment systems and subsystems requiring the application of engineering theories, concepts and principles. Real world experience with Naval systems using prototype modeling, design and analysis. Any and all other duties that would be required by a Mechanical Engineer as far as technical or mechanical information for the construction and building of the cutter. Lowes Inc.

Panama City, FL 06/201*-**-****

Sales Associate

Responsibilities included but were not limited to working in a variety of departments including: Paint department help customer select the correct paint for the project, mix the color for that project. Recommend brushes, rollers and any other products or equipment that may be needed for paint project or any other question that customer may have regarding paint.

Receiving department-Department lead for Unload Crew. Supervised the unloading and palatalizing of incoming freight into the store. Pallets were loaded by department, distributed to each department by the associates of the unload crew for restock and replenishment of products within the various store departments. Electrical Pro Responsible for maximizing sales by serving as the store expert on electrical-related merchandise, providing customers and employees with comprehensive information on electrical-related merchandise, assisting customers in assembling, cutting, selecting, and loading merchandise, and training associates in the department upholding the knowledge of an electrical professional. Responsible for providing superior customer service, achieving sales budgets in assigned area and merchandise maintenance. Building materials lumber associate

Operated all power equipment, loaded and unloaded trucks of lumber. Assisted customers as needed with picking the correct lumber needed for their projects. Answering customer questions regarding types of building materials to use for a variety of home improvement projects

Booze Allen Hamilton, Engineering Services, LLC, Advanced Aviation & Maritime Engineering Division Panama City Beach, FL 07/2014-07/2016

Senior Engineer /Lead Mechanical Engineer

Provided 3D modeling laser scanning, drawing development, configuration management and sustainment and technical support required to develop programmatic documents, and reports, assist with oversight and analysis of vendor system Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) as well as the Cougar Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) series of vehicle in joint government and industry integrated product teams and working groups. As well as provide technical assistance to peers and senior project personnel. Worked closely with customers and vendors, ensuring MIL-STD was met. Performed correction and adjudication of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) on LVSR and MTVR. Performed duties as the senior engineer in the disassembly and the reassembly of both the LVSR and the MTVR and the Cougar MRAP series. Performed tasks independently that require judgment in application of standard techniques and methods. Participated in proposal development efforts, assisted in identifying potential follow-on/add-on work with current customer and provided supervision and guidance to less experienced personnel.

In addition to the above listed responsibilities also included but were not limited to hands on experience in develop and designs of unique equipment systems and subsystems requiring the application of engineering theories, concepts and principles. Real world experience with Naval systems using prototype modeling, design and analysis ARINC, Engineering Services, LLC, Advanced Aviation & Maritime Engineering Division Panama City Beach, FL 10/2010-07/2014

Lead Staff Engineer / Lead Mechanical Engineer

Provided analysis and technical support required to develop programmatic documents, test plans and test reports, assist with oversight and analysis of Marine Corps system (RCB) Route Clearance Blade/ (LRCB) Light Weight Route Clearance Blade demonstrations and testing, and participated in joint government and industry integrated product teams and test working groups. As well as provide technical assistance to peers and senior project personnel. Worked closely with customers and vendors, ensuring MIL-STD was met and follow through until issues are resolved. Performed duties as test director on a number of Factory Acceptance Tests to ensure all RCB are built as designed and functioned as required. Performed correction and adjudication of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) on RCB and LRCB. Assisted in the development of the LRCB. The LRCB was reduced in weight by 1000 pounds and in addition to the weight reduction, the hydraulic on the LRCB were reworked and a composite system replaced an out of date system. Performed tasks independently that require judgment in application of standard Engineering techniques and methods. Participated in proposal development efforts, assisted in identifying potential follow-on/add-on work with current customer and provided supervision and guidance to less experienced personnel. In addition to the above listed responsibilities also included but were not limited to hands on experience in develop and designs of unique equipment systems and subsystems requiring the application of engineering theories, concepts and principles. Real world experience with Naval systems using prototype modeling, design and analysis ARINC, Engineering Services, LLC, Advanced Aviation & Maritime Engineering Division Panama City Beach, FL 09/2006 – 09/2010

