Well Established Mechanical Designer

Robert Cooling 574-***-****

***** ******** **, ******* ** 46530 **********@*****.***

Summary: Product Engineer/Designer with extensive experience in all aspects of mechanical systems development, specializing in cost effective, quality designs.

Proficiencies:

• Sheet Metal design and detailing

• Fabricated/machined parts design and detailing

• Weldment design and detailing

• Assembly drawings including BOM structure

• Operations / Maintenance documentation

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Summary of Work Experience:

• Identify and resolve product deficiencies resulting in 90% reduction in warranty claims.

• Development of custom machinery and devices based on customer’s requirements using 3D modeling software packages including Solidworks, Mechanical Desktop, and AutoCAD.

• Develop new product lines from concept through production including prototype testing, meeting the requirements of sales department and projected costs.

• Reverse engineer obsolete or non stand parts.

• Work with in house or contract manufacturing / assembly departments to produce clear and complete assembly drawings, assist in product assembly as required.

• Implement 3D Design and modeling software into OEM manufacturing operations with minimal disruption to work flow.

• Modify existing parts, assemblies, and bill of materials through the use of ECO (ECN) and MRP software.

• Stay up to date on latest manufacturing methods and work with in house machines shop or locate capable machine shops to produce parts as required.

• Assist in Electrical schematics integration and documentation.

• Locate standard off the shelf parts or raw materials, working with vendors and suppliers.

• Produce operating and maintenance manuals for service departments and customers.

• Provide technical field service via telephone or at customer’s facility.

• Knowledgeable with welding methods and specifications.

Experience:

Atwood Mobile Products – Elkhart, IN

3/2008 – 3/2009

• Design seating components for the automotive industry

• Design / Modify leveling components for the RV industry

Independent Contractor – Granger, IN

3/2007 – 3/2008

• Design and manufacture custom textile automation equipment

• Working onsite at customer facilities to assist in specifications

Robert Bosch Packaging Technology – Bridgman, MI

9/2004 – 3/2007

Design Engineer

• Design and Drafting of VFFS Equipment

• Develop solutions to customers unique process requirements

• Modify existing designs to increase reliability and/or reduce cost

Energy Recovery Inc. – San Leandro, CA

9/2002 – 9/2004

Sr. Mechanical Designer

• Design production and prototype devices used in high pressure SWRO processes

• Assist customers with optimum equipment layouts and configurations

• Develop installation and operation documentation

SIG Pack Eagle Corp. – Oakland, CA

5/1998 – 9/2002

Sr. Mechanical Designer

• Design and Drafting of VFFS Equipment

• Develop solutions to customers unique process requirements

• Assist in the design and modification of multi head combination weighers

• Modify existing designs to increase reliability and/or reduce cost

Benicia Fabrication & Machine – Benicia, CA

11/1994 – 5/1998

Sr. Designer/Detailer

• Design and detail Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers per ASME, AP1660, and TEMA standards

• Develop design standards and processes to streamline processes

• Layout and detail process piping and components

General Electric – Vallecitos Nuclear Center – Pleasanton, CA

11/1990 – 5/1994

Sr. Designer/Detailer

• Design and develop shipping containers and fixtures.

• Develop custom remote handling tools and instruments

• Develop operating procedures and documentation

• Manage capitol projects

Software Applications:

• Design Drafting software: Solidworks, Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD

• Office Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook, Lotus Notes

• MRP Applications: AS400, Micro Max, Made 2 Manage

Education:

Purdue University – South Bend, IN

10/2004 – Present

Working towards Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (23 credit hrs complete)

NEC – Glendale, AZ

7/1986 – 1/1988

Associates Degree Mechanical Design/Drafting

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