KERRY W. NANSEL

SENIOR ENGINEERING MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Seasoned E/M Designer with strong record of delivering innovative, viable solutions under demanding

deadlines to meet sales and marketing objectives. Distinguished for ability to always find a solution

to even the most challenging problems through perseverance and broad technical knowledge. Skilled

in communicating strategies for advancing product development successfully to suppliers and other

technical parties. Excellent sense of esthetics combined with an enthusiasm for electro-mechanical product

development, injection-molded plastics and sheet metal technologies.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

SolidWorks2011, Cosmos, AutoCAD, PRO-E,

[12+YR SolidWorks experience]

Product Concept, Design & Development,

Injection Molded Plastics Design & Development,

Electro-Mechanical Packaging,

Materials & Processes Research,

Handheld E/M Device Design,

ISO 9001, ANSI Y14.5 & MIL-STD-100,

Die Cast, Machined & Sheet Metal

ANSI/ASME & AWS Weld Standards

Lean Manufacturing Design

Rapid Prototyping Technologies

Drive System & Mechanism Design

Design Review & Approval

CE, CSA, UL, VDE, RFI, EMI, NEMA

PDM Works, Agile, Change Control

Manufacturing Engineering Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

WYNNE DESIGN (self)

Annandale, VA • Jun 2011–Aug 2011

PRODUCT DESIGNER

Product development and design of module matrix assembly cat scratch pole system for retail markets.

• Used SolidWorks 2011 to develop design which included sheet metal and molded plastics.

BAY MICROSYSTEMS INC.

Germantown, MD • Apr 2010–Feb 2011

SENIOR E/M DESIGN ENGINEER (consultant)

Delivered mechanical development and design of E/M systems under tight deadlines. Created designs

with RF shielded E/M assemblies, replaceable module forced air cooling, sheet metal, and printed circuit

board systems.

• Used SolidWorks to produce E/M packaging design and development of proprietary matrix

communications computer package with high heat in a very small package.

• Leveraged an attention to detail with a mindset of always seeking alternate solutions to meet

company’s design needs.

ACS - TMS

Columbia, MD • Aug 2009–Mar 2010

SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER (consultant)

Rapidly achieved full productivity with program to deliver production-ready design and documentation

for proprietary communications computer with sheet metal, EMI sealing, and forced fan cooling.

• Developed mechanical and PCBA E/M parameters using SolidWorks and PDM Works.

HATTERAS NETWORKS

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (consultant)

Morrisville, NC • Jan 2009–May 2009

Designed modification and provided document updates to “last mile” cable matrix computer system

hardware.

• Swiftly gained strong foundation in Pro-E software while engaged in project.

PARATA SYSTEMS (MCKESSON-APS was purchased & by PARATA & moved to NC from LA [Aug 2006])

Durham, NC • Aug 2006–Dec 2008

SUSTAINING MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Performed development, manufacturing, and sustaining engineering functions concurrently for existing

and future automated prescription dispensing system products.

• Extended application and lowered legacy cost as sustaining engineer of existing systems.

MCKESSON - APS (MCKESSON-APS was purchased & by PARATA & moved to NC from LA [Aug 2006])

Alexandria, LA • Aug 2004–Jul 2006

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Provided mechanical development and design of automated prescription dispensing systems using

SolidWorks and PDM Works.

• Innovated solutions for complicated electro-mechanical assemblies, plastic molded parts, and sheet

metal.

• Performed development, and manufacturing engineering functions for new automated prescription

dispensing system products.

• Leveraged various technologies to deliver many new designs of numerous plastic parts and

assemblies using various technologies.

• Completed dust box designs and prototyping for in-line validation of restricted prescription

materials.

NAWARE

Annapolis, MD • Feb 2004–Jul 2004

PROJECT DESIGNER (consultant)

Delivered modification and prototyping tailor-made for healthcare customer’s wireless mobile computer

cart systems. Designed sheet metal and molded plastic parts for esthetic appeal.

• Designed matrix single-level mobile drug drawer system with combination lock to meet regulatory

requirements, with multiple source drug drawer types accommodated in new cabinet.

RCI

Fairfax, VA • Jan 2003–Jan 2004

CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT PROJECT LEAD

Ensured full functioning of USPS mail process machine systems through validation and verification

including extensive database audits.

• Teamed with staff from vendors and clients on site visits to verify system and parts.

VIDAR SYSTEMS

Herndon, VA • Apr 2002–Dec 2002

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER (consultant)

Accelerated design and development of new mammography CAD scanner with media X-ray feeder and

media take-away system. Used SolidWorks for multiple design projects including innovative multiple

worm drive system and multiple disk clutch system to provide intermittent drive.

• Utilized quick prototyping and partnered with vendors, test engineers and prototype assembly

technicians to complete project on time.

ARMILLAIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Bethesda, MD • Nov 2000–Mar 2002

SENIOR MEMBER TECHNICAL STAFF

Served as functional member of high-powered development team. Provided both engineering design and

management expertise to major projects in manufacturing environment, using SolidWorks as primary

design tool.

