         MECHANICAL DESIGNER       Professional Profile     ​ Design Engineer with a proven track record of success. Offer excellence in analytical decision making and product innovation to drive business growth and collaboration.  An articulate presenter with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.  ​   Enthusiastic and driven design engineer with diverse experience across project life cycle, including research and development, manufacturing, and project leadership.  A strong conceptual thinker with the ability to align teams to achieve strategic business objectives.  ​   Technically-savvy design engineer experienced in the research, development, design and manufacturing of  various product types . Qualifications including certifications in  Machine Operation & Programming (CNC Laser/Punch) , expertise in Autodesk Inventor, Autocad and a working knowledge of Solidworks  and comprehensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.         Graduate with an  Associates Of Applied Science Degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design  seeking a challenging opportunity in process design, development, and support. Self-motivated and committed to improving environmental, health and safety conditions while driving productivity and efficiency.          Qualifications          Rapid prototyping  3D modeling (Autodesk Inventor/Solidworks)  Microsoft office proficient       Team player  Self-motivated  Communication skills  Creative thinking            Experience      Mechanical Designer   10/2011   to   01/2017     Company Name   City  ,   State       Design Ammonia Processing Control Units using Autodesk Inventor.  Create working drawings for the shop floor.  Check and update/advise changes to the P&ID as needed.  Consult project managers on design changes.   Solve problems on shop floor.   5+ experience in CAD modeling.       Assisted with design of engineering projects, including products, parts and components.       Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches.       Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.       Consulted with development engineers on new products technologies.       Researched suppliers of raw materials and finished goods and collaborated with purchasing department to obtain samples for process validation and functionality.       Attended cross-functional product meetings to discuss parts sourcing, lead times and production schedules.       Managed continuous improvement projects in alignment with category strategies.            AutoCAD Drafter and Lathe Operator   06/2010   to   10/2010     Company Name   City  ,   State       Reverse engineered parts to create fabrication drawings.  Kept drawings current and up to date.  Manufactured parts on companies lathe.   Polish parts to insure they are free from Blemishes.  Clean Parts to insure they are free of dirt and particles to be Vacuum Packed for shipping.   Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches.     Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.            NC Programmer/Administrative Assistant   07/2000   to   04/2010     Company Name   City  ,   State       Programmed parts using CNC software.  Opened work orders for shop floor.  Printed drawings for associated work orders.  Performed price quotes for outside work  Ran CNC machines when needed.          Laser Operator   07/1998   to   07/2000     Company Name   City  ,   State       Ran all CNC programs on Trumpf Trumatic L260 Punch/Laser and L4030 laser .  Maintenance upkeep on the machines in execellent working condition.          Shear Operator   03/1998   to   07/1998     Company Name   City  ,   State       Cut sheet metal blanks to size according to job requirements.          Polisher   05/1997   to   03/1998     Company Name   City  ,   State       Deburred all parts of sharp edges.          Parts Sales/Commercial Sales Account  Manager   02/1987   to   02/1997     Company Name   City  ,   State       Opened and closed the store for business.  Maintained the store safe.  Kept stores parts inventory up to date and accurate.  Stores commercial sales manager.          Education      Associates of Applied Science  :   Computer Drafting and Design   September 2011       ITT Technical Institute   City  ,   State       Computer Drafting and Design 3.88        Certificates  :   Trumpf Operator Course   February 25, 2000       Trumpf Inc   City  ,   State       Trumpf Laser Operator Course, June 18, 1999. Rotolas Training Course February 25, 2000        Aviation Maintenance in Airframe and Power Plant where I  :   Power Plant    Delgado Community College   City  ,   State       2.83 3.17 Power Plant        Certificates  :   SolidWorks       City  ,   State        Advanced Custom Training Certification (MLC CAD SYSTEMS)   ​         Certificate  :   Productivity Enhancement       City  ,   State       Lotus Notes Productivity Enhancement        Copies of Certificates available upon request                  Skills    Autodesk (AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor, Etc.), Client/Server, Closing, Communication Skills, CNC, customer support, Drafting, Engineer, Instruction, Inventory, Laser, Lathe, Linux, Lotus Notes, Mapics, Materials, Mechanical, Microsoft Office, Windows Operating Systems, PDM, Personnel, Polish, Processes, Programming, Project Management, Red Hat, Revit, Sales, Shipping,  SolidWorks, Technical Management, User Training,    