Mechanical Design Engineer
Current
Elkton, Md
• Led technical project to investigate the causes of a polymer processing difficulty and determine practical methods of eliminating the processing challenge.• Led capital project teams to investigate, design, purchase, install, and document new, ergonomically improved, maintenance and production equipment.• Developed specifications, approved design, validated, and documented $3 million custom production equipment as Lead Mechanical Engineer.• Perform FEA, FlexPDE modeling, and other… Show more • Led technical project to investigate the causes of a polymer processing difficulty and determine practical methods of eliminating the processing challenge.• Led capital project teams to investigate, design, purchase, install, and document new, ergonomically improved, maintenance and production equipment.• Developed specifications, approved design, validated, and documented $3 million custom production equipment as Lead Mechanical Engineer.• Perform FEA, FlexPDE modeling, and other calculations to help refine specifications for new production equipment.• Create 3D models and detailed mechanical drawings for new and existing polymer processing equipment modules and components.• Troubleshoot and perform root cause and risk analyses for production equipment in order to determine appropriate course of action to prevent injury, improve effectiveness, and ensure continued reliability.• Generate and present content as well as facilitate discussion for technical communications and diversity awareness programs to broad audiences. Show less