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Anthony B.

Senior CAD Design Engineer | Parametric Modeling & Sheet Metal Specialist

Cincinnati, United States

Global rank:

17,187 / 141,205

Skill pts: 5

3D Assembly Design FEA Flat Pattern Generation Mechanical Drafting Solid Edge

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About

Senior Design Engineer with over 20 years of hands-on expertise specializing in mechanical drafting, 3D parametric modeling, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). I act as the critical bridge between a conceptual idea and a machine shop floor, translating design requirements into highly structured, error-free engineering data.

My core competencies focus deeply on heavy-duty sheet metal fabrication, structural component configuration, complex parametric assemblies, and top-down product layout. I excel at capturing empirical shop-floor data—such as bend allowances, material stretch factors, and tooling constraints—and embedding those rules directly into automated, robust parametric models and Excel-linked variable trees.

Core Philosophies:
Design for Reality: I design with a deep respect for actual shop equipment, ensuring parts are optimized for laser/plasma cutting, multi-roll plate forming, and press brake limitations.

Parametric Integrity: I build fully constrained parametric assemblies with clean feature history trees, ensuring models can adapt dynamically without breaking down when a variable changes.

Shop-Ready Documentation: I deliver meticulously detailed 2D fabrication drawings utilizing standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), explicit weldment callouts, clean section views, and exact flat patterns to eliminate guesswork on the production floor.

Platform Deployment:
Primary Platform: Siemens Solid Edge. Expert in structured, history-based Ordered parametric modeling, high-density assembly design, and production-ready detailing.

SolidWorks Integration: Extensively experienced in the SolidWorks ecosystem. Fully capable of delivering high-fidelity, neutral-format geometry (STEP, IGES, Parasolid) optimized for flawless import and reconstruction within client SolidWorks environments.

Licensing & Infrastructure: Native SolidWorks development is readily available for contracts where the client provides platform licensing, secure VPN, or VDI workstation access.

Experience

CAD Drafting/Design Specialist The Lincoln Electric Company · Full-time May 2017 – Feb 2023 5 yrs 9 mos Cleveland, OH, United States Applied senior-level drafting and 3D modeling discipline within a world-class manufacturing and automation environment. Focused heavily on complex component design, structural frame weldments, and the integration of mechanical assemblies with electrical hardware systems.

Utilizing a strict "Ordered" feature-tree methodology, built highly structured parametric models ensuring clear design intent and seamless downstream modifications.

Worked closely with cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex electromechanical schematics into precise 3D spatial layouts and physical component packaging.

Delivered high-density engineering data packages and fabrication drawings adhering to rigid corporate drafting standards, comprehensive Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and strict clearance protocols.
Mechanical Designer / CAD Drafting Engineer Anderson International, Inc · Full-time Oct 2013 – May 2017 3 yrs 7 mos Stow, OH, United States Executed heavy-duty mechanical drafting, large-scale assembly layout, and precision component design for high-stress industrial processing equipment and machinery. Specialized in top-down assembly management and managing tight tolerances for heavy industrial environments.

Managed and optimized massive 3D parametric assemblies containing complex geometric linkages, structural weldments, and heavy machinery components without sacrificing software stability or parametric integrity.

Developed production-ready technical documentation, including exploded assembly views, highly accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), and detailed machining/fabrication prints.

Leveraged strong fundamental mechanical logic to reverse-engineer legacy components, modernize legacy prints, and verify interference/clearance parameters before physical prototyping.
Senior CAD Designer / Design Engineer Cleveland Tank & Supply, Inc. · Full-time Jun 2010 – Oct 2013 3 yrs 4 mos Cleveland, OH, United States Spearheaded the transition of legacy 2D engineering data into a modern, robust 3D parametric CAD ecosystem. Owned the end-to-end design, modeling, and manufacturing documentation for commercial vehicle components, specifically heavy-duty cylindrical, D-shaped, and rectangular diesel fuel tanks, mounting straps, and structural brackets.

Systematized shop-floor empirical trial-and-error data into automated, variable-driven parametric design models to eliminate revision cycles.

Formulated exact flat-pattern layouts and calculated precise bend allowances for high-tensile steel and stainless steel assemblies destined for automated plasma cutting tables and 4-roll forming equipment.

Generated production-ready 2D technical data packages, including comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM), precise weld symbols, and toleranced assembly prints for direct shop-floor execution.

Education

ITT Technical Institute Associate of Applied Science, CAD Drafting and Design, A 2008 – 2010 Comprehensive technical program focused on applying engineering graphics, mathematical principles, and advanced multi-platform computer-aided design software to generate precise technical representations, solids modeling, and simulations in support of complex engineering and manufacturing projects.

Engineering Graphics & Foundations: Mastery of the technical graphic language, including geometric construction, orthographic projections, sectional views, auxiliary views, and pictorial drawing techniques.

Standards & Dimensioning: Application of rigorous geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices in strict accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ASME standards.

2D & 3D Parametric Modeling: Extensive hands-on development of detailed 2D engineering drawings, complex assembly layouts, and advanced 3D solid modeling, utilizing chronological feature-history workflows to ensure model intent, optimization, and stability.

Cross-Disciplinary Technical Drafting: Interpretation of field data, raw measurements, and engineering notes to construct accurate documentation across mechanical, structural, and electromechanical specializations.
National Institue of Technology, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Technical Diploma, Electronics & Computer Technology, A 1996 – 1998 Activities and Societies: null Program Focus: Intensive technical training program mapping the fundamentals of electrical engineering, circuit logic, and hardware systems integration.

Core Curriculum Competencies:

Circuit Analysis & Logic Design: Mastery of AC/DC circuit fundamentals, solid-state electronics, digital logic, and semiconductor devices.

Hardware Architecture: Diagnostic mapping of microprocessor systems, computer architecture, and peripheral interfaces.

Electromechanical Integration: Practical application of signal tracing, system testing, and interpreting complex schematic diagrams for physical hardware deployment.

Applied Professional Value:
This technical foundation directly informs my CAD methodology when executing complex electromechanical packaging. It allows me to seamlessly collaborate with electrical engineering teams, translate schematic data into 3D spatial layouts, and design optimized enclosures for power systems, PCBs, and automated hardware with strict clearance and thermal considerations.

Other experience

A.I. and LLM Analysis Integration Data Architecture & Context Engineering: Experienced in designing high-density, multi-layered data structures for complex information environments. Skilled at engineering structured prompt logic, maintaining zero-loss context retention across long-horizon datasets, and establishing rigid fact-vetting protocols to eliminate automated system bias.

Analytical Logic Systems: Developed systematic, rule-based frameworks to process granular real-time technical and geospatial data. Applied spatial logic, structural analytics, and vector clustering models to identify systemic operational patterns and map critical friction points.

Workflow Optimization: Experienced in utilizing advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) as high-level collaborative engines to accelerate technical drafting, optimize structural workflows, and synthesize dense, granular technical reports.

Licenses & Certifications

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Live The University of Edinburgh (via Coursera) May 2020 – Present See credential
Solving the Multi-Application Challenge to get from CAD Model to 3D Print Professional Development Hour (PDH) Certification / Engineering Continuing Education Jan 2017 – Present See credential
The Digital Twin Gateway: Simulation in the Age of IoT and Industry 4.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH) Certification / Engineering Continuing Education Jan 2017 – Present See credential
How Generative Design Will Rock Product Development for Forward Thinking Design Teams Professional Development Hour (PDH) Certification / Engineering Continuing Education Jan 2017 – Present See credential