Mechanical Engineer Designer
Resume:
Tab Hinton
Glendale, AZ
adxldj@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer doing conceptual design and product development from concept to NPI.
Proficient with Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4, Creo, 18 years, Solidworks 2012 – 2021 6 years, and Autocad
NX software 1 years, Teamcenter 2 years GD&T 30 Yrs
28 + years Design Engineering experience designing Consumer Products, Large Vehicles, Aerospace, Military Projects, Machines, Mechanisms, and Electrical Enclosures Construction Equipment.
28+ years doing Detail, Large Assembly, and Installation drawings to ASME Y14.5 standards, GD&T, and complex tolerance analysis.
17 years experience machining Tools, Dies, Molds, Fixtures, Prototypes, Machined parts and Machine building.
Design and develop complex plastic parts, their tooling, and optimization using Moldflow and Plastic Advisor
FEA using Solidworks Simulation, Mechanica and Cosmos Designstar software.
Developed fan blades using CFX Computational Fluid Dynamics software.
Weight to strength optimization using Mechanica
Developed high volume commercial electro/mechanical designs using rapid development methods.
Developed Mechanical Problem Statements and DOE to resolve product issues
Manage the efforts of a global team of design engineers both within the company and outside design firms worldwide.
Member of the Configuration Management FAR team, Pro/Engineer Administrator and Windchill Administrator.
Pro/Engineer and Windchill PDM Administrator.
Set up a training program for new users for Windchill PDM and Pro/Engineer
Software: Solidworks, Solidworks Simulation, Pro/Engineer, Creo, Windchill, Interlink, Simulate, SSAP, AutoCad, Corel Draw, CFX 5.0, MoldFlow, Cosmos, Mechanica, All Microsoft Office Products, Agile, Confluence, Vericut, Pro/Manufacture, NX, TeamCenter
Professional Experience:
Virtra, Chandler
May 2022 to May 2023
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Design pneumatic systems for Firearms Training Simulators.
Develop recoil kits and magazines to be used in actual weapons that Simulate the actual operation of the weapon
3D models using Solidworks 2021
FEA using Solidworks Simulation
Drawings per ASME Y14.5
Knox Phoenix March 2019 to May 2022
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Design secure enclosures for first responders, Secure Medvaults, Secure access vaults
3D models using Solidworks, FEA using Solidworks Simulation
Solidworks PDM,
Drawings per ASME Y14.5 2009
In house Rapid prototypes, Testing, validation and verification
Honeywell Aerospace Phoenix September 2017 to March 2019
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Working on the TPE331 FADEC Turboprop engine installation programs
3D models using NX 10
Teamcenter 10
Drawings per ASME Y14.5 2009
ECN”s per company standards
Disruptive Technologies LTD Scottsdale AZ April 2017 to August 2017
Principal Engineer
Mechanical Engineer support for satellite test equipment
Rack and Pannel design, Wiring and harness design.
3D models and designs using Solidworks 2017
Drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T tolerance analysis
Complete ECO’s and ECO’s per Company Standards
GE Healthcare, Tempe AZ January 2017 – March 2017
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer support for production tooling for Ultrasound Probes
3D models and designs using Creo 4.0
Drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T tolerance analysis
Data management, ECR's and ECO's, and Bill of Materials using WindChill
FEA analysis as required
Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to develop the tooling
Build Prototype tooling for testing and verification
Carlisle IT Franklin WI
Mechanical Designer June 2016 to January 2017
Design and develop Structural adaptor plates and mounting system to adapt Radomes,
WiFi and Bluetooth antennas to various aircraft
3D models and drawings using Creo 4.0
Drawings per company and customer standards
Interface with Analysis Engineers and Manufacturing and customers
GE Healthcare, Tempe AZ July 2015 - June 2016
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer support for production tooling for Ultrasound Probes
3D models and designs using Creo 3.0
Drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T tolerance analysis
Data management, ECR's and ECO's, and Bill of Materials using WindChill
FEA analysis as required
Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to develop the tooling
Build Prototype tooling for testing and verification
Bunn – O – Matic, Springfield Il Oct 2014 – July 2015
Senior Mechanical Designer
Senior Mechanical Designer for new product development from concept to production
Design and develop new lines of beverage dispensers
Drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T tolerance analysis
3D models and drawings using Solidworks
Design sheetmetal parts, plastic parts, custom fittings, plumbing, and housings
Work with limit switches, servo motors, touch screens, heating elements, Venturi mixers,
Data management, ECR’s and ECO’s, and Bill of Materials using SAP
FEA analysis as required
Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to develop prototype parts
Build Prototypes for testing
Cad System and Software: SolidWorks, SAP
Hypercom / Equinox Payments, Scottsdale, AZ Aug 2010 – Feb 2014
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for new product development from concept to post-production.
