LaDonda L Dietzel

1699 Chatham Parkway APT 1717B

Savannah, GA 31405

ladonda@gmail.com

 

Summary:

Works well in a high pressure environment. Skilled with computer systems and software. Skilled at encouraging others and developing rapport. Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote success. Quickly learn procedures and methods. Over 15 years in the 3D CAD design. Honest, friendly, outstanding communication skills.

 

Skills:

• QA Certified

• Management 30 + employees

• CAD Experience:

• CATIA V5 20,000 Hrs.

• Licenses, FEA, IDS, GDS, CMI, CEA, ASM

• CATIA V4 12,000+ Hrs.

• IDEAS and SDRC 500 Hrs.

• PDGS 6,000 Hrs.

• AutoCAD 9000 Hrs.

• Draftsight

• GDT certified

• Adobe Illustrator

• Excel

• Microsoft office

• Data management systems Enovia, PDM, TeamCenter - ITK, Smarteam, Redars, FileMaker

• Extensive knowledge of ASME Y14.5, ANSI and DOD standards

• Macbeth

• UNIX, Macintosh, PC, iPAD

• QAP and QAR testing documentation

• Statistical Process Control

 

Experience:

 

Gulfstream

Savannah GA 01/2015 to 12/2015

Interior/Exterior Technical Designer

Main Duties: Focal for new development of Exterior Markings from 2D environment into 3D live presentation for buyers experience and complete electronic release meeting FAA standards, Export requirements. Develop Standard Operation Process document and Work Method document.

• Programs utilized are CATIA V5, AutoCAD, EnoVisio, Live Link, SmarTeam and Adobe Illustrator.

• Design of executive interior of G650, G550 and G450 aircraft including power seats, bulkheads galleys, wet bars and china ware placements.

 

Dassualt Systemes (Boeing)

Everett, Washington 09/2014 to 12/2014

Senior Material Knowledge Consultant

Main Duties: Responsible for design, development and revision of training material related web design and module design for Dassault Systemes and Boeing software to aid end user needs, including but not limited to Companion web design, Enovia programing, testing, application administration. TeamCenter - ITK programing, application, monitoring, testing, and building templates. CATIA V5 teaching, troubleshooting and testing. Capture – design, revision, and testing.

• Coach and technical expert responsible for assisting the client’s users on specific methodologies in their engineering/design environment; identify skill gaps in user’s knowledge of the software or methodologies and recommend workshops or seminars to address the gaps.

• Collaborate with the team to understand the client’s training needs and the engineering/design process as it relates to the use of Dassault Systemes products.

 

 

General Dynamics (Bath Iron Works)

Bath, Maine USA 05/2014 to 09/2014

Mechanical Designer

Main Duties: Develop structural / hull outfit ship assembly drawings utilizing CATIA V5 to support redesign from composite to steel construction of the DDG1002 Ship. Utilized programs for data control included but was not limited to Enovia, TeamCenter and PLM. 

• This will include arrangements, material selection, weldments, and label plates for primary structure, foundations, and hull outfit.

• Investigate and answer structure / hull outfit waterfront Liaison Action Requests (LAR) and develop structure / hull outfit Follow Ship Reverse Liaison Action Requests (FS RLAR). 

 

 

Teague

Seattle, WA 09/2006 to 10/2013

Mechanical Design Engineering Technician

Main Duties: Designed, fabricated, and developed 3D interior components, 2D assembly and installation layouts for platforms 737, 787 and 777 mock-up. Utilized Data control software included Enovia, Smarteam and Filemaker.

• Executed daily operations of product development for interior design of monuments, lavatories, galleys, closest and bins.

• Set up and conducted tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.

• Reviewed project instructions to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and tested nature of technical problems, such as redesign.

• Drafted detail drawings and sketches for design completion and to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet and wood shops.

• Estimated cost factors, including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, and installing.

• Instrumental in development of standard paint catalog for offer to Boeing customers.

• Discussed changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.

Senior Exterior Markings Designer

Main Duties: Insure proper application for paint schemes through engineering 3D/2D data.

• Composites workbench for paint engineering.

