Paul Carr, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Springdale, Ar, Us

Hopkinsville, Ky

Northwest Arkansas

Advise manufacturing and processing facilities on new technology and methods of improving production, safety, and reliability.Design automated equipment, stationary equipment, and fabricated assemblies utilizing professional design software and engineering analysis.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

• Manage relationships with subcontractors and trade partners through coaching and guidance on best practices, safety, scheduling, quality control, and staffing.• Develop RFIs, review and approve submittals, and maintain accurate construction document records.• Conduct site-wide safety inspections, correct safety hazards, and conduct regular safety training.• Train and mentor less experienced team members in technical and soft skills.

Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States

Produce detailed designs and print packages for shop and field fabrication. Continue follow-up with current projects to ensure the customer’s vision is realized.• Develop and foster positive relationships with internal assets to fully utilize the Company's capabilities. This ranges from tradesmen in the shop and field crews, to the owners of the company. • Understand and become familiar with the Company’s capabilities and limitations to provide better customer service to the end… Show more Produce detailed designs and print packages for shop and field fabrication. Continue follow-up with current projects to ensure the customer’s vision is realized.• Develop and foster positive relationships with internal assets to fully utilize the Company's capabilities. This ranges from tradesmen in the shop and field crews, to the owners of the company. • Understand and become familiar with the Company’s capabilities and limitations to provide better customer service to the end user.• Convert 2D structural and architectural drawings to 3D models using Solid Edge design software. • Produce detailed construction print packages for fabrication, and communicate directly with the tradesmen that perform the work to ensure complete understanding of the scope. Soft Skills:• Interpersonal Communication• Team building• Internal Networking• Conflict ManagementTechnical Skills:• Solid Edge 3D CAD• Draftsight 2D CAD• E-Synergy CRM Software• JobBOSS Management Software• Microsoft Office• Google Suite Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Engineering Sales• Provide expert advice to clients on new technology and equipment• Perform engineering calculations as needed to ensure accurate commitments and proposals • Motor and gearbox specifications • Pumps and Piping systems • Flow, head loss, and pressures • Steam • Compressed air• Bearing and shaft loads• Estimate cost, source, and quote custom parts for existing equipment• Reduce customer cost by researching… Show more Engineering Sales• Provide expert advice to clients on new technology and equipment• Perform engineering calculations as needed to ensure accurate commitments and proposals • Motor and gearbox specifications • Pumps and Piping systems • Flow, head loss, and pressures • Steam • Compressed air• Bearing and shaft loads• Estimate cost, source, and quote custom parts for existing equipment• Reduce customer cost by researching alternate sources for materials and manufacturing methods Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

In addition to my Project Management duties, I also manage a key customer account. This covers a broad spectrum from processing manufactured parts orders to coordinating design build, plan and spec, and time and materials projects. All business aspects of the account ore tracked and recorded to ensure excellent customer service and good business practices.Account Management• Estimate costs and submit quotes for parts orders• Submit parts requests and designs for… Show more In addition to my Project Management duties, I also manage a key customer account. This covers a broad spectrum from processing manufactured parts orders to coordinating design build, plan and spec, and time and materials projects. All business aspects of the account ore tracked and recorded to ensure excellent customer service and good business practices.Account Management• Estimate costs and submit quotes for parts orders• Submit parts requests and designs for manufacturing• Track costs, open orders, purchase orders, and estimated lead times• Maintain open communication with customer to ensure timely delivery and quality expectations are met or exceeded• Assist internal accounting department in invoicing and account trackingProject Engineering• Assist in product design and ideation• Modify submitted designs to match manufacturing capabilities• Analyze designs for potential improvements and cost savingsRelevant Skills• Written and Verbal Communication• Cost Estimating• Customer Service• Conflict Management• Microsoft Excel• Outlook/Exchange• Solidworks 3D CAD• Sheet Metal Design• AutoCAD 2D CAD• Sage 300 Accounting Software Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

