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Posted:
November 30, 2009

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Anacortes, WA *****

home: 360-***-****

cell: 562-***-****

primary mail: ****@**********.***

alternate mail: *********@*****.***

Occupation

CAD/PLM Specialist. Mechanical Designer. NC Programmer.

Goals

PLM/CAD Management and deployment. Design or Programming Lead.

Prefer permanent career position.

Bio Abstract

25 years as mechanical designer, manufacturing engineer, software engineer, and

manager of engineering/manufacturing, process/ methods developer. Journeyman

expertise for general computing & myriad software applications; Guru for

Mechanical Design, for Styling/Surface Modeling, for NC Programming.

Guru for NX applications, with extensive experience in UG NX customization and

application extensibility and related software (GRIP and Knowledge Fusion

languages). Knowledgeable across various languages, C, Java, scripts, etc.

Expert for NX advanced surfacing and complex packaging; product system

configurators; product styling for consumer products, wind fairings, airfoils, aero

and marine structures; Mechanisms design / motion analysis, rules based designs,

large assemblies. Top CNC skills Multi-Axis (5+) Continuous Path, right angle

heads, machine interfaces, tooling applications. Top skills drafting, illustration,

imaging (Photoshop, etc). GD&T ANSI 14.5 fluent.

Experience

May 2008-Mar 2009

Northern Marine (NMC)

Direct Employment

Anacortes, WA

Marine Designer

Custom mega-yachts. Structures design, primary and secondary styling for 150'

length cruising yachts. Designed and modeled external and internal structures,

drive trains and mechanical systems, composite tooling, FRP, Resin infusion;

compartment design and packaging. UG NX6, NX5, NX4, AutoCAD 2007.

TeamCenter Administrator, overseeing data migration to TeamCenter from native

CAD and previous PDM systems. Process engineering, training, mentoring. Laid-

off, company is now shut down.

Apr 2007-Apr 2008

Rockwell Collins via ATR International San Jose, CA

Sr. Design Engineer

RC assignment #2, Rockwell Collins Flight Controls, Irvine, CA // Lead Designer for

Airbus A-350 Throttle Control Module. On "loan" to RC Irvine Division from RC San

Jose, to support super-rush design project, as requested by RC Irvine management.

NX4, Matrix-One PDM.

RC assignment #1, Rockwell Collins Display Systems. San Jose, CA // Design of pilot

helmets. "Smart" headgear - fully integrated with JSF aircraft. Produced designs of

components for primary product system, test and qualification units, tooling interface

data, rapid prototypes, design integration of sub-systems and components; all plastics

designed ready-to-mold. PC flex boards, harness routing, strict weight constraints,

styled surfaces, high density packaging against highly contoured external /internal

ballistic composite helmet shells. Full engineering documentation on

components/systems. NX4, NX5 Matrix-One PDM. (364 Day Contractor Policy)

Aug 2006-Mar 2007

Rolls Royce Aircraft Engine/ via Miller Consulting

Indianapolis, IN

Programmer/ Methods Developer. (Rolls-Royce -Liberty Works)

Airfoils for small turbines, super high-speed engine systems. Automation of design/

manufacturing/ casting process, 'Auto-morphing' of airfoil shapes, hot to cold,

Automation of Reverse engineering process with CMM data capture, auto-generated

master models. UG NX2, UG/KF (UG /Knowledge Fusion). Short term project funding.

Aug 2005-Aug 2006

Rockwell Collins Flight/Pilot Controls/ via Volt Services

Irvine, CA

Design Engineer

Lead Designer on Gulfstream G450/G550 Business Jet. System/ module level design

through discrete components. Mechanisms design, gear chain, linkages, tight

packaging / weight specifications. Modules included: Throttle Controls w/ thrust

reverser and auto-pilot interface; Elevator /Flap Controls; Speed Brake; Gust lock. Fly-

By-Wire solutions with 'traditional' mechanical feel. NX4. (364 Day Contractor Policy)

Apr 2004- Apr 2005

Goodrich Aerospace / Hoist & Winch Division/ via Volt Services

Diamond Bar, CA

Design Engineer

Design of components and subs-systems for helicopter rescue hoists (fixed & doorway

deployable.) Design and modeling aerodynamic covers/fairings, harnesses & routing

through moving machinery. Training/ mentoring. DFM reviews, Drafting for assembly

and components. UG NX3, NX2. (365 Day Contractor Policy)

1998-2004

UGSolutions, Inc (Siemens PLM) Cypress, CA

UGS Assignment # 3***: 1999-2004 UGS NX UGS PLM (Siemens)

***Continuous Contract Engagements 1995-2004, UGSolutions Siemens PLM, in

addition to 8 years direct employment with UG Solutions.

KBE/KDA SME Applications Engineer, Product Development

AE for Unigraphics UG NX KDA development unit. Key role for embedding third party

language ("INTENT!") --into UG NX as UG/Knowledge Fusion (as deeply integrated

product module) Coordinator all-points collaborative design, continuous interface to

management, design teams, software engineers; Interpretation of customer/market

requirements, continuous update of product design specifications. Authored/task

managed production of product marketing collateral, all sales presentations, demo kits,

courseware for internal and customer training. Over 2,500 hours hands-on UG V17 -

V19, NX1.

1997-1998

GE Aircraft Engines/ UGSolutions, Evandale, OH

Applications Engineer, GE Supplier Support Center. UGS Assignment # 2***

Attached to GE Product Data Definition Group. On-site and remote support across

North America. Hands-on solution engineering for GEAE suppliers. Lead process

design & deployment of first ever production Master Model concurrency scheme for

production; successful supported WAVE based associativity throughout supplier chain.

