About
With over 25 years of experience in mechanical design, I’ve built my career around precision, collaboration, and a passion for clean, accurate engineering work. My background spans both the oil & gas, aerospace and construction industries, where I’ve contributed to everything from intricate 3D CAD models to detailed 2D drawings—always with a strong focus on precision work, attention to detail, GD&T and industry standards.
I’m a firm believer that great engineering starts with clear processes and reliable data. That’s why I’ve made it a point to standardize design procedures and improve how teams manage and share engineering data. I enjoy working closely with engineers and designers to bring clarity and consistency to every stage of a project.
I studied Mechanical Engineering Technology at the university level, and that education has stayed with me—especially the importance of accuracy in modeling, drawing, and documentation. Today, I continue to refine those skills and help teams deliver work that’s not only functional but built on solid engineering principles.
Whether I’m contributing to a new system design or helping clean up legacy documentation, my goal is always the same: get the details right, support the team, and keep things moving forward.
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Experience
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Senior Mechanical Designer
Aegis Aerospace · Full-time
Apr 2023 –
Present
2 yrs 8 mos
Houston, TX, United States
Utilize SolidWorks to design and create aerospace flight hardware for the ISS and other space platforms from parts to full assemblies.
Develop new designs and modifications to existing designs for proposals and proof of concept presentations.
Generate Bill of Materials for assembly operations, coordinating with suppliers regarding material availability and quotes for manufactured components.
Management and administration of SolidWorks PDM for engineering document control.
Utilized GD&T principles to identify critical dimensions for manufacturing processes.
Participated in Design Reviews, providing critical input from a mechanical engineering perspective.
Developed detailed drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies, utilizing SolidWorks software.
Troubleshot existing designs, identifying areas of improvement and implementing corrective action plans.
Developed new workflow process for our science experiment platform that increased accuracy and quality and reduced design and drafting time by 50%.
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Senior Mechanical Designer
Jacobs Technology · Full-time
Jun 2017 –
Apr 2023
5 yrs 10 mos
Houston, TX, United States
Coordinate and execute projects based on inputs and requirements from NASA scientist and engineers.
Analyzed mechanical, electrical and piping schematics to determine component selection and placement to optimize space utilization for enclosure designs.
Designed various control boxes for housing experimental equipment for analysis of new spacesuit cooling techniques.
Performed FEA analysis on components.
Provided technical support during the fabrication process by communicating design changes to production personnel.
Inspected finished products using precision measuring instruments to confirm conformance with design specifications.
Developed wiring harness designs for various applications utilizing CAD software and wire routing techniques.
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Mechanical Designer III
FMC Technologies (now TechnipFMC) · Full-time
Nov 2011 –
Jun 2017
5 yrs 7 mos
Houston, TX, United States
Designed a valve actuating tool for use on a sub-sea tree valve that had become inoperable that was successfully deployed.
Designed a tool to remove large collars from sub-sea trees and emergency disconnect packages resulting in a safer refurbishment operation.
Collaborated with suppliers on material selection and sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings goals.
Initiated training/testing for current aptitudes of lower-level designers and acted as mentor to entry level engineers and designers.
Provided technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing and documentation.
Calculated required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submitted data to engineering personnel for approval.
Education
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University of Houston
Mechanical Engineering Technology/ English Literature, Mechanical Engineering
2013 – 2023
Other experience
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Welding and Metal Fabrication
Fabrication and welding of trailers including goosenecks, enclosed trailers and flatbed utility trailers.
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sheet metal design
Layout and fabrication of sheet metal ductwork, custom pieces, stainless steel hoods, ventilation systems and commercial air filtration systems.
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Commercial Construction
Supervisor for crews in the installation of mechanical systems for HVAC.