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• Support Armored Vehicle projects from market research through Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, Testing, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) implementation.
• Lead meetings with subcontractor to review progress and discuss technical information.
• Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product.
• Develop new drawings or implement changes by collaborating with designers.
• Collaborate with planners and procurement to procure components for testing. Manage and track components and POs throughout projects by utilizing Excel.
• Collaborate with the Test Team to develop Test Plans and Test Reports for prototype validation.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Develop new products unique to the Sikky market including LS swap kits, transmission adapters, shifters, and handbrake systems. Designed parts keeping manufacturability and quality in mind.
• Designed a handbrake kit to fit cleanly under the center console of a Mustang along with a bolt on dual caliper system to be used to induce oversteer/drifting and as a staging brake for drag racing
• Use a Faro Arm to 3D scan and probe parts to generate CAD models of parts and assemblies
• Produce, update, and manage 3D CAD Models, Detailed Drawings, and BOM’s for parts, weldments, and assemblies using SolidWorks and PDM
• Manage R&D projects and current products using SolidWorks to design and update products while using PDM to manage parts, assemblies, and drawings
• Work with vendors to have parts made to proper specifications and verify quality upon arrival

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Designed and produced 3-D Inventor models and 2-D detailed drawings of mechanical improvements to manufacturing processes
• Worked on teams during Kaizen events to analyze manufacturing processes and develop sustainable improvements to production, quality, and safety
• Designed and fabricated mechanical solutions to issues within manufacturing processes using 80/20 and machined components
• Aided the Machine Design team by operating a mill to machine various parts to drawing specifications

York, Pennsylvania Area

• Developed 3-D Solid Edge models and 2-D detailed drawings of parts, weldments, and assemblies from existing AutoCAD files and OEM drawings
• Designed a base plate to attach a doweling tool to a turbine ring
• Submitted new/revised drawings through the Voith Product Data Management system

Frederick, MD

• Designed, fabricated, and implemented large adjustable monitor mounts for the assembly line
• Learned how to MIG weld along with a deeper understanding of design techniques for consistent quality
• Used SolidWorks to develop standard documentation for old parts, weldments, and assemblies
• Completed Engineering Change Orders to communicate changes/updates to parts

York, Pennsylvania Area

• Developed Standard Operations and Job Hazard Analysis Sheets for many positions in the manufacturing process
• Worked in a Kaizen team to cut down waste and implement new designs for staining short handlebars
• Worked in a team to develop operator procedures for startup, shut down, operation, and maintenance of an intelligent manufacturing machine
• Applied 5S organization techniques in work areas

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Senior

Activities and Societies: York College Men's Basketball Team 2013-2015Baja SAE Capstone (2016-2017): Worked in a team of nine engineers to.

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