Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Project Engineer

Objective: To obtain a Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Designer position cr eating design from conceptualization to production. Transition from career contr act engineering to a permanent position within a solid company where I can contr ibute to the success of product development or tool design or both. Do not object to contract assignments especially temporary to permanent. Availab le 22-Nov-2010. Career Summary: Engineer (AAS) / Advanced Mechanical Designer * Highly proficient at Pro/E Wildfire CAD (version 4) with over 30,000 hours Pr o/E experience * Excellent with 3D modeling including assemblies and the use of surfaces to cr eate complex shapes * Intralink since its introduction (last revision used required for Pro/E Wildf ire version 4) * Project leader with materials knowledge providing innovation in all aspects w ithin scope of responsibility (high interest in lean six sigma - hopeful of spon sorship) * Strong communication skills, Global supplier communications (India, China, Ja pan, Germany, England) discussions always result in client or supplier trust and satisfaction * Cost reduction and reliability evaluations that expose root cause issues that limit productivity & warranty * Test & supplier data analysis - Functional attributes of features and dimensi onal stability * Specializing in dimensional and datum structure schemes (ASME Y14.5-M) and to lerance analysis that establish sound baselines for error proof design and cost expectations. * Proficient with use of ASME Y14.5-M (GD&T) always with consideration to manuf acturing and design * Design review reports - conception to solution (very articulate and concise) * Bills of Material creation - many different client systems (main frame & web based) * Manufacturing review reports - order of assembly, assembly fixture design, to ol design review * In formative years (approx. 16 years), have been involved with excellent ment ors who built value into my skills and personality. These industries in precisio n equipment (Black Clawson), fabrication (ITT Grinnell) and electrical construct ion equipment (Crouse Hinds) have forever structured my ethics and the result ha s been a hard working determined professional with an unselfish desire to get re sults. Achievements: * Developed new dishwasher bottom door seal (injection molded attachment) that snaps into assembly and decreases cycle time for Whirlpool (new concept prevente d project cancellation /increased production efficiency and elimination of faste ners) * Completed design, structures and enclosure for 1/2 million dollar surveillanc e camera system; shipped to customer in 60 days for use on fixed wing aircraft ( participated in manufacturing process) for Gyrocam Systems (now a division of Lo ckheed Martin). * High level of success in respect to increased reliability of components assoc iated with Cummins diesel engines world wide including redesign of problematic s eal with high customer dissatisfaction. Worked with supplier to develop new tool ing and trained manufacturing proper application technique. (cost avoidance of a pproximately $3 per engine) * Redesign & Tolerance Analysis of complete Vertical Launching Structure for Na val missile launcher including canister latching mechanism (22 sheet assembly dr awing and 20 page spreadsheet for tolerance analysis) * Development and Layout of complete Naval Electronics Radio Cabinet including all drawers and all components including air ducts and EMI filters for use with

Mine Hunting Robot developed by Lockheed-Martin. Gave presentation to Navy durin g design review for approval. Production units had no issues. (Design lead respo nsibility) * Die Castings Development for Optics Modules and creation of unique fiber opti cs tray - coordination with Printed Circuit Board designers for most cost effici ency for Phillips Broadband Network (Fiber tray was manufacturing hit - no faste ners) * Developed prototype bus bar configuration for Universal Power Supply for Eato n. All injection molded plastic snapping enclosures and field interface for wiri ng to copper bus bars. Very unique structure documented on a 20 page technical p ublication. PRODUCT EXPERIENCE (not all inclusive): Electronic packaging (fiber management and PCB enclosures), Injection molded pla stics (unique power distribution enclosures, dishwasher components), compression composites, diesel engine design (seals, covers, rocker arms, fasteners, fuel s ystem, crank shafts, blocks, assembly issues), sheet metal components, mechanism s design (operator arms for enclosures, timing systems for automotive engines), welded structures (naval missile launching structure, custom dump bodies, chassi s structures) , explosion-proof enclosures (plugs & receptacles, starter and cir cuit breaker, switch racks - 1994), heavy truck exhaust systems, truck chassis c omponents, military surveillance equipment (used in Iraq) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE: Contract except where noted (twelve years s hown) KONTRON AMERICA, Columbia, SC October 2010 - November 2010 Engineer (Pro/E Wildfire 4.0) (6 week contract-on schedule) Responsibilities include solidifying concept designs of server sub-system into p roduction prototypes for first engineering release (sheet metal, die cast & inje ction molded plastics). Redesigned card rail structure and sheet metal structure s for high accelerations due to seismic activity. Air duct design and other rela ted design tasks. Completed design and drawings in six weeks on schedule. Detail s involve geometric interpretation per ASME Y14.5-M 1994. BEHR HEAT TRANSFER, North Charleston, SC February 2010 - July 2010 Designer (Pro/E Wildfire 3.0) Responsibilities include concept development (sheet metal & injection molded pro ducts), layout, tolerance study and detail drawings for cooling module component s and assemblies. Developed innovative documentation schemes which helped improv e efficiency and reduce cost. New techniques passed to Indian technical center. Details involve geometric interpretation per ASME Y14.5-M 1994. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Jackson, TN April 2008 - August 2009 Designer (Pro/E Wildfire 4.0) Responsibilities include concept development (sheet metal & injection molded pro ducts), layout and detail drawings for dishwasher components and assemblies. Dev eloped sheet metal & injection molded product designs which required collaborati on with engineers and suppliers globally and in the US. Tasks also include check ing design drawings against standard practices and database management. Details involve geometric interpretation per ASME Y14.5-M 1994. GYROCAM SYSTEMS, Sarasota, FL August 2007 - April 2008 Designer (Pro/E Wildfire 3.0) Responsibilities included the development of concept, layout and detail drawings for gyroscope camera assemblies and component parts and precise optical compone nts (machined aluminum) used on military vehicles and aircraft. Developed large assembly management plan & mentored Pro/E operators. Details involve geometric i nterpretation per ASME Y14.5-M 1994. BORG WARNER, Asheville, NC July 2007 - August 2007

