Mechanical Engineer Manager
Resume:
Eric T. Dixon
Hillsboro, OR
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a permanent position within a company that allows the opportunity for growth and new challenges.
CAREER SUMMARY:
* 20 years experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Program Manager
* Highly skilled at developing BOMs and using MRP Systems
* Effectively managed all phases of design from initial concept to production
* Extensive knowledge in best practices and ISO 9001
SKILLS:
* Microsoft office tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Power Point
* CAD Software: ProE Wildfire 5.0, Pro Intralink, Windchill, Unigraphics NX1, Iman, Solidwork 2010, Cosmos Pro, Cadkey 7.2
* Design example: Machined, sheet metal, electro-mechanical enclosures, castings, rapid prototyped plastics, cable assemblies, PCB layouts, injection mold plastics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
Tektronix (Manufacturing Company) February 2008 – April 2009 (14 month contract)
* Worked with database manager to develop process for implementing data.
* RoHS compliant verification of all drawings.
* Met ISO 9000 standards in designing for manufacturability.
* Created mechanical fixtures for electrical and software test.
Intel (Semiconductor Industry) May 2007- February 2008 (10 month contract)
* Designed sheet metal parts for next generation products.
* Utilized and executed standards and best practices.
* Created 3D circuit boards for Pro-E layouts.
* Increased Throughput of new designs by utilizing standardization and best practices.
* Worked with database manager to develop process for implementing data.
* Worked closely with production to produce a quality product in a timely manner.
Boydstun Metal Works (Car Hauler Mfg) January 2007- February 2007 (2 month contract)
* Designed sheet metal and tubing parts to convert a bare semi truck to the front end of a car hauler to be attached to a trailer or be used independently.
* Used Pro Mfg to produce burn programs for sheet metal and tube cutting.
* Managed specifications of truck to weldment assemblies, truck clearances to frame chassis
* Redesign of framework to adapt new designs with old designs and old designs with new trucks.
Bioject (Medical Equipment) June 2006 - December 2006 (6.5 month contract)
* Interface with marketing and other functional groups on the designing of needless syringe.
* Work with end users or customers to ensure technical specifications, conformance, requirements and delivery schedules.
* Work with Manufacturing on design for manufacturability.
* Work with cross-functional teams to complete large tasks.
* Work with technical production teams to launch new products into manufacturing, producing them from prototypes early in the process and through production stability to meet ramp-up demands.
* Created models for rapid prototype machine, to quickly produce plastic mock-ups to be used in injection molded dies for production.
Intel (Semiconductor Industry) June 2005 - June2006 (12 month contract)
* Designed sheet metal parts for next generation products.
* Met ISO 9000 standards in designing for manufacturability.
* Created 3D circuit boards for ProE layouts.
* Increased Throughput of new designs by utilizing standardization and best practices.
* Designed small plastic parts for user interface in computer platform.
FEI Company (Semiconductor Industry) December 2004 - April 2005 (4 month contract)
* Converted all Cadkey, ProE models and drawing to Unigraphics database.
* Worked very close with the Engineering team to set up new Unigraphics database.
* Launched new products through the Unigraphics database for prototype trials.
* Work with Engineering team and MRP team to set up standards and best practices for data handling and input.
Novellus (Semiconductor Industry) August - November 2004 (4 month contract)
* Designed new parts for next generation Remote clean project.
* Created sheet metal brackets, aluminum & SST parts for new system.
* Released designs through the NPI process using ProI and Windchill.
* Worked with technical production teams to launch new products into manufacturing, producing them from prototypes early in the process and through production stability to meet ramp-up demands.
Cascade Corporation (Forklift Attachment Mfg) April - July 2004 (3 month contract)
* Created Weldment designs for multiple parts to be welded.
* Designed castings from multiple parts that were to be welded.
* Released all designs through the MRP system for manufacturing and production.
FEI COMPANY: 1990-2003
Mechanical Engineer Staff 1999-2003
Mechanical Engineer Sr. 1996-1999
Mechanical Engineer 1993-1996
Mechanical Engineer Associate (Drafting) 1990-1993
* Lead designer on vacuum chambers, Ion column integration, wafer holders (3-12 inch).
* Designed system level rack mounted electrical boxes, controllers, sheet metal assemblies, and FIB system chambers.
* Worked with production on the integration of new products.
* Released several complete new designs into manufacturing and production.
* Developed capacities, capabilities, and processes required to meet product process objectives.
* Worked close with production and other teams to resolve issues at the factory and in the field.
* Interfaced with customers and vendors to ensure technical specs, conformance, requirements, and delivery schedules.
* Designed many different machined parts that went into the system level assemblies.
* Ensured database and MRP system conformance with standards and procedures.
* Developed many cable assemblies and models to prove out system design.
* Created design molds for final part generation that was to go into final assembly.
* Work with end users and/or customers to ensure pricing, technical specifications, conformance, requirements and delivery schedules. Work with Manufacturing on design for manufacturability.
* Designed vacuum chambers for the ION and Electron gun product line.
* Initiated and executed ECR/ECOs.
* Created piece part drawings for all products.
* Created and maintained BOM and controlled documents through the ECO process.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Portland Community College:
* AAS Industrial Drafting 1988-1990
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