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Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:
Napa, CA
Posted:
May 27, 2025

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Resume:

PATRICK SCOTT

CERTIFICATIONS

Catia V*: Fundamentals &

NC Programming

KUKA Robotics: Basic &

Adv. Robot Programming

Leadership Skills Dev.

UL 153 & 1598 MTR

General Coverage

Verisurf Training

SKILLS

CAD:

SolidWorks, Catia V5,

Inventor, Fusion 360,

AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit

GD&T

DFM

SolidWorks PDM

ERP/PLM: Agile, LN6,

SAP, Epicor, M3

Jira

3D Printing

KUKA Robotics

Machining

SolidWorks Simulation (FEA)

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

EDUCATION

BS, Mechanical Engineering

Santa Clara University

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Eagle Scout

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Sustainability and innovation focused Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience within diverse industries including satellite communications, aerospace, and manufacturing. Skilled at identifying areas for improvement and implementing impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize performance. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Mechanical Engineer

Cobham Satcom (Satellite Communications) Concord, CA Jul. 2021 – Nov. 2024

• Lead engineering team and production employees to improve and prototype initial system build for a large contract.

• Project Manager, facilitating communication between engineering teams to improve system design for prototype build and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

• Directed finalization of design and documentation for antenna system.

• Prompt design modification and hands-on fabrication to meet customer specifications.

• Designed laser alignment tool to improve antenna calibration.

• Developed and revised antenna designs in CAD, incorporating DFM principles.

• Assigned and managed PNs, BOMs, and ECOs in Agile PLM. Mechanical Designer / Drafting Supervisor

Scott Lamp (Lighting) Fairfield, CA Sep. 2018 – Jul. 2021

• Promoted to Drafting Supervisor, directed task assignments and approved drawings.

• Designed custom lighting fixtures from concept to production using CAD and DFM.

• Produced submittals for customers and manufacturing drawings for production.

• Leveraged 3D printing technology for rapid prototyping of sample models. Gap Year

Jul. 2017 – Sep. 2018

• Traveled internationally as part of my wife’s graduate degree requirement.

• Built basic Spanish skills, fostering adaptability and cultural awareness while living in Chile. Mechanical Engineer

Wunder-Bar (Food & Beverage) Vacaville, CA Apr. 2017 – Jul. 2017

• Created and revised models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks.

• Invented and constructed a prototype pressure test system for production parts. Mechanical Engineer

Staco Systems (Aerospace) Irvine, CA Jan. 2015 – Apr. 2017

• Developed optical measurement system to standardize Q.C. for illuminated products.

• Created excel tools to improve team comprehension of optical data for decision making, as well as excel tools to code and decode part numbers to minimize order and build errors.

• Conducted customer service visits to ensure optimal product application in the field.

• Designed and revised models, drawings and BOM’s, using SolidWorks, with DFM in mind.

• Directed custom orders, revisions, and cost-cutting efforts on multiple product lines.

• Collaborated with manufacturing for problem-solving and process improvement. Design Engineer / Production (Manufacturing) Supervisor HITCO Carbon Composites (Aerospace) Gardena, CA Feb. 2013 – Sep. 2014

• Spearheaded the research, development, and feasibility phases for an innovative robotic system, resulting in significant labor savings and improved quality control.

• Supervised production employees, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

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