Designer (Pro/E Wildfire 2.0) Responsibilities included the completion of engineering documentation as instruc ted per Engineering Change Notice. Performed some tolerance studies. (contract e nded due to loss of BW customer) CONSOLIDATED DIESEL COMPANY, Whitackers, NC (Cummins Midrange) January 2006 - Ju ly 2007 Design Engineer (Pro/E Wildfire 2.0) Responsibilities included Project Management, FMEA, design & test. Provided proj ect engineering support for engine components (sheet metal, seal design, bolted joints, valve rocker arm, cylinder block) which involved the creation of improve d designs in respect to reliability concerns. Supplier communication, schedule, testing and plant support. EATON POWER QUALITY CORPORATION, Raleigh, NC September 2005 - January 2006 Mechanical Design Engineer (Pro/E Wildfire 2001) Responsibilities included the design of power distribution system for Uninterrup tible Power Supply for operation in a standard nineteen inch rack consisting of high temperature injection molded components, copper bus bars, cable trough, acc ess panel and field wiring interfaces. Developed prototype design and ordered al l necessary components in less than four months. VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, Greensboro, NC September 2004 - June 2005 Mechanical Designer (Pro/E Wildfire 2.0) Mechanical packaging of many types of sheet metal, welded fabrications and compo site appurtenances. Successfully lead welded vertical muffler support project, r esponsible for design, testing and release. Successfully supported advanced engi neering work to substitute steel components for composite material (SMC). Succes sfully completed transport adaptation scheme for power take off hydraulic pumps. Engineering Change documentation and release procedures (KOLA). IBM, RTP, NC March 2004 - June 2004 Mechanical Designer (Pro/E 2001) Electronic packaging and design of sheet metal server enclosures and associated components. Heat sink design, printed circuit board mechanical coordination Succ essfully developed new server prototype structure. CATERPILLAR, Cary, NC January 2004 - March 2004 Project Engineer (Pro/E 2001) Performed review of technical information on Small Track Type Tractor and create d technical document of the same. Technical document included all critical infor mation at first management review. MORSE TECH BORG-WARNER, Ithaca, NY February 2003 - November 2003 Mechanical Designer (Pro/E 2001) Creation of layouts for new variable cam timing (VCT) design concepts (mechanism s) for three client engines. Developed and completed VCT internal features, supp ly oil scheme, and timing layout for sprocket orientation. Very close tolerances on hydraulic components for a precise mechanism. Perform tolerance studies on r elated components in assemblies. Completed prototype drawings in accordance with ASME Y145M-1994 INTERTEK TESTING SERVICE NA, Inc., Cortland, NY February 2002 - October 2002 Project Engineer (direct position- certification) Conducted and lead explosion testing for products to be used in hazardous atmosp heres Evaluated mechanical and electrical attributes of products to existing US and European standards and listed products. LOCKHEED MARTIN, Baltimore, MD May 2001 - December 2001 Senior Mechanical Designer (Pro/E 2000i) Conceptual design activities of a vertical launching system support structure (w elded fabrication) for Tomahawk missiles for submarine application. Production d etails and tolerance analysis performed on vertical launching system support str

ucture (welded fabrication) for naval destroyer application. Detail drawings wer e all in accordance with ASME Y14.5M-1994. GENERAL DYNAMICS, Woodbridge, VA March 2001 - May 2001 Mechanical Engineer (Pro/E 2000i2) Successfully completed prototype redesign activity of welded structures for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle. Responsible for redesign, ordering material s and coordinating activities at two specific test sites in Maryland. Developed a sacrificial anode system to resolve salt water corrosion of hardware. Develope d insert hardware for fastener interfaces. Developed welding repair procedures f or sheet metal repairs and supervised the work at two test sites. LOCKHEED MARTIN, Syracuse, NY March 2000 - March 2001 Senior Mechanical Designer (Pro/E 2000i) Successfully completed two projects from concept to detail. Led design and detai ling activities under responsible design engineer. Designed a shock isolation pa llet for mobile radar being transported by road, rail and air. First structure w as a welded steel design which did not meet a late weight requirement change. Fi nal iteration was an aluminum riveted structure with intense schedule to finish on time. Designed complete radio equipment cabinet with drawers for use on a nav al ship. Created detail drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5M-1994. Managed la rge assembly and controlled the distribution of work to those assigned to the pr oject. PHILIPS BROADBAND NETWORKS, Manlius, NY September 1999 - March 2000 Senior Mechanical Designer (Pro/E 2000i) Successfully completed conceptual design (electronic packaging) and critical to function drawings for a new fiber optics node. Models were used as controlling d ocuments. Communicated engineering requirements to suppliers. Designed the power supply enclosure, optics module enclosures and a fiber optics handling tray. Al l components were designed for manufacturing and for assembly with a high level of communication with the all levels of internal and external customers includin g printed circuit board design teams. CRYSTEEL MANUFACTURING, Inc., Fulton, NY July 1998 - September 1999 Senior Mechanical Designer (direct position) (Pro/E version 19) Design of welded custom dump bodies (sheet metal) and frames (structural forms) for use on a wide range of dump truck applications. Provided technical support f or welders and workers on the assembly line. Created electronic files for plasma table cutting torches. Created bend drawing for fabrication of components for a ssembly. Managed all engineering data. Created own work schedule with concurrenc e of master planner. EDUCATION: State University of New York, Canton, New York - Applied Science Associates Deg ree / Mechanical Technology