David Gagnon
Resume:
David J Gagnon
Strafford, NH ***84
OBJECTIVE: Machine and equipment design as a project leader and/or as an individual contributor.
SUMMARY: Reliable self starter well experienced in designing equipment and machinery from concept through to finished product. Able to manage multiple tasks; delegate; supervise members of project team; and, interact effectively with all functions. Proficient in CAD (Unigraphics NX4).
EXPERIENCE:
2/94 – 5/09 Goss International Americas, Inc
121 Technology Drive
Durham, NH 03824 603-***-****
Project Engineer: Responsible for design and documentation of web offset printing machinery.
Experience Includes:
Led project teams (two to eight people) on design; development; and, implementation of web processing machinery for standard and custom products.
Conceptualized; designed; and, developed new web handling machinery for brand new product lines.
Analyzed rotating members for critical speeds and deflections using ANSYS and Beam 2D including carbon fiber constructions.
Designed and implemented drive system retrofit of existing lab machine. Coordinated with mechanical and electrical contractors and assembly personnel to schedule and complete machine upgrade.
Designed gear trains (using AGMA analysis software) and other mechanical drive systems. Designed linear motion systems. Interfaced with vendors on stock and custom supplied components.
Cost reduced and maintained mature product lines. Supported assembly floor in resolving issues of mature products. Addressed and assisted with field issues.
Generated quotes, proposals, and schedule estimates for prospective new orders.
Checked and created detail drawings, working knowledge of geometric tolerancing and metric standards.
Consulted on new designs; conducted design reviews with various departments.
Specified and designed hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Awarded patent for setting and throwing printing cylinders. Patent applications in process for silicone distribution and automated drive/conveyor systems.
8/93 – 2/94 Thermoforming Technologies, Inc.
142 Batchelder Road
Seabrook, NH 03874
Project Engineer: Responsible for design and documentation of custom thermoforming machinery.
Experience Includes:
Designed automated thermoforming machine for processing web fed vinyl. Specified hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum components.
Acted as customer liaison for the project. Coordinated with assembly floor and purchasing to initiate manufacture and assembly.
1/90 – 9/91 Osram Sylvania Glass Technologies
129 Portsmouth Avenue
Exeter, NH 03833 603-***-****
Project Engineer: Responsible for design and implementation of custom glass processing machinery.
Experience Includes:
Conceptualized and designed glass trimming machine for fluorescent tubes. Conducted design reviews; gathered site/floor plan information; and interviewed vendors for machining and assembly work..
Designed and specified air handling equipment for furnace rebuild.
7/84 – 1/90 Ametek Aerospace (formerly General Electric)
50 Fordham Road
Wilmington, MA 01887
Design Engineer: Responsible for design and implementation of test equipment for the production floor and product evaluation lab. Design of liquid level products for aircraft engines.
Experience Includes:
Designed high pressure leak test station. Specified hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components.
Designed fixtures for vibration and environmental test chambers.
Designed and implemented custom test stands and fixtures for all product lines.
Education:
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA – Class of 1984
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology
Maintained 3.38 GPA
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA – Class of 1982
A.S. Mechanical Design Technology
Maintained 3.64 GPA
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