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New Bern, NC

Monroe, NC

Design and development of mechanical components, parts, and assemblies for fixed gas detection instruments with explosion proof and intrinsic safety protection methods. Responsible for all Engineering and design activities related to product definition, fit, form, and function (BOM’s, design modifications, Engineering Change Documentation, and Product.

Ft. Mill, SC

Design and development of mechanical components, parts, and assemblies that define enclosures for portable industrial and medical computer products and peripherals.Projects: Smartphone, handheld PDT, wearable computer.Tools: PTC Creo, Ansys, PDMLink, Microsoft Office suiteMedium: injection molding, over molding, IMD, cast aluminum

Wailuku, Hawaii

Design and development of cutting edge technologies and transforming innovative ideas into state-of-the-art products in the areas of renewable energy, defense photonics, specialized optics, and medical imaging technologies. Projects: Hybrid Secondary Mirror Assembly, CompuScope, Solar PV Systems.Tools: Solid Works, Alibre; Microsoft Office suite

Wailuku, HI

Building Information Modeling. Development of designs for compliance with county, building, and accessibility codes. Preparation of schematic, permit, and construction documents. Resident expert and Revit trainer.Projects: single family homes, apartments, single and multi-family developments, commercial buildings.Tools: Autodesk Revit, Architectural.

Chattanooga, TN

Design and development of low volume prosthetic and orthotic devices. Design of components, systems, test equipment, and tooling. Cradle to grave responsibility of products. Concept generation, detail design, prototype, testing, specification, and maintenance.Projects: cylindrical plunger lock, flexible orthotic joint, stance control prosthetic kneeTools.

Jackson, TN

Design and development of medium volume portable power tools. Project leader of cross functional teams. Responsible for initial concept to first production.Projects: innovative new cordless pneumatic nailer, metal cutting saw, circular saws, router, and various cordless power toolsTools: Pro-E, Mechanica FEA, FMEA, Project, Power Point, Microsoft Office.

Kinston, NC

Design and development of high volume dishwashers. Detailed engineering, testing, specification, and coordinating projects with multi-functional teams.Projects: wash systems, sound abatement systems, packaging, and rack adjustment mechanismTools: Catia, Elfini FEA, FMEA, Project, Microsoft Office suiteMedium: injection molding, over molding, machined.

Centralia, MO

Take product ideas from napkin to prototype, specifiy components and materials, and manage entire product development process. Employ concurrent engineering to assure quality, function, manufacturability, economy, and timeliness.Projects: load interrupting device, motor operator for padmounted switchgearTools: Cadam, Cosmos FEA, FMEA, Variation Simulation.

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Master's Thesis: Nonlinear Goal Programming - An Iterative Approach

Bs, Mechanical Engineering