I worked as a Project Manager on industrial contracting projects that include mechanical process piping, material handling, millwright, demolition, and new construction. Beginning with a bid meeting or simple walk through, I manage my projects from initiation through completion and system start-up.Being with a smaller company, this position requires that I wear many hats. I strive to use my big-picture understanding of the business to help my projects go smoothly, especially when they… Show more I worked as a Project Manager on industrial contracting projects that include mechanical process piping, material handling, millwright, demolition, and new construction. Beginning with a bid meeting or simple walk through, I manage my projects from initiation through completion and system start-up.Being with a smaller company, this position requires that I wear many hats. I strive to use my big-picture understanding of the business to help my projects go smoothly, especially when they involve multiple departments working together.Project Management• Estimate costs and submit bid proposals for industrial contracting projects• Plan project execution and schedule• Track all associated costs from project initiation to completion• Schedule labor and onsite visits• Obtain all relevant licenses and installation permits to include boilers and pressure vessels• Obtain verification on all change orders and track associated costs • Maintain open communication with clients to ensure project completion on schedule and in budgetProject Engineering• Assist in project design, ideation, and specifications when needed• Ensure all equipment to be install meets specified requirements• Identify areas for improvement and develop efficiency improvement plans• Analyze costs and estimate return rates on project improvements• Provide 2D and 3D CAD drawings when required• Interface with engineering department to ensure all project specifications are metInternal Operations• Maintain open communication with internal business elements, engineering, accounting, safety, and manufacturing departments to ensure smooth inter-department operations• Assist in process improvement and safety initiativesRelevant Skills• Cost Estimating• Team Building• Conflict Management• Root Cause Analysis• Scheduling• Time Management• Microsoft Excel• Outlook/Exchange• Solidworks• AutoCAD• Revit• Navisworks• Autodesk BIM 360• Microsoft Project• Sage 300 Show less

Van Buren, Ar

As a Mechanical Designer with Fabrication Specialties I performed machine design work and CAD drafting.Machine Assembly and Part Design• Designed mechanical pneumatic, and hydraulic parts and assemblies with CAD software (Solidworks)• Saw projects from concept and initiation to final compilation.• Produced detailed drawings for fabrication shop, using ANSI Y14.5 standards.• Designed tools and machine parts according to customer requirements• Interpreted… Show more As a Mechanical Designer with Fabrication Specialties I performed machine design work and CAD drafting.Machine Assembly and Part Design• Designed mechanical pneumatic, and hydraulic parts and assemblies with CAD software (Solidworks)• Saw projects from concept and initiation to final compilation.• Produced detailed drawings for fabrication shop, using ANSI Y14.5 standards.• Designed tools and machine parts according to customer requirements• Interpreted engineering drawings to determine feasibility and manufacturing process.Maintained bills of materials for protect lifeCommunication• Coordinated fabrication and assembly process.• Interfaced with fabricators and millwrights in order to determine feasibility manufacturing process.Time Management• Handled multiple projects simultaneously• Prioritized work load in order to meet multiple deadlines in a timely mannerRelevant SkillsCADSolidworksMSOffice SuiteCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMaterial SelectionBill of MaterialsGD&TANSI Y14.5Decision Making Show less

Fort Smith, Arkansas Area

I participated in multiple projects as a member of a small engineering team. These included product and tool design, database modification, SAP navigation, and composing preventive maintenance plans.Product Design, Testing, and Modification• Developed concepts based on specific customer criteria• Produced parametric model of concepts and manufacturing drawings for fabrication• Revise design model per customer needsDatabase Engineering• Used Microsoft… Show more I participated in multiple projects as a member of a small engineering team. These included product and tool design, database modification, SAP navigation, and composing preventive maintenance plans.Product Design, Testing, and Modification• Developed concepts based on specific customer criteria• Produced parametric model of concepts and manufacturing drawings for fabrication• Revise design model per customer needsDatabase Engineering• Used Microsoft Excel and Access to sort and organize information combined from maintenance plans, SAP, and subject matter experts (SME)Preventive Maintenance Plans• Produced and updated maintenance plans for factory equipment: • Palletizers/De-stackers • Packaging Equipment• Combined technical information from OEM manuals and SME to determine maintenance requirementRelevant SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationMSOffice SuiteGood JudgementTime ManagementOrganizationPunctualityCustomer ServiceSAPMachine MaintenanceCADInventorEngineering MaterialsMachine Parts Identification Show less

