SUMMARY Degreed Mechanical Engineer with experience providing innovative solutions to difficult and technical problems. Especially skilled at practical application of theoretical designs and concepts. Proven ability to design and modify hardware utilized in gas turbine rig and engine testing. Thorough knowledge of modern manufacturing methods such as vacuum furnace brazing, torch brazing, induction brazing, sand and investment casting, horizontal and vertical milling, lathe turning, grinding, electro discharge machining, photo chemical etching, and TIG, MIG, ARC, Electron Beam, Oxy Acy welding Heat Treatment and proper metal material selection. Well versed in both SolidWorks, Unigraphics NX solid modeling, all Microsoft programs and expert level in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance. Enthusiastic about hands-on involvement with all phases of job related activities.