Patrick Clayton Email & Phone Number

Winter Park, Fl, Us

• Mechanical Design Lead for IRST21 Legion Pod, Production and IRAD – responsible for guidance and direction of the mechanical development for the program area; coordinated detailed design review of all model, drawings, and documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with specifications and standards • IRST Area Capital Program Lead – streamlined asset management and loading, project tracking and statusing, and long-term planning; responsible for documenting and presenting the three-year plan for the area which resulted in multiple project awards • Guided the mechanical team for multiple accelerated IRAD projects in support of growth of Legion Pod offerings and capabilities; developed and maintained the configuration control and documentation of multiple end user variations in support of multiple demonstrations and test flights • Designed and created models and detailed drawings using ProE/Creo for various portions of the Pod ranging from mounting plates and doors, fluid system sub-level assemblies, and top-level Line Replaceable Units (LRU) • Supported the redesign of the coolant system and pod structure with dual goals of increased coolant capacity and reduced cycle time to support the next generation targeting sensors • Led multiple affordability and producibility projects to reduce cost, resulting in over $100k in per unit savings • Supported nonconformance review and disposition through review and analysis of defected hardware • Provided technical support and guidance to component suppliers to keep projects on schedule and cost • Spearheaded projects within the design group to drive towards commonality across multiple product lines

• Supervised and mentored a team of 3 to 5 young engineers supporting all phases of manufacturing in a low-quantity/high mix, detail oriented factory • Liaison between design engineering and manufacturing • Developed new systems to test and verify products during in-process inspections • Designed, tested and verified new methods of manufacturing with a focus on increasing productivity • Proactively expanded company assets resulting in a 20% reduction in nonconformance queue time • Involved on product concept and engineering drawing reviews with a focus on manufacturability and cost • Implemented multiple process improvements to reduce required engineering overhead

Orlando, Fl, Us

• Created models and mechanical detail design drawings of vehicle structures, component installations, ancillary brackets and adapters in accordance with ASME Y14.5 using ProE/Creo 2.0 • Performed peer reviews and detailed design reviews across a variety of components and systems for sound application of mechanical principles and adherence to company guidelines • Supported Engineering Change Board and Material Review Board through to resolution • Provide conceptual and detailed design support with a focus on “Design for Manufacturing”

• Led the mechanical design, prototyping/first unit assembly, verification testing, and manufacturing of electronic, air recoiled, tether-less training weapons for simulation based marksmanship and situational training• Worked with customers to identify issues, problems, and concerns; then led the repair or redesign of the compressed air controlled systems to address them• Started, organized and maintained the system to name, file, and control 3D models, drawings, and their revisions • Developed and performed tests to verify the accuracy and function of various training weapons• Responsible for vendor selection, grading, and relations• Accountable for project and contract cost and time management

Orlando, Fl, Us

• Liaison between design engineering and manufacturing • Aided the production floor through solving problems and keeping production moving efficiently• Supported all phases of manufacturing in a low-quantity/high mix, detail oriented factory• Documented the manufacturing process to increase repeatability and reduce quality rejections• Developed new systems to test and verify products during in-process inspections• Designed, tested and verified new methods of manufacturing with a focus on increasing productivity• Proactively grew company resources and capabilities to add more offerings to the manufacturing product lines• Led sub-system level testing for multiple systems which extended to weeks in length• Test responsibilities included team management, scheduling, and interfacing with government customer• Testing regularly completed well within scheduled time frame• Involved in product concept and engineering drawing reviews with a focus on manufacturability and cost• Implemented multiple process improvements to reduce engineering overhead required • Completed employee-initiated projects to automate multiple front-end processes to decrease bottlenecks through the design of Excel macros utilizing VBA programming

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Led and completed projects to improve the safety and reliability of a given segment in the manufacturing process. Projects ranged from updating safety rails to meet new standards to designing and replacing a troublesome transfer system with a more efficient and safer design. Gained knowledge and experience on the equipment used, processes followed, and daily life within a manufacturing plant environment.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Worked within Product Definition groups supporting the Gas and Wind Turbine Centers of Excellence. Assisted design engineers with the creation of 3-D parametric models in Unigraphics. Also responsible for preparing models for analysis and maintaining customer value models that were modified per customer requirements.

Using ProE WildFire, designed various components for multiple styles and configurations for hybrid buses. Also, compiled a parts library, complete with CAD models and pdf datasheets, to aid in ease of design for future projects.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)