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Fenton, Missouri, United States

Senior design engineer responsible for new product development of polyurethane foam dispensing equipment.

Greater St. Louis

• Created innovative pump and valve designs, with patents pending• Coordinated prototyping, field testing, and final product launch• Ensured performance and reliability on new and existing designs using finite element analysis (FEA) • Performed hand calculations to determine stress, deflection, and bearing life• Led a VAVE project, achieving a 50% cost reduction by redesigning a submersible pump• Designed a 3D printed propeller, with 75% weight reduction, for use in an axial flow pump

Greater St. Louis Area

• Created and updated 3D CAD models of valve and pump design• Used finite element analysis (FEA) software to perform structural analysis• Created technical drawings, incorporating geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)• Trained team members in creating models, drawings, and performing analysis• Collaborated with additive manufacturing team to design lightweight components

Jonesboro, Arkansas Area

• Planned, organized, and implemented conveyor systems from initial concept to production• Designed 3D models, assembly drawings, and detailed drawings with CAD software• Determined bill of materials and specified purchased parts to utilize within conveyor systems• Assisted team members with design consistency, modifications, and troubleshooting issues• Consulted with project engineers to customize existing systems to meet customer needs• Revised outdated drawings and maintained organized files of past orders and designs

• Created written Manufacturing Process Instructions for various tasks• Assembled and tested electromechanical components in collaboration with lab technicians• Assisted with operation and troubleshooting of Thermal Vacuum Chambers while performing electrical verification of hardware