● Designed mechanical components for electronic multi-touch control panels within the appliance, automotive, medical, industrial, and food service markets● Created models and drawings for plastic, sheet metal, and electrical interconnect components using SolidWorks● Utilized different plastic decoration methods including in-mold decorating, pad printing, PVD, and chrome plating● Worked closely with part suppliers to ensure component designs were manufacturable and cost-optimized● Performed complex tolerance stack-up analyses to determine required part tolerances● Designed and built prototype samples for evaluation and delivered presentations to customer leadership teams● Conducted DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and design reviews prior to releasing designs● Developed test plans, performed mechanical and environmental testing, and created test reports for new designs● Collaborated with Electrical Engineering to ensure electronics were appropriately incorporated into design● Worked with Manufacturing Engineering and the production line to create fixtures and address assembly issues ● Performed static analyses using SolidWorks Simulation to determine forces and stresses applied on components● Experience with plastic joining techniques such as heat staking, ultrasonic welding, and vibration welding● Knowledgeable of industry standards including UL and NSF● Obtained Six Sigma Green Belt by completing required training and providing a presentation to management

● Acted as Lead Responsible Engineer to oversee the quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables provided by the engineering contractor for a complex, multi-disciplined plant modification● Interfaced with Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Digital Engineering groups to ensure engineering design was thorough and accurate● Managed engineering program created to track and resolve plant issues identified as having reduced safety margins● Developed the preliminary design and budget estimate for a potential plant modification and presented to senior management

● Assisted lead engineer in overseeing the creation of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Facility Flow Diagrams, and Plot Plans for multiple pipeline and terminal sites● Worked closely with project management to provide status updates and schedule estimates● Helped to create design standards document and revise project TBODs● Trained and mentored drafters and lower-level engineers to create drawings using AutoCAD● Attended design review meetings with both the client and other engineering disciplines to ensure drawings were complete and accurate● Performed site walk-down of terminal to field verify information on drawings● Completed Dale Carnegie Leadership Training course

● Performed static and dynamic stress analyses on both safety and non-safety related nuclear power plant piping● Assisted in managing team of entry-level engineers by delegating assignments and monitoring progress● Created schedules and provided status updates to ensure project remained on schedule and budget● Analyzed piping models and prepared technical reports documenting the results of each analysis● Interfaced with design and mechanical engineers to resolve issues and optimize designs● Notified management of major issues and provided recommendations to best resolve issues● Performed detailed reviews and signed-off on the stress calculations performed by others● Created analysis training manual and report template to assist team members and increase productivity

● Designed aircraft structural components in new product development● Modeled highly contoured parts using complex surfaces by becoming proficient in Catia V5● Worked with multiple groups including Aerodynamics, Stress, and Manufacturing to optimize designs● Supported manufacturing through the fabrication, installation, and testing of prototype aircraft● Observed and learned about the processes used to create sheet metal, machined, and composite parts by visiting the manufacturing plant floor● Created complex installation drawings of highly loaded areas● Worked with vendors to ensure parts arrived on time and were of acceptable quality● Completed introductory Six Sigma course and was an active participant on a Green Belt project