Jacob R.

Experience

• Welder Fabricator / 3d Modeler Draftsman Baxter Aerospace · Full-time May 2025 – Present 8 mos St. George, UT, United States Supported production of high-precision aerospace and nuclear fusion assemblies under strict quality and documentation requirements
  Worked from detailed engineering drawings, weld procedures, and compliance standards with zero-defect expectations
  Rapidly onboarded to new CAD tools and workflows, contributing drafting and DFM feedback to improve manufacturability and weld access
  Collaborated with engineers, inspectors, and manufacturing teams in a regulated environment
• Owner Reeves OffRoad · Self-employed Apr 2020 – Present 5 yrs 9 mos Hurricane, UT, United States Owned full lifecycle design of vehicle-critical hardware from concept and CAD through supplier manufacturing, validation, and field iteration
  Produced production-ready CAD models and fully dimensioned manufacturing drawings for OEM suppliers and machine shops
  Designed components accounting for heat, vibration, fatigue, serviceability, and real-world abuse
  Made independent engineering decisions on materials, joint design, tolerances, and fastener strategy
  Identified and corrected failure modes pre- and post-production, improving durability and reducing rework
• Drafter and Fabricator Dopamine Engineering · Freelance Dec 2023 – Jan 2025 1 yrs 1 mos Toquerville, UT, United States Designed and fabricated custom low-volume vehicle systems without predefined engineering documentation
  Developed sheet metal and structural components optimized for strength, manufacturability, and serviceability
  Validated designs through hands-on fabrication using manual machining and welding
  Delivered ultra high end products that needed little to no service, saving buyers/operators by 90% compared to previous generations