Steven S.
Die Design, Processing, and FEA engineer with NX, Catia, AutoForm, and Rhino3D experience
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I have a strong background in Stamping. My experiences include Die design for Tesla Motors, Gauge and Fixture Design for CG Automation, and currently FEA and Process Engineering for Toyota Motors.
My Skills include Catia Surfacing, Process development, FEA, NX for Die Design and surfacing, and Rhino3D for rapid prototyping.
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My Skills include Catia Surfacing, Process development, FEA, NX for Die Design and surfacing, and Rhino3D for rapid prototyping.
Experience
- Die Face Engineer Toyota Motors · Full-time May 2019 – Present 7 yrs 1 mos Georgetown, KY, United States I design Stamping Processes for Transfer, Tandem, Line, and Progressive dies. I also do FEA studies on these processes.
- Tool and Die Specialist MUBEA · Full-time May 2018 – May 2019 1 yrs Florence, KY, United States Tool and Die repair and trouble shooting. Process implementation, Process study an improvement, Training Apprentices
- Gauge and Fixture Designer CG Automation · Full-time May 2017 – May 2018 1 yrs Grand Rapids, MI, United States Gauge and Fixture Design for the Automotive Industry
- Die Design Engineer Tesla Motors · Full-time May 2013 – May 2017 4 yrs Grand Rapids, MI, United States I designed progressive, transfer, tandem, and line dies for the model s, x, and 3 automobiles. I also built tools in Grand Rapids, repaired and trouble shot tools in Fremont Ca, and chased tools in japan during builds
Education
- Northern Michigan University B.A. , Product & Concept Design 2005 – 2009
Other experience
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Longboard and Skateboard design and production
from 2008-2012 i Designed and fabricated custom longboards and skateboards.
Molds were fabricated using a hobby CNC router that i designed and built.
Maple laminates were pressed via a vacuum process.
Board Profiles were cut using a cnc router. -
Hobby CNC Design
Design and building hobby CNC routers
controller build and programming
electronics assembly
Licenses & Certifications
- Catia - Advanced Surface and Part Design Rand 3D Techinical Training Services Sep 2019 – Present See credential
- AutoForm R8-Process Engineering II Autoform Engineering USA Jul 2019 – Present See credential
- AutoForm R8-Process Engineering I Autoform Engineering USA Jul 2019 – Present See credential
- AutoForm R*-Springback I&II Autoform Engineering USA Jan 2019 – Present See credential
Stats
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Age: 39
Joined: January 30, 2020
Area of Expertise
Automotive Design
Machine Design
3D Printing Design
3D Modeling
DIY Design
General CAD Drafting
Concept Design
Engineering Design
Mechanical Engineering
Tutoring
Rapid Prototyping
Computer Numerical Control
Prototype Tooling
Design Patent Services
Patent Drawings
3D Rendering Services
3D Design Services
CAD Drawing Services
Tool Design Services
2D to 3D Conversion Services
Prototype Design Services
Reverse Engineering
FEA Finite Element Analysis
CNC Programming
Sheet Metal Design
Mold and Die Design Services
3D Solid Modeling
Mechanical 3D Rendering
Part-to-CAD Modeling
CAD Conversion Services
3D Models of Machine Parts
Design Engineering Services
2D CAD Drafting Services
Assembly Drawing Services
Assembly Modeling Services
Prototype Design Engineering
Contract Drafting Services
CAD Drafting Services
Machine Drawing Services
Paper to CAD Conversion
Mechanical Design Services
Metal Design and Fabrication
2D CAD Design Services
PDF to CAD Conversion
Mechanical CAD Design
3D CAD Translation Services
Manufacturing Drawings
Paper to AutoCAD Conversion
3D Product Demo
3D Product Modeling
2D to 3D Modeling
CAD Data Translation Services
Isometric Drawing Services
Design for Assembly Services
Photorealistic Rendering
Mechanical Drawing Services
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Georgetown, KY, United States