Design Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
ANDY TAI HO
M E C H A N I C A L D E S I G N E N G I N E E R
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
With over 25 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, I specialize in CAD design, product development, and prototyping. I’ve been instrumental in designing mechanical components for various products, ensuring functionality and manufacturability. Led multi-million-dollar projects and achieved significant engineering results. My passion for sustainable design and innovation drives my commitment to excellence in the field of mechanical engineering. 714 – 655 - 6206
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14652 Holt Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Design Engineer
ANCRA, Azusa 2007- March 2025
• Mechanical Design Project Engineer, Airbus A350-100F, A330-300, A300, A320 & A321 and Boeing 737, 757 & CKC 767 Air Tanker and Seat Pallet/ CLS/ ULD PDU/ Freight/ Aerial Refuel System.
o Coordinated and provided detailed instructions and guidance to Designers/Manufacturing Engineering and Production on different projects. o Managed multiple projects concurrently from Concept to Final Product. Designed, developed and modified manual and automated systems for Boeing and Airbus Commercial/Military Aircrafts, emphasizing on Seat Pallet/ Cargo Loading Systems
(CLS), Unit Loading Device (ULD), and Power Drive Unit (PDU). o Engaged directly with customers regarding product improvement and collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve cited quality issues.
• Completed mature conceptual and preliminary/final detailed designs of structural mechanism. Drafted and reviewed procedures of Engineering Drawings.
• Developed detailed parts/assembly database, electrical layouts, and mechanical/cost to successfully produce analysis test report.
• Conducted shock/vibration analysis to determine strength-to-weight ratio of in-flight structural mechanism. Assessed production quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional team-Material Review Board (MRB) to create Non- Conforming Report (NCR) to decide the appropriate disposition. Mechanical Design Engineer
MK Products, Irvine 2003- 2006
• Project Design Leader, Lincoln/ESAB/Miller’s manual/automated air/water cool welding system.
o Completed detailed parts/assembly drawings and interim stress analysis o Conducted fluid/heat transfer test for complete product operation. o Performed R&D to improve product design and provide technical consulting. Mechanical Design Engineer/Quality Assurance Engineer Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., El Segundo 2000- 2002
• Supported Delta/Thuraya Satellites and Spacecraft Pool Program. Completed payload modular for digital signal processing in-flight slice/payload units o Developed detailed parts/assembly drawings and completed interim stress analysis. o Conducted comprehensive failure analysis/root cause analysis of fluid/heat transfer. o Performed R&D to improve product design, efficiency, resulting in enhanced yield. o Performed First Article Inspections per AS9102.
o Analyzed data to identify root causes of defects and implemented procedural change SKILLS
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and
DoD MIL-STD and FAA
regulations.
• Raising product quality
• Time management – often bring
in under deadline to save cost.
• Effective trainer and leader
• Stress/load analysis and
structural sizing
• Collaborator
STRENGTHS
CAD Design
Proficient in using CATIA V5, Smart
Team, SolidWorks, AutoCAD,
Ideas-SDRC Master Series,
Unigraphics, Mechanical Desktop
Power Pack, for detailed mechanical
designs.
Comprehensive Knowledge of
Mechanism * Material Selection
Composites * Finishes * Fabrication
Thermal * Static/Thermodynamics
Componentry Specification
Documenting Non-Conformity
Cost Analysis * Defect Analysis
Root Cause Analysis * ATP *
Engineering Drawings * 6S Activities
Product Development
As Project Leader/Engineer,
experienced in taking products from
concept to production, ensuring
quality to align with engineering
requirements and manufacturing
capabilities.
EDUCATION
BSME, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona – 2000
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