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Design and analysis of mobile equipment for underground mining using Solidworks, FEA, and classical calculation methods.

-Performed calculations used to qualify designs of Class 1 and Class 2 components of nuclear pressure vessels according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.-Structural analysis using ANSYS finite element software and classical, closed-form solutions formuated with Mathcad software.-Prepared technical reports.

-Created tooling designs, manufacturing planning, costing and logistics for aerospace gears and transmission components. -On one project lowered operating costs from over $25,000 to under $10,000-Liaised with internal and external suppliers to expedite research and development projects.-Assisted in the assembling and operation of test fixtures simulating main rotary drive transmission systems to be installed in military helicopters.

-Designed components and assemblies for injection moulding machines for sale on the global market.-Developed and designed custom options on original equipment for special needs customers.-Assisted in machine assembly operations.-Performed finite element analysis to ensure machine components met stress and deformation constraints and optimised material usage. Prepared written reports from obtained results.-Acted as team leader on a Continuous Improvement project for the purpose of increasing manufacturability of machined and fabricated components. Procedures implemented from project findings provided initial estimated cost savings of $200,000 per year.-Ensured factory personnel were supplied with relevant information and resources for efficient machine assembly.-Assessed technical feasibility of special spare parts.

-Designed automated precision metering machinery for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.-Designed machinery for automated battery manufacturing systems.-Assisted in machine assembly operations.-Supported machined assembly personnel with relevant information and resources.