CAD Administrator Resume

Title
CAD Administrator

Primary Skills
Skilled mechanical designer, CAD administrator, and mechanical design instructor.

Location
US-AZ-Phoenix (will consider relocating)

Posted
Apr-11-09

CSWP

OBJECTIVE
A challenging position as a CAD Administrator or Manager.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled mechanical designer, CAD administrator, and mechanical design instructor with the ability to simplify complex ideas and designs. Successful troubleshooter of both software and user problems. Proven ability to learn new products and processes quickly. Detail oriented. Certified SolidWorks Professional with additional background with Inventor and AutoCAD. Thorough understanding and application of principles, practices, and standards for accurate creation and preparation of engineering design documentation. Proficiency with manufacturing processes. Demonstrated functional, instructional, and team leadership skills.

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
SolidWorks 2009, Inventor 2009, AutoCAD 2009, PDMWorks 2008, COSMOSWorks (static FEA), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher).

CAD MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Trained users and provided technical support for implementation of ENOVIA/Designer Central software at Bucyrus International, Inc.
* Implemented and improved installation of SolidWorks software and document management software, including customization, template creating, and library parts at ACS Group and at Bassett Mechanical. Trained users and developed effective standards/procedures.
* Specified new engineering computer hardware to increase speed and stability when using CAD software.
* Improved drawing release workflow in PDMWorks to simplify process for engineering and to prevent incomplete release.
* Revised existing CAD standards and procedures to improve comprehension and developed new standards at Bucyrus International.
* Lead group which determined and prioritized engineers' CAD needs which were converted to long and short term goals. Completed 90% of short term and 25% of long term projects within 6 months.
* Developed drafting standards (from zero) used at all Aeroquip Group offices.

MECHANICAL DESIGN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Designed equipment components and issued component and assembly drawings at Jacobs Engineering Group and Kimberly Clark used for product and process improvements on diapers.
* Analyzed mechanical designs for feasibility; checked drawings for accuracy. Engaged in mechanical design and drafting using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
* Issued and successfully implemented component and assembly drawings for equipment including tube mills, air conveyors, automotive glass bending, and diaper manufacturing.
* Justified capital equipment acquisitions and maintenance, plant layout, process trouble-shooting and long range planning.

CAD ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYMENT
2009 - Contract CAD Administrator: Bucyrus International, Inc., So. Milwaukee, WI
2008-2009 - CAD Administrator: ACS Group, New Berlin, WI
2007-2008 - Contract CAD Administrator: Bucyrus International, Inc., So. Milwaukee, WI
2006 - Contract CAD Consultant: Bassett Mechanical, Kaukauna, WI
1999-2001 - Senior CAD Operator/Checker: Eaton Corp., Maumee, OH

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN EMPLOYMENT
2006-2007 - Contract Mechanical Designer: Jacobs Engineering Group, Appleton, WI
2005 - Contract Mechanical Designer: Kimberly Clark, Neenah, WI
1998 - Contract CAD Operator: ITS Technical Services, Toledo, OH
1997-1998 - Engineering Checker/Analyst: TL Design Service, Inc., Sylvania, OH
1993-1997 - Contract Design Engineer: ITS Technical Services, Toledo, OH

TEACHING EMPLOYMENT
2001-2005 - Mechanical Design Technology, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI
1988-1991 and 1992-1993 - Mechanical Eng. Technology Owens Technical College, Toledo, OH
1991-1992 - Mfg. Engineering Technology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

COLLEGE EDUCATION
Graduate level courses in Vocational Education (Adult Psychology, Assessments, Curriculum Development, and Diversity)
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonee, WI
MS Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)
BS Engineering Physics (Mechanical Engineering Option)
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

RECENT SOFTWARE TRAINING
2008 - SolidWorks Sheet Metal, COSMOSWorks, PDMWorks Administrator, Database Management

CERTIFICATIONS
2009 - Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP-SHEET METAL)
2006 - Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
2006 - Wisconsin Teacher of Mechanical Design Technology (5 year certificate)
1983 - Professional Engineer (Ohio) (Lapsed in 2007)

Certifications
See above


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