Mario F.

Experience

• Project designer Forster Fabrication · Part-time Feb 2026 – Present 3 mos Simi Valley, CA, United States Helped secure a $60,000 project through strong client presentation, product communication, and design support.
  Led the Design Department, supporting projects from concept through fabrication.
  Developed 3D models, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings for structural steel, ornamental work, and custom metal projects.
  Used RTK, GNSS, GPS, and photogrammetry to capture as-built field data and accurately place designs within real-world site conditions.
  Reviewed engineer and architect drawings and turned them into practical designs, ready for fabrication.
  Researched and drafted moment frames for seismic projects, including hospitals and custom homes.
  Worked across engineering, shop, and estimating to keep projects moving from design into production.
  Developed designs based on site conditions and customer requirements.
  Supported project feasibility, estimating, and pricing for large steel and sheet metal jobs.
  Improved drafting efficiency by creating templates and helping streamline design workflow
• CAD Designer Conveyor Manufacturing and Service · Part-time Jan 2026 – Present 4 mos Claremont, CA, United States Diagnosed and solved production-flow issues others were unable to resolve, including a dog snack chute failure caused by incorrect surface roughness after sandblasting.
  Oversaw waterjet operations and helped improve shop productivity.
  Led the Design Department, overseeing engineering operations, project priorities, and department workflow.
  Built the engineering department from the ground up, creating workflow, design standards, and project structure.
  Established the manufacturing department and supported the move from concept-based work into organized production.
  Designed custom electro-mechanical conveyors and material-handling systems for food, beverage, and industrial applications.
  Introduced laser and press brake operations into production, helping improve manufacturing speed by 15% through press brake implementation.
  Visited customer sites to assess needs, take field measurements, and develop practical design solutions.
  Reverse engineered conveyor systems, when the occasion called for it, and created updated designs for manufacturing and installation.
  3D modeled thereafter to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead Engineering Technician III BUWW Coverings Inc. · Part-time Jan 2014 – Jan 2020 6 yrs Murrieta, CA, United States Resolved a recurring telescopic cover scissor failure at a customer site by reverse engineering the assembly and redesigning it in stainless steel, resulting in a lasting fix.
  Oversaw laser production, press brake production, lathe and mill production.
  Designed telescopic way covers, machine protection equipment, and enclosures using SolidEdge ST9.
  Developed mechanical and sheet metal designs for products used in manufacturing environments.
  Worked with engineers and project managers to create accurate designs that met customer and production requirements.
  Supported fabrication involving steel, aluminum, sheet metal, and some plastic components.
  Visited customer sites for installation support, fit verification, and project coordination.
  Improved product quality and manufacturability by resolving part and assembly issues.