EDMOND L. SMITH

**** ***** **** ** *********, TN 37336 352-***-**** adyle9@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Design Engineer

ELECTRICAL + MECHANICAL + TRAINING

A military veteran and vastly experienced Design Engineer with a deep understanding of drafting, design, and 2D/3D drawings utilizing high functional user-centric design methods and usability principles. Proficient at planning design details, assessing/enhancing aesthetics, and developing design plans utilizing multiple designing tools.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite, Windchill ver. 10, Creo 5.0, Pro Diagram, Creo Schematics. Capital Harness Systems (CHS) Mentor Graphics.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership Team Management Mechanical and Electrical Design Interaction Design Project Management Planning & Coordination 2D/3D AutoCAD Schematics ASME Y14.5 GD&T

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

LOCKHEED, DALLAS TX OCT 2021-APR 2023

Senior Designer

Coordinated the design and release of wiring harnesses and related components from concept phase into production..

Cable routing and layout in electrical box assemblies for test equipment using Creo ver 7.

Drawing creation of cable/harness after flattening routed harness in Creo ver 7.

Read electrical schematics to relate to wire harness designs.

Workflow management in Windchill for drawing and part list releases.

Participated with system integration and test engineer to incorporate improvements and design changes into test equipment racks.

Worked with component engineering to create drop in replacement solutions to obsolete/limited stock components.

Mechanical design of mounting hardware for test equipment in telecom rack solution..

Worked in a team environment where innovative ideas were shared and developed.

JOHN DEERE, PEC, WATERLOO, IA APR 2019-SEPT 2021

Senior Designer

Coordinated the design and release of wiring harnesses and related components from concept phase into production..

Created designs using Creo ver. 4.

Produced and evaluated possible wire harness design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance based on specialized knowledge of engineering applications.

Read electrical schematics to relate to wire harness designs.

Completed two-dimensional harness drawings using Creo and Capital XC (Mentor Graphics)

Participated on a cross functional team and perform design reviews.

Experienced knowledge and understanding or wire routing and routing considerations including the Routing Quality Assessment (RQA)

Demonstrated the ability to solve problems through coursework, projects and prior work experience.

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Advanced experience with Creo, especially in the Pro/Cabling, Assembly and Part design modules.

Knowledge of Capital Harness Systems (CHS).

TRANE, CLARKSVILLE, TN SEP 2018- APR 2019

Senior Designer

Utilizing Pro-Diagram to design schematics. Creating drawings using Creo 4 for schematics and connection drawings for HVAC and Heating elements.

Created drawings for parts and assemblies.

Working with engineers to design Sheet metal parts for HVAC ducts and Electronic Control boxes.

Participated in integrated product development teams.

Used Creo Schematics to create WID and BID schematics.

Maintained documents and reference documents with Windchill ver. 10.

COBHAM, DAVENPORT, IA DEC 2017- SEP 2018

Senior Designer

Created models and large Assemblies with drawings using Creo 3. Used GD&T to accurately control the parts creation within Form, Fit and Function. Worked with Engineers with tolerance stack-up checks and with concept to finished design products.

Created drawings for parts and assemblies.

Applied ASME Y14.5 GD&T methods for form, fit and function of parts.

Provided technical expertise to support Manufacturing, Field Support Engineers, and Customers.

Participated in integrated product development teams.

AGCO, HESSTON, KS MAY 2017- DEC 2017

Senior Designer

Routed cables using Pro-Cable in Creo 3; handled and maintained documents using Windchill ver. 10. Implemented design practices for Harness creation and routing. Worked with Engineers to finish project in a timely manner. Utilized Creo to help peers with lesson’s learned in Mechanical and Cabling design.

Created drawings for parts and assemblies.

Applied ASME Y14.5 GD&T methods for form, fit and function of parts.

AERES, OAK RIDGE, TN SEP 2016 – JAN 2017

Senior Designer

Provided innovative solutions to allow projects to flow seamlessly and proceed within budget; created schedules ensuring projects were completed within the timeframe and according to scope. Routed cables using Pro-pipe in Creo 2; handled and maintained documents using Windchill ver. 10

Implemented designs using flexible assemblies within upper level assemblies.

