Engineer with advanced modelling and 3D skills

5/2012 – Present: GRP ENTERPRISES, LLC - Technical Design Manager

• Manage the entire technical aspect of each property renovation project from start to finish.
• Responsible for design choices, product selection and sizing, implementation and functionality of both electrical and mechanical systems and devices.
• Directly manage the daily activities of both general and specialized contractors.
• Track labor, operations, and material costs.
• Conduct technical research on property conditions, background checks, and condition issues.
• Acquire technical permits and documentation to assure legal standards are met and adhered to.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors to assure rapid acquisition of products and materials.
• Successfully lead projects from start to finish; Proven track record of performing rapid project turn around, resulting in meeting yearly unit sales goals of four or more properties.

• Designed mechanical chassis's for high power electronic boards and systems. This included developing CAD models, mechanical drawings, assembly fixtures, and performing document control/release for manufacture. Optimized mass and thermal performance of components using Solidworks and Simulation CAD. Improved design workflow by 50% by developing standardized templates and design procedures. Received JPL Design Achievement and Bonus awards for this.
• Maintained on-time delivery of designs by quickly identifying and resolving issues such as design changes, manufacturing concerns, assembly labor requirements, handling, and final delivery.
• Worked effectively with cross-functional teams to determine system, interfacing, and envelope requirements. Organized concept development sessions and design reviews with various teams.
• Technical liaison between parts distribution and hardware assembly divisions. Responsible for acquiring high-reliability space-qualified components. Reduced redundancy of component orders by 40% through meticulous tracking of inventory. Also reduced overall project costs and lead times by 30% by developing solid business relationships with internal and external machine shops and vendors. Received a JPL performance award for this.

• Provided multiple design concepts to clients and helped validate solutions by conducting in-depth design reviews and presentations of concepts / ideas with clients.
• Developed in-depth test plans and procedures for testing of prototypes.
• Designed and sized automotive climate control / HVAC sub-systems.
• Developed mechanized rigs, stage props, and safety systems for entertainment and theme park industries. Developed test procedures, created project schedules and cost estimates.
• Developed, designed and tested rapid prototype components used in liquid dispensing systems for the food and beverage industry.
• Worked with clients to build added value sales to existing contracts, such as software customization, upgrades, and technical services.
• Increased core CAD software sales by 40% within a 12 month time period by aggressively translating clients’ design requirements and budget constraints into packaged software solutions.
• Performed two and four day intensive Solidworks solid-modeling training classes for groups of four or more individuals at a time.
• Directed installation of all software packages and associated custom extensions.

• MSc – Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute - 8/1996
• BSc – Aerospace Engineering, California Polytechnic Institute - 3/1993

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Windows 7
• Solidworks
• Cosmos/Solidworks Simulation
• Basic HTML