SUMMARY
Manufacturing/Design Engineer with extensive experience in design, fabrication and the assembly processes of R&D hardware, with a focus on manufacturing and testing of scale engineering models. Ability to create and read engineering drawings and schematics, work with close tolerances and provide hands-on support. Self-motivated, respectful and loyal team player who is capable of managing several projects and priorities.
Specialized Skills and Strengths
• CAD Programs: Solidworks and CATIA V5
• Machine Tool Operation
• CNC programming: MasterCam
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Thin film coating/vacuum and RF chamber support
• Crane, forklift and EWP certified
EXPERIENCE
Dunlop Manufacturing and Trulok Precision Measuring Equipment - October 2011 - Present
Consultant
• Consulting services include: CAD, Design, Modeling, Drawings, Revisions, Assembly Drawings, User Manuals, Engineering Prototypes, New Product Development, Manufacturing Planning, Models for Web and Graphic Design. Utilizing - Solidworks, Adobe CS6 and MS Office.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (FORMERLY TRW) – Redondo Beach, CA 1987- 09/2011
Manufacturing Engineer 4 2007 - 2011
Senior Design Engineer 2003 - 2007
Design Engineer 1997 - 2003
• Support R&D programs from concept to detail design, tooling and fabrication through completion and testing.
• Collaborated with other Engineers and Program Managers to solve design issues and meet deadlines pertaining to engineering model design, manufacturing processes, procedures, assembly, transport and test while utilizing area equipment and proven techniques.
• Designed and fabricated elements of engineering models with use of MasterCam, AutoCAD, Solidworks and CATIA V5 software.
• Developed, designed and reviewed tooling and fixture designs and processes.
• CNC machining of variety of metals. Fiberglass and composites machining/manufacturing.
• Designed components or major portions of functional systems using DFA and DFM techniques.
• Led manufacturing of a large number of fixtures leading to successful engineering model demonstrations.
• Developed complex layouts, drawings and CAD models in compliance with company, industry and military standards.
• Generated engineering documents to include detailed 2-D drawings, Routers, Bill of Materials, assembly/installation drawings, work orders, engineering test specifications and technical reports.
• Responsible for the implementation of MasterCam into model shop.
• Created materials lists and provided task completion time estimates.
• Procured raw materials, tools and tracked changes using MRP or through approved suppliers.
• Proposed purchase of equipment for departmental upgrades and provided input to increase capabilities, improve processes and quality.
• Acted as liaison between in-house model shops and outside vendors and using network contacts to ensure total manufacturing when other processes such as heat treat and finishing/plating are required.
• Fabricated mechanical parts and assemblies including machining, bonding, soldering, brazing, spot welding, prep and installation of a wide variety of fasteners, adhesives and epoxies.
• Extensive surface preparation, painting/coating and assembly of hardware.
• Designed and manufactured cust...
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