Mechanical Engineer with Design, Development, Manufacturing and Fabrication experience. Proficient in AutoCad and Inventor with functional knowledge of Trumpf Bending software. Recognized as a strong problem solver using analytical and coordination skills to create efficient systems. Hands-on, success oriented, and focused on solving practical problems to prevent recurrence.My current experience is in a family-owned manufacturing business where I design new products and modify existing products to improve function and ease of production. I also create custom designs as needed for customers.My recent experience was in a family-owned manufacturing business, where I redesigned parts for improved function and manufacturability, designed a new lock function, prototyped it and validated manufacturability, and compiled all information for ISO Certification of their sliding door.Previous Automotive experience includes vehicle testing and development, procedure development, and product validation. This includes durability and corrosion testing, vehicle dynamics and seat comfort development, creating specialized tests, revising existing tests, and validating marketing materials.Current specialties: AutoCAD, InventorPrevious specialties: Global 8D, G8D, Reliability, System Engineering, Parameter Design, Tolerance Design, Process Control Methods, Experimental Design, Process Fundamentals, Statistical Engineering, DVP&PV, Design Verification Plan and Product Validation, 6-Sigma Greenbelt, Trumpf, Consumer Insight, Advanced Subjective Evaluator Training, ASSET, Vehicle Max Handling, Vehicle Dynamics, Data Acquisition, Seat Ride Dynamics
Listed skills include Vehicle Dynamics, Design For Manufacturing, Automotive, Systems Engineering, and 30 others.