SUMMARY

• Designer with strong creative and cost reduction skills recognized for consistently high quality and quantity of work, strong work ethic with unusual willingness to work effectively for long hours; highly adaptable. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Rochester, NY

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities:

• Modification of existing designs and generating Detail drawings for Sensor Data Processor, Digital Processing
• Electronics and Modular Processing Electronics. Test fixture design.
• Provided Mechanical Design / Drafting support to Specialty Engineering department in the Design of large
• Ground and Space based Electro - Optical Imaging Systems.
• Center Of Curvature Optical Assembly (COCOA) test system interface drawings, large assemblies.
• James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Transport design proposal.
• (JWST) large assembly and Arrangement drawings, Simplified Representations and Exploded views.
• 3D Cable routing for Actuator Assembly, Absolute Distance Meter, Bolometer Assembly, Sensor Data
• Processor and IFPA.
• Simplified reps of large assemblies. Swept Blends, Family tables, Interconnect Drawings.
• Detailing of machined parts, Suspension Frame weldment and Pressure Tight Enclosure for cables.
• Mentoring direct and contract peers on the use of PRO/E and CREO applications.
• Pro/Sheetmetal - Chamber development and many sheet metal parts. Pro/Piping - Gas lines / Cables.
• “I have been impressed with the work you have done for me in the past few months” JWST Deputy Test Director
• (Second position was a one year contract).
• (The first position was a two year contract using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0 and ended due to contract duration constraints).

Confidential, Horseheads, NY

Tool Designer

Responsibilities:

• Designed a system to operate four concentricity gages from one drive.
• Designed an Adjustable Media Separation unit to fit into an existing machine.
• Modeled prototype of Unique Device Identification (UDI) module which included frame layout, cable and
• Hydraulic line routing. Designed multiply mounting features for camera, lights and cable carrier.
• Creating Models, Assemblies, Details, Machined parts, Family tables, Change Notices and threaded parts.
• Created sheet metal anodize rack and oil pan.
• Participated in and passed 3 day GD&T course.
• Created Enclosures using Creo Sheetmetal Application and plastic parts made with 3D printer.
• (This position was a twelve month contract and extended.)

Confidential, Cadillac, MI

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities:

• Updating Models / Assemblies, creating models, exhaust line, cable routing and Revising drawings for the
• 20 - Foot 3:1 Expandable ISO Shelter (TFI).
• (This position was a three month contract, extended one month)

Confidential, Johnson, NY

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities:

• Layout of 3D Cable routing for 50 caliber machine gun in V-22 Osprey aircraft.
• Cable cover design, Assembly and detail drawings of associated parts for cable routing.
• Mentored peers on 3D cable routing.

Confidential

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities:

• Designed shock and vibration mounting cradles for Electronic equipment.
• Design of High Voltage Power Distribution Box.
• Supported the Electrical Product Development Team for the M109-A6 Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer and
• Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV).
• Modeling Electro-Mechanical components.
• 3D Cable routing for GPS, Navigation and Crew installations in the FAASV.
• Weldments and mounting brackets.

Confidential, Manassas, VA

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities:

• ned air flow seals and plenums for a 35 pound power supply mounted in an airplane. These seals were mounted on a door and wall and designed to follow the movement of the power supply (mounted in a cradle on vibration isolators) for ½ inch in every direction.
• 3D Sheet metal design of Electronic enclosures. Fixtures to modify equipment in the field, cable assemblies and I/O Panels. GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• Designed antenna mounts for Humvees in mirror area and on bumpers.
• Checked layouts, assemblies and drawings for clarity, completeness and conformity to standards, procedures and specifications.
• Plumbing layout for cooling system.
• Packaging of airborne electronics and equipment.
• Generating original concepts and evolve them into functional detailed designs.
• Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0, (Windchill IPDE).Creating models, I/O Panels, Assemblies and translating them into drawings. Cabinets, Cooling System and Weldments.
• (This position was a six month contract which was extended. Accepted a position closer to home).

Confidential, Rochester, NY

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities:

• 3D/2D to produce a drawing package for an Optical Module and Enclosure assembly.
• Provided critical design support to Mechanical Engineering group.
• Conducted tolerance studies to ensure proper fit and function of parts.
• Assigned tolerances, both conventional and GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• Provided support for development of prototype parts, including models, machined parts and sheet metal.
• Assisted in the establishment of overall design requirements from project outlines and specifications to create details of conceptual design nature.
• Take components from modeled assemblies and flush out details. Able to calculate tolerances, dimension out parts and turn models into drawings.
• (This position was only a three month contract. Accepted a position at Lockheed Martin)

Confidential, Amherst, NY

Quality Assurance/Final Inspector

Responsibilities:

• Transitional position (Contract to hire) intended to support Engineering with AutoCAD 2000 drafting and 3D
• Modeling work of Industrial and Medical air separation equipment.

Confidential, Cheektowaga, NY

E/M Designer

Responsibilities:

• Sheet metal design, Electronics box design, Vibration Fixture and Test Fixture design, harness / cable / wire assemblies, printed circuit board layout, electrical and mechanical design / layout, assembly drawingsdetailing of radar / missile systems and schematics. GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• (This position was contracted for 2 plus years, but the money for it was held up and all contractors were let go).

Confidential, Honeoye Falls, NY

Designer

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Engineering staff with assembly and detail drawings. Sheet metal and 3D models for new tooling in the New Product Design group. GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• • Provided tolerance analysis for several drive stud and cap keys to determine proper fit for mating parts and designed go gages for clearance fit, resulting in the elimination of thousands of previously scrapped parts.
• • Redesigned sheet metal parts for new tooling.
• • Designed go gages for new products; all designs included 3D models, assemblies and details.
• • Trained in SDRC I-DEAS Parts Design, Assembly, Drafting and 8 Update by certified instructor.
• (This position ended with a company-wide 10% layoff of new hires and near retirement people).

Confidential, Canandaigua, NY

Mechanical Designer

• Supporting the Engineering staff with complete drawing packages for new and as built machines.
• GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• Prepared complete drawing package of the Eye Punch assembly and checked for interferences.
• Designed Adjustable Pneumatic carton encoder from concept to final build, box kicker assembly, frame weldments and brackets.
• Analyzed cutter assembly interferences and redesigned existing parts to fit properly. Redesign eliminated eight parts without compromising function and increased working area without increasing its size. Project leaders response “Outstanding
• Designed a valve block for plastic extrusion.

SKILLS

• Engineering Modeling System
• Intergraph, AutoCAD 2000
• MicroStation
• Oracle
• PowerPoint
• Outlook, Excel
• Windows
• Microsoft Word