RICHARD J. GAZAILLE
Whitinsville, MA. 01588
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OBJECTIVE: Mechanical/Industrial design position utilizing AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CoCreate and
fabrication experience.
SKILLS: MECHANICAL/INDUSTRIAL DESIGN: Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks,
and CoCreate also familiar with Pro Engineer, Project management, Microsoft Office.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Work Scheduling, Quoting and Bill of Materials
preparation.
QUALITY CONTROL: Non-destructive Testing and Inspection procedures.
WELDING: MIG, TIG, Stick, Brazing, Silver Soldering, plasma, Plasma transfer
(PTA), both automatic and hand held Submerged Arc.
STEEL FABRICATION: Punch, Shear, Brake and Machining.
EMPLOYMENT:
Clarity Imaging Springfield Ma 8/17/09 to Present
SR. Mechanical Designer
My duties were to design new fixtures and redesign old one using SolidWorks 2010
Keeping all documents in order and securing them in the vault (PDM Works) with the
Correct revision and release information. New product development, vendor management, procurement of parts and material and first piece inspection on all parts.
M.I.T Lincoln Laboratories Lexington Ma 1/2007-4/2009
Mechanical Designer
My duties were to design and develop mechanical units and systems from rough sketches and/or verbal
instructions from engineering staff. Perform design calculations, prepare design concepts, Mechanical electrical packaging layouts and finish manufacturing drawings that specify dimensional tolerances, surface finishes and materials interacting with outside vendors and having internal design reviews. Also did any changes including ECO’s. ECN’s AR’s and released designs and models under EDR’s. CoCreate design software was used to develop 3D models and 2D drawings using A.N.S.I. Y14.5, G.D.T.
Currently have an active secret security clearance.
METFAB TECHNOLOGY Warwick R.I. 3/ 2006- 12/2006
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
My duties are to conceptualize design, D.F.M., detail all drawings and assembly's using Solid Works design suite 2007 under A.N.S.I. Y14.5, G.D.T., Electro mechanical packaging.
Make recommendations on what materials and fabrication processes are to be used. I schedule parts, negotiate pricing and expedite part for on time deliveries. I also have direct contact with customers and all outside venders.
SMITH & NEPHEW Mansfield, MA 2 / 2006 (7 WEEK CONTRACT)
Mechanical Designer
My main duties consisted of conceptual design and detailing of medical devices. Using SolidWorks design suite 2005 under A.N.S.I. Y14.5 G.D.T
D.C.I. AUTOMATION Worcester, MA. 1/ 2005- 11/2005
Mechanical Design Engineer
Is basically an engineering group that will take on a project prove it and develop it into a full production model. My duties consisted of conceptual design; of electrical and mechanical devices. Created RFQ’s and worked with outside vendors on deliveries. Additionally, I’ve written assembly procedures and S.O.P. Standard Operating Procedures. Furthermore, all of the designing was drawn with SolidWorks design suite 2005 under A.N.S.I. Y14.5 G.D.T.
BIODEFENSE CORPORATION Lexington, MA. 2004-2005
Senior Mechanical/Industrial Design Engineer/Supervisor
The company designs and markets equipment that decontaminates mail from bio agents such as Anthrax, Smallpox etc... Responsibly included leading and supervising the mechanical design engineers using Solid Works design suite, provided drawings under A.N.S.I. Y14.5 G.D.T. specifications, and worked with outside vendors to expedite parts and cost monitoring. Also, schedule parts for on time deliveries.
Example of parts, such as seals for heat for heat and RF waves, electric components such as power supplies, microwave, ultra-violet lights and heating elements and also a liquid dispensing system inside the unit.
AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORPORATION Westborough, MA 2000- 2004
Associate Engineer/Mechanical/industrial Designer/Project Manager
Lead designer for technology development team performing engineering demonstrations of refrigeration systems for high temperature superconducting (HTS) wire applications. Designed assemblies and test equipment to evaluate next generation refrigeration technologies and electrical test equipment for HTS wire. Design work was predominantly done using AutoCAD and Solid Works design suites. I’ve generated complete drawings from sketches and engineering notes for cryogenic and vacuum systems. Also, managed projects for quality and on time delivery. Expedited projects through vendor management. Assisted with assembly and troubleshooting of prototype systems. I also was a member of the Kaizen team that implemented techniques to improve product and manufacturing process design.
EAGLE STAINLESS TUBE & FABRICATION Franklin, MA 1999-2000
Associate Production Engineer
Optimized production methods, processes, tooling, and documentation. Reviewed customer drawings and specifications for manufacturability. Prepared routings, control plans and documentation to fabricate customized products. Championed continuous process improvements through generation of new process instructions and design of special tools and fixtures.
Process Systems International Westborough, MA. 1992-1999
Senior Fitter, Welder
I worked from complex isometric drawings and engineering sketches for the fabrication of pipe and structural components. Additionally, I also troubleshooted fabrication issues and provide solutions to welding and fit up problems. Also, have a strong knowledge of distortion control as related to metals and heat input… I have a thorough knowledge and the ability to be consistently capable of passing high quality standards of x-ray, dye penetrate, ultrasonic and helium leak test. Also, capable of defining and recommending welding processes to do a given project. If needed I would, identify and recommend repair procedures and estimate the time to complete a given task.
Entwistle Company Hudson, MA. 1985-1992
Group leader / Assistant Supervisor
Assisted in the organization and scheduling of the shops work load, quoted jobs and production planning
2nd Shift Supervisor
Direct responsibility for efficiently running the 2nd shift. Additional responsibilities included mechanical parts inspection, performing non-destructive testing and worked closely with engineers to design and fabricate fixtures and tooling.
ATF DAVIDSON Whitinsville MA 1983 – 1985
WELDER; FITTER
Welded sheet metal guards utilizing Mig, Tig, Brazing and silver soldering processes.
NELMOR COMPANY North Uxbridge, MA 1982 – 1983
FITTER; WELDER; FABRICATOR; PUNCH PRESS OPERATOR
Duties included fitting and welding hoppers, granulators and cutting chambers utilizing both stick and MIG processes. Also, welded both thin and heavy gauge metals.
FARRAR COMPANY Woodville MA. 1980 – 1982
WELDER; FABRICATOR; LAY-OUT
Responsible for welding and fabricating bodies, water tanks and chassis along with lay-out and pump panels.
EDUCATION:
Mass Bay Community College 2001
Received a certificate of completion for Solidworks 3D solid modeling and using Cosmos to do stress and thermal analysis on parts.
Johnson and Wales University – Mechanical design 1999 – 2000
Certifications for completion in:
Mechanical Desktop 4.0
Auto-Cad 2000
Auto-Cad-14
Certificate of completion – Basic Machine Shop
Certificate in Metal Fabrication - 1979 graduate
Blackstone Valley Reg. Voc. Technical High School .
REFERENCES Available upon request