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Support the Railcar Engineering Group by producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings. Design and detail train components, layout drawings and bills of materials. Research train car configuration, review design drawings, car data records and repair history. CAD System Management – Update component libraries. Document CAD software issues and solutions. Update GATX AutoCAD system with custom toolbars and menus.

Designer using AutoCAD 2017 and Inventor 2017 - 3D software. Design and detailed rigging plans and elevations for heavy equipment lifts.Along with creating 2D AutoCAD drawings, I created 3D Parametric models utilizing the following basic and advanced 3D commands:• Extrude, Revolve, Shell, Sweep, Loft, Patterns, Sheet metal• Assembly modeling using mates and constraints• Basic Motion Analysis• Created Drawings and Bill of Material

Structural / Mechanical Designer using MicroStation V8i, and SolidWorks 2008 software. Design and detailed various types of Pressure vessels, Flat Bottom tanks and Structural platforms. Review and interpret project specifications and incorporate into deliverables. Created plate stretch-outs, advanced bills, piping and tank drawings per API 650/620, ASME Sect. VIII, ASTM, AWS specifications.

Structural, Mechanical & Civil Designer using AutoCAD 2004. Layout and detailed construction drawings. Site visit walk downs, included field routing of pipe, structural repair and generation of field drawings.

Project Manager for the Cad department, responsible for all projects in a post contract phase. Direct and oversee Cad operators. Project scheduling. Design of equipment using AutoCAD 2000. Checking drawings prior to releasing to customer and fabricator. Design and maintain standards. Onsite inspection of equipment.