Nathan D.
SOLIDWORKS MECHANICAL CAD CONSULTING
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I am a senior Mechanical CAD & Tooling Designer with over 42 years of hands-on experience across engineering and manufacturing environments. I specialize in SolidWorks 3D parametric modeling, custom fixture design, and 2D-to-3D drawing conversions. Having spent time working directly on the shop floor operating CNC lathes and mills, I create designs that are not only precise on screen but practical, cost-effective, and fully optimized for real-world machining.
3D CAD Modeling & Assemblies: Complex 3D part modeling, mechanical design, and assembly builds in SolidWorks and KeyCreator.
Tooling & Fixture Design: Custom workholding aids, assembly fixtures, and specialized machining tools tailored to production standards.
Manufacturing Documentation: Precision 2D detailing, fully dimensioned production drawings, and English/metric conversions.
CNC Setup & CAM Integration: Converting 3D geometry into CNC machine code using BobCAD and SolidWorks add-ons.
CAD Library & Data Standardization: Auditing, organizing, and standardizing product specifications using DesignDataManager (DDM).
CAD Mentoring & Instruction: 1-on-1 guidance on SolidWorks modeling best practices, drafting standards, and workflow efficiency.
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3D CAD Modeling & Assemblies: Complex 3D part modeling, mechanical design, and assembly builds in SolidWorks and KeyCreator.
Tooling & Fixture Design: Custom workholding aids, assembly fixtures, and specialized machining tools tailored to production standards.
Manufacturing Documentation: Precision 2D detailing, fully dimensioned production drawings, and English/metric conversions.
CNC Setup & CAM Integration: Converting 3D geometry into CNC machine code using BobCAD and SolidWorks add-ons.
CAD Library & Data Standardization: Auditing, organizing, and standardizing product specifications using DesignDataManager (DDM).
CAD Mentoring & Instruction: 1-on-1 guidance on SolidWorks modeling best practices, drafting standards, and workflow efficiency.
Experience
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Tool Designer & Engineering Technician
UNISITE DESIGN LLC · Full-time
Sep 2025 –
Aug 2026
11 mos
1105 PARK LANE, DENTON, MD 21629
15+ years
Handle the tasks of designing and re-design of tools for machining
Responsible for designing tools as per the design and production standards of machinery.
Tasks:
Design and modify new fixtures and tooling using CAD software
Built documents library of new/current fixturing and tooling
Create machinist specifications for fixture and tooling parts
Perform special part design, which could consist of machine parts, tools, work aids, etc.
Create part models for CNC machines and send programs to them using CAM software
Document various machine setups for production
Use measuring equipment to create precisely dimensioned models
Create and revise product specifications in English, metric, scaled, and written versions
Answer internal engineering questions related to fixtures and machine tooling
Participate in a team environment, and have the ability to work on multiple projects
simultaneously with high efficiency, productivity, quality, and precision
Other duties as assigned -
Drafter & CAD Operator
Sensata Technologies (formally Airpax) · Full-time
May 2004 –
Jan 2011
6 yrs 8 mos
Cambridge, MD, USA
Reporting to Engineering Services Manager, responsible for creating and maintaining detailed drawings of testing equipment for internal engineering customers.
• Contributed to accurate testing of circuit breakers by creating detailed 3D part drawings utilizing CAD.
• Provided 100% accuracy, maintaining all electronic files related to models, projects and related materials.
• Translated 3D models to 2D detailing documentation.
• Worked closely with tool design engineers and documentation administrator.
• Received SolidWorks Essential certification.
• Recipient of 20 years Service Award. -
CNC Machine Operator
Cambridge International (formally Maryland Wire Belt) · Full-time
May 2002 –
May 2004
2 yrs
Cambridge, MD, USA
Reporting to Plant Manager verified CNC program was accurate for each assigned part project.
Experience operating and programming CNC equipment for specialized industrial components. -
CNC Machine Operator
Hydrasearch Inc · Full-time
May 2001 –
May 2002
1 yrs
Stevensville, MD, USA
Reporting to Plant Manager programmed and verified CNC program data in support of hose connection manufacturing.
• Did extensive measuring to inform program data accurately.
• Created holding fixtures for testing purposes.
• Utilized Gibbs Cam software. -
Drafting/Cad Operator
Airpax · Full-time
May 1994 –
May 2001
7 yrs
Cambridge, MD, USA
Reporting to Engineering Services Manager responsible for creating and maintaining detailed drawings of testing equipment for internal engineering customers.
• Contributed to accurate testing of circuit breakers by creating detailed 3D part drawings utilizing CAD.
• Provided 100% accuracy maintaining all electronic files related to models, projects and related materials.
• Translated 3D models to 2D detailing documentation.
• Worked closely with tool design engineers and documentation administrator. - 36C US Army · Full-time Feb 1978 – Aug 1983 5 yrs 6 mos U.S.A. Wire Systems Installer/Operator
Education
- Chesapeake College None, Engineeering 2001 – 2002
- Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa, VA Award of Completion in Drafting, Mechanical Drafting, Dean's List 1983 – 1984
Licenses & Certifications
- Onshape Fundamentals: Data Management Onshape by PTC Oct 2020 – Present
- INTRODUCTION TO CAD Onshape by PTC Sep 2020 – Present
- Onshape Fundamentals: CAD Onshape by PTC Aug 2020 – Present
- Onshape Fundamentals: CAD Learning Pathway Completion Onshape by PTC Aug 2020 – Present
- CSWA Dassault Sysems Aug 2015 – Present
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Joined: September 3, 2026
Last seen: September 3, 2026
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Location
Cambridge, MD, United States