Staff Engineer /Mechanical Engineer

Provided analysis and technical support required to develop programmatic documents, test plans and test reports, assist with oversight and analysis of vendor system demonstrations and testing, and participated in joint government and industry integrated product teams and test working groups. As well as provide technical assistance to peers and senior project personnel. Worked closely with customers and vendors, ensuring MIL-STD is met and follow through until issues are resolved. Performed duties as test director on a number of Factory Acceptance Tests to ensure all Mission Module are built as designed. Performed correction and adjudication of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) on Mission package 1 and Mission package 2 Mission Modules. Assisted in shipboard integration of the Mission Modules onto USS Freedom

(LCS-1).Performed tasks independently that require judgment in application of standard techniques and methods. Participated in proposal development efforts, assisted in identifying potential follow-on/add-on work with current customer and provided supervision and guidance to less experienced personnel. In addition to the above listed responsibilities also included but were not limited to hands on experience in develop and designs of unique equipment systems and subsystems requiring the application of engineering theories, concepts and principles. Real world experience with Naval systems using prototype modeling, design and analysis University of South Florida/Center for Ocean Technology at USF, St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL 01/2003 – 03/2006

Mechanical Engineering Student/General Dynamics Fellow Responsible for various lab projects within the Mechanical Engineering Department. Worked with General Dynamics in Safety and Arm projects researching various materials and applications, to include accelerometer and manufacturing processes.

Supervised lab experiments for several Professors. Researched Engineering Undergraduate Student with focus on Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).Researched various projects for various commercial companies. Utilized Pro/E Wildfire to create technical drawings of Safety and Arm devices. The Home Depot

St. Petersburg, FL 10/2000 – 09/2006

Department Manger- Building Materials and Lumber

Responsibilities included (but not limited to):

Managed inventory replenishment for several departments Tracking inventory in overhead bins and reordering floor stock.

Utilized reach truck and forklift to restock inventory.

Assisted customers in selection of Building Materials and Lumber as well guiding customers to purchase Materials for their particular applications.

Supervised 10 person sales crews which included scheduling work assignments, schedules and annual reviews Training/ Certifications

6/7/2016-6/9/2016 INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Training course 11/1/2010 Level 4 Project manager training

10/2007- 12/2007 Defense Acquisition University Intermediate Systems Acquisition Course 5/2008- 6/2008 Defense Acquisition University Engineering Change Proposals for Engineers 4/2008- 5/2008 Defense Acquisition University Fundamentals of Test and Evaluation 2/2008- 3/2008 Defense Acquisition University Modeling and Simulation for Test and Evaluation 1/2008- 2/2008 Defense Acquisition University Modeling and Simulation for Systems Engineering 5/2008- 6/2008 Defense Acquisition University Six Sigma: Concepts and Processes 4/2008-5/2008 Defense Acquisition University Lean 6 Sigma for Manufacturing 3/2008-4/2008 Defense Acquisition University Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts 8/2007-10/2007 Defense Acquisition University Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management 4/1989- 5/1989 U.S. Army Field Artillery School U.S. Army Advanced Non Commissioned Officers course. 10/1987-12/1987 U.S. Army Field Artillery School U.S. Army Basic Non Commissioned Officers course Awards Received

Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Southeast Asia Service Medal w/ Bronze Service Star-2, 4 time Army Good Conduct Medal, ARCOM Medal w/ 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster US Army Master Parachutist Badge: former member of 82nd Airborne Division, Ft Bragg N.C Honorable Mention for Undergraduates by the Committee of the 2004 Annual Joint Symposium, Florida Chapter of the American Vacuum Society, 2003 Research Fellowship award from General Dynamics, Division of Patents and Licensing of the University of South Florida

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