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Profile A versatile PRINCIPAL DESIGNER with strong Design/Engineering and CAD/Parametric CAD
background. Far-reaching experience encompassing designing, engineering, programming, problem solving, training, and standardizing in experimental and production projects. Proven ability under deadline to expedite design projects from initial request to plant readiness. Well organized with good communication skills.
Key Strengths
> Pro-E 14.5 Yrs To Wildfire 3.0, Blank Sheet Part/Assembly Design, > Mechanical/Electrical Assembly Design To
Movement Mechanism Design, Molded Part Design, Sheetmetal 2000 – 4000+ Parts With Nested Sub-Assemblies
> Experienced in Intralink, SAP, and PDMLink 9.0 Vault Softwares > Anvil 5000, Cadra, and CATDS Parametric CAD
> Mechanical Design/Mold Engineering
Experience DIEBOLD, INC., North Canton, Ohio – (Contract) Oct. 23, 2008 To Apr. 30, 2009
> Design modification and detailing of the Enhanced Note Accepter (Raptor) assembly and sub-assemblies in
Wildfire 3.0 and Intralink 3.4 ( a 3+ gig, several 1000 part, stacked cash note counter and validator for automatic depositing into a dual cassette stacker in the safe below).
> preparation of illustration assemblies of the accepter and cassette stacker to create desired views for technical writers for maintenance and repair instruction manuals.
> some testing and assembling done also.
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC., Orrville, Ohio – (Contract) Feb. 12, 2007 To Sept. 12, 2008
> Design, assembly, and detail of cab and engine assemblies/parts for the 246 Material Handler to be marketed by JLG and CAT.
> Daily use of Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 and 3.0 along with PDMLink 9.0 for management of all documentation.
> Trained in aPriori cost management software for realtime Pro-E part and weldment cost reduction.
MOEN INCORPORATED, North Olmsted, Ohio – (Contract) July 31, 2006 To Feb. 9, 2007
> Design, assembly, and detail of 2-handle faucet modules, handles, and valve bodies using cast, forged, SLA, and machined parts of zinc, brass, copper, and assorted plastics for cost reduction of existing lines.
> Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 used for all design with SAP Vault Software for storage of all Pro-E output.
DIEBOLD, INC., 818 Mulberry, Canton, Ohio – (Contract) Feb. 27, 2006 To July 28, 2006
> Design, assembly, and detail of indoor ATM Station facade, air-transfer, and monitor support structures in
Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 with Intralink
> Detailing of 2, 4, and 5 drawer multi-length/width/height combination lock security drawers for U.S. Gov.
applications.
HOTTLE & ASSOC., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Mechanical Designer May 9, 2005 To Feb. 1, 2006
> Model and detail calender heating assemblies in Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 and Cadra (Inch and Metric for Goodyear).
> Model and detail a tire bead-wire feeder assembly for automated wire measuring, cutting, and placement on green tires in assembly lines requiring strict use of Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 Metric for Goodyear.
> Model and detail parts and assemblies for green tire material assembly line extrusion/cutting/processing/windup in Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 and Cadra (Inch and Metric for Goodyear).
DIEBOLD, INC., North Canton, Ohio – (Contract) Mar. 8, 2005 To May 5, 2005
> Document modification of a Wells Fargo cash cassette to 2 different smaller sizes using previous and newly designed parts and assemblies with Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 modeling/detail and also digital photo Pro-E drawings all placed in Pro-E Intralink.
KASE EQUIPMENT CORP., Valley View, Ohio – Mechanical Engineer July 17, 2003 To Feb. 11, 2005
> Redesign 2 existing, unused printing machines to pick, print, and stack. 008 in. thick polyethylene egg cartons.
> original design in Autocad14 was corrected, converted to, and completed in Pro-E 2000i by me personally.
> blank sheet designed the carton restacker, stack lift table, and corona discharge lid treatment assemblies.
> redesigned the existing rotary feeders adding internally cammed pick and place slides.
> developed 3 redesigns of the 18 ft. printer slide table to match original carton design and later changes.
> designed all safety enclosures with service doors and transparent lexan.
> carton and mechanism movement tested in Pro-E for function, timing, clearance, and alignment.
> supervised proper assembly and did 3+ months of the initial disassembly, modification, new part re-assembly, and testing on the shop floor.
> blank sheet designed alternative vertical screw feeders for highly variable, difficult to unnest cartons in Pro-E
2000i with the aid of a 2nd engineer working in Autocad14.
> Blank sheet design in Pro-E 2000i of an ultraviolet curing oven for large plastic containers, 30 liter pails, etc.
> created an 18 ft. long motorized internal conveyor.
> designed adjustable mounting for left and right 150 w/cm ultraviolet lights with attached reflectors to form an high ambient light tunnel.
> created a cushioned, air cylindered, open/close mechanism for the lamps internal shutters.
> blank sheet designed a doubled walled, convection cooled, doored enclosure with sheltered mounts for electronics and blowers with venting and ultraviolet shielding.
