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Tracy, Ca

Created several hundred 3D models with linked fabrication drawings of several existing models, working from hand sketches, direct measurements, hard copy files, and old AutoCAD drawings.Recommended and instigated document control through Product Data Management (PDM) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) systems moving the company away from a "white out", hard file, copy and release system. Models allowed laser cutting of machine trim panels saving hundreds. New models allowed the staff to create complete system integration. This included sterilizers, compactors, electrical enclosures, and working decks. Managed design staff while mentoring new hires.

Modesto, Ca

Took field dimensions for new projects. Designed conveyors, tanks, and equipment as needed to meet customer specifications.Created fabrication and assembly drawings and completed with bills of material.Nested sheet metal and got cutting quotes from local laser and water jet vendors.Ordered sheet metal, structural, mechanical, fasteners, and drives as needed to complete.Tracked orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Ballico, Ca

Reviewed customer packages and estimate material and labor costs. Got competitive quotes for materials and equipment and order same. Created concept drawings and layouts for Customer review. Generated shop drawings and nest materials as required for plasma and water jet. Learned Pro Nest then changed nesting procedures to reduce nesting time. Designed custom jigs and patterns to reduce fabrication time. Wrote technical and user manuals for new equipment.

Ceres And Atwater, Ca

Updated and modularized legacy model designs reducing release time from two weeks to as little as three days. Responsible for all Firefighting trucks and tanker designs during tenure. These included the popular Patriot and Patriot "D" models. Designed all fire apparatus tankers sold during tenure in sizes ranging from 1800 to 5000 gallons, incorporating in-house built stainless tanks and United Plastic's first poly oval tank.Managed all apparatus engineering functions from concept thru productionCollaborated with sales to insure customer expectations were met.Generate as built, parts, piping, and wiring diagrams for construction record.Insured adherence to West-Mark specifications while incorporating customer requirements.Designed pump systems to 1250 gpm using Waterous, Darley and Hale unitsUploaded completed units into Jobscope MRP system.Provided sheet metal flat and form drawings for outside shops.Examples can still be seen at http://www.west-mark.com/FireApparatus .8000 gal highway trailer for an Alaskan fire dept. Unit uses a diesel powered 1500 gal Daleypump mounted at rear with heating provisions for -40° weather operations.A 2500 double conical multi compartment highway trailer with center unload valve manifold.Design multiple styles of highway trailers to meet CFR Section 178.320 standards for sanitary, fuel, vacuum. Redesigned the military 400/500 gal buffalo unit to use commercial parts (Liberty series).Liberty 400, 2000 and 4000 gal examples can be seen at http://www.west-mark.com/military

Analyze and recommend customer specific parts on machine and after market sales. Provide technical assistance for sales and service departments. Fielding and acting on questions and suggestions from customers and servicemen for product improvement. Answer customer machine installation and service questions. Suggest and design new options to satisfy customer requirements and expectations.>. Developed three successful feedscrew options for Trine’s base machine.>. Designed all custom bottle parts as sole designer until sales volume expanded department.>. Generated new high-speed machine from 8 ½” x 11” sketch. Sales of 260+ machines.>. Formatted manual Bill of Material system for installation into Jobscope MRP software.>. Hired engineering department personnel. Trailed same to use Jobscope MRP software.>. Produced product parts manuals for base labelers, ovens and options.>. Assisted training in other departments throughout company in Jobscope and PC use.>. Setup engineering worksheets to standardize product design.>. Created technical literature on labelers used by inside and outside sales representatives and managers.

Riverbank, Ca

Supported Engineering staff revising drawings and production standards. Performed production time studies to pin point production issues. Generated plant layout drawings for extensive renovation.Designed and managed installation of material handling system from riveting punch to six-spindle lathes replacing old bulk system.Managed installation of dual 400 ton presses for upset process.Insured production drawing packages carried current design specification.Converted centerless grinder from and inspection to laser inspection with auto adjust.

Associate Of Science, Engineering Technologies

College courses in AutoCAD Inventor. AutoCAD software retailer training and certification in Inventor (3D.)

Associate Of Science Engineering Technologies, Studies In General Engineering, Materials, Drafting Tech