Mechanical Engineer Engineering

JAMES R. MAYBERRY

*** * ******** ****, *** ****, Chandler, AZ 85225

*****.**********@*****.*** 970-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Multidisciplinary Mechanical Engineer and former U.S. Army Special Forces Engineer Sergeant with 14+ years of experience leading MEP construction projects in austere environments. Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and FEA. Adept in design documentation, technical mentorship, and full project lifecycle execution. Seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Designer role to apply technical leadership and CAD expertise to integrated MEP systems development. CORE COMPETENCIES

• AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), SolidWorks (CAD + FEA), MEP Design & Coordination

• Design Layouts & Construction Documentation, Electrical & Mechanical Systems Integration

• Project Management: MS Project, Smartsheet, Risk Mitigation

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA), GD&T (Y14.5), MATLAB, Java

• Technical Mentorship & Team Leadership, Cross-functional Communication

• Fluent in Arabic and English

EXPERIENCE

Senior Design Engineer – ROAM Electric Motorcycle Project Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Aug 2024 – May 2025

- Led mechanical redesign of an electric motorcycle frame using SolidWorks and FEA

- Reduced frame weight by 10% while increasing fatigue life and manufacturability

- Applied GD&T (ANSI Y14.5) and DFM/DFA for production-ready deliverables

- Coordinated tasks with MS Project; analyzed welded joints using simulation tools Special Forces Engineer Sergeant / COR

U.S. Army, Iraq & Afghanistan Aug 2001 – Mar 2016

- Completed 25+ MEP construction projects: mosques, roads, community centers, wells

- Developed conceptual/as-built drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks

- Managed full lifecycle: assessment, design, bidding, oversight, contractor management

- Used MATLAB and Java for calculations and tracking automation Corrections Officer

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail June 2016 – Mar 2018

- Promoted to Field Training Officer; trained 20+ officers

- Maintained safety and compliance in a direct supervision correctional facility Custodian

Edge Building Services, Chandler, AZ June 2025 – Present

- Support daily building operations; assist in maintenance communications EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Colorado State University Graduated May 2025

- Capstone: Electric motorcycle frame redesign using SolidWorks + FEA for lightweighting

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

- Microsoft Office Suite Certified (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Smartsheet)

- U.S. Army Leadership & Engineering Excellence Award

- Promoted 7x ahead of peers for leadership and technical performance

-Graduate of US Army Ranger School, Special Forces Qualification course, Special Forces Target Interdiction Course (Distinguished Honor Graduate), US Army Jumpmaster Course, US Army Pathfinder Course, Air Assault Course, member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, recipient of the Bronze Star Medal with Valor

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