Advanced Solidworks, 3D CAD creator, data management, system admin.

MICHAEL LOONAM

Saint Charles, US *****

****.******@*****.*** / 630-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Results-driven CAD specialist with 25 years of experience in SolidWorks, specializing in complex modeling and tooling design. Demonstrated expertise in reverse-engineering components and enhancing project outcomes through effective collaboration and documentation. Proven track record of successful product design and process improvements, leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs. Skilled in project management and technical documentation, contributing to impactful product designs and successful project outcomes. SKILLS

25 years of SolidWorks advanced complex solid

modeling

Workstation maintenance

System maintenance

Data management and recovery

CadKey/KeyCreator, AutoCAD, Inventor and

Mechanical Desktop

Tight tolerance tooling design

High repeatability tooling design

Prototype to production testing

Precision inline punch assemblies

Precision die assemblies

Microsoft Office

3D printing

Visual Basic

Six Sigma

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior CAD specialist / Algus Packaging - DeKalb, Illinois 08/2023 - 08/2025 Reverse-engineer complex components.

Created 3D models for prototypes using SolidWorks software. Assisted others with complex modeling and provided educational support on software use. Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies. Generated technical drawings, assembly instructions, and bill of materials for product designs. Produced detailed documentation, including test plans and reports, to support engineering processes. Collaborated with team members on product development projects to enhance design outcomes. Maintained comprehensive documentation of design changes and revisions throughout the project lifecycle. Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Senior CAD Designer, Fixture Engineer / Oerlikon Balzers - Elgin, US 09/2019 - 12/2022 Utilized AutoCAD Inventor software to generate 3D models and simulations. Maintained inventor workstations, and all related data. Manage projects: coordinate customer standards, expectations, with production requirements, R&D, QA, and testing.

Designed fixturing for medical, aerospace, automotive, and consumer product applications. Design, prototype, test, and approve fixture tooling. ML

Reverse-engineer components and products.

Assisted team members with troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to CAD programs. Senior Consumer Product Designer / Tek-Pak - Batavia, US 03/2016 - 05/2019 Designed medical packaging, consumer packaging, and shipping trays/lids. Design, prototype, test, and approve thermoform tooling. Utilize and maintain SolidWorks workstations and all related data. Manage projects: coordinate customer standards, expectations with production requirements, R&D, QA, and testing.

Recreate and or reverse-engineer customer products for design incorporation. Consumer Product, 3D CAD Designer / Sonoco - Dekalb, US 04/2011 - 03/2016 Manage projects, coordinate customer standards, expectations with production requirements. Design and detail vacuum/pressure thermoforming tooling: plugs, cavities, assists, knives/punches, stackers, stripper/web clamps, etc., for simple to complex face seal, medical, clamshells, trifolds, and bifolds. Design, prototype, test, and approve thermoform tooling and heat-seal tooling. Customer service engineering support for printed consumer product labels and cards. CAD coordinator, Advanced CAD and Model Repair / Power Great Lakes, Inc. - Wood Dale, US Established and managed design data management standards for project consistency. Engineered interface for Six Sigma and ISO certification maintenance. Coordinated cross-functional design projects to ensure alignment with client expectations. Oversaw project timelines and schedules for multiple design initiatives. Developed clear design briefs and project documentation to enhance communication. 3D CAD Product Designer, Project Manager / Image Industries, Inc. - Huntley, US Advanced SolidWorks 3D CAD designer.

Conceived and designed parts and assemblies for welding industry applications. Design prototypes, test functionality, initiate fabrication, and arrange production workflows. Managed project documentation to ensure compliance and clarity. Communicated project updates to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making. Monitored the progress of projects to guarantee the timely delivery of quality deliverables. Maintained comprehensive records of project documents, including specifications, and invoices. Sought feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement throughout projects. Utilized graphic design software to create high-quality digital assets for marketing campaigns. EDUCATION

Some College (No Degree): Design And Engineering, Computer Science, AutoCAD, VB Programming Elgin Community College - Glen Ellyn, IL

GPA: 4.0

Some College (No Degree): Tooling And Manufacturing Design Tooling Mfg. Ass. - Schaumburg, IL

GPA: 4.0

Some College (No Degree): Computer Science, Drafting, Design and Engineering College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL

GPA: 4.0

Some College (No Degree): Computer Engineering

Computer Aided Technologies - Buffalo Grove, IL

Certified (top of class)

REFERENCES

Jeff Niswander, Oerlikon Balzers, Engineering\Project Manager, 847-***-****, ****.*********@********.*** Craig Reuter, Oerlikon Balzers, Product Manager - Precision Components, XXX-XXX-XXXX, *****.******@********.***

Jason Suwala, Oerlikon Balzers, Process Engineer, 716-***-****, *****.******@********.*** Todd Buck, TekPak Inc., Engineering\Production Manager, 630-***-****, ****@******.*** Deborah Koestner, Sonoco\Printed Products, H.R.\Safety Coordinator, 630-***-**** x111, ***.*******@******.***

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Charles, IL, Teacher, 3rd Grade Sunday school, 10 years, Teacher, Confirmation 6th - 12th, 6 years

EDUCATION

Advanced Solidworks, Certified (top of class), 11/03, Tool/Die Design, Tooling Mfg. Ass., Certified, 06/91, Design and Engineering, Computer Science, AutoCAD, VB Programming, Elgin Community College, 06/95, 4.0, Computer Science, Drafting, Design and Engineering, College of DuPage, 06/90, 4.0 REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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