BRIAN RUSSELL
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Professional Summary
Mechanical Designer with a proven track record of success in Oil & Gas, Automotive and Consumer Products industries. Offer excellence in analytical decision making and system design to drive quality and production efficiency. An articulate presenter with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. Dedicated, motivated and seeking a position with a stable company. Proven skill sets in 3D modeling, isometric drawing, and project management skills as evidenced by 30 years of experience developing and improving mechanical systems. A collaborative team player with a track record of delivering multiple, concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
Skills
Solid Modeling
Surface Modeling
Pro-E/Creo
NC Programing
Windchill
TeamCenter
Catia V4
AutoCad R17
Catia V5
SolidWorks
Creative thinking
Self-motivated
MS Powerpoint
MS Word
MS Excel
Solid Edge
Work History
Project Coordinator 10/2021 to Present
Cummins Diesel – Remote
Monitor and track the work of an offshore team for the creation of Product Option Graphics for Cummins Customer Website
Present daily, weekly and monthly progress reports
Conduct daily meetings to convey progress data to entire team
Provide solutions that maximize output and minimize the teams error rates
CAD Engineer 10/2018 to 10/2021
Goodman Manufacturing Company – Waller, TX
Use Creo V4 to create solid models of individual components and assemblies
Create component and installation drawings for fab personnel
Creation of all necessary documentation
Designed and optimized mechanical components for residential furnaces
Developed communication documentation to help convey key design aspects to clients
Developed concept design of cabinets and components from product specifications using 3D CAD software
CAD Designer 06/2018 to 10/2018
Lisega – Katy, TX
Designed plant layout drawings and generated BOM's for pipe support units using AutoCAD
Calculated load requirements for pipe hangers using LICAD
Mechanical Designer 04/2016 to 08/2017
Ingersoll Rand - Trane – Tyler, TX
Use Creo V2 to create solid models of individual components and assemblies
Create component and installation drawings for fab personnel
Creation of all necessary documentation
Designed and optimized mechanical components for residential furnaces
Developed communication documentation to help convey key design aspects to clients
Developed concept design of cabinets and components from product specifications using 3D CAD software
Mechanical Designer 08/2011 to 01/2016
National Oilwell Varco – Houston, TX
Used Creo V2 for the design of control pods for subsea blowout preventers
Designed and optimized mechanical components for control pods
Developed manufacturing drawings and oversaw other designers in construction of systems
Developed concept layout and design of control pod components from product specifications using 3D CAD software
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
Sr. Engineering Specialist 11/2006 to 06/2011
BAE Systems, Land and Armaments Division – Sealy, TX
Used Creo and Wildfire for the design of military armored cabs and missile system carrier vehicles
Integrating vehicle systems for the R & D department
Directing, checking and tracking the progress of drafting/designers work
Leading project activities including maintaining timelines and budgets
Maintaining Secret Level Security Clearance
Identifying mechanical design requirements and developing solutions
Designed and optimized mechanical components for fire suppression systems
Developed manufacturing drawings and oversaw teams of technicians in construction of systems
Developed communication documentation to help convey key design aspects to clients
Developed concept layout and design of armored cabs from product specifications using 3D CAD software
Managed continuous improvement projects
Lead Product Designer 02/2005 to 11/2006
Danaher Tool Group – Springdale, AR
Used Wildfire for the design of drop hammer tooling for the creation of consumer hand tools
Designed and optimized machine code for NC milling using Pro-NC
Developed manufacturing drawings and oversaw teams of technicians in construction of systems
Researched customer design proposals and specifications to evaluate the feasibility and cost requirements of designs
Developed concept layout and design of all tooling and materials from product specifications using 3D CAD software
Managed continuous improvement projects
Design Engineer 09/2002 to 02/2005
Volvo Trucks of North America – Greensboro, NC
Used Catia V4 & V5 to develop concept layout and design of hoods and hood structure from product specifications provided by styling designers
Design of hood panels, reinforcements, bumpers, and grilles
Managed continuous improvement projects
Education
Certificate: CATIA Training 2001
L&H Consultants - Charlotte, NC
CATIA V4 NC Fixed Axis Milling
CATIA V4 Advanced Solids
CATIA V4 Advanced Surfacing
Certificate: Pro-E Wildfire 2005
Sequoia ETC - Kansas City, MO
Advanced Part Modeling
Certificate: Pro-E/Creo 2009
PTC University - Houston, TX
Creating Production Drawings
Designing Sheet Metal
Advanced Assy Management
Cabling Design
Mechanica Simulation
Certificate: Project Management 2010
Atlantic Management Center, Inc. - Houston, TX
Project Management Fundamentals
Opportunity and Procurement Management
Project Time and Cost Management