Mechanical Designer and Drafter
Resume:
PJ Fusco
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SUMMARY:
Experienced CAD Designer and Drafter who produces quality and efficient designs under tight project deadlines. With over 10 years in the Mechanical and Electrical field, I am proficient at providing a “concept” to “production” design in an engineering environment and strive to implement work processes that will lower overhead & also increase productivity. With a diverse manufacturing background and high degree of creativity, I often demonstrate characteristics and skills that will allow me to progress in my element and take the initiative to embark on every given challenge. EXPERIENCE:
Mechanical & Structural Designer/Drafter 2/2017 to present ShelterLogic Group (Arrow/Rio/Tommy Bahama/Scott’s) Watertown, CT
(Software: Creo, Pro-E, Windchill, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office)
• Assigned to help develop Mechanical Specifications and Requirements to design appropriate outdoor equipment
(Canopies, Carports, Garages/Sheds, Chairs, Wood Enclosures) for the ShelterLogic & Customer Project Scopes.
• Interact with Engineers as needed to ensure accurate & effective documentation prior to beginning production.
• Adhere to project timelines, outlines, marketing, and manufacturing with high attention to development criteria.
• Utilized Pro-E/Creo, Solidworks & AutoCAD for all phases of the Shading design product process including fabric, piping, tubing, truss weldments, sheet metal models, jointed fits, assemblies, and drawings per ANSI & ISO standards.
• Developed sketches, renderings, layouts & drawings using CAD, plot plans, & cut sheets for pipe tube connections.
• Commended strengths in project completion lead times and satisfying product functional specifications. Solar Designer/Drafter (Contract) 3/2014 to 11/2016 GM Industries, Tolland, CT
(Software: Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office)
• Consult with engineering and customer requests to present diverse Solar Tracking designs that align with GMI’s client's distinct needs, requests, commitments, projects and goals.
• Process 3D modeled solar parts, structural piping & shapes, sheet metal components and assemblies for machine shop drawing fabrication, production and final inspection.
• Gained in-depth experience working with panels, costs & building applications that adhered to carrying capacities. Mechanical & Electrical CAD Designer/Drafter 9/2006 to 10/2013 Alstom Power, Inc., Windsor, CT
(Software: Solidworks, PDM, Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD, Teamcenter, Visio, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office)
• Tasked to a R&D team dynamic to research and develop new designs on existing Limelight Product Flame Scanner line and ensure all project deadlines and equivalent documentation and conditions were met.
• Successful implementation of goal & expectations embedded into engineering product kickoff meetings.
• Designed and maintained Gas, Oil and Power parts & models in 3D Solidworks, then convert & remodel for corresponding Alstom projects using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for vault and server access.
• Developed a process to blur party lines between engineering departments with products used on multiple platforms.
• Administrated and reviewed all aspects of ECO’s (Engineering Change Orders) & related shop documentation.
• Managed all phases of the Electrical Dept.’s needs for printed circuit board layouts, wiring, & electro-mechanical parts.
• Involved in the process and instrumentation (P&ID) of air valve trains per electrical diagrams and schematics. Organized and configured custom sheet metal panels, Nema Enclosures, structural rack layouts, customer specific igniter control equipment of valve trains, HEI rod sparks, control cabinets, electrical modules & oil flow controls.
(Patents: Exacta Flame Scanner Module: Patent # US 7,646,005; Exacta Wind Shaft Body: Patent Filed 2013.) EDUCATION:
• Rock Engineering, LLC, South Windsor, CT: Certified in Pro-E/Creo to perform Engineering Design Services.
• Porter & Chester Institute, Wethersfield, CT: Certified in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical course studies.
• Branford Hall Institute, Windsor, CT: Vocational; Mechanical Drafting standards and applications per CADD.
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