Mechanical Design Engineer

Steven A. Hightower

Simpsonville, SC ****************@*****.*** 765-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hightowersteve12/

Career Objective

To secure a mechanical design engineering role in Greenville, SC, leveraging over 20 years of CAD and PLM expertise to drive innovation in energy, automation, or manufacturing industries, with a commitment to long-term contributions and professional growth.

Summary

Mechanical design with over 20 years of experience delivering complex assemblies for energy, automation, and manufacturing industries using advanced CAD (NX and Creo) and PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia). Proven expertise in sheet metal design, wire harnesses, plastic injection molding, and prototyping, with supporting cross-functional teams. Committed to driving innovation in mechanical design for years to come.

Skills

● CAD Tools: NX 2406/12, Creo 8/7, Pro/Engineer Wildfire, AutoCAD, Unigraphics.

● PLM Systems: Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, Intralink.

● Design Expertise: Sheet metal, wire harnesses, control panels, plastic injection molding, PCB assemblies, prototyping (FDM), 3D modeling.

● Additional: Cross-functional collaboration, supplier coordination, manufacturing support, technical documentation, Pro/ECAD.

Professional Experience

John Galt Agency / Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Database Administrator October 2023 – Present

● Created and maintained Reuse Library in NX 2406 and Teamcenter for tokamak fusion reactor components.

● Supported drawing, model and assembly creation.

Belcan / Idaho National Laboratory

Engineer 1 March 2023 – August 2023

● Developed 3D models and converted STEP files using Creo 8 for nuclear reactor test facility components.

● Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure accurate product definitions for industrial facilities. Belcan / GE

Engineer 1 February 2015 – March 2023

● Designed sheet metal enclosures and assemblies for wind turbines using NX 12 (primarily) and Creo 7, supporting 10+ projects with Enovia PLM and Windchill.

● Provided engineering support and completed documentation, enhancing project delivery for GE engineers.

Belcan / Caterpillar

Wire Harness Design Engineer June 2011 – February 2015

● Designed 50+ wire harness assemblies, wiring groups, and control panels for Caterpillar engines using Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 and Creo with Teamcenter.

● Coordinated with detailing teams, suppliers, and internal departments, providing manufacturing support to ensure production accuracy.

Landis+Gyr, Lafayette, IN

Senior Designer July 1999 – June 2011

● Designed plastic injection-molded parts, sheet metal components, and electric meter assemblies using Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3.0 and Intralink, supporting new product development and existing product maintenance.

● Utilized Pro/ECAD to create PCB assemblies, verified fit, and produced drawings for production release.

● Created Fused Deposition Models (FDMs) for prototyping, reducing iteration time through fit checks and demonstrations.

● Communicated with molders, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure design manufacturability. Early Career (1990–1999)

Various Roles Consolidated Industries, US Caden/Caterpillar, Coniflex, Inc., Rapid Design Service

● Developed sheet metal designs, wiring groups, and diesel engine assemblies using AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, and Unigraphics for gas furnaces, diesel engines, automotive batteries, and bedding industry equipment.

● Created technical illustrations for manuals and provided engineering and manufacturing support, ensuring accurate assembly fit and production.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Illustration Technology Purdue University

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