Design2CAD

Experience

• Mechanical Designer Innovation for Automation · Full-time Nov 2023 – Nov 2024 1 yrs Grand Rapids, MI, United States - Conducted on-site and remote design initiatives
  - Orchestrated the development of product designs, machines, and efficient floor layouts
  - Designed custom automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and production requirements
  - Created detailed mechanical layouts, part models, and full assemblies of machines
  - Maintained comprehensive documentation of bill of materials
  - Instituted CAD drawing standards and practices to enhance design quality
  - Developed standardized practices and support in fabrication and assembly
  - Led design reviews with machinists, engineers, and sales teams to validate concepts and ensure manufacturability
  - Supported continuous improvement initiatives and provided on-site design adjustments during machine assembly and installation
  - Traveled to client sites
• Commercial and Industrial Designer II Navico Group · Full-time Jun 2021 – Oct 2023 2 yrs 4 mos Lowell, MI, United States - Served on a contract assignment
  - Established new master layout for building infrastructure using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  - Revamped manufacturing production lines for new and existing work cells to improve efficiency
  - Assessed manufacturing processes, workflow, and spatial requirements for optimization
  - Collaborated with manufacturing engineers and lead supervisors to design effective layouts that met evolving production demands
  - Acted as layout inspector for marine components to ensure compliance and quality standards
  - Transitioned components, assembly procedures, and products from AutoCAD to SolidWorks for improved drawing accuracy
  - Instituted CAD drawing standards and practices to enhance design quality
  - Coordinated multiple organizational drawings, parts, and CAD blocks to streamline operations
• Research and Development Technician II Kawasaki Motors Corporation · Full-time Jan 2015 – May 2021 6 yrs 4 mos Grand Rapids, MI, United States - Crafted intricate mower engine components and comprehensive assembly drawings using CATIA
  - Modified technical drawings to reflect current manufacturing distribution requirements
  - Prepared and edited components and assembly drawings, securing necessary approvals
  - Developed engineering change requests (ECR) and engineering change orders (ECO) to update
  designs
  - Established new specification request (NSR) orders to ensure timely production
  - Monitored layout inspections and trained peers in departmental responsibilities
  - Processed purchased orders and vendor requests for necessary components
  - Compiled bill of materials and generated detailed engine assembly manuals
  - Field-tested various mower engines to validate performance
  - Collaborated effectively with engineers and managers to drive project success
• Senior CAD Designer Harvest Energy · Full-time Apr 2014 – Dec 2017 3 yrs 8 mos Grand Rapids, MI, United States - Led design projects for custom mechanical systems and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) layouts in support of energy-sector clients using AutoCAD
  - Established P&ID drawings alongside with engineers
  - Created compelling presentations for customers to showcase product designs
  - Spearheaded layout inspections to maintain structural integrity and compliance
  - Oversaw the supervision of bill of materials to ensure accuracy in projects
  - Collaborated on diverse projects with manufacturing staff and installers to achieve project objectives
  - Traveled to client sites