Tony M. Rea Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

System design and mechanical engineering for high performance PCBA testing machines and accessories.

In my current role, I create new automation and robotic product concepts which are integrated into larger product systems using Creo CAD modeling and 3D rapid prototyping equipment. CAD models are used for component layout, prototyping, and analysis. Role includes creating detail drawings and revision control documents.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Accountable for creating consumer product designs of consumer audio visual products and accessories on temporary assignment.- Completed several working prototype models of a new table top consumer AV product using SolidWorks and 3D printing technologies.- Participated in DFMEA evaluations for TV mounts.

I provide design and project management support as part of a strategic sourcing partnership to clients in the consumer products, industrial, transportation and medical equipment industries.I respond quickly in this fast paced environment from the request for quote to production phases and create CAD solid models as well as the detailed drawing documentation for die-cast, injection molded, sheet metal, machined and welded components and assemblies.

I deliver product design solutions to the industrial, professional trade, medical device, or recreational vehicle design using CAD modeling, FEA analysis, injection molded part, die cast, or punch press formed part design skills.

Annandale, Mn, Us

I develop solutions for simultaneous projects to meet product marketing needs using SolidWorks, Rapid Prototyping, Injection Molded Part design, Punch Press formed parts, Finite Element Analysis and Prototype testing. I have demonstrated a drive for results by delivering 5 new products to market on time, one of which contributed $350k to the company. By anticipating possible delays, I delivered a product on time inspite of last minute packaging quality issues. I also delivered a consumer electronic prototype, which required 5 functioning prototypes to be delivered within an eight week time frame. The product was designed, produced with rapid printing technology, assembled with a functioning printed circuit board and delivered 3 days ahead of schedule.

Within an AS9100 Quality System, I provided supervision, project management and mechanical design analysis to the Engineering department in addition to support of the Quality Control and Production departments. * Maintained AS9100 quality standards through daily review of product engineering change orders for tolerance agreement, bill of material completeness, and drawing accuracy. * Maintained engineering product documentation within an MRP inventory control system.* Used troubleshooting skills to correct assembly issues on production floor.* Generated new design concepts through use of Solidworks, which produced a custom gear train, laboratory test fixtures and specific production tooling.* Supervised project tracking of three designers supporting sales and engineering to maintain production schedules and quality standards.

I took an opportunity during this period to build CAD skills in two popular CAD platforms, PTC Creo and SolidWorks, kept connected to my industry and grew my network through trade shows and job transition groups, learned new techniques such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Stack-up analysis, Lean Manufacturing fundamentals and was introduced to med-device through a Medical Device fundamentals seminar.

St Paul, Mn, Us

Provided design, development and technical support to internal design team and external customers with in-lab modifications.* Presented development results to team in design review meetings to initiate project decisions to improve product features to meet customer expectations. * Directed mechanical designer(s) to create drawing changes and capture updated design features for drawing package.* Led custom equipment project with outside machine builder to design and build equipment, which recaptured $500K of competitive business from O.E.M. vehicle manufacturers. * Redesigned subassembly including detail drawings, electrical schematic, wiring diagram, PLC programming and prototype as an in-field replacement solution for obsolete component.* Provided detail design, modeling, prototype parts RFQ, ordering, model assembly and validation testing of commercialized machine, to support industrial sales.* Reduced commercialization lead-time by providing detail drawings, user manual detail, product safety analysis and QC specifications for successful transfer of project to manufacturing control.* Validated preproduction product features and function at customers site before release to manufacturer.

I assisted as needed with overall operations in machine shop to improve efficiency of component flow through remanufacturing process. I also created and implemented a PC based log system to track type, quantity and location of components within the process. I conducted operator training on machining equipment, which improved operator throughput by demonstrating efficient part staging, setup and reducing wasted motion. I also led special projects such as production layout changes, equipment installs and repairs.* Implemented process changes/improvements, * Managed special projects, * Provided operator training

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

I supported the development of a finite element analysis model to study the change in stress of a polymer component subject to a given deflection. I used a solid modeling CAD program to model and constrain the part and ANSYS finite element program was used to calculate and display the stress levels on the part surface.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Lean Mfg Cert., Medical Device Fundamentals Cert.

A.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology