Design Engineer

John E. Melton

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Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Professional Experience

Shape Corporation June 1999 to January 2009

Grand Haven, MI

Special Projects Engineer – Quote/Concept/Design in house automation machinery for process improvement using Lean concepts and SolidWorks software.

CAD Supervisor – Managed tool designers and plant layout personnel. (June 2000-July2004) Manufacturing Engineer - Improve design and efficiency of dies and special equipment. Implementation of 5S and SPC on shop floor. (July 2000-July 2002)

Tool Designer- Layout and design machines for in plant use w/AutoCAD. (June 1999-July 2000)

Howmet Corporation September 1998 to May 1999

Whitehall, MI

Mechanical Design Engineer - Design machines for investment casting and coordinating w/ vendors and customer. (Contracted through R.D.S.)

Challenge Machinery Company June 1995 to September 1998

Grand Haven, MI

Product Engineer - Plan, design and develop products for Graphic Arts industries, including product costing. Working w/sales and customers. US Patent # 6036423 for Coil Binding.

Howmet Corporation September 1994 to June 1995

Whitehall, MI

Mechanical Design Engineer - Layout and design machines for investment casting w/AutoCAD. (Contracted through R.D.S.)

Belco Industries February 1994 to September 1994

Belding, MI

Product Engineer - Design and coordinate installation of powder coat lines, including product scheduling, costing and customer contact.

Walgren Company July 1993 to February 1994

Grand Rapids, MI

Product Engineer - Layout and design products for anodizing systems w/dual monitor workstation.

Clestra Cleanroom Components January 1991 to July 1993

Grand Rapids, MI

Product Engineer - Design Cleanroom products, working with our customers and sales managers.

Franklin Holwerda Company March 1990 to December 1990

Wyoming, MI

Sheet Metal Estimator - Cost analysis of HVAC systems per specifications and prints.

Amstore Corporation October 1987 to December 1989

Muskegon, MI

Layout Draftsman - Laid out interiors of department stores w/AutoCAD.

Harbor Industries Inc. July 1986 to September 1987

Grand Haven, MI

Production Engineer - Engineered custom point of purchase display products.

Education

Cornerstone University 2006 to Present

Grand Rapids, MI

Pursuing Master of Business Administration degree

Spring Arbor University 1993 to 1995

Spring Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Muskegon Community College 2003 to 2005

Muskegon, MI

Associate in Science and Arts - Math

Ferris State University 1983 to 1985

Big Rapids, MI

Associates Degree in Technical Illustration

Organizations

Society of Manufacturing Engineers 2000 to 2002

Dearborn, MI

Product Design and Automation Technical Committee 9/01 to 12/02

Senior Member

Church Leadership Board 2005 to 2008

Spring Lake, MI 2001 to 2004

Past Board Chairman 1996 to 1999

1990 to 1993

Longford Health Sources 1995

Grand Rapids, MI

Substance Abuse Counselor – Intern

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