Jeffrey E. Peterson
Engineering Designer
*************@*******.***
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256
317-***-**** (H)
435-***-**** (C)
OBJECTIVE
Modeling-Designer, Product Development, Manufacturing Support Position
HIGHLIGHTS
• Over 16 years experience of solid modeling new products and machine designs in 3D awarded 5 patents for my designs
• Use of I-deas NX (15 years), AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 2006, AutoCAD Inventor, Solidworks 2006, learning NX5
• Experience with FMEA, GD&T, DFM
• Worked all aspects of design process from cradle to grave product development to implementing lean manufacturing
• Thorough understanding of technology and manufacturing processes, including 15 years as a machinist prior to the Solid Modeling CAD/CAM design profession in 1992
• Received ASQC certification as Certified Quality Engineer in 1988
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Over 13 years of automotive component design, including engine mounts, engine cooling hoses, engine oil lines, engine fuel lines, engine thermostat housings, interior trim, plastic components, stamped steel components, cast components, glass, weather seals, and other automotive mechanical components.
• Developing initial sketches and schematics, refining and consolidating data
• Designed jigs-gages-fixtures and work cells complete with material handling
• Manufacturing process development, plant layout, testing, test development
• Creating precise detailed drawings and assembly prints
• Quality Control Engineer (ASQC CQE), designed, developed tests and test machines, created charts utilizing SPC techniques
• Liaison with customers
WORK EXERIENCE
Modeler/Designer/Print Checker (Contract Position)
ATK Launch Systems, Brigham City, Utah Nov. 2007 to Nov. 2008
• As a Modeler-Designer-Print Checker, I designed launch system components and assemblies using SDRC solid modeling software then created 2D drawings of those components.
• Checked drawings for GD&T usage and other errors.
Steel Tube Designer/Manufacturing Engineer/Process Engineer
And Material Handling Engineer
Whitley Products, Plymouth, Indiana May 2006 – Nov 2007
• As a designer for this rigid tube company, I designed tube assemblies, modified tube routing, designed brazing fixtures, designed gages, and test fixtures by using AutoCAD Inventor and SDRC’s I-deas (all in 3D).
• created 3D models and 2D drawings of fixtures and gages
Machine Designer (Contract Position)
Automation and Product Assembly Machine Builder
Global Tool and Automation, Fort Wayne, Indiana January 2006 – March 2006
• Designed and detailed test and production machines and their components for industry using AutoCAD Inventor
• created 3D models, 2D drawings w/ GD&T and developed a BOM of purchased and manufactured parts.
Antique Furniture Repair/Refinish Business
Owner/Operator, Urbana, Indiana October 2005 – January 2006
• Radio advertising, tracked inventory, business expenses, made customer contact, ordered supplies, made sales calls, created quotes, repaired, striped, designed, built and refinished furniture.
Machine Designer (Contract Position)
Automation and Product Assembly Machine Builder
Design Facts, Fort Wayne, Indiana June 2005 – October 2005
• Designed and detailed machine components for automation and product assembly machines using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD Inventor and
Solidworks 2006
Antique Furniture Repair/Refinish Business
Owner/Operator, Urbana, Indiana January 2005 – June 2005
• Radio advertising, tracked inventory, business expenses, made customer contact, ordered supplies, made sales calls, created quotes, repaired, striped, designed, built and refinished furniture.
Automotive Sensor Designer (Contract Position)
Wabash Technologies, Huntington, Indiana July 2004 – January 2005
• Worked closely with project engineers to develop designs for crank position sensors and fuel injection sensors using SDRC
• Designed tooling components, jigs and fixtures.
Plastic Injection Mold Designer
Precision Plastics, Columbia City, Indiana October 1999 – July 2004
• Worked directly with customers from the initial concept to designing the model, molds and quality assurance using SDRC
• Saw the project through to delivery and after-sale feedback
• Designed plastic injection molds; Created plastic part models in SDRC
• Designed robotic head to pick or place parts into mold, designed fixtures for assembly, inspection gages and created BOM for complete mold.
CAD Designer (Vehicle Seals Manufacturer)
GDX Corporation, Wabash, Indiana July 1998 – October 1999
• Designed rubber door seals and detailed drawings of seals using SDRC
Product Engineering Designer
Cooper Tire and Rubber, Auburn, Indiana May 1997 – July 1998
• Worked closely with automotive industry clients to develop routings for cooling hoses, body mounts, and other rubber applications
• Also served as liaison with Ford Design Engineering
Engineering Designer (Automotive Supplier)
Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Westfield, Indiana June 1984 – May 1997
• Responsible for all phases of product development. That includes concept, prototype, material selection, gage design, jig design, testing, test machine development and design, test procedures, incoming inspection, quality plans, 3D models, and 2D drawings in SDRC
• Was awarded five patents for my employer based on my designs during this period.
• Conducted FMEA and DFM meetings
EDUCATION
1984 AS Ball State University, Vocational Education in Machine Trades
1981 Indiana University, Purdue, Mechanical Engineering Technology
TECHNICAL TRAINING
2006 ISO 9001 Auditor Training
1998 Rubber Vibration Analysis, Milwaukee School of Engineering
1998 Ford C3P Design Training, Dearborn, MI (4 week course)
1994 Advanced CAD Training, SDRC Hdq., Cincinnati, OH
1992 CAD Training, SDRC Hdq., Cincinnati, OH