• Ensured manufacturing efficiency through leadership, knowledge of new engineering technical

updates, and development of realistic short- and long-term schedules.

• Designed and prototyped E/M package including individual plug-in modules and mid-plane module

and rack chassis A5000 SoftSwitch (65Gig) Class 5 system.

• Employed complex sheet metal fabrication and ensured secure RF tight design.

SALIX INC. (TELLABS)

Gaithersburg, MD • Dec 1999–Oct 2000

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Successful redesign ETX5000 commercial VoIP Media rack chassis system for 0.5-1.0Gig communications

switch. Redesign required evaluation of all major subsystems including power supply interface, cooling

system, back plane and chassis structure to comply w/new earthquake, power filtering, RF shielding and

manufacturing requirements. Successful redesign was created and documented in SolidWorks.

IOWAVE INC.

Arlington, VA • Jan 1998–Nov 1999

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER

New E/M RFI/EMI designs using SolidWorks including 5.7GHz wireless link transceiver system and

2.4GHz IoLink1 wireless multipoint ioLink4 modular subsystems.

• Developed 5.7GHz wireless link transceiver system including an innovative NEMA4 RF enclosure and

a modular indoor control unit.

• Implemented 2.4GHz IoLink1 wireless point to point and multipoint IoLink4 modular and

subsystems design including waterproof outdoor packaging and phased array antenna.

MICROS SYSTEMS INC.

Beltsville, MD • Jan 1996–Dec 1997

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER / MANUFACTURING ENGINEER [ACTING]

Designed flagship POS product M64PCWS-ADS from concept through full manufacture: Touch screen

input, injection molded plastics, sheet metal and die-cast parts were employed within the product.

• Fully involved with 3D concept styling, E/M design, full documentation and onsite interface w/

injection mold tool makers. Articulated display allowed multiple sized LCD’s and full sealing.

• Set up new manufacturing line at SCI/Graham, NC for new M64PCWS-ADS I had designed and tooled.

I instructed engineering personnel, handled systemic issues and even filled the trouble shooting

station solving problems until the line was at full scheduled production.

EDUCATION:

Mechanical Engineering Major: TTU & UNL (3 YR)

PREVIOUS POSITIONS INCLUDE:

• "Career Note" - Held series of challenging positions, some of which included “Mechanical

Designer”, “Mechanical Engineer and “Assistant Quality Control Manager”. Many of these

positions were for high technology and biotechnology companies: Cerex Corporation,

Hekimian Labs Inc., IBM and Texas Instruments are just a few.

• ASSISTANT QUALITY CTL MGR: CTI - Chantilly, VA - Reviewed mechanical and electrical construction

submittals including initial site & build inspection of 200,000sq-ft (DAHLGREN, VA) NAVAL SURFACE

WARFARE CENTER build.

• ENGINEERING SERVICES SUPERVISOR: FUISZ TECHNOLOGIES - Chantilly, VA - Designed and developed

high speed rotational materials processing machines using SolidWorks. Responsible for design group,

machine shop, sheet metal shop, and assembly shop in proprietary bulk material pharmaceutical and food

process machines development.

• MECHANICAL DESIGNER (consultant): OWL ENGINEERING - Gaithersburg, MD - Design of small anaerobic

lab processing unit for laminate finish development using SolidWorks.

• SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER (consultant): HEKIMIAN LABS, INC. - Gaithersburg, MD - Design and

development of high density telecom rack components using AutoCAD.

• SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER: TRW-Fairfax, VA - Team design of 3X RF hardened semi-truck/trailer 3C

system w/ MIL-STD documentation.

• SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER: CEREX CORPORATION (Biotechnology) - Gaithersburg, MD

• MECHANICAL DESIGNER: BAXTER HEALTHCARE - Savage, MD - Design and development of multiple drug

delivery systems using AutoCAD.

• SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER: IBM - Manassas, VA – Was part of a design team that hardened &

shielded consumer computers for military and defense purposes using AutoCAD.

• MECHANICAL ENGINEER & MECHANICAL DESIGNER: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS - Lubbock, TX - Redesign of

various consumer learning aids and games which included Speak & Spell, Speak & Read and Speak & Math. I

was the engineer with initial design and development of Touch & Tell. All used circuit boards and injection

molded plastics.

• MECHANICAL DESIGNER: HARRIS CORPORATION - Quincy, IL

• MECHANICAL DESIGNER: HYGAIN ELECTRONICS - Lincoln, NE - Design of various CB radio systems using

sheet metal and original injection molded plastic parts. Duties included liaison to mold makers.

• MECHANICAL DETAILER & MECHANICAL DESIGNER: ISCO - Lincoln, NE - Product modifications and molded

plastic design of new components.

• MECHANICAL DRAFTSMAN & CHANGE CONTROL COORDINATOR: NATIONAL CRANE - Waverly, NE

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