Adrian M.

Experience

• Mechanical and manufacturing Engineer Hunterlab · Full-time Jan 2025 – Present 11 mos Reston, VA, United States • Led comprehensive Mechanical, Optomechanical, and Electromechanical design and manufacturing support for instruments operating within the spectrum of color wavelength spectral radiation.
  • Drove a notable enhancement in manufacturing line efficiency, improving by approximately 30%, and achieved significant reductions in material costs and decreased service times through strategic design and innovative fabrication methods.
  • Served as the Sustaining Engineer while managing Research and Development (R&D) projects focused on prototyping fixtures, design modifications, and the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) of new products.
  • Created innovative, dynamic visual working instructions using advanced design tools, including SolidWorks Composer and SolidWorks Visualize.
  • Integrated cutting-edge technologies such as augmented reality, robotics, and artificial intelligence into the design process, leading to a reduction in assembly line errors.
  • Cultivated productive relationships with vendors and machine shops, ensuring adherence to and surpassing established enterprise quality standards.
• Mechaincal Design Engineer Dominion Engineering · Full-time Oct 2019 – Dec 2021 2 yrs 2 mos Reston, VA, United States • Performed mechanical design and drafting for new and existing DEI products used in field services at nuclear facilities.
  • Developed comprehensive mechanical product documentation, including engineering drawings in SolidWorks for manufacturing parts, assembly procedures, and coupons for scientific material research.
  • Provided design support for key nuclear facility products, including the high-efficiency ultrasonic fuel cleaning (HE-UFC) system and bottom nozzle debris elimination (BNDE) system, along with the AMFM B-500 and AMFM P-500 filtration systems.
  • Created detailed installation drawings for spent fuel pools (SFP) and nuclear reactor pools (NRP), requiring review of civil engineer drawings and site layouts.
  • Generated CAD models (Parts and Assemblies with configurations) and rendering illustrations in SolidWorks for engineering reports, memos, and business proposals.
  • Managed the procurement of fabrication parts and specialized hardware (e.g., McMaster, 80/20 hardware, Swagelok).
  • Conducted hands-on assembly, tubing routing, and air leak testing on projects and products using precision tools
• Planner and Designer Quality fabrication · Full-time Apr 2016 – Oct 2019 3 yrs 6 mos CA, United States • Planned and programmed manufacturing processes for sheet metal fabrication, utilizing machinery such as Amada laser cut, punch/laser, and Mitsubishi laser machines.
  • Ensured compliance with customer requirements based on quotes, MIL-specs, PO's, and engineering drawings.
  • Created work routings, assembly procedures, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
  • Designed various production aids, including manufacturing jigs/fixtures, check fixtures, and shop aids.
  • Developed CAD models in SolidWorks (parts and assemblies) based on customer drawings or conceptual input.
  • Managed hardware procurement (McMaster, DB Roberts, Pem eng, etc.) and facilitated the implementation of customer quality clauses.
  • Troubleshot manufacturing parts, processes, and machine programs while planning delivery lead times and managing changes or expedites.
• Quality Inspector Quality fabrication · Full-time Sep 2014 – Apr 2016 1 yrs 7 mos CA, United States • Conducted final inspection duties to ensure manufacturing compliance with engineering drawings and quality clauses.
  • Authored First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), adhering to the AS9102 standard.
  • Performed in-process and lot inspections using a range of metrology equipment, including calipers, micrometers, high gauges, pin gauges, torque wrenches, and a Mitutoyo optical comparator.
  • Conducted receiving inspection of hardware, materials, and customer parts.
  • Reviewed and verified process certifications (material, plating, hardware, paint) to ensure adherence to customer requirements