Donald Koen

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Summary

Highly motivated and results driven Sr. Mechanical Designer/Project Lead with more than 28 years of experience and over 4 years (43,0000 hours) of CREO/Pro-Engineer. Aggressive at identifying and resolving inefficient procedures or activities. Adept at completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough detail and process oriented with strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing a situation and quickly implementing innovative cost-effective resolutions. Consistently placed within R&D and assigned to top projects. Highly articulate with excellent interpersonal skills across all levels including the effective exchange of complex technical / manufacturing / industrial data. Flexibility with respect to long and variable work hours. Demonstrated ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks from a variety of sources. Experienced with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to recommend and implement modifications to existing designs for process improvements or cost reductions. Technical Expertise

• Pro-E/Wildfire/Creo, Pro/PDM, Pro: Intralink, MDX, FMX & AAX, as well as AutoCAD & Solidworks

• ENOVIA, SAP, PLM, Excel, PowerPoint, GD&T, ANSI Y14.5, DFM, DFA, BOM’s

• Outstanding Computer skills and highly proficient with Microsoft Office products

• Hands on practical engineering design, build support and product refinements for improved performance

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on practical experience with machining and manufacturing methods

• Superior analytical and troubleshooting ability as well as outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent conceptual and detailed designs while integrating “off the shelf” mechanical and electrical components and/or subsystems

• Management - ability to coordinate various employees to deliver on time and under budget

• Coordinates work efforts with internal and external engineering teams and works with manufacturing engineers and supply chain in cost reduction activities. Confers with design engineering, manufacturing and toolmakers during the progress of the project and recommends design modifications to eliminate nonessential and expensive manufacturing operations. Professional Experience

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – Livermore, CA. Sr. Mechanical Designer/Project Lead

Feb. 20 – Aug. 2022

Mar. 2006 – Nov. 2007

Jan. 2001- Dec. 2004

Employed as a member of the Engineering Services team for the NIF project.

Provided leadership and mentoring of designers/drafters in the design of various products, using drafting tools and computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software, reducing overall product development time by half.

Reviewed, created and verify production specifications for documentation of manufacturing methods, procedures and BOM verification.

Supported engineering with hands on building of various fixtures and optical assemblies as well as system troubleshooting.

Reviewed and analyzed engineering specification drawings, ideas and related design documentation for NPI and prototyping.

Worked as a member of a tightly-coordinated interdisciplinary team of engineers and physicists to design opto-mechanical assemblies

Consulted with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts and produce detailed designs, drawings, Bill of Materials and specifications for mechanical, optical and electro-mechanical equipment, according to engineering sketches, interconnect diagrams and design proposals.

Performed cost account management to include estimating, executing, controlling and reporting

Served as on-site Liaison (2006) increased revenue by 300% in my first year, while also managing 25 on-site and off-site subcontract personnel.

Reviewed and analyzed specifications, sketches, engineering drawings and related design data to determine factors affecting component design

CAD modeling of complex components/subsystems/kinematics/electro-mechanical in 2D &3D, as well as detail drawings for manufacture

Considered by many as the “go-to guy” for daily troubleshooting, advanced and daily task refinements.

Part of a hand selected group of advanced designers for special Advanced Development Programs (Skunk works). BAE Systems - San Jose, CA. Nov. 2007 – Feb. 2009

Sr. Mechanical Designer

Employed as a member of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle design team. Tasked with the designing, improving and upgrading the vehicle with current technologies and other advancements for enhanced performance and mission critical tasks.

Conducted tests and investigations and documented results and provided recommended course of action based on requirements and experience

Developed an expertise in a specialized area of design and analyses, which provided superior product developments.

Produced or oversees creation of finished engineering drawings, 3D models, BOM’s and manufacturing specifications.

Provided conceptual detailed design and integration of mechanical and electrical components/subsystems of mobile military combat systems

Consistently assumed technical responsibility for a major portions and/or subsystem of design projects.

Coordinated and monitored shop activities during development fabrication, manufacturing and testing while also providing critical feedback.

