Ryan_D_Zimmerman

Experience

• Senior CAD Designer / Mechanical Engineer & Enterprise Content Management Adaptive Energy LLC. · Full-time Jul 2018 – Aug 2022 4 yrs 1 mos Ann Arbor, MI, United States Head CAD Designer / Mechanical Engineering Team Board Member & ECM Operations
  ● Help design solid oxide fuel cells for customers in several different fields of operation, including Infrastructure, Telecommunication, Remote Sensors, and the U.S. Military.
  ● Create and manage top level 2D & 3D assembly models and drawings while following mechanical drawing standards under minimal supervision.
  ● Create and manage engineering Bill of Materials and other engineering documentation internally and for suppliers.
  ● Create and manage drawing packages for proper manufacturing and assembly of designs.
  ● Log status daily within CAD/ECR/ECM operations and work with relevant teams to drive solutions.
  ● Create drawings and models from written and verbal specifications from the engineering team.
  ● Review drawings with engineering team for completeness and accuracy for Production Release.
  ● Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication.
  ● Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing test, industrial design, and test engineers to meet design and program needs.
• Mid Level CAD Design & Project Management Parker Ionics - Powder Coating Equipment · Full-time May 2017 – Jul 2018 1 yrs 2 mos Westland, MI, United States ● Worked effectively with on-site fabrication shop, parts department, accounting, salesmen, vendors, and customers; Also worked as a two-man team of engineers on a daily basis.
  ● Helped design powder coating booths and equipment using SolidWorks and CAD software, as well as other functioning elements such as oscillators, track systems, hoppers, etc.
  ● Designed powder coating systems for customers such as MSSC, LOC Performance, Prime Design, Amtab, Chemquest, IDP, South West Welding, Eagle Powder Coating, Prism Technology, and many more.
  ● Set up and maintain document/drawing control in compliance with company protocols and procedures.
  ● Communicated with customers frequently and updated drawings/designs based on customer requests.
  ● Made frequent trips to our fabrication vendors to make sure the fabricated part was to print and made to the required specifications.
  ● Managed the fabrication process of all open jobs by making sure each piece of material was ordered promptly, scheduled for delivery, and inspected upon arrival.
• Mid Level CAD Design & Mechanical Engineering US Fabrication & Design (Now Scion Steel) · Full-time Jun 2014 – May 2017 2 yrs 11 mos Livonia, MI, United States ● Worked effectively with an engineering and design team of six to complete projects on task and on time for high-profile customers and renovations such as Comau-Pico, Chrysler Windsor, Chrysler Mexico, Ford, General Motors, Tesla Motors, Dearborn Mid-West, Kuecker Logistics Group, etc.
  ● Designed CAD layouts and 2D/3D models for engineers and customers using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Advanced Steel, Trumf & TruTops Laser Systems.
  ● Communicated with customers frequently and updated drawings/designs based on customer requests.
  ● Utilized knowledge of various engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
  ● Worked closely with other design and engineering staff, making sure everyone is up-to-date with assigned tasks.
  ● Visited job sites to acquire accurate measurements for drawings/designs.
  ● Set up and maintain document/drawing control in compliance with company protocols and procedures.
• Entry Level CAD Design & Mechanical Engineering Atlas Copco. (Formerly Henrob) - Self-Piercing Rivet Technology · Full-time Apr 2013 – Jun 2014 1 yrs 2 mos Wixom, MI, United States ● Worked effectively with an engineering and design team of ten to complete projects on task and on time.
  ● Designed self-pierce riveting equipment for high-profile manufactures such as Ford, General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler, Honda Motor, etc.
  ● Designed castings as part of an assembled bracket system to interface with the robot’s wrist.
• Entry Level CAD Designer De-Cal Mechanical Contractors - Full Service Union Mechanical Contracting Firm · Full-time Jan 2011 – Apr 2013 2 yrs 3 mos Warren, MI, United States ● Worked effectively with an engineering team of four to complete projects for high-profile customers and renovations including City of Detroit COBO Arena, Consumers Energy, Federal Reserve Building, Ford DDMP, GM Detroit Diesel, GM Warren, Oakwood Hospital, and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
  ● Built CAD layouts and models for engineers and customers using AutoCAD MEP, Trimble Total Station, and Trimble 3D Laser Scanner software.
  ● Communicated with customers frequently and updated drawings/designs based on customer requests.
  ● Utilized knowledge of various engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
  ● Worked closely with other design and engineering staff, making sure everyone is up-to-date with assigned tasks.
  ● Visited job sites to acquire accurate measurements for drawings/designs.
  ● Tracked and maintained document/drawing control based on company procedures and format.
  ● Set up and maintained document/drawing control in compliance company protocols and procedure