Product Development Mechanical Design

• **** NW ***th St. Edmond, Ok ***** • ************@*****.*** • 405-***-****

Chad Draper

Cell: 405-***-**** • Email: ************@*****.*** I am a results-driven engineering professional with over 5 years of hands-on design experience and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. I possess a strong work ethic, an exceptional eye for detail, and a commitment to excellence in every project undertaken. Unique blend of training in mechanical design, software coding and product testing. Known for displaying strong leadership and collaborative skills, consistently fostering productive teamwork to meet and exceed project goals. Education

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering – University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) Graduated: May 2018

• Grade Point Average: 3.24

Master of Business Administration – Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City, OK) Graduated: Dec 2022

• Grade Point Average: 3.92

Technical Skills

• Highly experienced in CAD software: CREO Parametric and AutoCAD LT

• Proficient in CAD software: SolidWorks, Autodesk, Fusion 360, Luban, and Cura

• Proficient in programming languages: C++, Java, NXT, and LabView Certifications

• Arc Flash Safety Training Certified - 2024

• UL 508A MTR certified - 2024

Work Experience and Achievements

ClimaCool Corp.(Oklahoma City, OK) Dec 2018-Mar 2025 Product/NPD Engineer

• New product development, testing, and certification of new product lines for Chiller HVAC-R equipment

• Sustaining engineering and improvement certification for existing products

• Maintenance and developments for bill of materials

• Small business environment required multi-discipline ability to deal with dynamic scenarios such as production support, field maintenance issues, and new product development Key Accomplishments

• Lead Design and System Engineer in A2L development for new refrigerant requirement for full water-to-water product line launched late 2024.

• Lead full team of designers and testing teams along with cross-functional departments in Product Development Process and gained UL Authorization to Mark

• Major contribution to development of Product Matrix for R410A product lines that helped lead an increase of 20% net profits for the company from 2019-2022

• Lead engineer for multiple large-scale projects, advising and modifying designs based on customer requirements

• Developed skills quality management, supply chain management, and application engineering

• Developed new product of modular water-water chiller for upcoming A2l conversion for HVAC-R industry MD Building Products (Oklahoma City, OK) May 2018-Dec 2018 Automation Engineer

• Perform time studies and analysis for production lines and end of line packaging

• Implement automation equipment and improve processes to increase production work output Key Accomplishments

Mechanical Engineer

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14243 Alta Oaks Drive • Rockville, MD 20850 • ****.*.*******@****.*** • 303-***-****

• Installed an automated palletizing system for high volume product increasing throughput by 20%

• Implemented an assembly line pack out system for a high-volume product increasing throughput by 25% and eliminated shortage lists for this family of high demand products

• Managed a 14 personnel team to implement new pack out process and successfully increased throughput of highest selling products increasing profits margin by 15% in 4 months Johnson Controls (Norman, OK) May 2017-May 2018

Engineering Technical Intern IV - Controls

• Learned programming and electrical controls for HVAC-R equipment

• Developed and tested software updates and upgrades for existing and NPD projects Key Accomplishments

• Developed Windows Form Application in C# .NET that sanitized a text backup for cloning settings across units

• Performed professional lab tests to select appropriate components for new designs

• Performed lab tests on live units to calibrate and test new software for control boards

• Performed cost savings analysis on motor selection for new model of units Academic Honors

College of Engineering Dean’s Honor Roll (3x)

Oklahoma Standards of Excellence Award 2014

Meinders School Of Business Dean’s Honor Roll (4x)

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