Design, CNC machine, and assemble mechanical systems, automation integration, tooling and fixtures for various manufacturing industries including automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and electronics. https://www.ozarkdesignworks.com/

Designed an automated, rotary based vacuum leak test and laser engraving machine. Designed tooling for various belt tensioners. Selected and installed various part presence sensors on existing equipment. Used SolidWorks for designs.

Supervise, mentor, and assess the performance of direct reports (tool design engineers and project engineers).Assist product design engineers in designing for manufacturing and designing for assembly.Drive standardization and automation in tooling and processes.Assign tool design projects to tool design engineers, track their progress, approve their designs.Project engineer duties as needed. Design assembly tooling and machines as needed using Unigraphics NX.

Designed process and tooling for high speed data cable assemblies. Designed several semi automated machines to replace tedious tasks. Designed several fixtures that were adopted as standards by fellow manufacturing engineers. Collaborated with design engineers (DFM reviews), electrical engineers, signal integrity test engineers, quality and project management. Unigraphics NX.

Problem solving (and predicting) using Magmasoft CFD simulation software to analyze low pressure casting processes of aluminum wheels. Generate and present PowerPoint simulation reports and suggestions to design team. Developed methods to reduce simulation set up time. Designed experiments to learn about heat transfer, flow, and solidification through complex geometry. Unigraphics NX, Magmasoft.

50% design/50% project management. Design of aluminum wheels using Unigraphics NX and CATIA V5 CAD software. FEA stress analysis using NX Advanced Simulation (NX NASTRAN) software. Project management from concept through production of over 30 successful multi-million dollar projects. Reviewed and approved mold designs. Worked with teams from various departments (Test Lab, Foundry, Machining, Paint, Quality) to develop products. Held meetings to review milestones and problem solve. Generated and analyzed scrap reports from Quality Systems' scrap data. Developed a FEA stress analysis method using NX that drastically decreased design time and allowed for a significant reduction in the number of dedicated stress analysis engineers required. Trained other product design engineers in this method.

50% design/50% project management. Design of aluminum wheels using Unigraphics NX and CATIA V5 CAD software. FEA stress analysis using NX Advanced Simulation (NX NASTRAN) software. Project management from concept through production of over 30 successful multi-million dollar projects. Reviewed and approved mold designs. Worked with teams from various departments (Test Lab, Foundry, Machining, Paint, Quality) to develop products. Held meetings to review milestones and problem solve. Generated and analyzed scrap reports from Quality Systems' scrap data. Developed a FEA stress analysis method using NX that drastically decreased design time and allowed for a significant reduction in the number of dedicated stress analysis engineers required. Trained other product design engineers in this method.

Designed HVAC systems from a set of architectural building plans. Work with architects to meet their indoor environmental goals. Inspect physical implementation of the design. Experience with libraries, schools, medical facilities, homes, waste water treatment facilities, etc.