Provided 'next' level of support for Multi-axis CNC requirements, Unigraphics UG NX

and Vericut. Mentored suppliers on GE Product Data Definition requirements. Data

translation guru. Provided extensive at-site support for critical path part suppliers for

GE-90 engine systems as identified by GEAE Sourcing and Design/Build Engineering.

1995-1997

UGSolutions, Inc, Cypress, CA

Applications Engineer, CAM Product Development (UGS Assignment # 1***)

AE Unigraphics UG NX CAM Development. Subject matter expert for 'next generation'

CAM software, non-traditional surface machining methods, area clearance methods

over multiple complex surfaces, Design of Object oriented CAM 'source code"

capabilities. Master model rules-based fully automatic CNC programming. Performed

part-cutting tests, using beta CAM CNC software including several transmission dies

for General Motors Grinder-less Die Initiative , requiring fully CNC finished body

stamping dies (no additional hand- finishing )

Note: * 8 years consulting engagements at UGS (1995-2004) are in additional

to 8 previous years at UGS as direct employee during 1978-1988

1994-1995 Cadtrain, Inc, Newport Beach, CA

Courseware Author / Instructor UG

Development of courseware for customized CAD and CAM training classes, based on

Unigraphics UG NX.

1992-1993 Cimtelligence Systems, Inc Lexington, MA

VP Development

Directed development and marketing team for re-start of technology company. CAD

and CAPP (Computer Aided Process Planning) software applications products.

1989-1992 Valisys Corporation, Santa Clara, CA

Project Manager, The Boeing Co.

Directed implementation of Valisys Pilot Program on CATIA V4/ V5 CAD Systems, also

on Unigraphics UG NX systems. Highly successful program deployed to wide scale

production in North American commercial jetliners sites.

1987-1989 Hong Kong CAD/CAM Services , Hong Kong

Manager Engineering - VP Operations

Directed engineering and manufacturing engineering for new-start plastics die facility

(24/7 operations & staff of 230+). Implemented 23+ CNC machines, also EDM and

other systems. Implemented Unigraphics UG NX systems, also AutoCAD. Directed

design and engineering staff, trained 40+ as journeymen specialists: CAD tool

designers, CNC programmers, etc. Implemented rapid turnaround methods. Authored

in-house custom s/w developments for DNC, wire EDM programming systems, basic

CAPP system, others.

1978-1987

** McDonnell Douglas

** Continuous Employment 1978-1987, McDonnell Douglas Corp.

1987-1987

MDIS Australia/ Pacific Melbourne, Australia

General Manager, UGS IS CAD-CAM Business Units

Authored start-up plan, directed highly successful new start business unit. Vaulted

Unigraphics UG NX market share market from 0% to 40+ in two years. Achieved

best profit ratio -- McDonnell Douglas Corporation worldwide.

1985-1987

** McDonnell Douglas Singapore

Program Manager - Pacific Rim

UG CAD/CAM channel development. Set up pre and post sales support, marketing

and service organizations, throughout Pacific Rim. Emphasis Japan, Hong Kong,

Singapore, Australia. Trained Staff for distributors and agents throughout the region.

1982-1985

** McDonnell Douglas St. Louis, MO

Sr. Section Manager - CAD/CAM Technical Sales

Managed Application Engineers and UG's Headquarters Office and Central Region

Engineering-Manufacturing Technical Support/Services Organization (pre and post-

sales support - from Florida to Canada) including several remote office sites

1981-1982

** McDonnell Douglas London, England

Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Europe. Relocated to Europe to jump start new technical sales

and support force. Responsible for training 25+ European UG Applications Engineers

as guru level CAD / CAM specialists, pre and post sales. Trained UG courseware

instructors.

1978-1981

** McDonnell Douglas Cypress, CA

Principle Consultant

Provided "next level" technical support to UG's application engineers and software

developers worldwide. Lead "Tiger Teams" for key projects throughout The Americas,

Europe, and Asia. Performing key benchmarks, tool design "benchmarks" and

especially CNC part programming/ part machining benchmarks with prove-outs on

customer CNC tools across North America, Europe, Asia, Recognized as the leading

authority on Unigraphics CAD and CAM. Application Engineer, Sr. Application

Engineer, Consultant, Senior Consultant, Principle Consultant.

1977-1978

MCC Pacific Valves Long Beach, CA

Senior CNC Programmer

Compact II, Uniapt, Split, SAL-11 Assembly language. CNC machine programming

interfaces to shop floor automation devices. (Custom post processors using SAL-11

assembler. Implemented several units' universal (mill/ turn) machining centers and

large VTL's. Authored Family-of-parts programs.

1977-1977 Precision ProductsNorthridge, CA

NC Programmer

APT, UNIAPT, Compact II. 4 & 5 axis Continuous Path axis CNC machine

programming

1976-1977 National Supply Co. Torrance, CA

NC Programmer, APT & Compact II

1975-1976 BJ Hughes Pump, Long Beach, CA

NC Programmer, Compact II and Split

1972-1974 US Army, 101st Airborne Division, Ft. Campbell KY, Paratrooper, Member Artillery Field

Instruction Unit, USMA (West Point, NY), Hon. Discharge

Education

60 + semester units as part time student, 1975-1981, 1986-1989. (Machine Tool

Theory/ Engineering Technology / Economics.) Long term overseas job assignments

with McDonnell Douglas beginning 1981 and 1984.



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