Project Engineer, Project Manager, AI Mastery, all Autodesk products.
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Professional Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Engineer with over 40 years of experience specializing in the design, integration, and implementation of conveyor systems across the automotive, package handling, and logistics industries. Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams, developing internal standards, and managing complex, multimillion-dollar projects. Adept in high-speed sortation systems, structural design, and field commissioning. Known for technical expertise, leadership, and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Key Skills
Conveyor System Design & Integration (P&F, Skid, Skillet, CDLR, BDLR, MDR etc.)
High-Speed Sortation Systems (Postal, Baggage, ASRS, Barcoding)
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Board Drafting, CAD Standards Development
Structural Design (Support Steel, Mezzanines, Catwalks)
Field Commissioning & Site Supervision
Automotive Assembly Systems Engineering
Project Management & Team Leadership
Vendor Coordination (TGW, W+D, Bastian, Hytrol, Rapistan)
Client Delivery for UPS, FedEx, Vanderlande, OEMs
Professional Experience
Sr. Project Engineer
S&H Systems — Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
Layout of integrated sortation and storage systems for package and baggage handling
PO Submittals for mechanical components and systems
Developed mechanical layouts including ASRS, BDLR, CDLR & MDR components
Led field commissioning and equipment integration
Laid off due to lack of work
Contract Engineer
Jim Hall Design Services, LLC. — Mar 2025-Oct 2025
Design and integration of sortation and storage systems for package and baggage handling.
Design of Warehouse automation systems including: ASRS, Shuttle Systems, AMR interfaces.
Design of Automotive Assembly systems, such as Robotic work cells, P&F conveyors, Tire & Wheel conveyors. Skid systems, Skillet Systems, Fast transfer systems, Lifts, Fork Transfers, etc.
Sr. Project Engineer
Viastore Systems / Bastian Conveyors — Nov 2024 – Mar 2025
Designed and integrated sortation and storage systems for package and baggage handling
Delivered layouts including ASRS, BDLR, CDLR components
Led field commissioning and equipment integration
Laid off due to lack of work
Sr. Project Engineer
Slate River Systems, Inc. — Sep 2021 – Oct 2024
Developed and implemented internal CAD standards and trained engineering staff
Designed and integrated high-speed sortation systems and material handling lines
Engineered custom automotive assembly systems (Skid, Skillet, P&F, ASRS)
Laid off due to lack of work
Sr. Project Engineer
Automatic Systems Inc. — Jun 2021 – Sep 2021
Delivered turnkey designs for sortation and automotive assembly conveyors
Created integrated layouts for skid, skillet, paint, and body assembly systems
Sr. Project Engineer
Miller Industries LLC — Feb 2019 – May 2021
Engineered conveyors for postal tray systems, barcode scanning, and high-speed sortation
Designed structural components for PE/architectural certification
Integrated equipment from TGW, W+D, Bastian, and others for FedEx, UPS, and more
Sr. Project Engineer – Conveyor Systems
Ghafari Associates — Sep 2016 – Feb 2019
Managed 20+ engineers/designers; scheduled resources and met tight deadlines
Led engineering for complete conveyor systems including assembly lines and sorters
Mentored junior engineers and developed internal drawing/file standards
Project Manager
Design Systems Inc. — Dec 2013 – Mar 2014
Managed conveyor projects for automotive and package handling clients
Project Engineer – Conveyor Systems
Ghafari Associates — Nov 2011 – Dec 2013
Designed conveyor and material handling systems for Tier 1 automotive suppliers
Owner / Contract Engineer
Hall Design Services, Inc. — 2006 – 2011
Contract engineering for clients such as Durr Systems, Daifuku, and Jervis Webb
Designed residential architecture and industrial conveyor solutions
Chief Engineer
Pinnacle Engineering — 2005 – 2006
Led 15-member team and managed engineering projects up to $20M
Provided mentorship and onboarding for junior staff
Early Career (Selected Highlights):
1984–2005 – Multiple Roles (Jervis Webb, Quadrum, Acco-Babcock, Syd-Ren, PSAV, Casinos, etc.)
Designed and drafted conveyor and structural systems using AutoCAD, VersaCAD, Cadam, and board drafting
Hands-on FOH/BOH audio and AV production roles (PSAV, Live Nation)
Shop foreman at Hall Tool & Die (1968–1983)
Certifications & Memberships
Certificate in Drafting – Kirtland Community College, 1982
Member – American Institute of Architects, Since 2021
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