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I specializes in taking ideas from concept to production. I do this by evaluating the clients' design ideas to determine the feasibility, cost, and manufacturing requirements of each project. I can also assist in developing the tooling needed to manufacture the final product. Currently, I uses CATIA V5, SolidWorks, and Inventor to innovate designs.

Experience

  • CAD Designer/Drafter/3D Modeler 3D Design Solutions · Self-employed Jul 2022 – Present 2 yrs 6 mos Palm Bay, FL, United States • Using CATIA V5, Solidworks, or Inventor for new product development,
    advanced surfacing, solid modeling, and prototyping.
    • Prepare models and detail drawings from simple to complex assemblies, subassemblies, and parts to customer specifications.
    • Work closely with customer to incorporate all requirements into a design including GD&T
  • CAD Modeler Mainstream Engineering · Full-time Jun 2020 – Jun 2022 2 yrs Rockledge, FL, United States ● Work with engineers on all phases of product development for DOD, NASA, and the private sector.
    ● Prepare manufacturing drawings utilizing GD&T
    ● Develop 3D CAD models (including parts and complex assemblies)
    ● Prepare product specification sheets and quality assurance documents
  • CAD Designer BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) · Full-time Apr 2008 – Apr 2020 12 yrs Palm Bay, FL, United States ● Design & develop new marine vehicle architectures.
    ● Coordinate parts development with offsite facilities.
    ● CNC Router programmer / operator.
    ● Lead operator of 3D scanner.
    ● Created class A 3D surfaces from scans for manufacturing.
    ● Build prototypes and prepare presentations for design reviews
  • Product Designer Miniature Precision Components Inc · Full-time Oct 2005 – Apr 2008 2 yrs 6 mos Walworth, WI, United States ● Designed and developed plastic components for the transportation industry.
    ● Rapid prototyping and product development testing.
  • Project Leader MGA Research Corp · Full-time Sep 2002 – Aug 2005 2 yrs 11 mos Burlington, WI, United States ● Federal and private product testing from quote to final report in a laboratory
    environment utilizing FMVSS and SAE standards.
    ● Develop test equipment using structural steel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and
    electronic components.
  • CAD Designer/Drafter/3D Modeler 3D Design Solutions · Full-time Jun 1999 – Sep 2002 3 yrs 3 mos Sturtevant, WI, United States ● Using Think3 and Solidworks New product development, surfacing, solid modeling, and prototyping.
  • Mechanical Designer Buell Motorcycle Co · Full-time May 1999 – Jun 1999 1 mos East Troy, WI, United States ● Designed and fabricated prototypes form Industrial Designer concepts Using Euclid, Solidworks, Think3 CAD software.
  • Tool Designer Ladish Co · Full-time Sep 1996 – May 1997 8 mos Cudahy, WI, United States ● Designed tooling and fixtures for the machining of parts for the aerospace industry.
  • Mechanical Designer Louis Allis Inc · Full-time May 1991 – Aug 1996 5 yrs 3 mos Milwaukee, WI, United States ● Designed specialty electric motors & mechanisms for the mining industry & navy.
  • Mechanical Designer Snap-On Tools Corporation · Full-time Sep 1986 – May 1991 4 yrs 8 mos Kenosha, WI, United States ● New product development of hand tool product lines
    ● Testing for research and development.
  • Designer/Supervisor/Fabricator Applied Power Incorporated · Full-time Apr 1979 – Aug 1986 7 yrs 4 mos West Allis, WI, United States ● Developed automotive collision repair equipment including tooling.
    ● Machined parts for R&D.
    ● Supervised department of 5 to develop automotive frame alignment data.

Education

  • Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Certficate, Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 1988 – 1988
  • Waukesha County Technical College Associate level, Mechanical Design 1974 – 1976

Other experience

  • Hobbies Building custom cars and motorcycles
    '49 Chevy Sedan Delivery
    '41 Plymouth Business Coupe
    '53 Harley-Davidson Pan Head
    '76 Harley-Davidson Shovel Head
Stats

Joined: August 23, 2022

Last seen: May 5, 2024

Area of Expertise
Machine Design 3D Modeling General CAD Drafting Mechanical Drafting Hourly Services Patent Drawings 3D Design Services CAD Drawing Services 2D to 3D Conversion Services Reverse Engineering SolidWorks Design Services SolidWorks Engineering Services CATIA Design Services CAD Conversion Services 2D CAD Drafting Services CAD Drafting Services CAD Drawing Standardization Paper to CAD Conversion Mechanical CAD Design 3D CAD Translation Services Cloud Point Conversion Services 3D Product Modeling 2D to 3D Modeling Mechanical Drawing Services Drafting and Design Services 3D Scan to CAD Service

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Location

Palm Bay, FL, United States