Mechanical Designer
Current(Contracted August, 2011 - February, 2013) – Use SolidWorks 2011 thru 2019 to create and modify models and drawings of conveyor assemblies for automated storage and retrieval systems. Create Excel bill of material lists exported from SolidWorks drawings. Use AutoCAD to create system installation drawings, exported attributes to create bill of materials. Perform peer reviews of colleague’s work. Find mechanical solutions to improvements requested. Continual improvement to department productivity, including macros and templates. Assisted in the maintenance of Enterprise PDM settings.Notable Projects:- Redesigned the standard profile check design using 80/20 extruded profiles instead of a welded frame. This change increased versatility and allowed for easier adjustment in the field- Redesigned profile check again to be dynamic. Working with the controls department, the profile check was revised to no longer require the pallet to stop to check its dimensions. - Update, create and maintain SolidWorks macros.- Create and maintain dynamic AutoCAD blocks with attributes.- Update and maintain forms with macros to retrieve information from ERP system.- Create and maintain semi-automatic conveyor peer review process to improve accuracy and reduce time.