Developed high volume commercial electro/mechanical designs using rapid development methods.
Design plastic parts, touch screens, card readers, ribbon cables, Unit security, assemblies and R&D efforts
Import ECAD into MCAD
Developed 3D models using Pro/Engineer Creo3, SolidWorks, Autocad, and Corel Draw
Drawings per ASME 14.5 and compamy standards
Oversee tooling efforts with offshore vendors.
Review plastic injection tool design, Mold Flow analysis and FEA simulations.
Oversee the efforts of a global team of design engineers both within the company and outside design firms worldwide.
Tracked design issues using spreadsheets and Power Point presentations,
Travelled overseas for Summit Meetings, design reviews and tooling trials.
Worked with vendors on custom and COTS parts for our products. Review the products, components, and plastic part design and suggest alternate designs to resolve design issues.
Mechanical validation testing of the product and new design efforts.
Developed DOE’s to find root cause of failures.
Oversee the retooling efforts of all product lines after the company emerged from Hypercom.
Member of the Configuration Management FAR team.
Pro/Engineer and Windchill PDM Administrator.
Set up a training program for new users for Windchill PDM and Pro/Engineer
CAD Systems and Software: Pro/Engineer Creo 3, Wildfire 4.0, Windchill 9.1, SolidWorks 2012, 2013, 2014 Corel Draw, AutoCad, Microsoft Office, Agile, Confluence
Honeywell Aerospace, Tucson, AZ Jun 2009 – Aug 2010
Senior Application Engineer
Designed and developed a line of electronic enclosures for the airline Industry.
Performed Trade Studies, Power Point Presentations. Recommend Materials.
Developed Mechanical Problem Statements. Work closely with Electrical Engineers, Layout Engineers, and Vendors.
Checked and reviewed the designs and drawings of fellow Engineers.
Redline drawings.
Supervised the work of Drafters and others.
Supported Phase 6 operations Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, and Configuration Indexes to determine root cause and to ensure they are to Honeywell Operating Standards and the Drawing Room Manual.
Implemented ECR’s, ECO’s, and changes to CI’s.
Created Drawings Production Release.
Reviewed, Redlined, and implemented changes to the Operating System Manuals and Drawing Room manuals to ensure they comply with current processes and procedures.
CAD Systems and Software: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2, Wildfire 2, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Raster, Cadum, and raster editing programs Product Center, Intralink Microsoft Office Products.
Honeywell Aerospace, Tempe, AZ Jun 2008 – Jan 2009
Engineering Support Specialist
Designed and developed a series of 2 inch airflow valves for airplane Cabin Pressure Systems using advanced knowledge of Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0. Create complex designs of valve components, assemblies, Layouts, drawings compliant with Honeywell design and documentation standards.
Created PowerPoint presentations for Layout and PDR reviews.
Did complex tolerance analysis to ensure form, fit, and function.
Created Kinematics and Dynamics studies of the valves to determine the motion envelope, loads on the pin joints, and torque curve for the actuator using Pro/Mechanism.
Prepared cad files and documentation to be sent to the customer and vendors.
Worked with Stress Engineers and Vibration Engineers to develop mass models for testing.
Worked with Project Engineers to maintain schedule and deliverables.
Worked with other Design Engineers to maintain commonality of parts and design across the family of valves.
Designed and developed a protective cage for the TROV Valve first as a plastic injection moldable part then using sheet metal and wire.
Oversaw Draftsman doing the detailing of the components, redline drawings.
Managed documents and cad models using ProductCenter then TeamCenter.
CAD Systems and Software: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2, Pro/Mechanica, Plastic Advisor, Pro/Mechanism
Product Center, Team Center Microsoft Office Products
ESCG/Jacobs, Houston, TX Oct 2007 – Jun 2008
Mechanical Designer Engineer
Designed and developed Electric packaging and wiring harnesses for Low Impact Docking System using advanced knowledge of Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0. Create complex designs, assemblies, and drawings compliant with NASA design and documentation standards.
Managed documents and Cad models using DDMS, PDM-Link, and EDCC.
