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Experience

• Project Engineer REN Corporation · Full-time Aug 2011 – Present 13 yrs 3 mos Stillwater, OK, United States  Designed and developed automated testing equipment and systems for hydraulic components, serving a global customer base.
   Utilized Solidworks 3D CAD software to create robust and flexible product designs.
   Prepared production-level manufacturing drawings and hydraulic/electrical schematics.
   Collaborated with customers during drawing reviews, refining designs to meet specific needs.
   Innovated tooling fixtures to optimize apparatus interfaces and enhance operator interaction.
   Ensured compliance with applicable engineering standards (SAE, ISO, ASME, NFPA…) in order to meet project requirements.
   Coordinated with local and international teams to optimize material sourcing and fabrication processes.
   Led continuous design improvements and standardization efforts, reducing time-to-completion and costs.
   Helped to manage assembly on the production floor, maintaining uniform quality throughout all stages of construction.
   Successfully negotiated with customers, providing status updates, and managing deadlines as required.
   Conducted troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts to enhance products and manufacturing processes.
   Headed the design of transportability layouts and cribbing support schemes for container transport of machinery.
   Oversaw logistics for numerous prominent international shipments.
   Mentored new hires and interns, facilitating skill development and onboarding.
   Directed project schedules, collaborating with shop and operations management to ensure timely production milestones.
   Explored new markets, creating innovative test systems to broaden product lines.
   Developed more efficient PLC control systems for limited scope projects, enhancing functionality without affecting project budgets.
• Mechanical engineer CMDC · Full-time Oct 2009 – Jul 2010 9 mos McAlester, OK, United States  Designed military-grade trailer variants conforming to MIL standards and engineering specifications.
   Utilized Solidworks CAD software for component design and ANSI/ASME Y14.5 drafting standards.
   Researched transportability requirements, contributing to comprehensive government contract deliverables.
   Analyzed structural integrity using Simulation/FEA software, validated through strength calculations.
   Collaborated with quality and manufacturing to achieve consistent and accurate end products.
   Managed component assemblies, supported design changes, and evaluated assembly processes.
• Design Engineer VMI Incorporated · Full-time Apr 2007 – May 2009 2 yrs 1 mos McAlester, OK, United States  Designed efficient dredge machinery considering cost, materials, strength, maintenance, and environmental impact.
   Identified opportunities for efficiency improvements, optimizing costs and product quality.
   Coordinated with customers to capture design specifications and implemented engineering standards.
   Developed repair strategies for damaged structures and provided customer support.
   Managed complex projects, constructed CAD models in Solidworks, and facilitated CNC manufacturing of standard parts.
   Organized project goals, managed assignments, and produced technical documentation.
   Programmed PLC systems for real-time data display and working depths gauge.