> Supervised detailers for drawings, bills of materials, and parts ordering accounting for 25% of that needed in the
Printer and the UV Oven Projects and personally supplied the rest myself.
> Constantly reviewed part purchase and manufacturing processes to cut cost, complexity, and time.
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS, Mayfield Village, Ohio - (Contract) May 8, 2003 To June 20, 2003
> Model and detail spacer-dampers in aluminum and rubber for 2 to 6 conductor high voltage cross-country power transmission lines with Pro-E 2001.
> Model and detail insulators and other assorted power transmission products in Pro-E 2001.
DIEBOLD, INC., North Canton, Ohio - Principal Designer May 12, 1997 To Feb. 28, 2003
(Contract) 4.5 Yrs (Direct) 1.4 Yrs
> Involved in initial blank sheet design/redesign of 60 percent of latest ATM upgrade in Pro-E 2001.
> this included internal sheetmetal structure, moving parts, plastic injection molded parts, and cash cassettes with their mechanisms.
> very involved in the envelope dispence/deposit sub-assembly design from initial prototypes to final multiple assembly versions for variable ATM installation layouts.
> included on patents.
> Included in the design of the second version of the Diebold cash recycler from initial test assemblies to the final prototypes in Pro-E Versions 17.0 thru 2000i and 2000i squared.
> designed parts, sub-assemblies, and main assemblies
> designed and timed internal cams for positive pick/place of cash
> included on patents.
> worked on cash cassette design.
> Helped erase drawing backlog of first version of Diebold cash recycler.
> created 12-18 drawings per day.
> toleranced existing assemblies.
> prepared injection molded parts for molding.
> Involved in lab testing and prototype modification as needed as well as supplier information/problem solving.
AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC., Streetsboro, Ohio Mar. 22, 1995 To May 9, 1997
(Contract)
> Design, Assembly, and Bills of Material for counting, sorting, printing, and bagging machinery;
mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic using Pro/E Versions 14.0 -16.0 plus Sheetmetal and Cabling.
> Projects include electrical assemblies, heatsinks, p.c. board fitments, adjustable mounting stands, pneumatic accumulators, eye sensor assemblies, castings, sheetmetal, weldments, piping, plastic covers, and printers.
> Cooperated with manufacturing to cut cost, complexity, and time.
> Successfully increased part commonality among numerous machine assemblies.
> Organised the Accu-Count prototype into 11 properly related and modifiable sub-assemblies for ease of design and manufacturing.
MARINE MECHANICAL CORPORATION, Euclid, Ohio (Contract) Oct. 3, 1994 To Mar. 21, 1995
> Design, engineer, detail plastic parts for injection molding using Pro-E Version 13.0 for the Westinghouse
"Power Port" portable AC-DC rechargeable power supply unit.
> Design, engineer, detail aluminum extruded heat sinks, control panels, and bottom panels for structure and mounting of circuit boards using Pro/Engineer. Model printed circuit boards for testing assembly fit.
> Revise, detail stainless steel parts for nuclear control rod mechanisms and their test autoclaves.
MICHELIN TIRE CORPORATION, Akron, Ohio –Cad Engineer 1981 - 1994
Formerly Uniroyal Goodrich And BFGoodrich Tire Co.,
CAD ENGINEER - EXPERIMENTAL MOLDS 1989-1994
> Design/develop approximately 40 experimental molds annually including IMSA and light truck racing, Porsche
O.E., all passenger, and some heavy duty resulting in substantial reduction of redraws, errors, and scrap.
> CATDS (Computer Aided Tread Design System) used for tread and mold back design with Anvil 4000and 5000
used for all mold lettering design and documentation 1983 thru 1994.
> Handle problem calls, submit project bids, and field scheduling questions while manager absent 30% of time.
> Create/teach Parametric Systems and Mold Design Methods class to 9 individuals. 2-fold results: 1) Original materials and plans available for future classes; 2) Individuals were brought to acceptable level of proficiency.
> Resolved communication and engineering problems among plants, departments, and vendors in U.S. and
Canada. Improved mold delivery time by 33% while enhancing interrelations.
CAD ENGINEER - PRODUCTION AND EXPERIMENTAL MOLDS 1986-1989
> Design master letters including new production bevel style and develop entire sidewall lettering layouts.
Reduced drawing and vendor error yielding on-time delivery and less scrap.
> Initiated and planned prototype computerized mold certification system. Implemented in seven manufacturing facilities, resolving massive errors and confusion.
> Decreased redraws and problem calls from vendors by assuming supervision for lettering drawing accuracy.
Education Bachelor of Science Geology, Minor Hours Chemistry and Botany; Kent State University
Pro-E Basic Solids Modeling Training; Experience with Assembly, Sheetmetal, Molded Parts, Mechanism Movement
Pro-E Version 13.0 thru Wildfire 3.0 with Intralink, SAP, and PDMLink Training and Experience, aPriori Training
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