Engineering Design

Dennis B. Buchanan

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Technical Designer / Engineering Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

• ATA degree in Engineering Technology

• Over 10 year’s experience in architectural and mechanical drafting and design

• Refined knowledge of drawings, data systems and CAD models associated with supported systems and platforms.

Summary of Skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Proprietary Software

• Highly proficient in computer aided design tools and systems which include Catia V4, V5 and AutoCAD

• Works successfully independently or in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and apply technical data to solve project problems and/or make recommendations to Engineering Manager

• Proficient at analyzing design, reading and interpreting plans, specifications and materials

• Excellent troubleshooting abilities to investigate and resolves engineering or manufacturing issues

• Makes sound decisions within a professional and ethical framework

• Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth

WORK EXPERIENCE

Carpenter/Building Maintenance/Handyman

Self-employed and part time carpenter for McCashen Construction 11/2008 - present

Building construction work in remodeling, repair and maintenance of homes, condominiums and apartment buildings.

Specialized in interior finish millwork, entry doors and kitchen and bath remodels.

Architectural Drafting Technician

John F. Buchan Construction Inc., Design Department, Bellevue, WA 04/2003 – 10/2008

Prepared building construction documentation for the construction of custom homes.

Analyzed building codes, by-laws, and energy usage to attain building permits from jurisdictions.

Operated computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment to produce designs, working drawings, charts, forms and records.

Technical Designer

The Boeing Co., IRC 777 Closet / Partitions, 747 Liaison, Everett, WA 04/1996 – 01/2003

Design responsibility for the 777 Floor Mounted Stowage, Closets and Partitions groups.

Used Catia V4 computer Aided Design (CAD) and other tools to develop and maintain mechanical/structural engineering product definition on Boeing 777 airplane interiors components.

Assisted in the preparation of basic design layouts and made modifications to existing designs.

Developed engineering detail, assembly and installation drawings from 3D models.

Created parts lists in PDM.

Field Technician

INCA Engineers Incorporated, Surveying Department, Bellevue WA 03/1995 – 10/1995

Land, Topographic, Hydro-graphic and Construction Surveying

Total Station operation for data collection of distances and angle measurement

Grade setting.

Locational Positioning.

Project Examples:

SR 520 Extension, Redmond, WA

Thea Foss Waterway bottom sediment survey, Tacoma, WA

SR 504 Extension to Johnson Ridge Observatory, US Forest Service, Mount Saint Helens, WA

Stampede Pass Tunnel, BNSF Railroad, US Forest Service, Stampede Pass, WA

EDUCATION

Everett Community College

Everett, WA

Associate of Technical Arts in Engineering Technology

Architectural, Civil and Mechanical engineering principles

Drafting and Design, (Board & CAD)

Keltia Design, Inc.

Seattle, WA

Certificate of Completion, Catia V5

Training on Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting, Knowledge ware and Surfacing

Edmonds Community College, Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center,

Paine Field, 3008 100th St. SW, Everett, WA

Certificates in: Aerospace Manufacturing Core and Assembly Mechanic

Fundamental knowledge and familiarization of aircraft, safety procedures, manufacturing

paperwork, specification interpretation, practical and shop mathematics, engineering

processes, precision measuring tool efficiency, blue prints, picture sheets, orthographic projections (2D and 3D), flag notes, and symbol comprehension, bond and ground, hand layout, basic composites, stationary shop power tools, hand and power tool use, drilling and reaming holes, installation of rivets and permanent fasteners, wing structure and fuselage skin assemblies, drilling in titanium and composite materials, sealant applications.

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