Hackett, Ar

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Johnson Material Handling, I had a great opportunity to gain experience in entry level project management. From day one, I was mentored on the process of project engineering and given responsibility and freedom to grow as an engineer. Product Design from Concept to Realization• Interfaced with customers, senior engineers, and sales personnel to determine customer needs• Developed concepts based on customer criteria and engineering… Show more As a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Johnson Material Handling, I had a great opportunity to gain experience in entry level project management. From day one, I was mentored on the process of project engineering and given responsibility and freedom to grow as an engineer. Product Design from Concept to Realization• Interfaced with customers, senior engineers, and sales personnel to determine customer needs• Developed concepts based on customer criteria and engineering requirements• Using Solidworks and AutoCAD, produced 3-D and 2-D models of concepts for approval by engineering staff and customers• Made appropriate revisions to design models throughout project timeline• Produced detailed shop drawing from model for fabrication to ANSI Y14.5 standards for GD&TTime Management• Tasked with multiple simultaneous projects• Determined project priority and worked accordingly to meet deadlines• Coordinated fabrication and installation with machine shop manager, senior engineers, and customers' production schedulesOrdering/Scheduling• Produced cultists for structural steel• Mantained BOM throughout project life• Determined necessary engineering materials and equipment for product assembly• Ordered materials, determined ETA, and worked with shop manager to set a fabrication scheduleRelevant SkillsCADSolidworksTime ManagementMSOffice SuiteInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingEngineering Material SelectionBill of MaterialsGD&TANSI Y14.5Decision MakingMachine DesignProcess ImprovementMaterial Handling Show less

Fort Smith, Arkansas Area

I worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern with the Safety Health Environmental Dept in a high volume manufacturing environment. I assisted with multiple engineering projects as well as safety initiatives. My main responsibility was to act as a liaison between the Safety and Engineering Departments, relaying information between the two and insuring constant communication.Engineering• Provided project assistance and contractor coordination, data entry, problem solving•… Show more I worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern with the Safety Health Environmental Dept in a high volume manufacturing environment. I assisted with multiple engineering projects as well as safety initiatives. My main responsibility was to act as a liaison between the Safety and Engineering Departments, relaying information between the two and insuring constant communication.Engineering• Provided project assistance and contractor coordination, data entry, problem solving• Assisted in combustible dust survey of entire factory, coordinated contractor operations with production schedule.• Performed project analysis to determine feasibility, cost, and physical constraints.• Determined relevant information and relayed it between factory departments.• Performed root cause analysis to identify the cause of production stoppages.• Presented safety information to Engineering Department in order to determine safety related design and process changesSafety, Health, Environmental• Practiced risk assessment analysis and verification for factory floor, developed new employee safety training accordingly• Interpreted complex engineering drawings to develop new employee safety training material.• Performed Behavior Based Safety evaluations• Interacted with hourly employees to determine and mitigate existing environmental and behavioral safety hazards• Presented Engineering material to Safety Department in order to identify and mitigate future potential hazardsRelevant SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationPunctualityTime ManagementAutoCADProcess ImprovementMSOffice SuiteEmployee TrainingGood JudgementEngineering AnalysisProcess AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisHazard Mitigation Show less

School Of Infantry, East - Camp Geiger, Camp Lejeune, Nc

I served a 4 year enlistment, which ended 3 months early due to the draw down in military forces at the time. During my enlistment, I worked as an Ammunition Technician at the Marine Corps School of Infantry, East. I worked as part of a small team of Marines that provided logistical support of ammunition and explosives for all entry level and advanced infantry training on Camp Geiger, NC. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, I acted as a working-supervisor. I supervised operations, while assisting in… Show more I served a 4 year enlistment, which ended 3 months early due to the draw down in military forces at the time. During my enlistment, I worked as an Ammunition Technician at the Marine Corps School of Infantry, East. I worked as part of a small team of Marines that provided logistical support of ammunition and explosives for all entry level and advanced infantry training on Camp Geiger, NC. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, I acted as a working-supervisor. I supervised operations, while assisting in daily tasks. I assisted in providing logistical support for $90 Million of ammunition, annually. This fostered an environment of a close knit team and constant "outside of the box" problem solving.Logistics• Planned loads, routes, and scheduled to ensure accordance with DOT, Navy, and Marine Corps ammunition and HAZMAT transportation regulations• Accounted for fuel consumption and time required for travel and loading/unloading• Ensured proper safe storage and accountability of all ammunition and HAZMAT • Performed pre-operation and post-operation vehicle inspections• Supervised and assisted with loading and securing of materials being transported• Coordinated with other departments and teams in order to achieve short and long term goals in a timely manner• Coordinated delivery and pickup at destinations, accounting for multiple conflicting schedulesTeam Leadership• Supervised team of 6 junior Marines• Ensured proper training of team, to include monthly and annual mandatory and developmental training.• Mentored junior Marines, provided monthly, semiannual, and annual performance reviews• Ensured junior Marines maintained professional Marine Corps Standards at all times• Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure serviceabilityRelevant SkillsLeadershipTeam MentoringDecision MakingTime ManagementPunctualityTeam BuildingTeam ParticipationTrainingContinuous LearningCommunicationPhysical Fitness Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

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