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Designed tooling and equipment for automotive and aerospace industries. Mold design included vacuum, compression, and foam injection. Trimming fixtures were designed for both robotic WaterJet and CNC routing. Developed final assembly fixtures for Tier 1 interior automotive suppliers. Designs included hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical features. Finished fixtures included PLC controller to verify product compliance by means of vision systems, inductive, laser, and capacitive sensing.

Miamisburg, Oh, Us

Developed and prepared 3D models and drawings using Catia V5. Utilizing advanced surfacing techniques in the Generative Shape design workbench, models were created for products ranging from industrial AC motors to fully detailed diesel engines.

Sharonville, Ohio, Us

Lead for all Engineering disciplines including: lean manufacturing, mechanical design, and quality control. Managed final assembly associates and production tasks. Developed assembly lines and sub assembly work cells. Technical lead for robotic welding cell. Designed custom mechanical assemblies using Autodesk Inventor. Implemented quality control standards as well as engineering control standards.

Plaisir, Fr

Managed a team of Tool Design Engineers. Developed department standard practices to ensure the highest quality tool designs possible. Reviewed and approved all design packages prior to tool fabrication. Scheduled and tracked all design efforts for the entire department. Was responsible for developing tool quotes and lead times. Reviewed upcoming projects to determine tooling requirements. Worked with Program Management and Manufacturing Engineers throughout the lifetime of the program. Led and participate in several Lean activities to improve departmental and company wide processes.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Created accurate 3D Building Information Models with 3D design software. Converted and prepared files for upload to company website and Autodesk Seek. Processed Engineering Change Orders, and participated in engineering design review meetings.

Trafford, Pa, Us

Designed complex mechanical assemblies for manufacture of high voltage electrical equipment. Prepared custom engineering drawings according to customer requirements. Created 3D models, processed Drawing Change Requests, and detail new parts.

Projects ranged from model making to product design with a wide range of disciplines. Clients included Cleaveland/Price, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Pittsburgh Port Authority, and Heinz History Center. Tasks included creating concept sketches, 3D computer models, rapid prototypes, as well as managing and supervising project development and final installations.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Assisted students with product design and fabrication processes. Programmed and ran rapid prototyping machines (3D Printers, Laser Cutters, CNC equipment).