Senior CAD Engineer with 20+ Years Experience

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Manuel R. Carrasco I

CAD Engineer

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Ph: 626-***-****

Senior CAD engineer with 20 + years of experience Focused on design cost-effective environmentally conscious infrastructure. Consistently finish projects ahead of time and within budget. Adapt readily to new work challenges and conditions. comfortable wearing many hats while taking a project from beginning to end, Mechanical design engineer experienced in resolving design issues improving performance and safety, cost-cutting modifications that improve machine productivity. Troubleshooting manufacturing systems and accurately repair breakdowns to support efficiency. Proven abilities in a wide range of technical areas: Aerospace Fastener Standards, Aerospace Fastener test fixtures, Aerospace document control, translate customer requirements in to detailed drawings, Design solutions to customer requirements, Supervisory Experience, SolidWorks, Modeling, Assembly’s, Sheet metal, Weldments, Production, Manufacturing drawings, Tooling, Concept drawings, Design Fixtures, Mechanical drafting Including GD&T, Workgroup PDM Vault Control, Document control. Experienced in Reverse Engineering, Prototyping, Frame design, Conventional Machining, improving machining procedures, Quality Control, CAM Works CNC, and Proficient in Microsoft Office tools writing S.O.P’s as needed.

Professional Experience

EXPERIENCE

CAD Designer Western Pacific Storage Solutions, San Dimas CA 5/2022 to 10/21/2025

Responsibilities: Create approval drawing sheet set, Engineer install set and aid with optimizing layouts of custom shelving and/or platforms units. well providing design fabrication prints for all IBC and OSHA stair components. Can fulfill customers’ orders while being apprised of changing specifications in other projects and keep strict time scheduling of projects. Attending meetings to discuss project details with estimating and staff.

Project Engineer Ceilings Plus, Commerce, CA

8/2015 to 8/2020

Responsibilities: Included but not limited to. Satisfy clients at all stages of project, manage several projects at the same time with changing priorities. Design Ceiling, Wall, and Exterior systems with seismic and wind load requirements in mind based on customer specifications. Confirm or reject estimating costing, create Bill of Material, and fabrication drawings for manufacturing. Review of all spec’s contracts, provide shop and installation drawings as asked. This is a hands-on position which involves a range of activities from design to manufacturing, proven flexibility and creativity within a dynamic environment while working independently with minimum supervision. 2

CAD Engineer Fastener Innovation Technology, Rancho Dominguez, CA 10/2011 to 3/2015

Responsibilities: Manage SolidWorks PDM vault, document control, CAD team & training, work with VP of Research & Development / Stanley Black and Decker global engineer on projects, Review router for clear to build, Reverse engineering, Work with tooling engineer to develop tooling and dwgs, Supply machine shop with reviewed dwgs, CAM Works, Review all specs, contracts review create operational dwgs for efficient manufacturing of aerospace products ordered by customer, review volume and mass, ECOs, RCOs, NCRs Mechanical Engineer CEMCO Steel MFG., City of Industry, CA 6/2008 to 8/2010

Responsibilities: Work with senior engineer of Research Development & Rebuild Department. Included but are not limited to overseeing department projects, plan for upcoming projects inform senior engineer of all issues with schedules. Create drawings or issue drawings to machine shop for parts needed for next project on the floor make drawings as needed by SolidWorks. Support machine shop as needed with machining, lathe work, wielding, rebuilding of warn equipment, building new equipment, document control, writing step-by-step repair instructions for similar equipment in other plants. Machinist Aline Heat Seal Co., Cerritos, CA

2/05 to 3/08

Responsibilities: include receiving work orders from supervisor, finding material, and drawings if drawings didn’t exist create drawings using AutoCAD. Keep track of material used to fabricate parts and any hardware needed to assemble multiple parts (part list). Cut, assemble and weld all steel members build frame per drawings, manufacture all components.

Home Business Home Business, Bell Gardens, CA

6/05 to 3/08

Responsibilities: Manage home machine shop, drawing design service using AutoCAD 3- D, bid on jobs, design custom heat seal equipment, Equipment large enough to heat seal queen size mattresses as small as loading and sealing 10 lbs. bags of dog food, order tools for jobs, schedule jobs based on due dates.

Machinist Kelly Tool Mfg. Co., Alhambra, CA

7/92 to 10/96

Responsibilities: included but not limited to supervising quality control department, troubleshooting, work with progressive stamping dies, set-up drilling, lathe, mills, surface grinders & presses, maintenance of all equipment, prototyping, keeping tight tolerances and quality.

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