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John R.

I have 35+ years of Mechanical Design skills in recreational, motorcycle, hand tools

Palm Bay, United States

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3D Modeling and Drawings CAD Design CATIA FEA SolidWorks

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About

I specializes in taking ideas from concept to production. I do this by evaluating the clients' design ideas to determine the feasibility, cost, and manufacturing requirements of each project. I can also assist in developing the tooling needed to manufacture the final product. Currently, I uses CATIA V5, SolidWorks, and Inventor to innovate designs.

Experience

CAD Designer/Drafter/3D Modeler 3D Design Solutions · Self-employed Jul 2022 – Present 3 yrs 11 mos Palm Bay, FL, United States • Using CATIA V5, Solidworks, or Inventor for new product development,
advanced surfacing, solid modeling, and prototyping.
• Prepare models and detail drawings from simple to complex assemblies, subassemblies, and parts to customer specifications.
• Work closely with customer to incorporate all requirements into a design including GD&T
CAD Modeler Mainstream Engineering · Full-time Jun 2020 – Jun 2022 2 yrs Rockledge, FL, United States ● Work with engineers on all phases of product development for DOD, NASA, and the private sector.
● Prepare manufacturing drawings utilizing GD&T
● Develop 3D CAD models (including parts and complex assemblies)
● Prepare product specification sheets and quality assurance documents
CAD Designer BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) · Full-time Apr 2008 – Apr 2020 12 yrs Palm Bay, FL, United States ● Design & develop new marine vehicle architectures.
● Coordinate parts development with offsite facilities.
● CNC Router programmer / operator.
● Lead operator of 3D scanner.
● Created class A 3D surfaces from scans for manufacturing.
● Build prototypes and prepare presentations for design reviews
Product Designer Miniature Precision Components Inc · Full-time Oct 2005 – Apr 2008 2 yrs 6 mos Walworth, WI, United States ● Designed and developed plastic components for the transportation industry.
● Rapid prototyping and product development testing.
Project Leader MGA Research Corp · Full-time Sep 2002 – Aug 2005 2 yrs 11 mos Burlington, WI, United States ● Federal and private product testing from quote to final report in a laboratory
environment utilizing FMVSS and SAE standards.
● Develop test equipment using structural steel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and
electronic components.
CAD Designer/Drafter/3D Modeler 3D Design Solutions · Full-time Jun 1999 – Sep 2002 3 yrs 3 mos Sturtevant, WI, United States ● Using Think3 and Solidworks New product development, surfacing, solid modeling, and prototyping.
Mechanical Designer Buell Motorcycle Co · Full-time May 1999 – Jun 1999 1 mos East Troy, WI, United States ● Designed and fabricated prototypes form Industrial Designer concepts Using Euclid, Solidworks, Think3 CAD software.
Tool Designer Ladish Co · Full-time Sep 1996 – May 1997 8 mos Cudahy, WI, United States ● Designed tooling and fixtures for the machining of parts for the aerospace industry.
Mechanical Designer Louis Allis Inc · Full-time May 1991 – Aug 1996 5 yrs 3 mos Milwaukee, WI, United States ● Designed specialty electric motors & mechanisms for the mining industry & navy.
Mechanical Designer Snap-On Tools Corporation · Full-time Sep 1986 – May 1991 4 yrs 8 mos Kenosha, WI, United States ● New product development of hand tool product lines
● Testing for research and development.
Designer/Supervisor/Fabricator Applied Power Incorporated · Full-time Apr 1979 – Aug 1986 7 yrs 4 mos West Allis, WI, United States ● Developed automotive collision repair equipment including tooling.
● Machined parts for R&D.
● Supervised department of 5 to develop automotive frame alignment data.

Education

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Certficate, Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 1988 – 1988
Waukesha County Technical College Associate level, Mechanical Design 1974 – 1976

Other experience

Hobbies Building custom cars and motorcycles
'49 Chevy Sedan Delivery
'41 Plymouth Business Coupe
'53 Harley-Davidson Pan Head
'76 Harley-Davidson Shovel Head