Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager

Leslie Scott Porter

**********@*****.*** • Oklahoma City, OK

linkedin.com/in/lesporter2/ • 626-***-****

SUMMARY

Possesses ten years of practical engineering design and analysis experience. Adept in interfacing with customers and manufacturing engineers. Proven track record in using computer expertise—Mechanical Desktop Release 6, Pro-Engineer 2000i2, FORTRAN, Microsoft Office—to design products for manufacturability SKILLS

• Project Management • Product Development • Proposal Preparation • Customer Service

• Mathematical Modeling of Dynamic Systems • Mechanical Desktop Release 6 • Pro-Engineer 2000i2 Selected Accomplishments

• Designed a totally pneumatic box-sensing switch for The Clorox Corporation’s conveyor belt control system, producing annual savings of $250K. Brought nonfunctional packaging equipment back online.

• Generated time and cost savings at Brooks Automation by instituting the use of LabView software for prototyping and testing.

• Researched and implemented methods for enhancing thermodynamic and mechanical system efficiency at Attraction Services. Brought system solid modeling, component selection, and suspension system calculation endeavors back on schedule

AWARDS

National Merit Semifinalist

National Achievement Scholar

Florida A&M University Presidential Scholar

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

EDUCATION

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) April 1996 Further Studies in Physical Chemistry

Fall 1996 through fall 1997

EXPIRIENCE

RAYTHEON SPACE AND AIRBORNE SYSTEMS

Project Manager/Facilities Engineer 10/05-08/08

• Lead the Design and Construction effort for cutting edge Spherical Near-field Range and Radar Test Chamber

• Initiated and Supervised CFD airflow analysis for critical cooling of Chamber anechoic material.

• Managed Yellow Room Lab Remediation and Restoration Project.

• Successfully Completed Project to Relocate Radar Test Lab 9M08.

• Proposed Six Sigma Projects to upgrade to Timberline Facilities Construction Estimating System with on Screen take- off, and CAD System to Autodesk Revit MEP for better design and documentation. LIMBACH FACILITY SERVICES

Project Estimator 9/04- 07/05

• Take off of detailed HVAC systems design drawings using a proprietary digitizing system.

• Make the output intelligible; break the project down into sections that are relevant to the way in which the work will actually progress in the field.

• Enter equipment and sub contractor costs along with computer system exceptions into an electronic spreadsheet for the final estimate and review

• Write proposals that state the scope of work as detailed on the design drawings and specifications, and provide qualifications and exclusions, which make clear to the buyer what the scope of work is. CITY OF PASADENA

Construction Inspector 9/02- 12/03

• Evaluated construction plans conducted inspection of construction sites, and issued permits on behalf of the City of Pasadena to Altrio Communications to build an underground fiber optic network in Pasadena.)

• Participated in field evaluation of Arroyo Parkway Storm Drain.

• Performed field inspection of and computer data entry for Sewer Inspection Project

• Responsible for supervision of work crews, minor traffic control per watch manual, and quality inspection of work for Miscellaneous Concrete Repair, Improvement of Alleys, and Slurry Seal of Streets projects for City of Pasadena.

• Interfaced with business owners, residents and construction personnel to complete projects. ATTRACTION SERVICES

Design Engineer 04/02 – 05/02

• Sourced hydraulic /mechanical and cooling components for the MDARS automotive project. Helped improve thermo-dynamic and hydraulic/mechanical system efficiency through analysis.

• Used Mechanical Desktop (CAD) to perform solid modeling of hydraulic and mechanical system components as well as calculate assembly center of gravity.

• Conducted finite element stress analysis of the vehicle frame.

• Designed the spring and mass damper configuration of the suspension system.

• Communicated with vendors and parent company team members to meet project specifications. AMERICAN PNEUMATIC TOOLS

Mechanical Engineer 9/01-10/01

• Streamlined manufacturing process and cut manufacturing costs of various pneumatic tools through material selection and component redesign.

• Evaluated product line, and modified/organized engineering blueprints of various pneumatic tools. BROOKS AUTOMATION (Division Closed)

Mechanical Engineer 5/00- 5/01

• Used Mechanical Desktop Release 4 and Pro Engineer 2000i 2 to design and revise designs of small precision electromechanical parts and systems.

• Evaluated capabilities of small motors for motion control.

• Designed Stainless steel and aluminum sheet metal of support structures.

• Performed geometric dimensioning and tolerance calculations and created detailed blueprints for designs.

• Was responsible for the test troubleshooting and inspection of out -going SCS-2000 and SCS-3000 hooded wafer- sorting machines.

• Generated electrical interconnect diagrams for current and new systems. Generated quotes for engineering time and material costs for new projects.

• Compiled the document for MTX 4000 (300 mm wafer sorter) Mini-environment standards.

• Was part of team who designed the digital macro-inspection option for the SCS-2000. ALLIEDSIGNAL POWER SYSTEMS (Company sold to Honeywell) Systems Engineer 4/98 to 2/99

• Coordinated with Customers, Hardware Vendors, and Design/ Analysis team on procurement of rotating machinery and miscellaneous hardware for the GENERATION 2 AUTOMOTIVE TURBOGENERATOR for RENAULT of France. Evaluated capabilities of small motors for motion control.

• Performed inspection, instrumentation and components testing of ATG subsystems. Completed assembly and inspection of ATG device from subsystems components.

• Supervised technicians and on site hardware fabricators during analysis and repair of ATG device in testing phase of development.

• Exposed to various machining and manufacturing methods for the fabrication of components (spin forming, hydro forming injection molding etc.).

• Assisted in the definition of the digital logic of the ATG control system using MATLAB and SIMULINK system simulation software.

INTERNSHIPS

THE CLOROX CORPORATION

Project Engineering Intern 5/95 to 8/95

• Supported Clorox personnel in small project management and operational cost control. Troubleshot and maintained plant equipment.

• Conducted a thermal fluid analysis of system hardware to optimize the bleach filter cleaning process. TOYOTA TECHNICAL CENTER

Engineering Intern / Technician 5/94 to 8/94

• Performed qualitative and quantitative analyses of Toyota and competitors’ vehicles.

• Compiled research data on government performance standards for automobile braking systems.

• Assisted in vehicle and shop maintenance

JET PROPULSION LABORATORY

Lab Technician / Intern 5/91 to 8/91 & 5/92 to 8/92

• Supported the lead engineer in preparing and executing a preliminary design review of the solid-state power switch. Assembled the test board for the AACS power converter for the Cassini spacecraft.

• Maintained and tested lab equipment

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