ROBIN EVANS

 

117 Oregon Ave, Azle, Texas 76020

• 817-319-2591 • rre1225@gmail.com •

 

 

3D CAD DESIGNER / DRAFTER

 

A highly skilled engineering and information technologies professional with experience in drafting, 3D CAD design, and technical writing. Proven skill in all processes, from concept of design, creating 3D solid models, and detailing both manufacturing and installation drawings as well as creating O&M manuals and sales catalogs.  Team player with excellent customer service and communication skills.

 

•SolidWorks • AutoCAD • Microsoft Office • Vantage • SyteLine • Omnify • DBA • Profit Key •

• Design Concept • Desktop Publishing • 3D Solid Model Creation • Troubleshooting • Customer Support •

• Installation Drawings • Manufacturing Drawings • Operations / Maintenance Manuals •    

 

 

KAIRAK, Division of ITW Food Equipment Group, Fort Worth, Texas             2011-2015

American manufacturer of unique and customized commercial refrigeration equipment.

 

Designer:

Reported to the Engineering Manager. Responsible for designing custom models and catalogs, and providing support to the department for SolidWorks assistance and troubleshooting.

 

·                        Instrumental in research, proposal and implementation to modify standard models that resulted in annual savings in excess of $50,000.

·                        Designed and created catalogs to provide customers with information on their specific products.

·                        Prepared all sheet metal and assembly drawings.

·                        Entered and maintained all BOM’s in MRP system for manufacturing.

·                        Created operations and maintenance manuals to replace outdated manuals.

·                        Reviewed, re-designed and updated legacy models to meet ETL and UL agency requirements.

·                        Created an engineering manual for the team to provide guidance for preferred method, material and design policies.

 

ACE WORLD COMPANIES, Fort Worth, Texas  2010-2011

Manufacturer of cranes, cranes, hoists, kits, and end trucks since 1987.

 

3D Cad Designer / Drafter:

Reported to the Owner. Responsible for designing and drafting overhead crane systems using SolidWorks.

 

·                        Set up templates for company standards in SolidWorks.

·                        Set up all part numbers for parts, sales and warranties.

·                        Converted parts and assemblies from previous PDM system to SyteLine ERP system.

·                        Interviewed and tested recruits for possible hire.

·                        Instituted a spreadsheet to maintain schedule for all job orders and specific engineering responsibilities that came through engineering.

·                        Set policy to hold a sales review meeting to establish better communication between sales, engineering and manufacturing.

·                        Created drawings and specification sheets for customer order submittals with templates to ensure consistency.

 

COOL CITY ELECTRONICS, Mineral Wells, Texas2009-2010

Designer and developer of flight control equipment.

 

3D Cad Designer / Drafter:

Reported to the Engineering Director. Responsible for all drafting in SolidWorks for autopilot system TSO drawings for a start-up company.

 

·                        Set-up and maintained MRP system, including issuing all part numbers, setting up vendors, and maintaining manufacturer information for all parts.

·                        Processed all ECO's, maintaining historical records to meet FAA requirements for traceability.

 

DRS UNMANNED TECHNOLOGIES, Mineral Wells, Texas          2008

Supplier of defense electronic systems to government and commercial markets.

 

3D Cad Designer / Drafter:

Responsible for drafting drawing files and 3D models on carbon fiber air vehicles / related equipment and modeling all new air vehicle design changes.

 

·                        Took lead for drafting on both product lines manufactured by DRS-UT.

·                        Completely redesigned drawing tree and design layout of entire project.

 

REB TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Bedford, Texas  2003-2008

A global provider of night vision compatible equipment, modifications and installations for aircraft.

 

Systems Development Designer:

Responsible for designing and maintaining all models and drawings and establishing procedures to create new parts, assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks.

 

·                        Working from photos or a list of installed equipment, created a cockpit configuration drawing for every installation as well as engineered and designed all new parts required.

·                        Wrote all process specification documents including for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) installations.

·                        Set up the inventory and quality procedures to meet the FAA and PMA guidelines.

 

PHOTO ETCH, Division of AIRCO, INC., Fort Worth, Texas2000-2003

A global provider of illuminated display and control panels, simulation systems and complex electronic assemblies.

 

Design Technician:

Responsible for designing lighted aircraft instrumentation panels and simulator assemblies to Mil-Specs and customer specifications.

 

·                        Established a team to create the design requirements for all new parts, assemblies and drawings.

·                        Upgraded and established new drawing guidelines for ease in manufacturing and assembly processes.

·                        Created films for the etching process, maintained the process procedures for each unit designed and build.

 

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Azle, Texas  2000-2002

 

Technical Writer:

Responsible for writing Operations and Maintenance manuals, creating / updating exploded view drawings in AutoCAD 2000 and SolidWorks and supplying all documentation and illustrated part drawings for a web based E-Learning project for onsite training.

 

STEARNS AIRPORT EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Grand Prairie, Texas1998-2000

Manufacturer of conveyors and conveyor equipment.

 

Technical Writer:

Responsible for modifying and updating all drawings for changes in manufacturing, and designing parts / assemblies in SolidWorks.

 

·                        Implemented new Operations and Maintenance Manual format conforming to industry standards (ATA 101).

·                        Created PowerPoint presentations for distribution to potential customers and for marketing presentations.

·                        Prepared specification manuals for distribution to potential customers.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Completed Coursework at Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas

-          SolidWorks (Level I & II)

-          AutoCAD 14 (Intermediate)

-          Microsoft and Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Graduate, Lake Worth High School, Lake Worth, Texas

 

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS

 

Member, Fort Worth SolidWorks User Group - 2010 to Present