Successfully completed all projects on time and under budget Space Systems Loral - Palo Alto, CA. Sept. 2005 – Mar. 2006 Sr. Mechanical Designer

Employed as a member of the Spacecraft Configuration and Interconnect Design team. We were responsible with the design, development and the production of commercial satellite systems, for various companies, such as: DirecTV, XM Radio, Sirius Radio and Government Communications Infrastructure. Space Systems/Loral is one of the world's premier designers, manufacturers, and integrators of powerful geostationary satellites and satellite systems

Supported engineering and manufacturing in spacecraft configuration design and creating satellite equipment that satisfy system requirements

Developed satellite and module assembly 2D drawings, 3D models and advanced Top Down Design implementation

Created configuration designs of the various subsystems utilizing pre-existing designs of products, thereby creating a new pre-fab design

Provided engineering support to the integration of the spacecraft and launch preparations

Coordinated and execute engineering design changes and worked with tech and field support to insure proper mission critical implementations

Provided coordination and execution of engineering design changes, and tracking documentation such as ECO’s, ECR’s, ECN’s, and drawings. BAE Systems - San Jose, CA. Apr. 2005 – Sept. 2005 Sr. Mechanical Designer

Employed as a member of the Future Combat Systems (FCS) design team. Tasked with the designing, developing and production of combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions for DOD and allies worldwide. The objective of the FCS effort is to develop lightweight (no individual element greater than 20 tons), overwhelmingly lethal, strategically deployable, self-sustaining and survivable combat and combat support force, ground vehicles and supporting technologies for the 2012-2025 timeframe and beyond.

Developed practical economic solutions that meet the performance cost and schedule requirements within program constraints.

Challenges involved developing and/or utilizing new technologies to remain the world leader in military systems.

Performed cost account management to include estimating, executing, controlling and reporting.

Provided conceptual detailed design and integration of mechanical and electrical components/subsystems of mobile military combat systems

Designed Future Combat Vehicles for the U.S. Army that will replace current combat vehicle and maintain military dominance Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Livermore, CA. Jan. 2001 – Dec. 2004 Mechanical Designer

Novellus - Chandler, AZ Jan. 1997 – Jan. 2001

Mechanical Designer

Employed as a member of the R&D design team within the CMP division. We were responsible for creating and modifying detailed designs and drawings using Pro-Engineer. Using information from sketches, layouts or notes provided by engineering. To contribute design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operations or quality of product. Analyzed drawing plots versus project specification for correctness and conformance to standards. Working with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation. Most work assignments were complex in nature requiring considerable judgment and intuitiveness in resolving problems and making recommendations. Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance, coaching or training to other personnel while operating in a work team environment.

Reviewed and analyzed specs, sketches, engineering drawings, ideas and related design data to determine factors affecting component design and successfully completed all projects on time and under budget.

Measured machine set-up and parts during production to ensure compliance with design specifications, using precision measuring instruments, eliminating product defects and customer returns.

Altered and modified design to obtain specified functional and operational performance, reducing overall product development time by half. Automated Solutions Inc. - Tempe, AZ June 1995 – Jan. 1997 Electro-Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Designed Automotive Airbag Manufacturing Equipment for: Delphi and TRW Automotive Systems. I was also part of the Manufacturing and Troubleshooting teams, ensuring incorporation of design refinements, including the use of: pneumatic sub-systems, safety interlocks, and ergonomics Gilbert Engineering - Glendale, AZ. June 1994 – May 1995 Electro-Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Clements Tool & Engineering - Phoenix, AZ Feb. 1993 – May 1994 Machinist

ICM - Phoenix, AZ Jul. 1990 – Jan. 1993

CAD Technician

Education

Certification in the Fundamentals of Drawing Mar. 1999 Parametric Technology Corporation, Phoenix, AZ

Certification in the Fundamentals of Design Aug. 1999 Parametric Technology Corporation, Phoenix, AZ

Certification in the Fundamentals of Pro-Engineer Aug 1998 Parametric Technology Corporation, Phoenix, AZ

A.A., (equivalent) Mechanical Design and CAD Technology June 1991 University of Advancing Computer Technology, Phoenix, AZ Professional References Available upon request

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