CAD Technician/ Engineer
Resume:
Brien Keith Qualls
Centerville, Tennessee 37033
***********@*******.***
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
I am a technical professional with seventeen years of experience in product design utilizing multiple CAD software packages including SolidWorks 2011, Microstation V8 2010 and AutoCAD 2010. Consistently performs as a team player and self-motivated. Enjoy taking leadship roles and able to work ground-up product design. Handled increasing levels of responsibility throughout career and continually pursue product and process improvement. I also have several years of manufacturing and warehouse experience, including: shipping and receiving, forklift operator and machine operator. My current employment is a Manufacturing-Tooling Engineer at Ideal-Tridon, Smyrna,TN.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ideal – Tridon, Smyrna, TN
CAD/ Manufacturing-Tooling Engineer
• Responsible for document control and current updates on all machine drawings.
• Provide support for Tooling and Manufacturing Teams.
• Efficient with SolidWorks 2011 and AutoCad 2010.
• Efficient with Design of new Products through R&D.
• Certified in CPR, First Aid and CPI
• Licensed with a Tennessee “F” endorsement
Hickman County Public Transportation, Centerville TN
Van Driver
• Responsible for transportation of Disabled Individuals for TennCare patients.
• Provide support for the Care, Welfare, Safety and Security of Disabled Individuals.
• Responsible for scheduled maintenance and cleaning of nine passenger van.
• Nonlicensed Medication Administration Personnel.
• Certified in CPR, First Aid and CPI
• Licensed with a Tennessee “F” endorsement
James C. Hailey & Co., Nashville, TN
CAD Designer (Microstation V8 & AutoCAD 201*-****-****
• Prepared drawings of site, elevation & architectural plans including streets, sidewalks, water storage tanks and treatment plants.
• Research of proposed water, sewer line projects, electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Responsible for research of material cost of special items used in the installation of sewer and water systems.
TENNSCO Inc., Dickson, TN
Engineer (Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD, & Autodesk Inventor 6)2001-2005
• Responsible for deliveries and/or installment of products using forklift and pallet jack.
• Assisted with company sales Rep in shelving layout and job quotes.
• Responsible for testing of products to insure proper weight capacities.
• Responsible for keeping drawings up to date.
International Comfort Products, Lewisburg, TN
CAD Designer (Solid Edge) 1999-2001
• Responsible for initiating engineering change requests.
• Constructed & assembled sheet metal, plastic, copper tubes, etc. components in 3D.
• Evaluated fit up of sheet metal layouts and hole alignments for base construction.
• Installed components on A/C units for evaluation & testing.
• Analyzed & researched material cost problems and audited bill of materials for accuracy.
• Supported manufacturing & tooling with ECR’s and fixture makeup.
• Redesigned new heat assembly for 20-ton commercial package unit.
• Redesigned tubes using Solid Edge Express Route for 2-5 ton horizontal discharge units for China.
• Appointed to research makeup, fit up and testing of 40-ton commercial HVAC units.
Apcom Inc., Franklin, TN
Drafter/Detailer (ProEngineer & Medusa) 1992-1999
• Launched a new numbering system for 2D drawing control.
• Analyzed design to support mechanical engineers to ensure manufacturing ability.
• Constructed and assembled sheet metal, plastic and copper tubing components using Medusa and Pro-E 3D/2Dsoftware.
• Responsible for different components in engineering lab for testing.
• Analyzed tooling procedures and consulted with engineers.
• Responsible for training associate on tooling design.
• Applied knowledge of (ANSI, ASME) CAD standards to ensure accurate production fit up.
Teksid Aluminum Foundry, Dickson, TN
Warehouse Associate 1988-1990
• Promoted from production finishing line to warehouse associate.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory.
• Operated forklift in warehouse.
Tennessee Army National Guard, Centerville, TN
Sergeant 1982-2003
• Retired with 21 Years of Service
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
CAD Software:
• SolidWorks 2011, Microstation V7 & V8, AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD Advanced 3D, Inventor R5, Solid Edge V8, ProEngineering, Autodesk Inventor 6, Mechanical Desktop, and Medusa.
Microsoft Software:
• Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Outlook Express.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Sun Microstation, Nashville, TN
• Certificate, Microstation V7 & V8 Microstation
The Renaissance Center, Dickson, TN
• Certificate, AutoCAD Advanced/3D
Hagerman & Company, Dickson, TN
• Certificate, Inventor R5 Essentials Training Course
Unigraphics Solutions, Birmingham, AL
• Certificate, V8 Solid Edge Fundamentals
Pro-Engineering, St. Louis, MO
• Certificate, Pro/E Fundamentals
Sun Microstation, Nashville, TN
• Certificate, Medusa 3D Modeling
Tennessee State Technology Center, Hohenwald, TN
• Diploma, Drafter/Detailer
Hickman County High School, Centerville, TN
• Diploma, Majored in Drafting
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