Nicolas Manuel

p: 832-***-**** e: adzfdm@r.postjobfree.com Houston, TX

Summary

Experienced and result-driven Product Designer with a strong background in CAD software packages including: Creo, Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks. Defining associated process including BOM management, Part management, EBOM, MBOM, configuration, change, variant, requirement and project management.

Technical Skills

Developed top level assembly and detail drawing of large and small component parts manufacturing.

Developed weldment drawings in per engineering specifications.

Developed pipe and tube bend table drawings.

Manufactured parts utilizing additive manufacturing machines and pre-processing software.

Developed animations and renderings using Autodesk 3DS Max.

Mentor new and existing personnel in Creo and Windchill.

Updated P&ID’s with all proper tagging.

Created detailed isometric fabrication drawings and 3D models.

Created detailed Lay-Out and structural fabrication drawings.

Created detailed Vessel fabrication drawings.

Created a complete bill of materials for all vessels, structural and piping components

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting, queries, etc).

Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment.

Determined to learn new skills and adapt to changing environments.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PTC Solutions: Windchill, Windchill PDMLink, Creo, Creo Illustrate, ThingWorx, Vuforia.

CAD Tools: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk 3DS Max, Creo, SolidWorks.

Business Tools: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Power BI, SQL Server, SharePoint, Visual Basic, Visual Studio Code, SharePoint.

Business Analysis: Requirement Analysis, detail design, Business Rules, Data flow Diagrams, data definition table, data modeling, system integration and Team building.

SDLC Methodologies: Agile and Waterfall.

Education

Associate Applied Science in Engineering Technology from Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 1995.

Engineering Technology Certification from Stilwell Technical Center, Beaumont, TX, 1991.

Professional Experience

Product Designer – Weatherford International, Houston, TX - May 2005 - Present

Designed components for skid mounted equipment including: pumps and compressors, tanks, vessels, and instrumentation utilizing Creo, Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

Performed mathematical computations using standard formulas, calculated dimensions, allowances and technical specifications.

Worked within a self-organizing, cross-functional team utilizing the Scrum methodology to drive projects to conclusion.

Analyzed engineering sketches, customer specifications, related data and drawings to determine design impact.

Used advanced modeling and assembly practices within Creo and Autodesk Inventor CAD environment.

Developed layouts of equipment, computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, tolerances, and clearances.

Provided detailed multi-view drawings of assemblies, subassemblies as required.

Determined sizes, shapes and fit to components to be designed.

Uses thorough knowledge of structural shapes, piping and tubing, sheet metal and aluminium sheet gauge thicknesses, and material types and strengths in design work.

Compiled test data to determine effect of various factors of component or assembly design.

Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies to reduce production problems.

Prepared bills of material for components and assemblies properly and accurately.

Prepared Engineering Orders, Change Notices (ECO, ECN), and other engineering documentation.

Investigated engineering design or production problems and initiates appropriate action.

Nicolas Manuel

p: 832-***-**** e: adzfdm@r.postjobfree.com Houston, TX

Product Designer - John Crane Webster, TX - August 1995 - May 2005

Developed production drawings and models of large and small components of centrifugal compressor components in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Developed and supported the execution of current product improvement plans consistent with meeting product line objectives and timelines.

Developed designs, layouts, and drawings for current product maintenance and quality improvement design and manufacturing issue resolution support.

Identify and collect information pertinent to engineering calculations to analyze and resolve design problems.

Analyze data and apply statistical problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.

Created test requests and shop work orders, resolve field product integrity reports (PIR's), and track progress.

Utilized appropriate engineering techniques and considerations of manufacturing processes and technology to produce innovative and cost-effective design solutions considering applicable safety and environmental regulations and standards.

Supported timely manufacturing issue resolution through direct interaction with plant and manufacturing personnel supporting Design for Manufacturability requirements.

Work effectively with Supplier Quality Manufacturing to ensure designs are efficient for manufacturing and able to meet quality requirements.

Track costs of completed designs with Product Development Purchasing and Product Cost Management teams.

Create 3D models, generate engineering drawings following company standards, and write engineering change orders.

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