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Jesse C.

Mechanical Design & Fabrication Expert | 24+ Years in CAD, Tool Design & Welding

Vail, United States

Global rank:

200,170 / 130,833

Skill pts: 0

3D Prototyping Manufacturing Tool Design Mechanical Tool Design TIG / GTAW Welding Engineering Tool Design

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About

With 24 years of expertise in mechanical engineering and welding/fabrication, I deliver precision CAD designs, tool designs, and prototypes optimized for manufacturability. I’ve led composite tooling projects for defense applications, saving millions in costs through innovative designs and material sourcing. At a major agricultural equipment manufacturer, I designed fixtures and 3D-printed tooling, enhancing production efficiency. My 14 years as a welder/fabricator, including TIG welding for aviation standards, ensure practical, production-ready designs. Proficient in SolidWorks, Creo, and FEA, I offer non-regulated consulting for startups, manufacturers, and inventors. As a non-licensed engineer, I focus on high-quality, cost-effective solutions for your next project. Let’s bring your vision to life!

Experience

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Composites Tooling Lead Leading Aerospace Company · Full-time Oct 2023 – Present 2 yrs 6 mos Tucson, AZ, United States Designed 3D models and drawings for composite tooling in defense applications using Creo.
Sourced high-performance materials, achieving significant cost savings.
Resolved quality issues with calibrated tooling, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Owner-Operator Cickavage Fabrication LLC · Full-time Feb 2008 – Oct 2023 15 yrs 8 mos New Hartford, IA, United States Designed and fabricated custom projects using CAD and welding expertise.
Consulted with clients on one-off designs, managing material sourcing and delivery.
Tool Design Engineer III – Manufacturing Equipment Major Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer · Full-time Nov 2017 – Sep 2023 5 yrs 10 mos Waterloo, IA, United States Created fixtures, jigs, and 3D-printed tooling using SolidWorks, meeting ergonomic and quality standards.
Performed stress/deflection calculations and FEA to validate designs, improving efficiency.
Recognized for innovative tooling solutions in company publications.
Updated lifting devices and safety standards for assembly lines.
Supported continuous improvement projects, enhancing line safety and productivity.
Welder/Fabricator Aviation Equipment Firm · Full-time Oct 2008 – Jan 2016 7 yrs 3 mos Fargo, ND, United States Designed and fabricated TIG welding fixtures for aviation-grade equipment.
Improved production efficiency by 20% through custom fixture designs.

Education

North Dakota State University Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Machine and Power 2010 – 2016

Other experience

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Designed safety-compliant lifting devices and welding fixtures using SolidWorks.
Performed FEA analysis to validate designs, improving assembly productivity.