~ Dedicated and quality-focused Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer eager to contribute exceptional product development, project management, and manufacturing engineering expertise toward supporting a dynamic company in optimizing bottom-line performance. ~

 

 

        Proficiency in manufacturing, electronic and mechanical design engineering, support, and troubleshooting.

        Strong project management talents; able to expedite projects from concept development through to production and launch.

        Significant experience in facilitating successful integration of electronic designs with mechanical systems. 

        Extensive experience with 3D and 2D modeling software, design of experiments,  sourcing/selecting vendors, designing manufacturing test equipment, and conducting failure analysis.

        Display considerable business savvy to define project goals, uncover challenges, propose modifications, and drive solution implementation.

        Outstanding prioritization, organizational, documentation, customer relations, and communication skills. 

        Exemplary talents in design optimization, process standardization, product design, precision measurement, and collaborating with team members.

        Adept at developing and executing procedures, processes, and methodologies to optimize product performance, quality, manufacturability, durability, and reliability.  

        Advanced troubleshooting, research, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills. 

 

 

Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corp., Hood River, OR, 2008 to Present

Mechanical Engineer

         Apply sharp attention to detail in designing all mechanical components for aircraft landing transponders.

         Proficiently use AutoCAD and SolidWorks design software.

         Facilitate seamless integration of electronic assemblies into mechanical assemblies.

         Researched, evaluated and selected vendors based on price, reliability, and quality.

         Provided QA production support of all mechanical and cable assemblies.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Maritime Services Corp., Hood River, OR, 2007 to 2008

CAD Designer

• Designed and assembled cabinets via Autodesk Inventor for company specializing in building and refurbishing marine vessels.
• Exhibited outstanding versatility in providing electrical support and contributing to production operations and CNC design efforts.

 

Cascade Microtech Inc., Beaverton, OR, 1999 to 2005

Manufacturing Engineer III

         Spearheaded electrical design of 300mm wafer prober and led wafer prober EM noise reduction project.

         Diligently steered regulatory compliance for components and stations.

         Project-managed stage/joystick/controller redesign, successfully completing initiative within assigned timelines.

         Compiled in-depth design and manufacturing documentation, assembly instructions, and written procedures for electronics and cables.

         Extensively used CADKEY and SolidWorks design tools, and optimized manufacturability and quality of mechanical products by applying innovative design changes.

         Partnered with cable and PCB assembly vendors to streamline manufacturing processes and drive improvements.

         Served as lead designer on a patented cable.

 

Imagenation Corp., Portland, OR, 1997 to 1999

Manufacturing Engineer

         Brought on board to establish and implement manufacturing process from the ground up for designer and manufacturer of video frame grabbers for the machine vision market.

         Formulated ECO process and navigated all products through FCC verification.

         Exhibited strong multi-tasking abilities in standardizing manufacturing documents, collaborating with design engineers on new projects to validate manufacturability, and customizing an existing frame grabber design.

         Assessed and decisively approved contract manufacturers and distributors.

         Leveraged excellent problem solving abilities to administer MTBF (mean time before failure) analysis.

 

Prior background: Design Engineer for Synektron Corp., Portland, OR, 1988 to 1997.

 

 

B.S., Electronics Engineering Technology, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR

 

A.S., Electronics Engineering Technology, Linn Benton Community College, Albany, OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a product development capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you solid mechanical and manufacturing engineering experience, proficiency in electronics, and exemplary expertise in project management, troubleshooting, research, analysis, documentation, and quality assurance. To complement these qualifications, I offer an unwavering commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through diligence, technical acumen, and polished communication skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.  Please note that am eager to relocate to Southern California as soon as possible.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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