Mechanical engineer

S. SAMUEL NAJMI

**** ****** ***** • Norcross, GA 30092 • 404-***-****

*********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Proven leader and committed team player with 18 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering. Accomplished engineer in design, repair and operation supporting various levels of management, product engineering and sales. Exceptional career record highlighted by rapid advancement and consistent achievement in, analytical and decision making abilities.

EXPERIENCE

McVeigh & Mangum Engineering Inc., Atlanta, GA Jan. 2006 – Dec. 2008

Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer

· Responsible for entire building load calculations in order to select the proper heat/cooling systems for the specific designed project.

· Created ductwork layout drawings using Design Master Software. Calculate and design air distribution and select the ideal type of Duct, VAV, and diffusers for the building.

· Designed plumbing and selected plumbing fixtures for the entire building. Produced drawings for water, sanitary, gas riser diagrams. Consulted architect and owners for selection & routing of plumbing design.

· Performed energy calculation for specified building for different disciplinary state/governments.

· Worked on LEED projects to meet or exceed the point criteria system.

· Reviewed civil plans to design cold dark shells for construction, per architect’s criteria.

· Responsible for reviewing shop drawings for bidding and construction purposes.

· Fully designed and developed white boxes for commercial retail buildings, chain stores such as DSW, NTB, Flowers, Firestone, Michaels, Ross, etc. Hotels, chain restaurants, mini rise buildings, banks and schools.

SEASONS 4 INC., Douglasville, GA Feb. 2004 – Dec. 2005

Project Engineer

· Design heating and cooling systems (air handlers, split systems, desiccant systems, energy recovery, package units, multi-zone dual and triple deck units, etc) for supermarkets, schools, hospitals, etc.

· Responsible for sizing and component selection, cost feasibility standpoint and creation of BOM. Creating control strategy and sequence of operation for the Unit Designed.

· Create production packages containing detailed manufacturing instructions for the two plants.

· Perform all load calculations and duct sizing to recommend an efficient system design through consulting engineers to select an appropriate unit for their application.

· Responsible for training and mentoring new project engineers

· Handled more than half of the engineering work load of the supermarket division within the first year of employment.

· Design replacement rooftop units to match existing roof curbs and duct locations.

· Collaborate closely with the testing station in order to meet the engineering specifications of the units.

· Developed two applications using visual basic program to replace the existing out-dated program to assist engineers in calculating motor heat and temperature rise through the units, and compressor line sizes.

S. NAJMI, INC., Norcross, GA Feb. 2003 – Feb. 2004

Design Engineer/Contractor

LB FOSTER COMPANY, Norcross, GA Mar. 2001 – Feb. 2003

Sr. Design Engineer/Project Manager

· Planned organized and executed assigned projects, from submittal of the drawings to the authorities for approval, to for-seeing the project through multiple schedulings. Working with assigned vendor or vendors, design & production lot testing, to deliver the product to the customer on timely manor.

· Managed projects, forecasting monthly and working to optimize time utilization, meeting the committed set budget.

· Fully designed the Rail Boot System for The Mass Transit Industry. Isolating the running rail electrically as well as mechanically. Eliminating electrical leakage, noise and vibration. Adding more damping to the system.

· Designed Air/Water cooling system for the hydraulic test station for the Direct Fixation Fasteners.

· Worked closely with the Lab on Design and production testing of the mass transit products, per request of Transit Authorities Specifications. Meeting or exceeding these standards.

· Improved the Design of Maryland Transit Authorities Twin Concrete Block Ties for the Light rail Industry.

· Modified, improved and/or designed the standard transit product line provided by LB Foster Company.

· Worked closely with the vendors improving quality as well as committed delivery dates.

KYSOR/WARREN, Conyers, GA Apr. 1994 – Mar. 2001

Project Manager/Designer Engineer

· Planned, organized and executed new projects. Set and managed project budgets and scheduling, prioritized multiple projects and optimized time utilization.

· Created patent on glass front, anti-condensation refrigerated display cases. (Patent No. 5,606,86)

· Fully responsible for design and testing of 2600 series deli display cases.

· Engineered parts for display cases in the form of aluminum extrusions, vacuumed forming, castings, and plastic molding parts to replace the more labor intensive fabricated sheet metal parts.

· Programmed and supported the Bystronic laser machine for the sheet metal department.

· Performed tasks for plant & store planning and plant & store layouts.

· Managed the Custom Product Research & Development Lab. Tested new case designs for temperature, BTU load, and adequate airflow to meet specifications for UL, CRMA, NSF & other health code approvals.

· Designed and set up bills of material on many different models corner cases with different angles per customer’s specifications.

· Sized up coils and selected the components for the refrigeration circuit for the new case designs.

PIONEER AIR SYSTEMS INC, Wartburg, TN Sept. 1992 – Jan. 1994

Manufacturing Engineer

· Responsible for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. (HVAC)

· Performed troubleshooting and analysis of the systems with inadequate airflow and cooling capacities preventing excessive down time of the units.

· Analyzed field conditions, test results, and vendor information in preparing essential capacity, performance, and static pressure calculations.

· Designed and coordinated modification to HVAC systems required for air dryer start-up and operation.

· Responsible in piping design, sizing up and selecting refrigeration components.

· Established system testing and preventive maintenance and material control, and manufacturing, personnel to safety produce quality end items on schedule and within budget.

North American Safety Valve Industries, Kansas City, MO Oct. 1991 – Sept. 1992

Quality Control/Process Engineer

· Responsible for reproduction control of pressure relief valve systems.

· Blueprint problem solving of the parts.

· Assisted the drafters on AutoCAD software in case of changes of manufacturer’s designs and tolerances.

· Inspection and quality control of the surplus valves.

· Responsible for the remanufactured safety valve to a series of test ensuring it meets or exceeds new valve criteria.

· Reduced inventories to moderate levels and implemented total inventory control systems. Accomplishment of annual cost saving of $67,000.00.

EDUCATION

University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri - August 1991

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

TECHNICAL ABILITY

Structural and mechanical design drafting, computer-programming experience. Experience with Computer Aided Design software, 18 years experience with AutoCAD. Design Master), Pro/Engineer, Solid Works, VersaCad, Microsoft Office, Plus software, AS/400, DASTEMP, LabView software, Basic 4. Broad personal computer experiences.

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