I am a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience spanning product design, manufacturing, and field installation.
Experience
2025 — Now
Union City, California, United States
o Responsible for design of mechanical and structural components of heavy overhead cranes, monorails and jib cranes supporting design efficiency and cost objectives
o Prepared, revised, and checked engineering, fabrication, and assembly layouts drawings in AutoCAD while adhering to engineering requirements and GD&T drafting standards
o Performed load calculations and supported design performance to ensure compliance with project specifications, and applicable codes
o Researched & coordinated with suppliers of necessary cable tracks, wires and related electrical components to support design and installation requirements
• Managed BOM documentation & revisions for change orders
o Collaborated closely with an EIT and PE on design logistics including technical design considerations and proper welding symbol standards throughout the design cycle
o Efficiently completed required drawings on-time and helped the team with other engineering tasks to meet deadlines
• Compiled and submitted technical documentation and drawing packages to clients for review and approval
2024 — 2025
Walton, KY
o Managed complex R&D projects & product lifecycle for consumer products
• Utilized in-shop metal machining process for rapid prototyping using various manufacturing processes
o Continually managed 4-6 complex projects simultaneously and prioritized tasks when needed
o Oversaw the assembly or installation of large-scale designs to conform to the approved drawings and specifications
o Continuous documentation, change order management & cross-functional team communication throughout product lifecycle to EOL using Acumatica ERP system
o Responsible for managing & releasing engineering drawings & BOMs for purchasing & fabrication
o Extensive work with 3D CAD Inventor for drafting full-scale assemblies, subassemblies & install drawings for sheet metal designs, tooling and various fabrications projects including design reviews
o Applied engineering standards & principles to optimize design and manage cost reduction
o Hands-on experience in the field analysing tool install issues and team lead on solving design problems
• Updated CAD model on-the-go to improve efficiency of install driving cost reduction
• Effective communication with the shop to expedite fabrication and
shipping to arrive on-site next-day
o Improved efficiency of in-shop assembly table by designing and managing install of welded addition including pneumatic and solenoid components for various actuator positions
o Utilized additive manufacturing to print custom mount for attaching
thermostat interface to industrial outlet box
o Designed 4 various large scale plant benches and managed fabrication and organization of parts for install
• Worked with install team for 17 hours straight excluding travel to
complete construction despite many setbacks
• Gained knowledge on better design and organization for ease of install for future projects
o Hands-on testing for tool installation of chuck tooling re-design of tube laser improving quality of cut and reducing cost of failed cut programs
2022 — 2024
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
o Prepared GPS-driven data documentation about grading details via AutoCAD improving the efficiency of the site visits for the architect
• This data presented optimized project progress & prompted design approvals on course walkthroughs
o Implemented meticulous data management using GPS, formulated CAD files necessary for project invoicing & creating golf course as-built drawings
o Leveraged topology software & AutoCAD for material estimation during bid proposals
o Experience troubleshooting high-accuracy Trimble handheld & Carlson RTk5 units utilizing real-time correction networks
o Worked in a large team environment, hands-on while managing multiple priorities and tasks ensuring completion on-time to meet architect deadlines
o Directed construction crew & oversaw quality control of golf construction tasks
2021 — 2022
Harrison, Ohio, United States
o Skillfully crafted models in SolidWorks, ensuring seamless coordination with the shop for fabrication
o Maintained rigorous QC standards by engaging directly with manufacturing techniques primarily with water jet, press brake, welding and Ultimaker FDM printing
• Extensive knowledge on modeling sheet metal designs in SolidWorks & the proper sheet metal fabrication techniques for superior quality
o Streamlined in-field installation by swiftly designing and manufacturing parts and supporting documentation via SolidWorks including hands-on work, achieving same-day approval and immediate shipping, yielding significant company savings
• Feedback from the installer revealed a seamless & more efficient install process by 20%
o Executed the innovative design and analysis of designs including the drafting of required technical engineering drawings and layouts for a complete design cycle significantly enhancing the workflow of manufacturing and installation operations
• Successfully designed, fabricated and assembled four custom bases used to support commercial rooftop fans saving resources against potential outsourcing
o Gained experience on field installations for 2 months leading to an improved design strategies by learning to model for a more seamless & efficient manufacturing, assembly & installation process
2020 — 2020
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
o Hands-on experience installing IoT electrical boxes enhancing real-time monitoring of material reservoir volumes, elevating material management efficiency and eliminating problematic overflows on a processing line
o Assisted on various shop taks with basic hand-held tools for processing line improvements and management of material transfer from train cars
o Leveraged IoT technology ensuring seamless data collection by using probes to document and analyze temperature variations of materials in train cars to determine inefficient cars ensuring considerable energy savings
• Created complex excel calculator to properly collect & display data to visualize areas for improvement
• Completed brainstorming sessions with supervisor and executed tasks to improve efficiency
o Executed intricate P&ID SolidWorks modeling of piping systems for different processing lines and machines, laying the groundwork for decisive optimization strategies across various processing lines
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor's degree
Immaculate Conception Academy