Travis Purcell

Experience

• Design Engineer Belcan · Apr 2017 – Mar 2019 1 yrs 11 mos Peoria, IL, USA  Heavy, Medium and Light Tactical Military Vehicles
   Improved quality, speed and efficiency of checking team within first two months.
   Implemented standard practices and policies to comply with TACOM TDP
   Successfully reduced Detailing/Checking process by 45 minutes per drawing.
   Developed new design solutions to improve military vehicle components.
   Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for FMTV suspension components.
   Engaged and collaborated with engineers and customers to find engineering solutions
   Converted & remastered models often using surfacing and repairing in data doctor
   Managed and maintained engineering data in Smarteam and Windchill PLM systems
   Provided direction to team members in regards to engineering projects
   Created 3d models and drawings for mechanical and electrical components.
   Improved efficiency and quality for my team by developing Creo mapkeys and config files.
• Design Engineer Komatsu · Feb 2012 – Jan 2017 4 yrs 11 mos Peoria, IL, USA  Mechanical Engineer – New Product Design / Cab group / Mining division
   Developed and improved the design of mining truck cabs and related components.
   Design improvements focused on improving safety, functionality, cost reduction and more.
   Collaborated with engineers, suppliers, and customers on design and manufacturing.
   Performed Product Research & Development to improve functionality of components.
   Maintained and managed engineering data in Windchill PLM system
   Detailed drawings of piece parts, assemblies, kits, and installation groups
   Created new designs for the following:
  ROPS, cab doors, handles, levers, seals, hinges, plastic panels, seat brackets,
  steering column, hydraulic brake cabinet, brackets, radar & camera system.
• DCR liaison Caterpillar · Aug 2006 – May 2011 4 yrs 9 mos Peoria, IL, USA  Detailing, Checking, Releasing
   Checked drawings, models, notices, info wrappers and engineering changes.
   Engaged and collaborated with engineers, detailers, and offsite engineering resources to
  coordinate EC’s.
   Reduced time, cost, and increased quality.
   Created markups, info wrappers, 3d solid modeling, 2d drafting, file conversions for use on
  multiple cad operating systems.
   Commonly worked with electrical components, starters, alternators, electrical motors,
  sensors, switches, lighting, joysticks, controls, display units, gauges, ECM’s and more.
   Managed and maintained engineering data in TeamCenter.
   Resource for troubleshooting, engineering standards, process guidance, quality check