·               Designs mechanical components, systems, and complete machines using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

·               Lean Manufacturing, FEA analysis, tooling design, Six Sigma, 5S & 8D.

·               Drafting principles ANSI-Y14.5 and MIL-STD-100 dimensioning & tolerancing.

·               SAP ERP and Great Plains MRP software.

·               MS Office Suite.

·               Cloud computing and online storage solutions.

·               Electrical devices (i.e. sensors, switches, PCB’s, servo motors, DC motors and drives, etc.)

 

Experience

Visual Communications Company, LLC - Poway, CA    8/2012 – 10/2015

Engineer

 

§    Designed/Manufactured illuminated component products for HMI systems (sales of $80K annually).

§    Secured ROI of around $40K annually for both VCC and VCC's customers.

§    Directly Managed Projects and streamlined cross-functional communication with Mexican factory by 15%.

§    Led MIP (Margin Improvement Plan) efforts and Lean manufacturing techniques (annual savings of $50K).

§    Quality Assurance/Testing voltage applications while maintaining UR, UL, CSA and RoHS legislation and standards.

§    Evaluated models for ISO, DFM and form-fit-function compliance, FEA analysis, tooling design, 5S, 8D and Six Sigma training. Saved over $100K identifying flaws in new subassemblies and parts modeled prior to production.

§    Die cast and injection molding experience for NPI (New Product Introduction).

§    Supported Sales, Customer Service, Production, Supply Chain, Operations and Quality Department teams.

 

McCain Inc - Vista, CA.      2/2011 - 7/2012

Mechanical Designer

 

§    Designed Traffic Controller Cabinets, Signals and Signs to FHWA standards.

§    Lead designer for $180K contract with Clark County/Las Vegas re-designing internally illuminated street name signs.

§    Designed a new ECC (Environmentally Controlled 332 Cabinet) utilizing a heat exchanger mounted inside enclosed aluminum for extreme temperature locations; Annual sales of $75K.

§    Created and implemented tool-less back plates and multiple shelf removal designs for BBS cabinets which sped-up maintenance crews by 25% per cabinet.

§    MRP software; created BOM’s and BOO’s. Created and incorporated ECN’s.

§    Teamed up with electrical engineering staff to create universal fitting applications and innovative solutions for new products.

§    Supported sales by interpreting specifications, understanding product and creating new part numbers for signal assemblies in Mexico and U.S.

 

Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers - San Diego, CA              2002-2010

CADD Drafter II

 

§    Worked closely with Civil Engineers and Project Managers to produce traffic signal designs, striping, signing, and traffic control plans; Traffic Consulting Services for private/public sector clients.

§    Researched and led the implementation for a AutoCAD software add-on that helped reduce drawing cycle time and improved efficiency by 50% on large projects, adding substantial profit margin over existing procedures in the drafting department.

§    Created analytical maps of census data, transit ridership and accident analysis using GIS (Geographical Information Software).

 

Education

University of Phoenix - San Diego, CA; Enrolled for BSB Degree with PMP Certification.

ITT Technical Institute - San Diego, CA; AAS Degree.

 

Professional Development

·   GoEngineer - San Diego, CA; SolidWorks certificate in 3D Design.

·   Mesa College - San Diego, CA; Certificate in GIS.

·   Westech College - San Diego, CA; Certificate in Microstation V8

·   Member: Knights of Columbus (Catholic fraternal service organization) since 2010.

·   Practicing student of: InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors)