Work Experience

Research/Product Development Engineer LR Dynamics | 2020-Present

Currently a Product Development and R&D Engineer working on winches and safety straps for gymnasium/stage applications.

Developed product improvements across existing products through design changes, process improvements, material reductions, and alternative component selection.
Worked directly with on-site manufacturing and assembly groups to develop process and product improvements across the company - implementing Lean 5S, 8 wastes, and Shingo principles.
Used SolidWorks to design: sheet metal, laser cut, machined, and plastic injection molded parts.
Implemented GD&T on multiple preexisting cast and machined parts to improve quality.
Rapid prototyping using FDM and SLA 3D printing to validate designs.
Implemented SolidWorks PDM and created an ECO process for version control and history tracking.
Performed over a dozen immediate cost reduction focused improvement projects with saving up to 50% in material and process costs and moved multiple manufacturing processes to internal or domestic suppliers.
Completed a 16-month-long project to change a component from a bent/welded sheet metal part to a plastic injection molded part saving $150k annually as well as reducing assembly time by half.
Moved injection molded components to 3D printing saving 90% ($6.27 to $0.61) on multiple parts.
Improved assembly line processes by creating an automated end-of-assembly-line tester, doubling throughput and moving to one-piece flow to further improve overall productivity.
Worked on a team to design multiple test fixtures from small key-switch cycle testing to a 20’ tall electric winch cycle tester using Arduinos and Siemens PLCs for automation.

Project Engineer FLSmidth | 2018-2020

Worked as a Project Engineer for milling equipment for mining.

Mechanical and Project Engineer on 6 major Engineer-to-Order (ETO) projects for 12 Ball and SAG mills as well as dozens of smaller wear-part and R&D projects worldwide.
Primarily work in SolidWorks to create new models, large mechanical assemblies, and drawings with Enovia (PDM) usage for document control.
Part of an engineering R&D team developing new mill sealing arrangements using Polyurethane components that have been installed and revised across multiple mills - success has led to further R&D projects in the same area.
Interact daily with clients, project managers, other engineering groups, sub-suppliers, senior engineers, and multiple drafting teams to ensure efficient year long project execution and delivery of over 100 engineering documents each.
Support sales and customer support teams to answer technical questions and create proposals.
Evaluate international standards against internal design standards to ensure designs meet project requirements.
Create engineering schedules and identify issues early to ensure project commitments are met.
Monitor engineering budget use and issue Engineering Change Orders (ECO) outlining costs and project impacts.
Resolve manufacturing and installation issues with tracking through detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
Complete reviews of all detail drawings, assemblies, parts lists, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID/C&ID), and tools needed for installation and commissioning before release.
Prepare general engineering calculations and reports using SolidWorks, Mathcad, and Excel.
Work primarily in SolidWorks and Enovia PDM with minor AutoCAD 2D Mechanical work – other software includes Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Skype.

Design Engineer Intern Ovivo | 2018

Designed municiple water clarifiers and thickeners, and assisted with retrofitting equipment to exisiting systems.

Primarily work in Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software – experience using parametric modeling, working with large assemblies, sheet metal, bolted connections, and frame generator, drafting, parts list generation, and GD&T.
Design and create new 3D models for large municipal water clarifier assemblies including truss and beam walkways, walkway platforms, piping, truss rake arms, skimmers, and center cages.
Correct and redesign existing 3D models while maintaining existing relationships and parametric dimensions.
Create detailed mechanical assemblies and part drawing packages for large water clarifier tank mechanisms.
Worked with overseas drafting teams to consistently reduce the time it took to complete project drawing packages from approximately 3 weeks to 1 week by implementing drafting training sessions.
Select, design and prepare fasteners lists and Bills of Materials (BOM) for large assemblies.
Experience using Autodesk Vault (PDM) to create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to control releases and revisions.
Work with fabricators and customers to meet design specifications and answer questions in a timely manner.
Visit customer facilities to assist with structural inspections, measuring, and assembly of clarifiers.

Engineer Intern Colmek | 2017-2018

Worked with engineers to develop AS9102 inspection procedures and testing for rugged military electrical systems.

Assisted with initial product conception and design ideas.
Researched regulations and standards for military applications.
Written detailed manufacturing instructions for several navy computer systems manufactured by Colmek.
Written and executed engineering change orders(ECOs) when needed.
Created mechanical drawings from CAD models using SolidWorks.
Updated existing CAD models using SolidWorks.
Written usage and specification manuals for Colmek's Thermite rugged computer systems.
Tested and documented performance of computer and power systems before shipping.
Troubleshot and repaired various electrical systems either from RMAs or failure during initial testing.
Performed cost analysis on RMAs and maintenance procedures as well as identified any EOL or difficult to find components.
Created detailed Aerospace Standard First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in compliance with AS9102:
Review all assembly components and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy.
Check all components for valid Certificates of Conformance (CofCs) from manufacturers.
Verify that all measurements and other values listed on drawings are within tolerances.