Mechanical Engineer Design

GLEN SAINT JOHNS - CSWP

Dexter MI *****

SUMMARY

Mechanical Design & Drafting

CAD Software, e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor

3D Modeling & Simulation

Material Selection & Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Tool, e.g., Simulation

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Manufacturing Process Knowledge, e.g., CNC Machining, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding, Sheet Metal

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Assembly (DFA)

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Industry-Specific Standards, e.g., ASME, ISO

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Specialized Certification, e.g., Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), Design for Manufacturability

Design experience in automation, fixtures, tooling, gauges and testing assemblies.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Experience working in assembly, manufacturing, and production environments.

Installation of automated robotic conveyance line system.

Experience in technical documentation, system analysis and prototyping.

Aerospace, Automotive, DOD, and Industrial Machines. Current work includes gages and tooling for OEM, Aerospace and Automotive industries as well as capital equipment for automation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

7/2024 – 7/2025 ACE - Automation Controls & Engineering Howell, MI

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Lead Mechanical Engineer on multiple multi-million-dollar projects.

Engineered custom solutions for manufacturing, fully automated and collaborative designs.

Design custom Robot integrated Welding, Assembly and CNC cell solutions with 3D Vision.

Used Google Meet and Microsoft Teams to communicate effectively with team members, management, vendors, and customers.

3/2022 – 5/2024 GRG-America Brighton, MI

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Lead Mechanical Engineer for Auxiliary Pump Assembly Line comprising of 22 FANUC robots and 3 Weiss Dial Tables, system equipment including Plasma, Soldering, Staking, Straightening, UV Curing and Potting, Etherinspect Vision along with FANUC 3D IR Vision, Pressing, Locating, Positioning and Presenting.

Design custom automation solutions.

Design custom weld solutions. Reorganized new cost saving manufacturing practices.

Communicate effectively with team members, management, vendors, and customers.

Directed in-house and external vendors, designers, and engineering groups.

Self-motivated, can work in team or independently.

Professionally skilled in Microsoft Office Suite products, Teams, Adobe, and Web-Ex.

Ensure cost effective manufacturability of design concepts.

Ensure design approach satisfies customer requirements.

10/2019 – 3/2021 Mettler-Toledo Lutz, FL

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Check Weighing Group Engineer.

Designs in CS3600 and CM6000 lines.

Company trained in multiple ERP systems including Growth Power and SAP.

Continuous trained in company policies, procedures, and software's e.g. ERP, SAP.

04/2015 – 08/2019 RED VIKING PLYMOUTH, MI

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

The Primary team’s focus was on gauges and the automation of guided vehicles (AGV).

The key project accomplishments include leading the design for AGV’s, installing inductive power systems for AGV’s, engineering final gage assemblies, and integration of material handling for jet engine assembly.

Continuous training in 3D Modeling in SolidWorks, becoming professionally certified with multiple training seminars in GD&T.

Part design in nested tooling – part handling to turn, rotate and assemble parts and robotics.

Additional team assignments included documentation, and field service.

Awarded by Marketing for social media presence.

Helped with Marketing videos, photos, and branding of products.

Lead engineer for tooling design on Nissan and PACCAR projects

Plan, design and develop gauge fixtures, AGV’s and leak testers.

Meet with clients and vendors to oversee installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

Development of maintenance and training manuals

Establish and reinforce maintenance and safety procedures.

Work with planning and design teams to drive product development and review tooling specifications.

06/2012 – 03/2015 LEMATIC INC. JACKSON, MI

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Hired as a design engineer to serve as an integral member of team to develop innovative packaging and conveying systems, part handling, components, and assemblies.

Daily implementation of lean manufacturing design principles.

New product concept development, design, testing and simulation modeling.

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly of packaging and conveyance systems

Continually update CAD models and the connected ERP (Made2Manage) BOM’s

DFMA-completed slicing and conveying lines for the bakery industry using vision integrated systems.

Reorganized new cost-saving (Lean) manufacturing practices.

Continually update CAD models and their connected ERP (Made2Manage) BOM's

SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficient

Design Engineering Department point-of contact for suppliers and staff

Develop sales drawings for prospective domestic and international clients.

Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance stack -ups.

Provide engineering advice on existing equipment designs and procedures.

Provide design engineering assistance and verification to other departments and clients.

Continual floor support and troubleshooting for new and existing designs.

Conveyor System: Led design engineering on conception and production of innovative conveyor system for $3B Fortune 500 Company.

Conferred with client regarding needs and maintaining optimal satisfaction and outcomes.

Slicing, Packaging and Stacking Systems: Participated in the design process for internationally based client.

Worked from Design to Production including oversight of fabrication and manufacturing.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Product Design Engineering

Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI May 2012

Associate of Science in Mechanical Design and Drafting

Kellogg Community College - Battle Creek, MI May 2009

TRAINING:

GD&T Training

Design for Manufacturing

Custom Gage Engineering

Automated System Designs

Professional Certification SolidWorks

o3-Part Certification Test.

MILITARY SERVICE

Branch: United States Navy

Discharge: Honorable

EXPERTISE:

Lead Engineer

Installation Coordinator

SolidWorks - CSWP

Inventor

AutoCAD

Verification & Validation Testing

Product R&D/Prototyping

Documentation: BOM’s, Detail Drawings, Spare Parts

File management

GD&T

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

3D CAD Tools

oSolidworks (15+ years), Creo (3 years), Machine Design (11 years),

oMechanical Engineering (11 years),

oAutodesk Inventor (3 years), AutoCAD (15+years),

oMicrosoft (15+ years), Bluebeam (4 years), FEA (3 years)

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