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lesCadjins

Solidworks Design Engineer, Drafter, and Visualizer

New Iberia, US

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285 / 94,159

Skill pts: 147

API Autodesk Fusion 360 2024 Autodesk Inventor 2024 CNC Programming Design Engineer Design Engineering FEA Google Sketchup Pro HSMWorks 2024 Machining Medical Device Design Millwork Drawings Programming Prototyping Rapid Prototyping Reverse Engineering Sheet Metal Design SolidWorks Structural CAD Welding

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About

Solidworks Design Engineer, Drafter, and Visualizer focusing on Design for Fabrication and Manufcaturing, Reverse Engineering, and Product Design. I can help with your projects C.A.D related needs, including but not limited to, Engineering Calculations, Value Engineer, Systems Engineering, and Production Strategies.

Typical Services Provided:
- Assist with Defining Project Design Critera & Scope of Work
- A.I. Image Concepts to Fully Functional Prototypes
- Reverse Engineering of Physical Parts to Solidworks Assemblies
- Autocad to Solidworks Translation
- 3D Part & Assembly Modeling
- 2D Detail Drawings (DWG & PDF)
- Weldment Frames & Cut lists
- Sheet Metal Design and Cut Files
- FEA / Simulation
- 3D Scanning
- 3D Printing / Prototyping In-house (SLA, SLS, FDM)
- CAM Design / CNC Programming & Machining (3, 4, & 5 axis programming)
- Mechanical and Structural Engingeering Calculations

I am currently licensed and operating Solidworks 2025 Premium, Simulation Standard along with Solidworks Visualize and Key shot for rendering purposes. As a secondary option I also operate Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360, but vastly prefer and recommend Solidworks with HSM Works, or MasterCam for tool pathing.

I have 12+ years in Solidworks Operations with 10+ years Manual Machining, CNC Programming & Operation, Welding, Hydaulics & Pneumatics, Entertainment (Special Effects) Design Engineering & Rapid Prototyping, Motion Control & Low Voltage Systems Integrations.

Thank you for your time and interest and have a great day.

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Experience

Solidworks Design Engineer Industrial CAD Works, LLC · Self-employed Feb 2018 – Present 7 yrs New Iberia, LA, United States • Utilized SOLIDWORKS software to create detailed designs, drawings sheets, bill of materials, exploded assemblies, and schematics for various projects.
• Conducted design reviews to ensure products met quality and functionality standards.
• Performed thorough product testing to identify potential flaws and improve performance.
• Managed projects from conception to completion, overseeing timelines and resources.
• Selected appropriate materials based on project requirements and budget constraints.
• Developed prototypes to test the feasibility and functionality of new product designs.
CAD Design / Special Effect Technician 20th Century Fox - Independence Day Resurgence · Freelance Mar 2015 – Aug 2015 5 mos Albuquerque, NM, United States Mechanical CAD Design / Drafter / Visualizer (Special Effects Dept.)
- Moon Tug Gimble
Digital Construction Foreman (Art Department)
- Alien Fighter Armature / Mother Ship Console / Fighter Jet Dolly, etc.
CAD Designer / Special Effects Technician 20th Century Fox - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes · Freelance Jan 2013 – Sep 2013 8 mos New Orleans, LA, United States Mechanical CAD Design & Engineering for:
40,000 lbs Bus Flip
Tunnel Flood Fluid Calculations
Mutliple Special Effects / Camera Rigs
Pyrotechnic Research & Reproduction Calcs
CAD Designer / Special Effects Technician Great White Buffalo Productions · Freelance May 2013 – Aug 2013 3 mos New Orleans, LA, United States Hot Tub Time Machine CAD Design & Engineering
CNC Interface / Production Interface

Education

United States Army Military Police Diploma, Criminal Justice, null 1999 – 2003 Activities and Societies: null

Licenses & Certifications

ADVANCED WELDMENTS PROFESSIONAL Soldworks Dassault Systèmes Jan 2020 – Present
MECHANICAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE Soldworks Dassault Systèmes Jan 2020 – Present