Project management, engineering 3 D model and concepts
Resume:
Michael Carter 843-***-**** • Charleston, SC
Mechanical Engineer
Delivering engineering support to manufacturing and machining operations in the armored vehicle industry. Dependable and meticulous manufacturing engineering professional with demonstrated experience delivering sound engineering leadership and new product drawings across multiple industries. A skilled project manager who aligns stakeholders to ensure product, project, and drawings deliveries are on time and budget. Adept with multiple 3D design software with particularly expertise in SolidWorks. Areas of Expertise
• Engineering Drawings
• Program Planning
• Project Management
• Material Procurement
• Engineering Design Reviews
• Manufacturing Instructions
• SolidWorks
• Production
• Project Delivery
Career Experience
Aerotuf, Charleston, SC 2014 – 2023
Engineering Director
Managed engineering operations including design engineering, new product development, manufacturing, process improvement, new parts creation, and documentation. Sourced suppliers on new designs and existing components and managed document control for release drawings. Delivered engineering leadership to team of up to 5 on engineering standards, project prioritization and assignment, and quality assurance. Key Accomplishments:
• Improved final product panel fitting after developing new die designs for thermal forming panels.
• Reduced die changing time from 1 week to less than 3 hours which saved $436,000 in personnel hours after designing new die extrusions and machined corners.
• Automated change order process and reduced paperwork by creating a new PDM workflow.
• Reduced production and material handling time after designing new fixtures for production.
• Created new products and parts including labeling fixtures, injection molding, thermoforming, plastic extrusions, and doors.
• Standardized customer assembly and maintenance processes with the creation of manuals.
• Facilitated 3 new patents with 3 additional patents pending for the company. American LaFrance, Charleston, SC 2013 – 2014
Engineering Manager
Hired to turn stabilize a struggling engineering department and modernize CAD program from CATIA to SolidWorks. Key Accomplishments:
• Reduced modeling time by 50% after implementing new modeling practices and top-down modeling techniques within SolidWorks.
• Saved $1.1 million after performing cost studies to show project ROI.
• Played key role in facility closure by identifying buyers for inventory. The Armour Group, Charleston, SC 2010 – 2012
Engineering Project Manager
Crafted and created drawing packages in SolidWorks for armoring SUVs and Sedans. Developed fabrication packages, created assembly and maintenance manuals, and oversaw production efforts for programs. Key Accomplishments:
• Created production processes from scratch in a startup environment.
• Developed a new clean sheet armor unit based on Ford F-550 chassis which became a new product available to market.
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Carter Consulting Services, Charleston, SC 2002 – Present Engineering Consultant
Deliver engineering design consulting services for clients including developing manufacturing processes, improving supply chain efficiency, and designing decontamination equipment used for Homeland Security purposes. Key Accomplishments:
• Saved 15% in material cost after streamlining client supply chain by sourcing new suppliers.
• Designed and implemented manufacturing processes for new vehicle production for small military vehicles, fire trucks, yard chassis company, and RV companies.
Protected Vehicles, Inc., Charleston, SC 2007 – 2007 Project Manager
Oversaw Alpha Program project to ensure project was complete and on time for client. Key Accomplishments:
• Improved delivery capabilities after 5 previously missed delivery dates by managing production and producing 52 units by program completion.
• Reformatted engineering technical data package and brought 3D models and 2D drawings to an acceptable customer level.
• Standardized change order system process to document project history, capture changes, and realize savings to increase project potential.
• Corrected inventory levels and delivered reporting to leadership teams on project status. Additional Experience
Force Protection, Engineering Manager, Ladson, SC 2004 – 2005 Old South Manufacturing, Owner, Summerville, SC 1994 – 2002 Education and Credentials
Master of Business Administration, Executive Program University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Communications
Middle Tennessee State University
Certification, Project Management Professional, New Horizons Technical Skills
Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project Pro, Access), SolidWorks 3D CAD, PDM, Mindjet, File Marker Pro, Smartsheet Project Management Software, On Shape 3D CAD
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