Design Engineer Mechanical

Brandon B. Stewart

Phone: 615-***-****

E-mail: ****************@*****.***

RESUME

SUMMARY:

Mechanical design engineer with experience in tooling, machine, and new product design, including research and development. Proficient in both analytics and design validation, as well as dynamic stability testing. Advanced proficiency using 3D modeling software and two years of rigorous product life-cycle management experience within the military/defense industry. Fluent in machine shop, fabrication, and assembly practices - often having acted as a liaison between engineering and production departments. Proven communication skills and leadership qualities. Thorough in task details, yet earnest in meeting deadlines and achieving outcomes which meet both efficiency and quality standards. Self-starting high performer, seeking professional growth while adding value to the organization.

EDUCATION:

Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology (with Mechanical Emphasis), 2001.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Dickson, TN

Associate of Science - Machine & Tool Technology, 2006.

SKILL SETS:

Engineering and design in structural, tooling, mechanical, and aerospace.

AutoCAD software, including version 2025.

SolidWorks software, including version 2024.

SolidWorks Simulation software, including version 2024.

Autodesk Inventor 3D software, including version 2025.

Autodesk Simulation software, including version 2015.

CATIA 3D software, including version 5 - Release 21.

Engineering documentation and parametric modeling.

Finite element analysis of moldings, components, and tooling.

ANSI/ASME Y14.5M 2009 GD&T standards. AS9100 quality management and operations. ISO-9001:2008 Safety and Quality compliance.

Proficient using the Global Engineering Drawing Requirements Manual and Boeing Company's Desktop Enterprise Environment Manager application.

Project and qualification planning, manufacturing specifications, design validation, test development, and process analysis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. – La Vergne, TN Mar. 2023 – Present

Project Engineer/Maintenance Planner (open contract)

Managing planned maintenance for equipment and material handling systems.

Serving as liaison between engineering/maintenance and operations in addition to parts sourcing.

Engineering and design support for legacy steam/pressure vessel equipment.

Integrated Control Systems, Inc. – La Vergne, TN Jun. 2021 – Sep. 2022 Mechanical Engineer (permanent hire)

Engineering and integration support for Tier I/II automated manufacturing systems.

Assisted in establishing CAD, GD&T, and engineering standards.

Utilized SolidWorks 2019/2021 and AutoCAD 2018/2021 software.

Worked with assigned budgets and timetables for projects.

Green Energy, L.L.C. – Brentwood, TN Jan. 2019 – Mar. 2020 Product Design Engineer/PDM Manager (permanent hire)

Implemented and directed new product design.

Configured and programmed document management database system.

Utilized SolidWorks 2018 and AutoCAD 2018 software.

Set budgets and managed timetables for projects.

John W. McDougall Co., Inc. – Nashville, TN May 2018 – Nov. 2018

CAD Designer/Automation Programmer (6-month contract)

Engineering support for architectural panel products.

Programmed design automation via the Autodesk Inventor software API.

Utilized AutoCAD 2018/2019 and Autodesk Inventor 2018/2019 software.

Design automation, in-process testing, validation, and acceptance.

Military Systems Group, Inc. – Nashville, TN Sep. 2015 – Sep. 2017

Mechanical Design Engineer/PDM Manager (permanent hire)

Configured and programmed document management database system.

Established manufacturing processes and managed product design lifecycle.

Utilized SolidWorks 2017/2018 and DBWorks PDM software.

Performed tolerance stack-up analysis and FE analysis.

Permobil – Lebanon, TN Dec. 2014 – Jun. 2015

Mechanical Design Engineer (2-month short-term contract extended to 4 months)

Engineering and design support of patient mobility products.

Utilizing SolidWorks 2015 and AutoCAD 2015 software.

Design validation, analysis, stability testing, and risk analysis.

Produced engineering documentation to comply with FDA guidelines.

Panasonic Corporation, Inc. – Bothell, WA Mar. 2013 – Jan. 2014

Mechanical Design Engineer (9-month contract)

Designed attachments and rigging for entertainment and communication systems.

Utilized CATIA v5 R21 and AutoCAD 2012 software.

Performed mark-ups and corrections on technical design sets.

Performed review and workflow control for document.

NovaTech Engineering, Inc. – Everett, WA Apr 2011 – Mar. 2013

Mechanical Design Engineer (permanent hire)

Contracted with Boeing Co. - designed tooling and scaffolding systems used in aircraft assembly.

Utilized SolidWorks 2013, CATIA v5 R18, and AutoCAD 2013 software.

Collaborated with project managers on tooling, scaffolding, and design per FAA guidelines.

Extensively utilized the Global Engineering Drawing Requirements Manual (DRM) and Boeing’s DEEM management system.

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