Cad Systems and Software: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0, DDMS, EDCC, Windchill, Microsoft Office Products
Lockheed Martin, Houston, TX Jun 2007 – Oct 2007
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Designed and developed Crew Impact Attenuation system for the Orion Space Capsule. Design and develop multiple iterations of the crew pallet using advanced knowledge of Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2, Advanced Engineering practices, materials, and manufacturing methods to determine optimum pallet design.
FEA Analysis of the pallet and attachment clevises to determine the stiffness, strength of the attachment points, and location of strengthening ribs based on loads received from dynamic analysis.
Run optimization program to optimize the weight to strength of various parts of the CIA.
Created mid-plane models of the pallet for in depth static and dynamic analysis. Perform design reviews of all mechanisms related to the CIA.
Managed documents and Cad models using Windchill.
CAD Systems and Software: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0, Mechanica, Windchill, Microsoft Office Products
Honeywell, Oro Valley, AZ Aug 2006 – May 2007
Mechanical Design Engineer
Designed and development of airplane cabin pressure outflow valves and pressure relief valves.
Process ECO’s and ECR’s using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer Wildfire 2. Troubleshoot Engineering, Design and Manufacturing issues of projects in development.
Performed complex tolerance analysis of assemblies and moving parts.
Analyzed plastic parts using Plastic Advisor.
Analyzed field failures to determine root cause. Created complex assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ASME Y14.5M 1994.
Managed documents and models using Product Center. FEA Analysis of plastic parts using Mechanica.
Oversaw prototype builds.
Developed and maintained BOM’S. Interface with venders to ensure manufacturability and reduce costs.
CAD Systems and Software: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2, Mechanica, Plastic Advisor, Product Center, Microsoft Office Products
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ Mar 2006 – Jun 2006
Senior Mechanical Designer
Designed Critical sensor handling equipment using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed solid models, surfaces, and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer Create assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ASME 14.5M 1994.
Managed documents and models using Intralink and Sherpa PDM. FEA Analysis of assemblies using Mechanica.
Developed and maintained BOM’S.
CAD Systems and Software: Pro/Engineer, AutoCad
Armor Holdings, Cincinnati, OH Aug 2005 – Dec 2005
Design Engineer
Integrated the TOW and TAS systems into the HMMWV vehicle.
Designed equipment racks, missile racks, hatch improvements, component mounting system, aluminum extrusions, sheet metal parts, weldments, and large assemblies using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed complex solid models, surfaces, and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer Wildfire 2.
Created assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ASME Y14.5M 1994.
Managed documents and models using Intralink. FEA Analysis of weldments and assemblies using Mechanica.
Oversaw prototype builds. Develop and maintain BOM’S.
Interfaced with vendors and internal sources to ensure manufacturability and reduce costs.
CAD System: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2, Mechanica, Intralink
Club Car, Inc. Augusta, Georgia July 2004 - July 2005
Design Engineer
Integrated a new electrical system into an existing utility vehicle.
Designed 3D cable, harness, and wire routing from schematics, complex electrical component mounting systems, chassis modifications, large assemblies, sheet metal parts, plastic parts, structural weldments, aluminum extrusions, and machined parts using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed complex solid models, surfaces, wiring harnesses and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer Wildfire 2.
Created assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ANSI Y14.5M 1994.
Developed and maintain BOM’s.
FEA Analysis of weldments and parts using Cosmos.
Wrote test and prototype build requests.
Interfaced with the Test and Development department during prototype builds.
Managed drawings and models using Intralink.
Interfaced with venders and internal sources to ensure manufacturability and reduce tooling and part costs.
CAD System: Pro Engineer Wildfire 2, Intralink 3.4, Cosmos
Hunter Fan Memphis, Tennessee Nov 2001 – Nov 2003
Development Engineer
Developed new Home Comfort products.
Designed Air Cleaners, Humidifiers, Table Fans, develop centrifugal, inline axial, and axial fan blades, water pumping systems, complex plastic parts, sheet metal parts, and assemblies using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed solid models, surfaces, and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer 2001.
Analyzed fan blades and airflow using CFD software.
Created assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ANSI 14.5M 1994.
Developed and maintained BOM's.
Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
Determined the type of plastic materials to use in the products.
Vault Pro Engineer drawings and models using Intralink.
Built and test prototype parts and products.
Wrote requests for UL testing. Review competitive products.
Interfaced with off shore vendors
CAD System and Software: Pro/Engineer 2001, Intralink, CFX 5.5
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc. Andover, Kansas Dec 1999 – Nov 2001
Project Engineer
Developed new and improved existing products.
