Mechanical Engineer Ii

Jason Pickles

**** *. ****** **. ******, MI ***** Phone: 419-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in product development, machine design, and manufacturing engineering. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, improving production efficiency, and delivering innovative solutions in industrial and consumer product sectors. Proficient in CAD modeling and hands-on prototyping.

Experience

Owens-Illinois – Mechanical Engineer II, 2013-2025

Designed, fabricated and installed multiple test setups to advance forming knowledge.

Developed and tested concepts for future forming machines.

Modeled and evaluated new equipment in plants to assist production.

Supervised contractors during machine installations at various locations addressing real time issues.

Led design team coordination to reduce project timelines by 25%. Bil-Jax, Inc. – Haulotte North America – Lead Project Engineer, 1999-2013

Designed and developed numerous products for the construction and rental industry from conceptual design to full production.

Coordinated the R&D team to rapidly bring new designs to market.

Conducted FEA analysis, life cycle testing and structural testing on new products.

Continually improved existing models for production efficiency, durability and customer satisfaction.

Worked with Production on line layouts, assembly instructions and test procedures.

Engineering representative for ISO 9001 certification and annual documentation review.

Worked with Quality Department on component evaluation and test methods. Key Fasteners Corp. – Manufacturing Engineer, 1999-1999

Evaluated plant layout and coordinated new machinery installation.

Gained experience in the automotive tier environment and quality procedures.

Improved quality ratings through redesign of sorting systems. Education

Tri-State University - Angola, IN

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Graduated May 1999

Laboratory Skills

Skilled in various forms of fabrication, welding, plumbing and installation.

Experienced in designing and performing various testing for life cycle, structural and stability evaluations.

Created and maintained documentation procedures. Computer Skills

CREO Direct Modeling

SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation FEA Software

Microsoft Office with advanced experience with Excel. Business Skills

Experienced in leading a design team through the testing and development process.

Worked closely with new suppliers for product requirements and implementation.

Met with sales rep. and customers on a regular basis to review product satisfaction and improvements.

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