Utilized manufacturing methodologies to deliver producible designs, assuring form fit and function, using Creo 2.

Expertly managed engineering changes through the established process and documentation.

LMI AEROSPACE, HURST, TX JUL 2015 – APR 2016

Senior Designer

Managed, motivated and coached three (3) member design team responsible for creating cable and mechanical designs; optimized the workflow, increased productivity and time management efficiency. Expertly balance multiple projects at different stages and bring a unique perspective to each. Trained and mentored peers in Creo 2 cabling module; provided parts, library parts, and logical reference files needed to complete cables; implemented cabling standards and procedures.

Collaborated with Design manager of LMI Aerospace and the Lockheed team for information, parts, library parts and upper level assembly revisions as Team Leader of the electrical design group.

Complied with IPC-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness) for designing and creating cables and Wire Harnesses.

E-ONE INC., OCALA, FL SEP 2014 – MAY 2015

Designer

Conceptualized and completed complex design, graphic, and layout requirements utilizing Creo 2; handled and managed engineering changes through established company procedures; completed 3D models of pump module assemblies including piping, manifolds, discharge and intake assemblies and foam systems.

Applied GD&T using ASME Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerance of detailed drawings conforming to drafting standards and department policies.

Applied DFM methodologies to deliver producible designs to assuring form fit and function.

Created and managed BOM's adherent to company standards using a configuration tool for BOM and design automation.

ZODIAC AEROSPACE, GAINESVILLE, TX MAY 2013 – JUL 2014

Design Engineer

Performed electrical design and routing using Wildfire 4 and Pro-Cable; implemented streamline processes and procedures within department, increasing competitiveness and quality; visualized and designed a variety of projects, collaborating closely with client; prepared and presented technical proposals for clients. Defined and communicated design standards to maintain design integrity. Reviewed design layouts and cabling routing of my peers.

Coordinated with vendors and customers on conceptual design and initial design requirements for electrical design and layout.

Prepared drawings with Bills of Materials and standardized notes for release.

Led projects to completion on time and within standards of company and customers.

Utilized IPC-620 for the design and creation of cables and cable harnesses.

WEBER AEROSPACE, GAINESVILLE, TX JUL 2010 – AUG 2011

Senior Designer

Created Base frame assemblies for passenger aircraft seating using Large Assembly Management; ensured all Base frame and Seat assemblies were within all Mil and Company Specs using Wildfire ver 4.0. Routed and created Harnesses using Pro/Cable and IPC-620. Prioritized and completed multiple tasks meeting all requirements within specific time parameters.

Assigned Team Lead position to help Production Engineer; designed mechanical parts for the routing, fitting and connecting of cables and harnesses in the various Seat Assemblies.

Created new concept design using CATIA V5R18; maintained files using Intralink.

NIITEK, DULLES, VA JAN 2010 – APR 2010

Senior Designer

Provided daily support to ensure company staff had necessary tools to perform tasks efficiently. Set-up and maintained pro-engineering design Techniques for cabling; designed and implemented all phases of Cables including requirements gathering, design, development, and training to connect company users, teams and information.

GENERAL DYNAMICS, WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA DEC 2007 – JUL 2009

Senior Designer

Led and assigned work to nine (9) Cable designers; used Pro/pipe for the correction and build of Hydraulic pipes and hoses. Designed and implemented mechanical parts for the routing, fitting and connecting of cables and harnesses in the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle. Ensured that all harness designs were within all Mil and Company Specs using Wildfire ver 4, Pro/Cable; maintained all harness design data utilizing Pro-Intralink Ver.

Trained and developed 30 personnel with the use of Wildfire Ver. 4 for Pro/cabling and Harness design.

Designed and Implemented changes for the routing and clamping of harnesses Pro/Cable in Wildfire V2 and V3.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Associates of Science, Computer Aided Design, ITT Technical College, Garland, TX, GPA 3.98

Certificate of Training: CATIA V5R19 Modeling, Assembly and Surface

Airframe and Power plant (A&P) Course, 67U10/40, CH-47 Helicopter Repair, US Army

AWARDS & CITATIONS

Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service, Medal Sharpshooter Badge

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