Designed Room Heaters, Air Cleaners, Humidifiers, Table fans, complex plastic parts, and sheet metal parts using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed complex solid models, surfaces, and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer.
Created assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ANSI 14.5M 1994.
Vault documentation and models using Intralink.
Troubleshoot blade balance, vibration, and noise problems.
Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
Determined the type of plastic materials to use in the products to improve part performance and reduce cost.
Built and test prototypes.
Managed UL product testing. Review competitive products.
Developed and maintain BOM's.
Interfaced with plastic part molding and tooling vendors.
Ensured UL, CUL, NOM, JET, product conformity.
Maintained UL, CUL, NOM, and JET procedures.
Eliminated UL, CUL, NOM, and JET non-conformance reports.
Conducted UL Field Service quarterly factory inspections.
CAD System: Pro/Engineer
Case Corporation Wichita, KS Jan 1998 – Dec 1999
Design Engineer
New product development of Skid Steers, Horizontal Directional Drills, and Trenchers.
Designed chassis, ROPS, loader arms, hoods, doors, cab interiors, automatic rod loading rack, auxiliary fuel system, lifting system, controls, hydraulic piping, complex sheet metal parts, weldments, castings, plastic parts, rubber, parts, and machined parts, using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed complex solid models, surfaces, piping and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer.
Created assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ANSI Y14.5M1994.
Worked closely with AMQE Engineers and vendors to ensure manufacturability, and reduce manufacturing, and tooling cost.
Worked with Analysis Engineering to reduce stress in critical areas.
Wrote and implement REC’s, WCN's, ECN’s RPI’s, and ETA’s.
Wrote work orders and test requests for experimental builds.
Worked closely with Experimental and Test departments during the building and testing of prototype vehicles.
Troubleshoot vehicle, part and system failures encountered during testing.
CAD System: Pro/Engineer
Coleman Company Wichita, KS Sept 1997 – Jan 1998
Mechanical Designer
Designed new camping appliances.
Designed stoves, complex sheet metal parts, plastic parts, and machined parts, using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed solid models, surfaces, sheet metal parts and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer Create assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ANSI Y14.5M 1994.
Interfaced with manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and reduce costs.
CAD System: Pro/Engineer, Microsoft Office
Caterpillar Corporation Joliet, IL Feb. 1997 – Aug. 1997
Design Engineer
Engineering Liaison.
Designed complex sheet metal parts, weldments, and assemblies using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed complex solid models, surfaces, sheet metal parts and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer.
Analyzed design, manufacturing, and tooling issues in ROPS, cab, sheet metal parts, weldments, and assemblies.
Redlined blueprints for ECN’s. Review current products for manufacturability.
Designed tooling and fixtures. Review manufacturing processes and procedures.
Interfaced with vendors to develop processes, procedures and tooling to reduce part and manufacturing costs
CAD System: Pro/Engineer
Case Corporation, Wichita. KS Aug 1994 – Jan 1997
Mechanical Designer
New product development of Skid Steers, Horizontal Directional Drills, and Trenchers.
Designed chassis, ROPS, loader arms, hoods, doors, cab interiors, automatic rod loading rack, auxiliary fuel system, lifting system, controls, hydraulic piping, complex sheet metal parts, weldments, castings, plastic parts, rubber, parts, and machined parts, using mechanical design principals, practices, and standards.
Developed complex solid models, surfaces, piping and assemblies using advanced knowledge of Pro Engineer.
Created assembly and detail drawings compliant with company design and documentation standards using ANSI Y14.5M 1994.
Worked closely with AMQE Engineers and vendors to ensure manufacturability, and reduce manufacturing, and tooling cost.
Worked with Analysis Engineering to reduce stress in critical areas.
Wrote and implement REC’s, WCN's, ECN’s RPI’s, and ETA’s.
Wrote work orders and test requests for experimental builds.
Worked closely with Experimental and Test departments during the building and testing of prototype vehicles.
Troubleshoot vehicle, part and system failures encountered during testing.
CAD System: Pro/Engineer
Education:
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
BS Mechanical Engineering
Butler Community College, Andover, KS
Some Classes
Fort Wayne Regional Vocational Training Center, Fort Wayne, IN
US Department of Labor Certified Journeyman Tool Maker
GE Tool and Die Apprenticeship, Fort Wayne, IN
Tool and Die Maker
IVY Tech, Fort Wayne, IN
Tool and Die Program
Computer Programming Program
Colorado School of Trades, Denver Colorado
Journeyman Gunsmith
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