About
I'm a USAF Veteran with a broad background in Engineering. I've been a CNC Programmer for fabrication and Machining centers. I've been doing Product and Tool Design for 22 years. Tooling including injection molds, weld and inspection fixtures. Smash, trim and pierce dies and various manufacturing aids such as lifts, installation tools, etc. Product design experience involves molded parts, large weldments, large assemblies with multiple configurations.
I've been using SolidWorks since 1997. I've use other 3D CAD programs as well. i'm experience in GD&T, creating accurate drawings and revision control/engineering change management.
Experience
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CAD/Mechanical Design Supervisor
N/A ·
Mar 2017 –
Present
7 yrs 9 mos
Lincoln, NE, USA
Supervise Designers. Coordinate design schedule. Administer SolidWorks and PDM System. Provide training, guidance and tech support to other employees. Product and Tool Design.
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Lead Mechanical Designer
N/A ·
Jan 2010 –
Mar 2017
7 yrs 2 mos
Lincoln, NE, USA
Product and Tooling Design. Technical guidance and training for fellow employees. Administer SolidWorks and PDM System. Coordinate design schedule.
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Tooling Designer
Lincoln Tool and Design ·
Oct 2000 –
Dec 2009
9 yrs 2 mos
Lincoln, NE, USA
Design Injection Molds, Weld Fixtures, Inspection Fixtures, Smash, pierce and trim dies, Program CNC Milling Machines.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Behlen Manufacturing Company ·
May 1997 –
Oct 2000
3 yrs 5 mos
Columbus, NE, USA
Program Plasma Cutters, Cut to length machines, CNC shear, Flame cutter and a Machining center. Design weld fixtures and bend tooling.
Education
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Central Community College
Mechanical Drafting
1995 – 1997
Did not finish my degree. Learned AutoCAD and Pencil Drafting skills.
Other experience
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USAF
Aerospace Medical Journeyman, 1991-1995. Desert Storm/Shield Veteran.