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Summary * Experienced with new product development including conceptualizing design, drafting, optimizing designs, procurement, and testing * Skilled in making unique mechanical systems used in defense, aerospace, and automotive industries * Proficient using UG NX9 modeling and drafting and skilled in Solidworks, Creo, and Teamcenter * Experienced using GD&T, FEA, CFD, and DFMEA analysis results to optimize designs Career Research Engineer, Gates Corporation Rochester Hills, MI May 2015- History Present * Designed, developed, and tested new products for automotive FEAD/ABDS systems to increase company marketshare for isolating and decoupling devices, and belt tensioners * Experimented with new manufacturing methods to achieve product development goals including adding new features, improved functionality, and cost reduction * Participated in research of new product opportunities, conducting technical investigations, assessments and evaluations of new technologies, and benchmarking competition * Coauthored 4 patent applications currently awaiting USPTO review * Participated in NX 9 modeling and drafting training Design and Applications Engineer, Rexnord Aerospace Downer's Grove, IL April 2014 - * Designed bearings and mechanical seals for aerospace, commercial, and military April 2015 industries. Calculations included stress, wear, and fatigue * Created models, drawings using GD&T, and bill of materials using Solidworks * Worked closely with shop floor to meet production needs assuming manufacturing and quality roles as needed * Assumed project manager duties for all new designs from design stage to shipped product * Performed R&D work for new bearing products, coatings, and life improvements * Participated in GD&T training
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