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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Moon, Pennsylvania, United States

Lead multiple projects focused on product updates, manufacturing process improvements, and maintenance of technical documentation in the railroad industry.Execute complex design work, including solid modeling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and 3D simulations for both new and existing products, contributing to enhanced product performance and safety.Serve on interdepartmental committees to streamline vendor onboarding and ensure that new manufacturers uphold required mechanical properties and production standards.Collaborate with a company-wide team to unify CAD data libraries and establish a standardized system for drawing storage, distribution, and quality control, leveraging Autodesk Vault and Inventor software.Support cross-functional efforts by traveling to customer sites, aiding in sales presentations, and troubleshooting product-related issues on location.

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Developed testing station for pneumatic nail guns using Arduino programming to track shots fired, measure actuation time, and detect failures. • Collaborated with product development team to enhance design and performance of pneumatic tools through iterative modifications. • Conducted comprehensive testing, including pressure-sensitive plates, to determine performance characteristics and failure points.

Youngstown, Ohio Area

• Instructed and evaluated classes on stresses and deflections, machine component design, and 3D modeling. • Mentored and developed skills of mechanical engineering students.

Darlington, Pa

• Designed and implemented automated safety gate adhering to strict safety standards for global deployment in saw mills. • Managed engineering, design, and improvement projects to internal documentation standards• Identified and diagnosed inefficiencies and malfunctions in existing machinery, conducting thorough testing and troubleshooting to enhance overall reliability and efficiency.

Warren, Oh

• Led automation efforts for automated car parking structures, collaborating with electrical engineers and vendors. • Designed and implemented advanced control systems for accurate positioning and safe operation of components. • Integrated switches, sensors, encoders, and light curtains to enhance system safety and enable precise location detection. • Collaborated with architects and structural engineers for optimal routing of wired connections.

Sharon, Pennsylvania

• Utilized Solidworks and a third-party software plugin to automate design of roof trusses for custom building projects. • Developed user interface for inputting parameters and generating detailed drawings, optimizing the design process. • Collaborated with fabrication shop to streamline truss manufacturing process and improve efficiency.

Youngstown, Ohio Area

• Contributed to development of automated case design platform using Microsoft Visual Basic and Autodesk Inventor. • Implemented user-friendly interface for inputting case options and generating design drawings and fabrication data. • Reduced design time and errors, improving overall productivity.

600 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa., 16150

• Designed holding and mixing containers, adhering to ASTM standards for vessels. • Created highly detailed 2D shop drawings and established bill of materials for fabrication.

Sharpsville, Pa

• Created site plans, elevations, and details for construction projects. • Established library of custom dynamic CAD blocks for efficient drafting.

Hermitage, Pa

• Generated mechanical drawings, including sheet metal and building construction. • Revised and updated library of existing drawings• Facilitated the transition from traditional board drafting and reproduction to 3D design and documentation

• Prepared structural and civil drawings based on information provided by head draftsman. • Corrected and revised existing drawings.

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Studied in courses such as: Machine Design, Tool Design, Thermodynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Computer Numerical Control, Robotics

Assoc, Drafting And Design Technology; Mechanical And Architectural Applications

~ Trained in all aspects of drafting and design using AutoCAD Mechanical and Architectural ~ Extensive 3D design with; Crawford County.