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Tom S.

Remote CAD Designer with 15+ Years of Industrial, Mechanical & Electrical Design Experience

Cleveland, United States

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16,618 / 136,240

Skill pts: 5

2d autocad AutoCAD 2017 AutoCAD Mechanical 2017 Mechanical Assemblies Product Development

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About

I am a Mechanical and Electrical CAD Designer with more than 15 years of experience providing remote design and drafting services to industrial clients throughout the United States.

As the Founder and President of Greystone, I specialize in transforming project requirements, sketches, markups, and field information into complete, production-ready drawing packages. My experience spans industrial electrical systems, manufacturing support, mechanical design, and custom product development.

I have successfully delivered projects remotely by collaborating with customers, project managers, field technicians, and engineering teams to create:

Electrical installation drawings
Control panel layouts
Cable schedules
PLC I/O lists
Manufacturing drawings
Sheet metal designs
Mechanical assemblies
Reverse engineered parts
3D printable prototypes

My background combines real-world manufacturing experience with engineering design. Before founding Greystone, I trained as a machinist and worked extensively with engine machining, blueprinting, fabrication, and precision manufacturing. This practical experience allows me to create designs that are not only accurate on paper but practical to manufacture and assemble.

I am comfortable working entirely remotely and have extensive experience supporting projects through:

Email collaboration
Redline markups
PDF review cycles
Cloud file sharing
Multi-discipline design coordination
Outage planning and installation support
Revision control and documentation management

I pride myself on clear communication, fast turnaround times, and delivering professional, production-ready documentation.

Experience

Founder and President GREYSTONE CONSULTING GROUP · Full-time Sep 2012 – Present 13 yrs 9 mos OH, United States Remote Industrial Design Partner

Helping manufacturers, machine shops, automation integrators, and small businesses transform concepts and field requirements into production-ready mechanical and electrical designs.

Education

ITT Technical Institute Associate of Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, GPA: 3.98 2008 – 2010 Activities and Societies: Computer Aided Drafting and Design Mechanical Design Manufacturing Processes Technical Drawing CAD Standards and Documentation Studied Computer Aided Drafting and Design with a focus on technical drafting, mechanical design, CAD standards, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation. Graduated with honors and have since applied these skills professionally in industrial electrical and mechanical design projects.
School of Automotive Machinists Machinist Certificate, Competition Engine Machining and Development, GPA: 4.0 2005 – 2006 Activities and Societies: Precision Machining Engine Blueprinting Mechanical Design Manufacturing Processes Performance Engine Development Dimensional Inspection and Measurement Studied precision machining, engine blueprinting, and manufacturing techniques with an emphasis on dimensional accuracy and real-world application. This training established a practical understanding of how components are manufactured and assembled, which I continue to apply in mechanical design, manufacturing drawings, reverse engineering, and custom product development.

Other experience

Welding and Fabrication Experience Extensive hands-on experience in welding and metal fabrication, including the design, repair, and modification of mechanical components and structures. Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, fabrication techniques, and assembly methods allows me to create CAD designs that are both functional and practical to manufacture.

Experience includes:

MIG welding
TIG welding
Arc/Stick welding
Sheet metal fabrication
Structural fabrication
Custom brackets and fixtures
Automotive fabrication and restoration
Cutting, fitting, and assembly
Design for manufacturability (DFM)