• Planned, designed and furnished exterior environments of commercial aircraft of the 787, 777, 767, 747 and 737.

• Studied illustrations and photographs in order to plan the presentation of material, product and service.

• Engineered placement and arrangement of exterior paint scheme utilizing the composites workbench

• On hand support in paint hanger for execution of paint livery.

 

Boeing

Renton, Washington 06/2005 to 09/2006

CATIA Technical Designer

Main Duties: MMA 737 turret development

• Created preliminary and final sketches of proposed drawings using CATIA V5.

• Coordinated with and consulted other co-workers to design, lay out, and detail components and systems and to resolve design and other problems.

• Modified and revised designs to correct operating deficiencies and to reduce production problems.

• Conferred with research and other engineering personnel and prepared design modifications as required

• Utilized knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, manufacturing technology and related physical sciences for development and Mentoring of Clients.

• Develop training modules in CATIA V5. Utilizing TeamCenter, Enovia, Excel, Companion, PowerPoints, Snap it and other needed tools.

 

Freightliner

Portland, Oregon 01/2004 to 06/2005

CATIA Designer

Main Duties: Cassis development

• Coordinated design changes for braking systems, steering systems, and drive train.

• Discussed changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly.

• Reviewed project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.

• Created 3D/2D preliminary and final sketches of proposed drawings.

Trainer/Support

Main Duties: Training, supporting 200+ employees and testing software.

• Teaching and support for PDM, ENOVIA, TEAMCENTER (Smaragd), CATIA V4.

• Script development testing of PS, C++ and CAA programs for end users. Enovia programing, testing, application administration. TeamCenter - ITK programing, application, monitoring, testing, CATIA V5 teaching, troubleshooting and testing.

Verify correct operations and detected error.

• Prepared evaluations of software and hardware, and recommended improvements and upgrades.

• Developed training materials and procedures, and trained users in the proper use of hardware and software.

• Trained and supported 200+ employees and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.

• Installed and performed minor repairs to software following design and installation specifications.

• Maintained record of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial action taken and installation activities.

• Responded to written and telephone requests for troubleshooting software issues.

 

City of Kennewick 02/2002 – 01-2004

Kennewick, Washington

GIS Intern

Main Duties: Spatial definition of City through GIS system.

• Defined boundary lines for properties.

• Located city utilities and monuments.

• Investigated property disputes

• Gathered information needed for different city departments.

 

Boeing

Everett, Washington 01/2001 - 11/2001

CATIA V4. Designer

Main Duties: 747-400 general lighting of main deck.

• Development for lighting to insure proper function and packaging of lighting for the main deck of the 747 Boeing.

 

3/1998 to 1/2001

Trollhattan Sweden and Sindelfingen Germany

Overseas working for Saab, Volvo and Mercedes on several different projects.

 

 

Boeing

Everett, Washington 12/1996 - 02/1998

CATIA V4. Integration Specialist

Main Duties: 777 Seat development.

• Development for seating of the 777 configuration. Cable, raceway, seats tracks and wiring for all aspects regarding the installation of the seats.

 

Lear Seating

Dearborn/Allen Park MI 6/1993 – 11/1996

PDGS/Ideas/SDRC/AutoCAD/ProE

·   Main Duties: Seat design for the packaging of the bolster to include the airbags and lumbar. Also develop pattern layout. Did H point studies for seating. Worked on the trim cover for the retracting handle of the 94 Mustang. Center console plastic trim design. Contrail airbag configuration, A, B and C pillar airbag design.

 

 

Education:

AIU American International University Present

Working on Bachelors of Science. Expected graduation date June 2017

Majoring IT Engineering and Development.

 

Columbia Basin Community College 01/2002 to 01/2004

Pasco, Washington

Technical Engineering

• Field of Study:  Mechanical engineering and agricultural engineering. Business and Arts.

Relevant Coursework included 3D design, engineering principles.

 

Applied Technologies

Roseville, Michigan 1998

• Certification: Quality Assurance certification, GDT, CMM and CAD

• Statistical Process Control

 

Additional Training:

Certification CATIA V5 2001

Lewis and Hanke Automotive Drafting

 

References: Available upon request